Skin and Body

Rhinoplasty or Nose Job: What to expect Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic/reconstructive surgeries. When considering Rhinoplasty surgery, one should consider the risks, costs and research necessary to achieve the desired result. Many people are unhappy with…
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When considering breast augmentation there are several factors that you may want to consider looking into before the surgery, this may include interviewing several surgeons before picking the one that will operate on you. Check your favorite docs’ history with…
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Liposuction is the new black! Although it has been around since 1974 when Dr. Giorgio Fischer first invented the technique, it has become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. People are turning to…
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Some people find it difficult to not only find, but also retain the resources of a great regular physician, so finding a cosmetic surgeon would indefinitely be much harder a task. Though more people are experimenting with cosmetic enhancements, this…
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A captive bead ring, or CBR, is a common circle shaped piece of jewelry, able to be worn in most body piercings. They vary in size, from a small 18 gauge, all the way to the large 0 gauge piercing….
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The decision to have liposuction is a major one, it is a surgery that can have positive and negative effects, depending on how you prepare and care for yourself post-operatively. Make sure you are well educated on the surgery and…
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When future history is written, the present time will probably be referred to as the decade of artificial body enhancements – tummy tucks, liposuction, face lifts and, above all, Botox. Botox injections have become so routine, that women go in…
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When people think of extreme modification, the mind can comes up with any number of images. Unusually large piercings, excessive numbers of them, extreme placements, may come to mind. Someone might imagine implants or beading. One of the more common…
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Tattoo Infection Risks – Think before you Ink As tattoos have become increasinglypPopular in today’s society, so have the number of tattoo artists and tattoo studios, some of which are very reputable and some not so reputable. This has led…
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What is body piercing addiction An obsession with body piercing can turn into steel addiction or piercing addiction. Individuals who pierce their bodies do so for different reasons. Most people who wear body jewelry are not addicted to body piercing,…
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There may be some people out there who have had their lips pierced for many years and have never experienced any problems or damage. These people either use a good piercing artist or are simply very lucky. Many people would…
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   While tattoos and piercings are quickly becoming more common place in society today, there are still many occasions where showing off or exposing ones ink or body jewelry me be inappropriate. This is due in part to the fact…
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Lip piercings are a great adornment on the face, drawing attention to one of the most important and often used features. There are a lot of considerations that should go into deciding to get such a visible piercing, and a…
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Misspelled tattoos are common in today’s society, but what is the reason behind this? Well, many people – the majority of which are not likely to have a tattoo – would often mistakenly blame the tattoo artist behind the design,…
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Piercing aftercare. Now that you have a new piercing, treat it as you would any other open wound. Strict hygiene is very important. It must be cleaned 2-3 times per day. Try to avoid touching it with dirty hands, especially…
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To understand the current popularity of tattoo art in the US and Europe, it is important to know a little bit about its past. Tattooing is one of the oldest art forms known to exist. The oldest preserved human skin…
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Where misspelled tattoos are concerned, in the majority of case it’s the customer who is at fault, not the tattoo artist. Ultimately, it’s the customer’s body which is being permanently tattooed with the wording of their choice, and it’s their…
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Body piercing has become so mainstream and socially acceptable over the last decade that it doesn’t seem like a very big deal to just go out and get a nose ring or labret, the same way you would pick up…
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Microdermals are one of the most popular new piercings. As a piercer myself it is understood that there is a lot of confusion over microdermals and how they are used. The following information should help to answer any of your…
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As someone who has worked in a piercing studio for many years and now as a mother of a little girl (although sometimes I do wonder if she’s a child at all not just a monster!) I feel compelled to…
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These are the instructions I wrote up for the shop I work at, and this is how I care for my piercings. It is up to you to perform aftercare as directed. The quality of your aftercare greatly affects the…
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Make no mistake, the creation of fine tattoos is an art-form in itself! There are many pretenders who think they have what it takes to practice this popular pastime yet few succeed with any gravity. To become a much admired…
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As a tattoo collector and a tattoo artist most of my thinking time is taken up with tattooing tattoos and tattooed people, so please believe me when i say to you that i know what i’m talking about, most people…
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Breast Augmentation is exciting, frightening and somewhat expensive. You have made a decision and are ready to go forward, right? Before you jump into the day-surgery chair there are many factors to consider when preparing for breast augmentation surgery. First…
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People have been seeking ways to remove unwanted hair for many centuries and now, a solution is readily available to everyone through electrolysis. Electrolysis is the process of breaking down each and every individual hair cell in a series of…
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After deciding to have breast augmentation surgery you will have a few considerations. You and your doctor will have a consultation choosing a procedure that will be the best for you. Usually it’s a choice between a simple breast augmentation…
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The decision to augment your breasts is a huge decision that needs to be thought out before you decide to do it. Breast augmentation is performed to balance a difference in brest size, improve the way your body looks, or…
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Making the decision to have liposuction is difficult. The physical, mental, and financial aspects of your choice need to be carefully weighed. Once you have considered liposuction alternatives and decided that surgery is your best choice, you need to start…
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~ INTRODUCTION Cosmetic dermatology is a relatively new subspecialty that covers the dermatologic management of facial and skin appearances. Some of the conditions such as wrinkling and other normal age-related skin changes are regarded as purely cosmetic and, as such,…
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Preparing for breast augmentation surgery isn’t a physical time of preparation so much as a mental preparation. Surgery must be mentally prepared for, but the most pressing thing a woman must prepare herself for are the changes in her body…
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