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When Botox Wonât Do: Getting a Forehead Lift

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:19:04 -0400

Many women – and some men – resort to regular injections of Botox to get rid of creases in their foreheads. The reason: they believe that having a lined forehead ages them, making them look as if they had indulged in a few actual thoughts or had some real experiences during their lifetimes. Occasionally, however, the injections of the Botulinum toxin aren’t enough. They can be pricey and they have to be topped up fairly regularly – in some cases as often as every three to four months – in order to work properly and smooth out those lines. After several years of regular Botox sessions, the price can add up. The alternative to having poison injected into your forehead is a brow lift, which is a permanent way of getting the forehead you desire. There are many different types of forehead, or brow lifts, depending on the specific needs, wants and desired outcome of the patient. If done correctly, a brow lift can revolutionize the way an individual – or at least their forehead – looks, and make the need for Botox a thing of the past. However, no type of brow lift is without risks. **End Summary** Topics: Botulinum]]> brow lift]]> cosmetic surgery]]> creases]]> crown]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. When Botox Wonât Do: Getting a Forehead Lift

What to ExpectÃ¢â¬Â¦From a Decent Dental Hygienist

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:37:39 -0400

Most of us think that a quick brush once or twice a day, along with an occasional work-out with the old dental floss, will keep our teeth in tip-top condition. Good dentists, and dental hygienists, know better. If you want to keep your teeth for as long as possible, you need to keep them clean. And visit a hygienist regularly. Good hygienists are not a dime a dozen, they are a rare breed who really care about teeth. Many people (mistakenly) assume they are just people who didnâ€™t want to shell out all the time, energy and cash to finish dental school. Actually, becoming a dental hygienist requires finishing an accredited dental hygiene program of at least two yearsâ€™ duration and pass several state and national exams. Some finish a four-year Bachelorâ€™s of Science program in Dental Hygiene, which includes courses in oral anatomy and hygiene theory. Teaching good dental hygiene is an art in itself, and doing it properly is not something to be sneezed at (especially not when your hygienist is looking in your mouth). Look for one who has RDH, or Registered dental Hygienist, after their name, as a stamp of quality and training. **End Summary** Topics: clean teeth]]> dental hygiene]]> dental hygienist]]> dentistry]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a Dentist or more Dental Care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. What to Expect"Â¦From a Decent Dental Hygienist

Umbilicoplasty: the Quest for the Perfect Belly Button

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:47:02 -0400

Small children often want to know why we have a belly button. In fact, who doesnâ€™t love to indulge in a bit of navel-gazing, comparing their own navels to those of their friends? Itâ€™s when we feel deficient in the belly button department, either because ours is too small, too big or even non-existent, that our navel-gazing turns to neurosis. Good thing, then, that such a procedure as umbilicoplasty exists. Itâ€™s plastic surgery to reshape the belly button into a more desirable or aesthetically pleasing appearance, and it can be carried out in about an hour using only local anesthesia. The beauty part is that it leaves virtually no scars, is relatively cheap and almost always has permanent results. Whatâ€™s not to like? What is a Belly Button? A belly button is the scar we humans and all mammals are left with after spending around nine months in our motherâ€™s womb. The scar defines the place where the umbilical cord attached us to the placenta, which nourished us while we were in utero. The depression (pit) in our tummies is signifies where the cord was attached to the underlying fascia. **End Summary** Topics: appearance]]> beauty]]> belly button]]> cheap]]> children]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Umbilicoplasty: the Quest for the Perfect Belly Button

Laser Hair Removal: Everything You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:45:56 -0400

Let's face facts here: a woman with a beard is rarely considered alluring. Neither is a woman with a mustache, albeit a faint one, unless you are Frida Kahlo fan or a Vladmir Nabokov aficionado. Assuming you are neither, what can you do if you fear you are turning into the Bearded Lady at the circus, apart from plucking, bleaching and shaving? Unfortunately, plucking, bleaching and shaving don't really work in those oh-so visible parts of the body such as the face - and neither do tweezing or waxing. It might be okay to pluck a stray nipple hair now and then or to shave your underarms, but using a razor on a female upper lip is NOT the way to go. So when all has has failed, luckily there finally is a relatively new technique that promises to put an end to our daily quest to rid ourselves of unwanted hair: laser hair removal. But when all is said and done, does it really get rid of that hairy problem? The short answer is: yes. How Does Laser hair Removal Work? Laser hair removal became widely available in the middle of the 1990s. **End Summary** Topics: armpit hair removal]]> dermatologist]]> electrolysis]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a dermatologist or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Laser Hair Removal: Everything You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask

