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What is ReFirme?

Abby Borbon-Roaquin | November 24, 2009

ReFirme is a tightening procedure for the face and neck that uses radio frequency and infrared light energy to heat skin.

Your Guide to Medical Spa Treatments

Paula Gilmartin | October 27, 2009

Your guide to medical spas from Paula Gilmartin, RN, BSN, the owner of Dermalounge in Burlingame, California.

Pregnancy and Medical Spas: The Best Treatments

By Sarah Matthews | June 2, 2009

Being pregnant is a fantastic time to concentrate on yourself and your changing body. It's also a great time to indulge in pampering treatments, especially ...

Bogus Beauty Treatments: From Beauty Spas to Fillers to Surgeons

By Sarah Matthews | June 1, 2009

A man in Barcelona, Spain couldn't afford to purchase the tools he needed to perform cosmetic surgery on unwitting patients – so he used veterinary ...

Does Magnet Therapy Really Work?

By Sarah Matthews | May 19, 2009

Magnet therapy is a highly controversial practice because – surprise! - there have been no real studies that have reported any positive effects whatsoever, except ...

Safe Mole Removal Guide

Sarah Matthews | April 30, 2009

...very hairy moles are a different story altogether; some laser treatment, for example, will remove the mole but not the hair, which will...

Permanent Hair Straightening: Brazilian vs Yuko vs Opti-Smooth

Sarah Matthews | April 29, 2009

If you are considering straightening your hair for more than just an occasional night out, you may be thinking of a permanent hair straightening system. ...

Removing Acne Scars, from Ice Pick Scars to Keloids

Sarah Matthews | April 29, 2009

While acne scars can look “rugged” on some men – think Harrison Ford, Robert Redford and Clint Eastwood – most women usually hate them.

Treatments for Spider Veins on Face and Legs

By Sarah Matthews | April 28, 2009

Although the appearance of thread veins, or spider veins, becomes increasingly common with age, it's not that difficult to get rid of them – if ...

Bikini Waxing Types and Tips

Sarah Matthews | April 27, 2009

Bikini waxing really is a case of “don't try it at home”. If you do, the results can be disastrous: anything from a deep red, ...