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Meet Daxxify, the long lasting wrinkle relaxer
At long last there is a longer lasting wrinkle relaxer to compete with Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Juveau. With these products, the typical duration of effect is 3-4 months, but “Daxi” has been shown to last 6 months or more.
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Breast implants | November 18, 2022
Understanding breast implant sizes: how to make the right choice
there are a LOT of options now for breast implants, which makes it easier to choose the size and shape that is best for each individual. The not-so-good news is that having so many variables can make it more confusing. Here is how to simplify the process
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New Study, Breast implants | August 26, 2022
Update on Breast Implant Illness: What we know now
recent large independent studies have brought us a lot closer to understanding BII. We still don’t know exactly what it is, but we now know a lot more now about what it isn’t. BII isn’t an autoimmune disease, not related to heavy metal exposure, and not associated with silicone gel
All about the Browlift: Why, When, and How
Browlifts are among the most useful but misunderstood procedures in plastic surgery. Lifting and shaping the brow is often the key to restoring a natural look for the upper face. There are several misconceptions about browlifts (also called forehead lifts), the most common being that they result in a surprised appearance
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New Study, Botox | April 01, 2022
Botox® by the numbers 2022
Botox® cosmetic, the leading brand of Botulinum toxin type A, is having an anniversary this month. It’s been 20 years since Botox® cosmetic was approved
Anti-aging supplements: what works
Do anti-aging supplements work? It’s a simple question with a complicated answer, but there’s increasing evidence that some of them do, and many do not. The problem is measuring the results, especially if you are a stickler about what anti-aging means.
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New Study | January 12, 2022
The surprising reason why breast implants might protect against breast cancer
overall, having breast implants seems to protect against breast cancer. The effect isn’t subtle; multiple studies show that the odds are reduced by as much as 40%. New evidence points to a possible explanation involving the immune system and anti-cancer antibodies
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New Study | December 27, 2021
2021 Top Ten stories in anti-aging longevity medicine
While headlines in biotech this year were dominated by the seemingly neverending pandemic, it’s also been a big year in anti-aging and longevity science. In no particular order, here is my top ten list of favorites:
Gratitudology part 5: The anti-aging dividend of thankfulness
Gratitudology – my term for the scientific study of the benefits of gratitude – has become, in the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, kind of a big deal. When I first started writing about gratitude in 2014, I had to do some digging to find legitimate published studies on the topic. Now I find dozens or articles, even a meta-analysis – a survey of the field consolidating key findings. Here are a few of the highlights of the research on the rewards of expressing thankfulness:
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Surgery Report | October 14, 2021
Eight tummy tuck variations: How to know what's best for you
I’m updating the piece I wrote a while back on seven variations of tummy tucks to include mesh reinforcement of diastasis repair, which we have been doing more of lately. This blog will explain the differences and how to determine which one might be best for you.