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Skin Health

Skin Health & Important Vitamins We all know that supplements and vitamins are good for you, but which ones actually help promote healthy skin? We’ll take a look at a few which are scientifically proven to do just that and help encourage clear skin. Vitamin A is essential in helping repair and maintaining healthy skin. …

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Hand Lift

The Hand Lift Procedure How can you really tell how old someone is? You can look at someone’s complexion and may not be entirely sure of their age. However their hands almost always tell the truth. Take a look at some of the most popular pop artist or actors. They older ones generally look great, …

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Healthy Skin

Tips for Healthy Skin Worried about your complexion? Not to worry, here are a few tips that will help you improve your appearance. 1. Drink Green Tea Tea has anti-inflammatory properties which can be soothing. It can reduce red or blotchy spots. Iced tea is probably your best bet since it can hot teas can …

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Breast Augmentation

Explaining Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is defined as “the surgical placement of breast implants to increase the fullness and projection of the breasts or to improve the symmetry of the breasts”. Breast augmentations are performed for a few reasons: To enlarge a small breast, due to heredity Restore breast volume from pregnancy Achieve better symmetry …

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Tummy Tuck

The Tummy Tuck Procedure Beach season is coming soon, that means it’s time to get that tummy tuck right? But what is a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck is also known as an abdominoplasty. The procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and produces a profile that is smoother and firmer. The most …

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Cleft Lip Surgery

Cleft Lip Repair - Much More Than Surgery We have all seen the advertisements for third world children and cleft lips. They are bit unsettling but they get the job done and people do donate towards the cause. But what is the cause behind cleft lip and what kind of procedures can be performed to …

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History of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery - History Explained Plastic surgery has come a far way since its inception, but what was plastic surgery before modern medicine? The term plastic surgery comes from the adjective plastic which denotes sculpting. The origins of plastic comes from the greek word plastikē, which means “the art of modeling”. Believe it or not, …

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Male Chest Surgery

Male Chest Surgery - Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is a medical term that originates from the Greek words for “women-like breasts.” This condition is far more common than many realize. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of the male population. It may affect only one breast or both. Certain drugs such as anabolic steroids, alcohol, …

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Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery in Houston Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a procedure to remove fat – usually along with excess skin and muscle – from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes – features that make you look older and more tired than …

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Breast Enhancement

Your Houston Breast Enhancement Consultation Your individual breast enhancement cost will be influenced by several different factors, including type of surgery, extent of the procedure and type of implant used. Silicone and saline implants differ in price due to the cost of the different materials used to fill the implants. The right implant for you …

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