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How long do hyaluronic acid dermal fillers REALLY last?
All those interested in getting a dermal filler treatment asked themselves this question, to which the answer seems to be straightforward and consistent among cosmetic practitioners and among different hyaluronic acid filler brands and products: 6 to 18 months. But is this true and is this always the case? A new paper published on the
Hyaluronidase (Hyalase/Vitrase/Hylenex) to dissolve fillers: will it destroy my face?
Hyaluronidase is the name of a family of naturally occurring enzymes found in our tissues and produced by our bodies to break down hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a large molecule composed of smaller molecules linked together: different types of hyaluronidases break down different bonds in the large molecule or are found in different body
Spock eyebrows after Botox: how to fix?
The Spock brow is a fairly common bad cosmetic outcome resulting from botulinum toxin injections such as Botox. It is sometimes referred to as “Joker eyebrow” and to an experienced eye this is a clear give away that you had anti-wrinkle injections. So why does the Spock brow happen? And what is it exactly? Is
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg uses: UTI and other infections
Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as UTI, eye, ear, lung, joint, heart, skin, stomach, and intestinal infections. It is a member of a group of antibiotics called quinolones. What is ciprofloxacin hcl 500 mg used for? Ciprofloxacin hcl is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic whose chemical structure
Adult BMI calculator for women and men – Body Mass Index explained
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure to identify an abnormal weight to height proportion and a gross estimation of body fat that has been used for almost two centuries and that is correlated with several diseases and conditions. You can check what your BMI is by using the calculator on this page a
Aegyo sal surgery: cute Korean puffy eyes (애교살)
Aegyo sal refers to a popular cosmetic surgery procedure performed in South Korea. This has become a trending aesthetic procedure thanks to K-Pop stars and idols in South Korea, but the popularity quickly spread to Thailand, China, Taiwan and Japan where it is commonly performed, as well as to the rest of the world. What
Why is too much salt bad for you? Excess sodium symptoms and dangers
Excess salt is a well-known health hazard. While sodium is fundamental for our bodies to function properly, consuming it in excess will cause both symptoms and side effects in the short-term and serious health conditions in the long-term. What is table salt? Table salt is a chemical known as sodium chloride (NaCl), which is made
Fertile window period: when are you most fertile?
When planning a pregnancy, fertile window is a term you may hear a lot about. If you are actively trying to conceive it is important to understand what the fertile window is and when is it in your specific case. You should also follow a healthy lifestyle and start taking pre-natal vitamins from 1 month
Hypotension: low blood pressure causes and remedies
While having blood pressure in the lower range is generally desirable, when BP is too low it may cause symptoms in which case it is known as hypotension. Low blood pressure may also cause concern because the perfusion of all tissues and organs depends on it, meaning that if it is too low our body