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The 4-1-1 on Facial Fillers: Facelifts are Losing the Stitch and Going Liquid

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As seen on www.EVliving.com by Dr. Susan Van Dyke

It used to be that your only option to a younger look was to get a facelift. The results of this surgical fix varied—often appearing unnatural and “windblown.” Even with advances in plastic surgery, facelifts still only tighten the skin to get rid of wrinkles, ignoring the key to a younger looking face: volume restoration. To bring back the skin’s youthful fullness, cosmetic providers have been recommending “Liquid Facelifts” via facial fillers instead of the surgical counterpart.

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The Sinister Side of Sunshine -- What To Watch Out For When Examining Your Skin

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With summer around the corner, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the precautions we need to take to protect our skin in the sun. And while we follow the tried-and-true when it comes to skin protection – limiting our time in the sun, using sunblock, avoiding tanning, and wearing hats, sunglasses and other protective clothing -– there may be something we don’t know when it comes to the more sinister side of the sun.