Is It Safe to Buy Cosmetic Procedures from Group Sale Sites?

Everyone loves a good deal – that’s why group sales sites like Groupon and Living Social have become so popular, and rightfully so. With deals on everything from pet supplies and travel to restaurants and diamonds, you can find a deal on almost anything. Group sales coupons work like this: A business makes an agreement with the site to sell … Read More

What Is Drop-In Dermatology?

Let’s face it, as a society we are all busier than ever. With the average American reportedly working 47 hours a week (a 90-minute increase from 10 years ago), there’s not only more to do, but there’s also less time to do it. No wonder concepts like blow-dry bars (where you go for just a quick shampoo and blowout) are … Read More

This Increasingly Popular Procedure Deserves a Hand

If you ask most people what part of their body they’d like to look more youthful, chances are you’ll get “face” and possibly “neck,” but you may be surprised to hear more than a few “hands,” too. In fact, the hands have become such a concern, they’re the body parts behind a fascinating new plastic surgery trend that has a … Read More

United Kingdom Considers Laws to Address Botched Plastic Surgery

The United Kingdom is “facing” a major problem. Unqualified and illegal practitioners are causing soaring rates of botched cosmetic procedures – namely botched facial filler applications – and the public is demanding lawmakers take action. In fact, in 2017 alone Botox injuries jumped from 378 cases to 931. Of those botched procedures, an astounding 83 percent were caused by practitioners … Read More

Can Acupuncture Eliminate the Need for Dermal Fillers?

On a recent segment of a San Francisco, California-based news show “Bay Area Focus,” acupuncturist and permanent-makeup artist Kim Peirano discussed how acupuncture can be used to do many of the things dermal fillers like Botox can do. According to Peirano, by injecting an acupuncture needle into areas of wrinkled skin, the treatment can actually regenerate collagen, causing the wrinkle … Read More