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Top Breast Experts Share What We Can Learn From Celebrity Boob Jobs
Not all celebrity breast augmentations are shiny gold examples of what to ask for at your surgeon’s office when in the market for a natural-looking result. “The issue with someone like Gwen Stefani is because she started out with no breast tissue, I think her augmentation was overzealous,” says Dr. Rahban. “They’re too projecting, they’re too round and their too full in the upper area, making them look unnatural,” he says. “That doesn’t mean that they don’t look pretty, just less natural.”
What Experts Say You Should Know About Getting Botox For The First Time
Botox, which is often confused with fillers, will not give you full lips or cheeks. Rather, it’ll smooth out lines on your face by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles to form.
Strangely enough, it’s produced from the same toxin that causes botulism. So how exactly does this work as a beauty treatment that banishes wrinkles? Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Peterson Pierre, who specializes in Botox procedures, explained: “The signal from the nerve to the muscle telling it to flex is blocked by Botox, thereby relaxing the muscle and improving lines and wrinkles.” Continue reading
How COVID Has Affected Pet-Related Businesses
Many pets find going to the vet to be stressful. Now, with COVID-19 it has become even more stressful for both pets and their owners as most vets don’t allow owners to accompany their pet inside. Luckily, the vet industry has begun to adapt in partnership with companies like Airvet at the forefront.
“Airvet is a new telemedicine app that offers face-to-face, virtual hands-on care, consultation, and advice from licensed vets across the nation. Since its inception in 2019, Airvet has helped over 100,000 pets live happy and healthy lives.” Thanks to Airvet, “pets and their parents have 24/7 access to quality care with the most trusted vets anywhere in the country within moments. In this time of quarantine and COVID-19, it’s good to know that our furry family members are being well taken care of.” – Airvet, Susan
The Best Sunscreen Safe For Pregnant People, According To Experts
This ISDIN sunscreen not only offers high broad spectrum protection using zinc oxide, it also addresses previous sun damage on the skin and can support collagen production to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dermatologist Peterson Pierre, MD, of Pierre Skincare Institute, describes the sunscreen as “cosmetically elegant, rubs right in without leaving a sticky, greasy, or white residue, and provides superior sun protection.”
10 Insider Tips for Saving Money on Pet Supplies, Grooming, Meds and More
To save money on medications for your pet, Dr. Jeff Werber, a chief veterinary officer at the pet tele-health app Airvet, recommends GoodRx and adds that some pet owners should consider buying pet insurance. “Pet health insurance will cover many medications, partially or fully,” says Werber. Another good option is checking a deal site like CouponFollow.com, says Woroch, as you may find significant discounts, like 25% off at PetCareRX and 20% off your first prescription order at Chewy.com. And Rizzuto recommends checking prices at PetMeds.com or using a medication-discount card from ScriptSave WellRx. The card is free and gives you access to discounted medicines.
Bakuchiol: Why You Should Try This Retinol Alternative
In fact, while bakuchiol is frequently mentioned in the same breath as retinol, it’s effective enough to deserve the spotlight on its own. “Bakuchiol promotes cellular turnover and skin repair,” says Peterson Pierre, MD, a cosmetic and medical dermatologist in Thousand Oaks, California. “It stimulates collagen production, thereby improving tone, texture, fine lines, and wrinkles. It fights free radical damage, decreases inflammation, and has antimicrobial properties.” Here’s everything you need to know about bakuchiol, how it compares to retinol, and some product recommendations to try.
30 Ways Your Heart Is Not Working Correctly, Say Doctors
The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaques composed of lipids, cholesterol, calcium and other materials develop in the walls of the blood vessels that feed the heart. If allowed to progress, the narrowed arteries can’t deliver sufficient blood to the heart resulting in painful cramps known as angina or chest pains. “If the arteries get clogged, you will suffer a heart attack,” explains Peterson Pierre, MD, founder of the Pierre Skin Care Institute.
The Best Spring Skincare Launches For Sensitive Skin
While this spring is feeling particularly cathartic, the change of season can cause all sorts of skin problems to bloom especially for those with reactive skin.
Notes dermatologist Dr. Peterson Pierre, MD of the Pierre Skin Care Institute:
“As we move from winter to spring, we tend to spend more time outdoors and there’s a greater chance of exposure to chemicals such as poison ivy or poison oak as well as insect bites which can trigger allergic reactions. Spring also brings a rapid rise in pollen count which can trigger allergies and be particularly problematic for those with sensitive skin. The warmer weather can lead to more sweating and potentially more acne breakouts. In addition, changes in the weather can trigger eczema flare-ups for reasons that are currently unknown.”
38-year-old Long Beach mother dies while undergoing plastic surgery in Tijuana, family says
A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon says the bigger picture is the issue of medical tourism, something Americans often seek because of issues of affordability in the U.S. But Dr. Rady Rahban believes going to other countries like Mexico for plastic surgery is too risky.
“You don’t have anywhere near the same rights as you do in the states and frankly you’re at the mercy of these clinics,” said Rahban. “Unfortunately, surgery is one of those things where if you pay more you don’t get more, but if you pay less you get less.”