medical beauty

Lips have become the biggest thing in cosmetic enhancement: pun intended. We’ve evolved from “Oh no—don’t make my lips look too large” to “I want Kylie lips” today. Read more

My skin may be young (I’m 24 years old), but that doesn’t mean it’s problem-free. From adolescent acne and eczema to now adult acne, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and reoccurring blemishes, my list of skincare concerns is a long one. Read more

Sure, you have a skincare regimen that you follow religiously, get regular facials, and check in with your dermatologist from time to time (we hope). Read more

Coke vs. Pepsi? McDonalds vs. Burger King? Botox vs. Dysport? Dinner-table conversations no longer revolve around which soda brand or fast food chain is better. Read more

Dermal fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures done today. We’ve seen lots of innovation in recent years, including the introduction of several new products on the market.  Read more

Over the years, I’ve racked up my share of sunspots, and have also become increasingly aware of the fine lines that look like they’ve taken permanent residence on my face. Read more

Let’s face it: cosmetic procedures aren’t cheap. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the national average cost (in 2011) for laser skin resurfacing was about $1,200 and a single dose of an injectable dermal filler was close to $600. Read more

As a veteran beauty editor, I’ve been able to test out more than my fair share of skin treatments—everything from electrotherapy to Botox and back again—in an effort to look younger than my years. Read more

We all know that once the first dreaded signs of aging appear, we drop in places from head to toe faster than a molten chocolate lava cake. Read more

The big events in your life require their fair share of prep-work. As such, having a treatment done, particularly of the more intensive kind, like Fraxel resurfacing, medium or VI peels, medical facials, and dermal fillers, is no exception. Read more

With maturity and sun exposure, the skin loses its elastin, collagen and volume and this is not just something reserved for the face. Read more

When you’re in the market for an aesthetic treatment, skipping the clinical setting of a cosmetic doctor’s office in favor of a pampering medi-spa is tempting, but what are you sacrificing, exactly? Read more