Tan, bronzed skin has cycled in and out of fashion for decades, even centuries. Originally, pale skin was considered the most beautiful and a sign of wealth, since only those affluent enough to stay indoors could achieve skin untouched by the sun. As times changed, tanned skin became fashionable. Sun-kissed skin was an indicator a…
At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples, we understand that surgery isn't the only way to look your best. We'll cover your hot and cool non-surgical options during our free Cutting Edge Technology in Plastic Surgery events. You'll learn about skin tightening options and non-surgical fat reduction with CoolSculpting®. After I present on these and other…
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have discovered that facial wrinkles and sagging result not only from changes in the skin, but from age-related changes in the facial bones as well. The research team reviewed tomography (CT) scans of the faces of three age groups of both men and women: Young (ages 20-40),…
Smoking isn’t healthy, that’s a given. Cigarettes are linked to premature aging of the skin, cancer, and extensive damage to your bank account (the average smokers spends over $2,000/year on cigarettes). If increasing smoking taxes and restrictions, aging skin and the possibility of dying weren’t enough; scientists have no linked smoking to adult acne in…