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CDC Warns Against “Medical Tourism” Plastic Surgery Abroad
Unregulated Plastic Surgery Abroad Claims Yet More American Lives Numerous Americans are traveling abroad to save money on medical treatments, a trend dubbed “medical tourism.” Many of these Americans go to other countries for less expensive plastic surgery. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued warnings about seeking medical care in other […]
Why Black Americans Are Getting More Botox & Facial Fillers
Why Black Americans Are Getting More Botox & Facial Fillers Than Ever Before Allure magazine just ran a very interesting article about the increasing use of Botox and facial fillers among Black Americans. In this article renowned Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. M. Azar Ali continues this discussion and addresses some of the issues and […]
EltaMD Sunscreens Provide Safe, Natural UV Protection
EltaMD Sunscreens Provide Safe, Natural UV Protection August is the hottest and sunniest time of year in Michigan. So, most of us are anxious to hit the beach and enjoy other outdoor activities – from cycling and hiking to backyard barbeques. Of course, by now everyone knows that sunscreen should be applied daily to protect […]
What to Know About the Benzene Sunscreen Recall
What to Know About the Benzene Sunscreen Recall Recent discoveries of the chemical benzene in certain topical sunscreens have sparked concerns among doctors and patients alike. And while physicians are split on the right degree of alarm about this problem, one thing is clear: Benzene does not belong in sunscreen. In this article the skin […]
5 Menopause Symptoms Hormone Therapy Can Help
5 Common Menopause Symptoms That Hormone Replacement Therapy Helps Menopause – the end of a woman’s reproductive years – comes usually around the age of 51. However, the onset of menopause is extremely varied, ranging from the late 30’s to the early 60’s in some women. In the time before menopause, referred known as perimenopause, […]
How Viveve® Vaginal Rejuvenation Improves Sex
How Viveve® Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment Improves Sex Viveve® vaginal rejuvenation uses radio-frequency energy with integrated cooling technology to help restore tightness, elasticity, lubrication and sensation to the tissue in the vagina and pelvic floor. Collagen and elastin are the natural substances in the body that are responsible for skin strength, thickness and elasticity. Viveve® radiofrequency stimulates […]
Vaginoplasty vs. Viveve for Vaginal Tightening
Vaginoplasty vs. Viveve for Vaginal Tightening Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that “tightens up” a vagina that feels lax or loose as a result of childbirth or aging. Viveve® non-surgical radiofrequency treatment also “tightens up” the vagina. So how do you know which treatment is best for you? Southfield, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. […]