Lip Fillers that Work

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:06:56 -0400

If you suffer from Skinny Lip syndrome and harbor a secret desire to resemble Angelina Jolie, several options are available. You can become a professional apiarist, or beekeeper, and have a heaving hive on hand to keep your lips freshly stung and plump. You can only eat foods you know will produce an allergic reaction around your mouth. Or you can invest in a decent dermal lip filler. Remember, however, that while full, kissable lips are in, trout pouts are not. If you want to make the most of your lips, both literally and figuratively, do it right. Choose a surgeon or practitioner who knows what her or she is doing, and don't go for the latest fad. Lip augmentation can take an hour, correcting a serious mistake can take years - often with little result. Luscious Lip Fillers Lip enhancement can be done in a variety of ways, and can not only plump up your lips but also smooth out wrinkles around the mouth, which normally occur either with age and/or as a result of smoking. And it's not just a girl thing: both women and occasionally men seek out this form of non-surgical cosmetic procedure. **End Summary** Topics: artecoll]]> Brittany Murphy lips]]> collagen lip injection]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a beautician or more medical spa articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Lip Fillers that Work

Obesity Surgery: Pros and Cons

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:01:03 -0400

When diet and exercise have failed, some people have nowhere to go. Savvy fatties turn to their surgeons and ask for a gastric bypass, gastric band, gastrectomy or duodenal switch operation, types of obesity surgery for those who have tried every other method conceivable to lose weight with little or no result. While a nip there and a tuck and a gouge there may sound great, obesity surgery is not for everyone. It is almost always only for those who are facing imminent health problems due to their enormous bulk - including those who could die if they do not cut their weight down significantly. A good doctor will only perform these types of operations on those with a body mass index, or BMI, of at least 35 accompanied with an obesity-related disease such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and sleep apnoea. If your BMI is 40 and you don't have such health problems, you could also be a candidate for surgery. Types of Obesity Surgery Different types of surgery suit different people. Discuss the options with your doctor first. Surgeries include: Gastric Bypass Surgery: Originally performed in 1967, this type of surgery has evolved greatly since its introduction. **End Summary** Topics: advantages of gastric bypass]]> cons of lap band]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgey articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Obesity Surgery: Pros and Cons

The Truth About Rosacea - and How to Deal With It

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:55:15 -0400

With his cheeks like roses and nose like a cherry, Santa Claus may have looked like a raging alcoholic. More likely than not, however, our favorite right jolly old elf suffered from rosacea. This chronic yet largely benign facial skin condition is characterized by ruddy cheeks, pink scaly patches and broken blood vessels, along with small areas of acne and tiny pustules or groups of cysts. It is estimated to affect at least 14 million Americans, although many people don't even realize they have it, and can be difficult - but not impossible - to treat. One man who suffered from rosacea, according to a health professional, was a professional wine merchant who often had to participate in wine-tastings with groups of potential buyers. With his red cheeks and bulbous "grog blossom" nose, he usually appeared as if he had just sampled too many of his wares himself. "He always had a bright red face, and told me it was very embarrassing for him when he was with clients as they assumed he was always drunk," the health professional said, when recounting her patient's treatment. **End Summary** Topics: back rosacea]]> co2 laser]]> control rosacea]]> cover up rosacea]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgey articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.

Looking Perky: Investing In a Butt Lift

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:47:02 -0400

With age our bodies tend to droop and sag, and nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes to our buttocks. Remember that scene in Sex and the City when Samantha finally decides to sleep with a wealthy old codger, then calls it off when she sees his flabby, naked butt in all its undraped glory? Don't let this happen to you! If your bottom looks like it could use some repair work - and exercise and diet have both failed - you may want to consider having a butt lift. Although this form of cosmetic surgery is both painful and expensive, it can give aging, sagging butt cheeks a new lease on life, and make them look shapelier and smoother when either dressed or undressed. Both men and women can benefit from the op, and although there will be visible scars, most people say the end result - pun intended - is worth it. But before you jump in, however, know exactly what you want, and which procedure will most benefit your own behind. **End Summary** Topics: accredited butt lift surgeon]]> Brazilian butt lift]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Looking Perky: Investing In a Butt Lift

