The vascular system (also called circulatory system) is made up of vessels that are responsible for carrying blood throughout the body. These vessels include arteries, veins, and capillaries. – Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. – Veins carry blood from the body back to the heart. – Capillaries are tiny vessels…
Spider veins, also known as thread veins, are small damaged or enlarged blood vessels in the outer layer of the skin (the dermis) making them visible as tiny purple and blue lines. They often resemble a spider’s web, hence the name. Although they are often painless, they can be unsightly and over time can sometimes…
For years, people relied on liposuction as a go-to proven way to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to budge, even with weight loss, diet and exercise. But because liposuction was not without its concerns – most often due to complications from general anesthetic, bruising and swelling – many opted to keep working at…
As we age, our complexion starts to lose its luster, suppleness, and elasticity. Wrinkles and lines replace the skin’s smooth surface, and this is largely due to the depletion of collagen levels. Collagen is a natural fibrous protein that is found throughout the body, specifically in the skin, bones, and tendons. As our collagen breaks…
There are many people walking around with tattoos they wish they could be rid of. The tongue-in-cheek phrase “think before you ink” has become popular among people who have gotten a tattoo and later wind up truly regretting it. There are three main ways to have a tattoo medically and safely removed: laser surgery, dermabrasion,…
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure employed to improve your overall skin tone and texture. It addresses the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, age spots, melasma (brown spots), acne scarring, and other skin-related conditions. This procedure can be done in your dermatologist’s office, medispa, or salon. If you have never experienced microdermabrasion before, you are…
If you’re sick of looking at lumpy sections of excess fat on your body, there is a relatively new procedure that can give you fast results with short recovery time. Smartlipo is a revolutionary type of liposuction procedure that utilizes laser technology to melt the fat before it is removed. Ever since it became available…
Spider veins, also referred to as thread or broken veins, are small dilated or damaged blood vessels located in the outer layer of the skin (dermis), making them visible as thin, blue and purple lines. Anyone at any age can get spider veins, however, for the most part spider veins are hereditary, meaning that if…
Your skin naturally ages with time. However, it is possible to improve the look of aging skin. If you have unsightly facial wrinkles, you may be thinking of getting Botox injections. It is a very popular method for reducing the appearance of facial lines and its popularity will only continue to grow as many people…
Approximately 23% of adults in the U.S. have varicose veins. If you have varicose veins, you know how unsightly they are and how self-conscious they can make you feel. Varicose veins also seem to plague women a lot more often than men. Varicose veins are enlarged and swollen veins that are noticeably visible, and usually…
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