Botox, which is short for botulinum toxin, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-cosmetic purposes since 1978. Better known in recent years for its many benefits as an anti-wrinkle treatment, Botox® has become a staple in the cosmetic industry. Botox® is also regularly employed for medical purposes you may not be familiar. It has more than 800 potential uses and science continues to find new ways to utilize it to address a wide range of medical conditions. Some medical uses of Botox® have been approved by the FDA. However, like many other prescription medications, Botox® is…

Have you been trying to eat healthy and exercise in order to fit into your favorite jeans or get your form-fitting dress to accentuate the right curves… unsuccessfully? You are not alone. Even if you’re doing all the right things, you may still have resistant pockets of fat that aren’t affected no matter how much you diet or exercise. Obviously, this situation can make wearing summer fashions especially difficult and sometimes embarrassing when unwanted lumps and bumps show through form fitting garments or a muffin top forms above the waistline. But don’t worry. There is still time treat unwanted fat deposits…

Are you ready to treat your veins in the most reliable and efficient manner with the safest and proven treatments currently available to treat varicose and spider veins? You’ve come to the right place! Venous disease is a complex field, ranging from cosmetic concerns such as reducing the appearance of spider veins, to medical treatments dealing with pressure-overloaded deep veins that cause superficial veins to dilate and bulge. Best Vein Treatment Options Vein treatments date back to over 2000 years. Today, you can enjoy an absolute peace of mind knowing that Sclerotherapy, Vnus Closurefast and VeinGogh treatments conducted at Skinovative of Gilbert, are performed by…

Every year, millions of people try new diets in the hopes that they’ll lose weight, and while they will lose a few pounds, they won’t necessarily be losing fat. There’s a distinct difference in losing weight and losing fat. Additionally, there are some areas of the body that are prone to holding onto fatty tissue that ordinary exercise and diet are unable to affect. Losing fat cells can only be addressed in two ways – by shrinking them, or by reducing them. How Fat Cells Expand There are a variety of reasons why you may have gained weight and some…

If you’re among the millions of people who would like to lose a little weight, there are a wide range of options that can be utilized to aid in weight loss without dieting. One of the most important facts you need to be aware of about weight loss is that everyone doesn’t shed pounds in the same way or at the same rate, a situation that can be particularly frustrating. If you’ve tried to lose in the past with little success, you should know how one-size-fit-all methods don’t work. While fresh fruits and vegetables are desirable, some are rich sources of…

Botox® is one of the most popular methods for addressing lines and wrinkles due to aging, but most people are not aware there are multiple types dermal fillers that can be utilized in conjunction with Botox® injections to add volume if necessary, depending upon your age and visible signs of aging. Botox® is equally suitable for men as it is for women and could be the best treatment for you to address certain signs of aging. You are a good candidate for Botox® if one or more of the following applies to you: You have crow’s feet or worry lines around…

The number of people who are overweight in the U.S. continues to increase despite the overwhelming amount of diets available. You may already know that weight loss programs are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Effective, long-term weight loss can’t be achieved with fad diets, quick weight loss promising scams, or supplements that claim to burn fat practically overnight. Truthfully, there is no magic wand when it comes to weight loss and addressing it with a cookie cutter approach, only ends in frustration and often leads to greater weight gain. Why Weight Loss Diets Don’t Work? Most do-it-yourself diets consist of one…

When did you first notice your double chin? Maybe you checked your hair or make-up in the mirror one morning and noticed a slight bulge under your chin. Perhaps you noticed it in a photo or someone – usually an innocent child – pointed it out to you. Then of course you looked for the nearest mirror to examine the area carefully and discover – you had or have the beginnings of a double chin. And what is the first thing do? You frantically try online searches for remedies and hacks available, but discover that nothing really works for you. Before you give up…

Did you know your skin requires different care as you age? If you’ve been a free spirit in your 20s, you should seriously begin considering a skin care routine for your 30s. If you’ve reached the age of 40, consider enhancing your daily beauty rituals. Hormonal changes of any kind can make your skin appear to age over a short period of time and years of sun worshiping can easily transition to wrinkles and discolorations that no amount of make-up can mask. Before ditching all of your current products or experimenting with a new beauty routine, seek the advise of an aesthetician or…

You can’t concentrate, you’re tired and at the end of the day you’re too exhausted to socialize. You may feel like you’re losing your mind, on a never ending emotional rollercoaster, and that your own body is betraying you. You’re not alone. If you want to feel like your vibrant self again, with a clear mind and with more energy, you’re not alone. You may be suffering from a hormone deficiency. Anyone who says, “It’s just hormones,” minimizes the importance hormones play in maintaining physical, emotional and psychological health and it’s the bastion of the uninformed. Men and women both produce estrogen, testosterone…