Top Tips for Proper Wine Storage

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:26:48 -0400

Fred Flintstone could have been one of the lucky ones. Had the home of the world's original cartoon caveman been underground, it would have been perfectly suited to wine storage: a dark, dank cave ideal for allowing the liquid inside his precious bottles to age at exactly the right pace. Experts say that after heat, the next biggest cause of damage to wine is lights. Keep wine away from any extreme light sources, such as big bay windows or halogen lamps. But like Fred, most of us aren't fortunate enough to to be able to keep our wine stored beneath the earth. Genuine wine cellars are rare, and while professional storage is an option, it's inconvenient if you want to grab a couple of bottles of delicately aged 1990 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou when the boss unexpectedly drops in. So what are the alternatives? Keeping ten or 15 bottles of booze in a simple wooden wine rack within spitting distance of the dining room table seems to do the job for the vast majority of us. But if you are a bit vehement about keeping your vino in good health, there are far better ways. **End Summary** Topics: best humidity for storing wine]]> best temperature for storing]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a storage unit or more food articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Top Tips for Proper Wine Storage

Getting Rid of Man Boobs

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:22:16 -0400

While the majority of women want bigger, fuller breasts, let's face it: most men don't. Few men are comfortable with a womanly bosom - unless it belongs to their wife or girlfriend - and passing a a big ole pair of man boobs off as "large pecs" just doesn't cut the mustard. So if you're among the estimated 20 - 30 percent of men who would like to get a least a little something off their chest, look no further. You don't have to spend the rest of your life wearing layer upon layer of clothing on the beach or taping down your secret assets. There are ways to make your man boobs disappear, forever. Let's just hope you don't miss them when they're gone... What is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the medical term for the condition of having man boobs, or male breasts, which is characterized by either excess glandular tissue, fat or a combination of the two. The reasons for this phenomenon, which interestingly can occur in one or both breasts and can even cause milk secretion in newborn boys, are many. They include: Puberty. **End Summary** Topics: bitch tits]]> breast lipo]]> breast liposuction]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Getting Rid of Man Boobs

Surgery Without Anesthesia for Cosmetic Procedures

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:09:54 -0400

You don't have to turn into a zombie for this type of plastic surgery - but it might help! Although the bizarre moniker "twilight surgery" has eerie ramifications of Rod Serling's popular Twilight Zone television program of yesteryear, it actually is becoming an increasingly popular way to undergo some cosmetic procedures - without the administration of general anesthesia. It might sound scary or perhaps even a little bit shocking, but in reality the benefits of twilight surgery are numerous. In fact, if you think you can handle the idea of a plastic surgeon cutting off part of your face, manipulating the bones in your nose or shaving off some ear cartilage while you're wide awake, this could be the surgery for you. Why Twilight Surgery? Twilight surgery, which originated in the United States but is now becoming popular virtually worldwide, is carried out while patients are awake, although they are put under heavy sedation before going under the knife. In some cases patients wake up having no recollection of the procedure; in others, they remember every nip, cut and tuck. How it works is simple. **End Summary** Topics: advantages of twilight surgery]]> after anesthesia]]> anesthesia]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Surgery Without Anesthesia for Cosmetic Procedures

Designer Vaginas: The Truth About Labiaplasty

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:49:07 -0400

Okay, this article is not for the squeamish. But if you are a woman who is concerned about the appearance and/or feel of the outside lips of your vagina - and many women are - then read on. Plastic surgeons have perfected a technique to give you the the vulva you've always dreamed of, and the good news is that it's a relatively straightforward procedure that almost always has favorable results. The bad news is that labiaplasty is not cheap and certainly isn't painless, but for thousands of women this simple operation has reshaped not only their genitals but also their sex lives - and has also drastically changed the way they feel about themselves overall, giving them increased confidence and improved self-esteem. What is Labiaplasty? Also known as labioplasty, this is a specialized surgery to change the labia minora, or external folds of tissue around the vulval area of the vagina. The procedure is carried out for either aesthetic or functional reasons, while in some cases it's a combination of both. **End Summary** Topics: vaginal folds]]> cheap labiaplasty]]> hoodectomy]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Designer Vaginas: The Truth About Labiaplasty

