Dr Tamara Griffiths MD trained in dermatology at the University of Michigan in the US and University of Manchester in the UK. She is an American Board Certified dermatologist and also on the UK medical register. She is also a … Continue reading
Monica Reinagel is author of The Inflammation Free Diet Plan. You can write to her at monica@inflammationfreediet.com
Dr Henri P Gaboriau is Director of the Sammanish Center for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seattle. T: ++1 425 898 1228. Email: practicemanager@sammamishfacial.com
Dr Javier de Benito is one of the world’s most respected cosmetic surgeons and his patients include Royalty and celebrities. He is General Director of the Instituto de Benito Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery in Barcelona and President Elect of the … Continue reading
Alan J Bauman MD is founder and medical director of the Bauman Medical Group, based at Boca Raton, Florida. He is a leading expert in hair restoration for both men and women. He also works on pioneering methods of micrografting. … Continue reading
Glycolic, Hyaluronic Acids Aid Skin Texture, Appearance As people grow older, they often notice that their skin becomes dry and discolored. Glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid may help to alleviate these signs of skin aging. Derived from sugar cane, glycolic … Continue reading
These are another innovative ingredient for restoring youthful skin is a high concentration of ceramides, or lipids similar to those found in cell membranes and brain tissues. These oily lipids are essential in maintaining the protective functions of the skins … Continue reading
Matrixyl 3000 is a unique ingredient that consists of peptides, or short amino acid chains. It helps to lift the skin, thus minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Matrixyl 3000 contains two different peptides, known as matrikines, that act as cellular … Continue reading
Idebenone is a man-made antioxidant, similar to Co Q10, which was originally used to preserve transplant organs. It is widely used in topical anti-wrinkle creams. Idebenone Fights Photoaging, Improves Skin Health As adults age, their skin is more likely to … Continue reading
A liposome is a tiny bubble made out of the same material as a cell membrane. Liposomes can be filled with drugs, and used to deliver drugs for cancer and other diseases. They are used in the cosmetic industry to … Continue reading
A destructive molecule which because it has a missing atom seeks to scavenge healthy cells to find a replacement. See Antioxidants
A steriod is a hormone, such as cortisone used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Nowadays used in breast implants in a gel-like form and as a liquid injection for the face and other medical conditions.
These are the glands at the bottom of a hair follicle which are responsible for producing oils.
The removal of thread/spider veins by injecting them with a substance that causes them to shrink and collapse.
A skin condition in which the face becomes flushed/red and pores are enlarged.
The ageing of the skin caused by the environment, particularly the sun and pollution.
A natural substance, that is biodegradable, that is used as a dermal filler.
A method of stimulating the skin’s natural collagen production. Radio waves penetrate beneath the dermis causing damage to the collagen which responds by growing new, younger and firmer layers.
Loose skin and fluid that tends to occur below the eye as we age.
A breast X-ray specifically to detect cancer.
These are the creases that form down from the nose to the mouth
A dangerous form of skin cancer which can be deadly
A cosmetic surgery treatment in which fat is removed from the face and or body through an incision in the skin.
An operation in which cancerous tissue is removed
