Deciding to Get Plastic Surgery
Deciding to Get Plastic Surgery A nose with a bump. Eyes that look weary...
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Addicted to Surgery: Warning Signs
Addicted to Surgery: Warning Signs Plastic surgery can be a way to enhance your individual beauty, but how do you know if you are going overboard with one procedure too many? Signs that you may have an unhealthy addiction to plastic surgery may not be immediately obvious, especially when we are inundated with reality shows that unveil every new cosmetic secret sought out by celebrities. While it is true that today plastic surgery is openly discussed, it is important to keep a balanced view...
View MoreHow do Bones Heal?
How do Bones Heal? As soon as one of your bones break, your body springs into action to fix the injury. The time it takes for a bone to heal depends on a lot of things, such as the person’s age and location of the break.Within a couple hours, a blood clot forms around the break...
View MoreDo You Want A Health Tan?
Do You Want A Health Tan?Today, many of us still associate a tan with an active and healthy lifestyle; indeed, a swim at the beach, a bike ride, or a game of tennis can leave you with a sun-kissed face. Although heart-smart outdoor activity has undeniable benefits, constant tanning can actually be harmful.A bit about ultraviolet radiation...
View MoreExplaining Plastic Surgery to Your Family
Explaining Plastic Surgery to Your Family In the United States, the number of cosmetic procedures has been on the rise in the last few years. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “15.6 million cosmetic procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2014, an increase of 3 percent since 2013.” Of those procedures, 1.7 million were cosmetic surgeries...
View MoreI Hate My Neck!
I Hate My Neck!The neck seems to be a problem area for both men and women of all ages. This is because when it comes to aging, the neck is a dead giveaway...
View MoreTips for a Healthy, Sunny Summer
Tips for a Healthy, Sunny Summer The summer is in full swing! New Yorkers can attest to the heat almost every day when we leave our homes and are immediately exposed to the sun.A tan is your body’s best attempt at protecting your DNA from harmful UV rays. Many of us think “as long as I don’t burn, I’m fine.” The truth is, as your skin processes the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, skin tanning is a minimal defense mechanism to protect your skin from the sun and is inadequate for sunburn protection. The sun’s rays cause your melanocytes to send melanin to the surface of your skin...
View MoreHow to Minimize and Get Rid of Sun-Kissed Spots
How to Minimize and Get Rid of Sun-Kissed Spots So you’re thinking, “Dr. Westreich, I listened! I wore my sunscreen daily and I am even using antioxidants now to fight free radicals, but I am still getting these brown spots...
View MoreFacelift Mythbusters: The Truth About Facelifts
Facelift Mythbusters: The Truth About Facelifts What is a facelift? A facelift, a cosmetic surgery that has been performed for decades, can radically reduce the signs of aging skin for years to come. Medically referred to as a rhytidectomy, a facelift involves the trimming of excess skin and the adjustment of underlying tissues to re-tighten the face...
View MoreFlying After Rhinoplasty – When Is It Safe?
Flying After Rhinoplasty – When Is It Safe? If you would like to change the shape of your nose, it can be achieved through a rhinoplasty. During a rhinoplasty, the nasal cartilages and bones are adjusted, and some tissue may be added to improve the structure of the nose...
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