Bikini Line Tummy Tuck Treatment

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:02:23 -0400

Getting rid of the jelly belly and having a smooth, flat tummy is the goal of many women. For the mast majority of us, unfortunately, that deadly trio of pregnancy, weight gain and advancing old age often conspires together to make that target impossible to achieve. It is estimated that roughly half of all women who seek out an abdominplasty would be better off having a mini tummy tuck than the more invasive, full-on procedure. Many women remember the tummy of their youth with nostalgia and longing, when they could eat whatever they wanted and still look beautiful in a bikini. In recent years, a tummy tuck seemed to be the answer - but often the end result of this cosmetic procedure was a hip-to-hip scar, one that normal public hair failed to cover (unless your bush is exceptionally bushy, that is). Thankfully, those clever plastic surgeons have now come up with an ingenious solution to the obvious scarring that comes with abdominoplasty: the bikini line tummy tuck. **End Summary** Topics: bikini line]]> flabby skin]]> mini tummy tuck]]> tummy tuck]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Bikini Line Tummy Tuck Treatment

Plastic Surgery in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond...

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:17:51 -0400

If it's good enough for Joan Rivers, it's good enough for you. In her latest book, Men Are Stupid ...And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman's Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery, the mega-star has admitted the she has had loads of operations, on her eyes, arms, lips, breasts, tummy and nose. Plus, she regularly gets Botox injections as well as a host of other anti-aging treatments to keep the Grim Reaper at bay - or at least allowing him to see her looking damn good before she passes on. As Rivers - who's amazingly now 75 years old - knows, the more we age, the more we tend to droop and sag. It's sad fact of life, as the effects of gravity begin to take their toll on those with even the most elastic of skin. Clever plastic surgeons, however, have ways to revere the effects of aging, and make us look younger than we really are. But which procedures are really right for us? **End Summary** Topics: boob jobs]]> botox]]> genetic problems]]> microdermabrasion]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.

Plastic Surgery; An Insider's Guide

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:06:56 -0400

Deciding to have plastic surgery is an enormous step, and not one to be taken lightly. They key to optimal results is deciding on the right procedure for you, making sure you are an appropriate candidate for it, having realistic expectations from the very start, and being aware of the recovery period and correct after-care needed to make the most of your experience. Too many people decide to have cosmetic or plastic surgery for the wrong reasons: to make someone else (such as a husband or boss) happier, change them into a radically different person altogether, to solve domestic problems, give in to peer pressure or heal grief. But plastic surgery is designed with one goal in mind: to change a person's appearance, hopefully for the better, not as a surgical solution to life's many problems. If you are considering having plastic surgery, the world's your oyster. There are literally hundreds of procedures out there to suit everyone, from breast augmentation to breast reduction, from thigh liposuction to calf implants. **End Summary** Topics: botox]]> breast augmentation]]> calf implants]]> chemical peel]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Plastic Surgery; An Insider's Guide

How to Choose a Good Plastic Surgeon

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:03:11 -0400

Tara Reid got a lot more than she bargained for when she had abdominal liposuction and a boob job. Instead of looking svelte and sleek with an incredibly hot rack, the actress was left with a body she was embarrassed to show off in public. In fact, she looked so bad that when the news of her botched operations leaked out, she quickly became a national figure of ridicule. "I was on the Web sites as having the ugliest boob job in the world," the American Pie actress said in an interview with Us magazine. Her boob job, she said, was to rectify the fact that she had asymmetrical breasts, while she had lipo to give her the six-pack she felt was out of her reach, despite diet and exercise. "First of all, I asked for big Bs, and he [the surgeon] did not give me big Bs," Reid said. "He gave me Cs, and I didn't want them. At all. Right after the surgery, I had some bumps along the edges of my nipples, but the doctor said, 'Don't worry. It's going to be better. **End Summary** Topics: board certified surgeon]]> boob job]]> liposuction]]> plastic]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. How to Choose a Good Plastic Surgeon

