They go by various names, such as cutaneous papilloma, or soft fibroma, but the most common is skin tag. These small, painless outgrowths of soft hanging skin can appear anywhere on the body. Usually they occur sometime after you reach midlife, affecting the majority of people nearing their 70s, and they do not discriminate between genders.  … Read more

The past few months have been a roller coaster of emotions. The fear of COVID-19, and the unprecedented steps that state and federal administrations have had to make, have taken their toll on the financial and emotional well-being of so many. More and more people are telecommuting, which means more of us have time at  … Read more

Stepping on the scale and realizing that you are carrying an invisible person on your body can be emotionally devastating. Such obesity has a plethora of serious health risks associated with it. Then you make the decision to lose the weight. Whether through surgery or diets, once the excess weight is off, you expect to  … Read more

The rectus abdominis muscles are also known as the “six pack” that people strive to develop. They are connected along the midline by the linea alba. This band of connective tissue runs from the sternum to the pubic bone. Pregnancy can cause these muscles to separate due to pressure from the growing baby and the  … Read more

For millennia, the search for the Fountain of Youth has been a quest. History is full of stories about explorers looking for this mythical fountain in the hopes of staying young forever. Scientists and researchers put in long hours studying the aging process and searching for ways to delay it. Still, time marches on, aging  … Read more

Like an onion, the skin on your face has layers. The top layers of your skin contain dead skin cells. These layers cause fine lines to form, and they make your skin look dull. Chemical exfoliation removes these layers of dead skin to reveal smoother, rejuvenated skin. The Layers of Skin Revealed You skin consists  … Read more

Earlobe stretching is by no means new. In some cultures, stretched earlobes are a thing of beauty and have important symbolic meaning. For example, the Maasai of East Africa use stone, bones and wood to stretch their earlobes. In this culture, the earlobes are adorned with beaded earrings and are seen as symbols of respect  … Read more

February is the time for flowers, chocolates and puckered lips, as Valentine’s Day highlights the month. Are your lips ready for romance? Several studies have been conducted to determine what lip shape is most desirable, and results show that symmetry is all-important. Equal fullness in upper and lower lips seems to be the most appealing  … Read more

There are celebrities who wear large ears or oddly shaped ears well. These features are part of their charm; however, if you are one of the many people who are not charmed by the way your ears look, you may be considering otoplasty. There are some things you should know before you take the plunge.  … Read more

You often hear of women desiring to have larger breasts. Small cup size is often a source of emotional distress for women who would rather have the curves of larger breasts. Less discussed is the plight of women who have naturally large breasts. While women with a smaller cup size may look on with a  … Read more