Don’t Worry, Be Wart Free!
No part of our body is immune to warts. They can pop up just about anywhere. Contrary to popular belief, they are not caused by contact with frogs and toads. They are, however, caused by skin-to-skin contact. There are different kinds of warts: Plantar warts usually have a flesh-colored or light brown lumps which appear […]
Say Sayonara to Stretch Marks!
Change is a natural part of living. Lines and wrinkles form on our faces as we age. Scars are left as reminders of old wounds and acne. And when a rapid change in our body’s size occurs, stretch marks often surface. Though the appearance of these lines are usually an effect of pregnancy or rapid weight loss, it has […]
Rainy Days are the Best Time for You to Shine
Just because the weather is gloomy, it doesn’t mean your skin should be the same way. Rainy days are the best for some but also, come to think of your skin as well. During the rainy days, aesthetics are important as your skin can become dry or suddenly oily due to the humidity the wet […]
It Only Takes Several Minutes to Have a 20/20 Vision
Seeing the world clearly may seem like an impossibility to those who have spent most of their lives having to deal with poor eyesight. But with the advent of various technological advances in medicine, we are presented with more options. 20/20 vision, or possible even better, is now no longer a dream, thanks to Shinagawa’s top-of-the-crop Z […]
Lunch-time or Weekend Facelift Revived and Reviewed
Thread lifting has been practiced for over a decade and results have been variable. It is a minimally invasive procedure inserting barbed sutures into the skin providing a facelift effect and is capable of lifting to a certain extent the upper eyelids, cheeks, jowls, and neck.
Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment for Removal of Stubborn Syringomas
Several patients come in for syringoma removal. Syringomas are benign sweat duct tumors usually seen around the eyelids. They are skin-colored to whitish-yellowish papules that have a genetic and female predilection.
How To Remove Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are quite hard to treat dermatologically. One of the causes would be pregnancy because it stretches your skin in the abdomen. Aside from that, genetics can also play a role. The appearance of stretch marks can vary, it depends on the color of your skin; they can start out pink, reddish brown, brown, […]