Colonic Irrigation: Everything You Wanted to Know

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:59:15 -0400

If your friends have been hinting that you're full of crap, it might be time to take action. Colonic irrigation, once thought of as an expensive, exotic enema for the super-rich and Hollywood stars, used to be out of reach for us mere mortals. Not any more. It sounds vile, but colonic cleansing therapy has (reported) benefits that aren't just about improving the digestive system. Aficionados claim it can improve everything from your skin tone to your sex life - in just one hour. If you fancy a spot of this buttock-clenching treatment - and if the thought of having diarrhea and /or explosive farts in front of a complete stranger appeals - then this just might be the treatment for you. The Enema Within Colonic irrigation is when liquid is introduced into the colon, or large intestine, helping eventually to rid it of poisons, gas, and 'accumulated fecal matter' (that's poo, to me and you). Unlike your run-of-the-mill enema, in theory there is no water retention. Instead, a gentle, steady flow of mineral-enhanced water goes gently in and out of the colon, helped on its journey by a light abdominal massage. **End Summary** Topics: colon]]> colonic irrigation]]> detox]]> digestive system]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a doctor or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Colonic Irrigation: Everything You Wanted to Know

No More Sags or Bags: Having a Mommy Makeover

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:53:42 -0400

Twenty years ago, having a "mommy makeover" meant a manicure and facial followed by a quick cut and set. Not any more. These days, women with children seeking to pass themselves off as fresh-faced virgins who never changed a diaper in their lives are having a variety of plastic surgery procedures, in a bid to make them look younger, thinner and without any sags or bags. Take Ellie Malmin, a 45-year-old from Florida who took time off from a busy career to have two children. Pregnancy left the diminutive 5ft 5in makeup artist with 30 extra pounds of post-pregnancy weight, and she felt horrible, fat and downright ugly. "Like many women, I wanted to be the perfect mother and gave virtually all my time and attention to the children," Ellie told CosmeticSurgery.com. "I got to the point where I had put myself at the bottom of my priorities and even went around without makeup. In a word, I had become a frump. "If I lose respect for myself, my kids may also lose respect for me and then themselves," Ellie said to herself in a rare moment of insight. **End Summary** Topics: breast lift]]> cosmetic surgeon]]> cosmetic surgery]]> day spa]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. No More Sags or Bags: Having a Mommy Makeover

Touched By An Angel - Heavenly Angel Therapy

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:49:40 -0400

If you ever thought you had a guardian angel, you're not alone. Many people believe they have special angels watching over them, whom they can call upon for help when life gets difficult. Whether they are having health problems, difficulty getting or maintaining a love-life or even financial worries, they see communication with angels as being the key to success. If you are one of those who believes your angel is waiting to help you - but are finding it hard to make a connection with him or her - help is at hand. Angel Therapy is a way that self-proclaimed "Angel Therapy Practitioners", or ATPs, help us mere mortals get in touch with our angels, to facilitate our healing - and make them some cold, hard cash at the same time. It's a win-win for everyone! Origins of Angel Therapy At its best, Angel Therapy mixes forms of traditional psychological counseling with the belief that angels exist, while helping the client facilitate his ability to become aware of them and make use of the wisdom and guidance they can offer. **End Summary** Topics: angel]]> angel therapy]]> angels]]> guardian angel]]> heavenly]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a therapist or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Touched By An Angel - Heavenly Angel Therapy

All About Past-Life Regression Therapy

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:45:18 -0400

If you've ever felt that certain experiences are preventing you from achieving your true potential - but you're not sure exactly what they are - then past-life regression therapy could help. Then again, this type of therapy could be a complete waste of time, giving people bogus answers to questions and encouraging them to rely on "memories" that almost certainly are false. Past-life regression (PLR) is a New Age therapy where people probe into what they think is their past to find answers to questions plaguing them in the present. A therapist hypnotizes clients, or at the very least puts them in a state of deep relaxation, in an attempt to delve into their "pasts" and find clues about their previous lives. Uncovering a traumatic event in a previous incarnation, they say, can help us understand why we have psychological - and even physiological - problems today. It is thought that examining these "lives" can reveal why we harbor certain fears, behaviors or habits, or even why we experience deja vu from time to time. **End Summary** Topics: hypnotherapy]]> hypnotism]]> hypnotist]]> hypnotize]]> lives]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a therapist or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. All About Past-Life Regression Therapy

Thread Lift for Droopy Jowls

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:29:02 -0400

When gravity takes its toll on the face, the result is a visage that tends to droop and sag - especially the bits from the cheekbones on down. Some people resort to having a face lift to appear younger and more refreshed, but sometimes the end result is a taut, stretched old-style Hollywood look that screams "I've had plastic surgery!" to everyone but the most casual onlooker. If you don't want to resort to radical surgery to look younger, there is a solution. A thread lift, or "lunchtime face lift", is really what the name suggests: it's a face lift without any surgery at all. Instead, using only local anesthesia, your doctor will give your face a lift without cutting away any excess flesh, but by simply using a simple needle and thread to achieve the results you desire. All About a Thread Lift A thread lift or contour thread lift, as it is called, is fairly simple - although it sounds brutal. **End Summary** Topics: fda approved]]> MACS]]> minimally invasive]]> plastic surgery]]> thr]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Thread Lift for Droopy Jowls

