Archive for August, 2009

Stretch Marks and Pregnancy

Stretch marks are most often associated with pregnancy, because of the stretching of the abdomen. However, stretch marks can happen to any woman (or man) who experiences large weight gains. The marks are more prominent after a weight loss, because when the fat deposits are gone, the skin tightens back up. But because of the translucency of the skin, the tears underneath show up – the stretch marks.

If the change in weight was not drastic, then the stretch marks may be minimal and will likely fade over time. For those with great weight losses, the stretch marks from cellulite will likely be more prominent and take longer to fade.

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Acne Scar Removal Hypnosis

You might not have heard of acne scar removal hypnois, but it’s very effective when used in conjuction with most methods of scar removal.  These methods include laser resurfacing, chemical peels, punch grafts and dermabrasion.  A lot of people find hynosis very beneficial during these procedures. Read the rest of this entry

Laser Acne Scar Removal – Ablative or Non-Ablative Lasers?

Some adults are choosing laser acne scar removal to permanently hide the unsightly reminder of a teenage battle with complexion issues. Advances in technology make laser acne scar removal one of the more popular treatments.

There are two forms of laser treatments for removal of acne scars: ablative and non-ablative. Ablative lasers remove the outer layers of the skin and can require some recovery or down time; non-ablative lasers provide quicker treatments because they don’t damage the surface of the skin, instead they tighten the skin to stimulate new formation of collagen.

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Laser Scar Removal – Choosing Your Clinic

Just like you do when you consider any medical procedure, you have to do your research when selecting the right clinic for laser scar removal.  I know that cost is always a concern, but don’t just go with the lowest price.  You have to be really picky about the quality of the treatment that you’ll receive. Read the rest of this entry