We Tried It Archives - Charlottes Book

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We Tried Kybella: 37 Injections To Smooth A Double Chin

Curious about Kybella? So was I. When I first learned about the FDA-approved treatment that promises to diminish fullness under the chin—aka the dreaded “double chin"—I...

Words: Ani Palen, Community Member

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How My Dermatollogist Changed My Diet, Health, Skin and Mental Health

Skincare

> Wellbeing

How My Dermatologist Transformed My Diet, My Mental Health, And My Wellbeing

It’s no secret in New York City: dietary needs are at peak consideration. If you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, or anything in between, there is a...

Words: Gloria Cavallaro

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Medical Beauty

> Body

Do Non-Invasive Body Contouring Procedures Actually Work? Yes, But…

I was at a children’s birthday party, my eyes trained on a thick slice of chocolate cake, when the woman next to me gestured at a...

Words: Tatiana Boncompagni, Wellness Editor

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Vagina Facials Have Gone High Tech - Charlotte's Book Investigates The Next Level Of Vaginal Health And Beauty

Health + Wellness

> Women's Health

It’s Here: The Next Level Of Vagina Facials

2016 is 'The Year of the Vagina'. Not only have our honey pots received their own personal training equipment, but below the belt specific products and...

Words: Claire McCormack

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How To Have Vein Free Legs: We Tried Sclerotherapy

Medical Beauty

> Body

Vein Free Legs: We Tried Sclerotherapy

I am from a family of all women. I have a sister, my mom has two sisters, and my grandmother comes from a family of sisters....

Words: Robin Shobin, CB Founder

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Medical Beauty

> Body

The Perfectionist’s Guide to Body Contouring

As a fitness and wellness editor and regular contributor to Charlotte's Book, people expect me to be in good shape. And I am—for a mother of three...

Words: Tatiana Boncompagni, Wellness Editor

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The Elvie Is Your Personal Vagina Trainer

> Women's Health

I Spent 6 Weeks With Elvie, The ‘Most Personal’ Trainer

Welcome to the V-Series, where Charlotte’s Book will explore the vagina—especially as it relates to women’s health and wellness. We started the series after receiving an...

Words: Carolina Marino

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Medical Beauty

> Face

Does Thermage Hurt?

The short answer: Yes, which is why I prescribe painkillers to be taken before the procedure. Here is one patient’s account of the Thermage CPT treatment...

Words: Debra Jaliman MD

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Medical Beauty

> Face

We Got (Subtle) Lip Injections

Scared of lip injections? So was I. But, when I heard about the launch of Restylane Silk, an FDA-approved filler specifically designed for "subtle" lip enhancement,...

Words: Gloria Cavallaro

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Medical Beauty

> Face

Let There Be Light (And Laser): We Tried Clear + Brilliant

My skin may be young (I'm 24 years old), but that doesn’t mean it's problem-free. From adolescent acne to eczema, and now adult acne (it just keeps...

Words: Gloria Cavallaro

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