In a world where extra, extra small and 00 sizes are hailed (and let’s not forget the complementary double-Ds), it makes sense that so many women are undergoing plastic surgery procedures to meet the sleek and sculpted standard of beauty Hollywood has imposed on us all.
two exciting new corneal transplant procedures have recently been made available to the public. These procedures are called DLEK and DSAEK. Together, they show the potential to change the lives of millions suffering from diseases and injuries of the cornea, including Fuchs' Dystrophy and corneal edema.
With the continued popularity of at-home teeth whitening treatments, consumers are quickly realizing that they don’t have to simply grin and bare dull, stained teeth. However, these affordable “miracles of convenience” can come at a high cost.
In a world of press-on nails and clip-on hair extensions, it’s not surprising that snap-on smiles are catching on quickly. But what exactly is a snap-on smile?
From some of the biggest hip-hop artists to teens out on prom night, flashy dental adornments — popularly known as grillz — have become an increasing common sight since their introduction into popular culture in the early 1980s.
A few years ago dental office décor seldom ventured beyond a fish tank in the lobby and a few bland paintings in the checkup rooms. But, as dental spas are quickly learning, you catch more flies with facials than with fluoride.
It used to be that getting a dental implant was like having a baby: it took months of time, required a lot of work, and really, really hurt. Fortunately, new technologies have been springing up to make the implant a more patient-friendly dental option.
Though patients who undergo gastric bypass procedures usually lose more weight than LAP-BAND® System patients in the first year after surgery, long-term results are comparable, and LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band patients face fewer risks and negative side effects.
Bill Clinton, at one time lampooned for his reputation as a fast food junkie and avowed McGormandizer, is turning over a healthier leaf in his role as philanthropist and civic leader. The former president now has his eyes on America's childhood obesity epidemic.
Four days may not seem like a lot of time to some people, but to a woman who is wondering if she is pregnant or not, it can be an eternity. When a woman has been trying to conceive and wants to know if her efforts have paid off, the sooner the information is available, the better.
While there are many competing theories about how acupuncture works, most studies have concluded that, for whatever reason, it is effective in the treatment of a variety of ailments, one of which is infertility.
Many cosmetic surgeons and their patients have come to realize that a face with some wrinkles tends to have more character and look more natural than a face that is entirely free from wrinkles. This has led some surgeons and patients to choose which wrinkles to keep and which to eliminate.
Just the word "cloning" conjures up science fiction images of pod people and Stepford Wives. But science is catching up to fiction in the production of genetically identical organisms, and one of the most promising applications for cloning is in the patient-driven field of hair replacement.
Many people are aware that vitamin A is essential to healthy vision. While getting the recommended amount of vitamin A won’t necessarily improve the quality of your eyesight, it will help to defend against common eye disorders and even certain forms of blindness.
LASIK, ICL, IOL, PRK, LASEK … These days the choices for vision correction can look more like an eye chart and less like solutions for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. At a time when there are so many variations on refractive eye surgery, it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for you.
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