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Retin A Facial Rejuvenation - Fact or Fiction?

In our youth-oriented culture it's no wonder that the development of an anti-aging agent has sent hundreds of people flocking to dermatologists' offices across the country. Retin A (generic name tretinoin) cream's ability to permanently correct facial wrinkle lines has received much notoriety in both the press and television. In use since 1971 as an acne cream, Retin A was headlined - as a diminishing agent for fine wrinkles caused by the sun - in January 1988 after a study was completed at the University of Michigan. Many scientists questioned this early study, which used only 30 subjects, but subsequent studies have shown that improvement does occur in sun-damaged skin treated with Retin A cream, and it may prevent the progression of pre-malignant growths into skin cancer, as well. The degree of improvement, however, varies from person to person.

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THE DARK SIDE OF TANNING
When Getting "Enough" Sun May Be Too Much

Basking in the sun. The first warm days of spring and summer seem to invite it. Yet, the pleasure gained from soaking up the sun's rays can be canceled by the consequences - damaged skin, or even death from skin cancer.

Cancer of the skin is the most common of all human cancers, comprising more than one-sixth of all new malignancies diagnosed annually. Because they respond well to treatment, however, with early detection about 95 percent of skin cancers can be cured.

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Removal of Excess Body Fat, Not Weight Reduction, Is Goal of Liposuction

Today's liposuction surgery has become a refined, dependable technique for permanent removal of excessive localized body fat. Ideally, the patient should be within 10 to 20 pounds of their desired body weight. Liposuction should not be considered as a means of weight reduction. It is, however, a contouring procedure - an extremely safe technique if less than 1500cc of fat is removed, without blood transfusions or plasma expanders needed.

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Facial Skin Can Be Improved
Through Several Popular Procedures

Skin irregularities can mar an otherwise attractive face, contributing to a lesser self-image. Yet, many facial skin problems can easily be corrected.

There are several simple, effective, minor procedures available to correct facial depressions, wrinkles, brown spots (lentignes), fine blood vessels (telangiectasia), and excessive hair growth.

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The Eyes Have It - Cosmetic Surgery Can Make a Difference

Often, the first thing people notice about us are our eyes. Yet, instead of revealing how we really feel, our eyes often betray us with their appearance. Sagging eyelids or bags underneath the eyes many times cause us to look tired and older than we are (or feel). Even our vision can be impaired by sagging eyelid skin. Yet, these conditions can be corrected through a surgical procedure called blepharoplasty.

Upper and lower eyelid cosmetic surgery must be individualized to the patient's needs to achieve the best cosmetic result. The goal of an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is to establish a visible platform that allows for makeup application. The usual complaint of a patient desiring cosmetic eyelid surgery is that excessive upper eyelid skin causes the inability to wear eyelid makeup due to smearing and folding of the redundant upper eyelids.

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