The dictionary definition of aesthetics or esthetics includes “outward appearance-the way something (someone) looks, especially when considered in terms of how pleasing it (he/she) is.” It also includes the phrase “idea of beauty-an idea of what is beautiful or artistic.” Cosmetic is defined as “superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive”. (Definitions from Dictionary.com)
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The dictionary definition of aesthetics or esthetics includes “outward appearance-the way something (someone) looks, especially when considered in terms of how pleasing it (he/she) is.” It also includes the phrase “idea of beauty-an idea of what is beautiful or artistic.” Cosmetic is defined as “superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive”. (Definitions from Dictionary.com)
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Today the new field of medical aesthetics or aesthetic medicine is helping people avoid and correct facial aging without the need for plastic surgery.
Revolutionary new advances in facial skin care in the past few years have made true facial skin rejuvenation a possibility for many people.
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More importantly, with early intervention and new facial anti-aging techniques most people can prevent skin aging and facial aging and maintain a youthful skin and facial appearance and... Read Full Story
Concern about facial aging, wrinkles, loose skin, sagging cheeks, jowls, and “turkey neck”, dark circles and bags under the eyes and other signs of advancing age is very common among the 40 to 50 year olds in the United States, both men and women.
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A startling 12.4 million cosmetic plastic surgey operations were performed in this country last year and estimates are that nearly half of them were to correct facial aging and this does not include the millions of non-surgical... Read Full Story
Perhaps you saw the piece about Fraxel on Good Morning America today (2/1/08). What is so exciting is that the new fractional skin rejuvenation is a great improvement over older CO2 laser resurfacing. In the past CO2 ablative laser resurfacing (see photo below) was the “Gold Standard” for wrinkle removal and skin tightening, however prolonged and difficult recovery time with peeling skin made this procedure unacceptable for most people. During the past three years new technology called... Read Full Story