Plastic Surgery: Should You Get It? A Consumer Checklist

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:25:26 -0400

Everyone wants to be beautiful, and many of us are not content with the maxim that beauty is only skin-deep. If you think that having a smaller nose or a more shapely bosom will make you look better, you might be right. But will going under the knife solve all your problems and give you new-found confidence, incredible self-esteem and an entirely different outlook on life? Probably not. Surgery can only change the way you look, it can't change who you are underneath your new appearance. So if you are miserable, unmotivated and a complete malcontent with a small chest, after breast augmentation surgery you will no doubt become miserable, unmotivated and a complete malcontent with a bigger bra! If you are not sure about whether surgery is right for you, have a look at our checklists. Check most of the reasons to have surgery and you're on the right track. If you tick too many of the reasons not to have surgery, you may want to reconsider. **End Summary** Topics: diet]]> physical irregularity]]> physical solution]]> plastic surg]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a plastic surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.

Dental Visit: Preparing Your Child

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:16:20 -0400

A fear of the dentist is incredibly common, but if you'd rather undergo a rectal probe than get your teeth professionally cleaned, try not to pass your (usually irrational) phobias on to your children. Instead, try to keep your fears in check and not let your child become overly conscious of them. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should visit the dentist for the first time when they get their first tooth - or no later than when they turn one. But if your child gets teeth at five months old, he or she will not remember their first visit - so it hardly counts. What does count, however, is when they are three or four and have bumped their front teeth, or when they have a toothache or are feeling the first signs of tooth decay. When that happens, visiting the dentist is important - and your job is to make it as seamless as possible, so they will look forward to future visits , not fear them. Top 5 Steps in Preparing Your Child for Their First Dental Visit Getting your child in the right frame of mind to visit the dentist is important. **End Summary** Topics: dental phobia]]> dentistry]]> pediatric]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a dentist or more dental care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Dental Visit: Preparing Your Child

Private Places: All About Genital Warts

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:49:35 -0400

Genital warts are very friendly and spread easily - in fact, it's estimated that if you have sexual contact just once with someone who has them, there's a 60 percent chance you'll get them yourself. Because of this, they are the most common sexually-transmitted disease caused by a virus that we know of - but are also relatively easy to treat in most cases. However, preventions is always better than cure... A Warty Issue Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and can appear on both men and women. More than 30 different types of the nasty buggers can cause warts on our genitals, although there are 100 types of HPV warts in all. Some types of HPV warts show up on our hands and feet - Plantar's warts are the most common example - which most people would find preferable than on the penis or vagina! In men, genital warts show up on or near the penis, anus and/or scrotum. In women, they appear on the vagina, vulva, cervix and anus. **End Summary** Topics: Cervical cancer]]> Genital warts]]> HPV]]> STD]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a dermatologist or more skin care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Private Places: All About Genital Warts

Plantar Warts: Getting Rid of Them

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:45:43 -0400

Kissing froggie feet doesn't cause Plantar warts, and neither does playing footsie with toads. Plantar warts are caused by a specific strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV), although not the one which causes genital warts. As if that wasn't revolting enough, we often pick these nasty skin infections up in swimming pools and humid communal changing areas from complete strangers. Often they are difficult to get rid of, but for the most part they're completely harmless, albeit supremely unpleasant. Also known as verucca plantaris, plantar warts get their name as plantar means bottom (no, not your butt!) as they typically appear on the bottom, or soles, of the foot. With these type of warts you can get either one, or a solitary wart, or a larger cluster of warts, known as a mosaic wart. Mosaic warts are much harder to treat than a single wart, although a single one may eventually multiply and cause other single warts to grow (cute!). Spotting a Wart Plantar warts are notoriously difficult to categorize, as they often disguise themselves as a harmless little callus. **End Summary** Topics: dermatology]]> Genital warts]]> HPV]]> Planta Warts]]> skin infectio]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a dermatologist or more skin care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Plantar Warts: Getting Rid of Them