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What is the tear trough deformity? Causes and treatment

The under-eye area is reason for concern for many men and women. Whether it is because of dark circles, hollowing or puffiness, an increasing number of patients goes to cosmetic clinics for a consult hoping to find a way to fix this issue. The tear trough deformity, aside from subjective beauty standards, is often cause

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February 7, 2022 No Comments
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Fasting for blood work: what blood tests require fasting?

If you have been prescribed some blood work, you may be wondering whether you need to fast or not before having your blood drawn. Commonly prescribed blood tests that require fasting are the blood glucose test (blood sugar), the lipid panel (triglycerides and cholesterol) and the metabolic panel. In general, your healthcare provider should instruct

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January 28, 2022 No Comments
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Riki
RikiUSA
I appreciate your help truly, you are a star Richard!
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Jasmin FUK
Thank you so much! I'm so happy I found your blog! It's very well written and informative, especially for a beauty junkie like me.
Rosemary
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Thank you so much for this reply. You obviously care a lot about this work and clients. If anything changes, hopefully we can work together.
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Thank you for your help Richard regarding this matter, your advice is much appreciated.
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Neil CIRELAND
Thank you very much for your informative replies, much appreciated.
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Stephanie YSINGAPORE
Richard, thank you for tonnes of information.
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Sergio G - M.D.ITALY
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Thank you very much! My wife and I greatly appreciate how detailed the information is. We are certainly interested in undergoing the procedure and have been seeking out our options, however, we have found you to be the most straightforward and forthcoming. Thank you again for your time and efforts.
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