BETTER FACE LIFT
If you’re in your 40’s and say, you notice your face isn’t as firm as it used to be; if some sagging and wrinkles are getting you down, there’s now a less invasive type of facelift that’s providing more benefit, especially where it affects those...
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Breast Augmentation
By inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. If you're considering breast augmentation, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure--when it can help, how...
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Buttock Agumentation
They’re some of the most envied backsides in Hollywood. J.LO, Beyonce…no doubt their curvaceous derrieres have set a trend ablaze.
“I always wear fitted jeans,” says Marcella Bequillard.
“Beef up the bottom area, beef up your butt a little,...
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Cellulite
85% of post atlases females have cellulite deposits. Pocket dimply skin on the thighs and buttocks characterize this condition.
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Chemical Peels
There are three main types of peels. Light peels are most commonly performed using alpha hydroxyacids. These are naturally occurring acids found in fruits and other foods. Alpha hydroxyacids have proven to be effective in treating dry skin, acne,...
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Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Women's obsession with shoes are an enigma. And a foot is hardly an after thought--especially when it comes to high fashion.
And that's why women who aren't happy their pedal appearance, are doing anything to put their best foot forward. A big...
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EXERCISE REDUCES DEPRESSION
“It’s just like getting a caffeine kick. I don’t need my coffee because exercise is my caffeine,” says exerciser, Rodney George.
“When I come here in the morning, I’m depressed and tired. But once I start I don’t feel like stopping, they have to...
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EXERCISE STUDY
With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination of...
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GASTRIC BYPASS
Ann and Leslie are not just best friends, they’re sisters. And both have battled obesity since they were children. “As long as I can remember weight has always been an issue,” says Ann Greenberger, who recently decided to have a gastric bypass...
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Health Wrap: Studies on Botox, Migraines and Drinking
Researchers have discovered a novel way to increase the potency of Botox, which would translate into less frequent injections and perhaps even enhancing its cosmetic benefits, and it might mean lower prices for the popular wrinkle-remover.
In...
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MESOTHERAPY
Danielle Blanco designs costume jewelry for a living. But, it was just a few months ago when her body became her latest design project. Redesign rather, with Danielle deciding to opt for mesotherapy melt away unwanted fat.
“I had put on a lot of...
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New Cellulite Laser
Thirty-one year old Kristi Rook says she has tried every lotion, potion and fad diet in the book, but, she just can’t get rid of her cellulite.
“I run, I bike-ride, I kick box, I volleyball, all summer, you name it and I’ve tried it, it is so...
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Obesity Costs
There’s no question that the cost of obesity in America is not just a healthcare concern, but an economic concern as well. But exactly how severe is the cost of obesity, and can tackling the financial aspects of obesity help reverse the obesity...
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Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is one of the best options for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from...
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Post Pregnancy Tune Up
As a new mom, Kristin Mackey has learned the drill…diaper changing marathons, countless feedings and burpings…but, what she still can’t grasp is the metamorphosis of her body, post pregnancy. “I had some broken capillaries in my face, you get...
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Power Plate
Typically the exercise mantra is to get up and, well, move!
But can an exercise machine that appears to have no moving parts help you build muscle strength? Endurance? Even bone mass?
Appears is the operative term.
Because it might look...
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Pull Procedure
Mary Lucina never had a weight problem until she became pregnant. Once she delivered her son, she continued to pack on the pounds and eventually developed high blood pressure and diabetes. Her weight topped at 247 pounds. Desperate to get her...
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Radiesse Treatment
57 year old Fran Ciulla decided to fight Father Time and gravity without getting plastic surgery. “The lines were really deep, my lips were shrinking,” says Fran.
Looking for a quick rejuvenating fix, while staying far away from the operating...
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TITAN SKIN PROCEDURE
The Titan skin tightening procedure is giving thousands of people the world over the chance to non-surgically improve the way they look.
As a former model, Erin Yates used to have a wash board stomach. But she says giving birth to four children...
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WRINKLE FILLERS
It’s inevitable- as people age, they wrinkle. But there are many new wrinkle fillers just approved by the FDA, and several new ones in the offing which can help reverse the effects time and sun exposure have on youthful skin.
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Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth
The fattening of America is so out there, so obvious, the question has become how do we get the message that we need to reverse the trend?
Perhaps, the message is sinking in, at least among women.
New research released by the CDC shows,...
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Your First Visit
By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College
Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist,...
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