Hyaluronic acid (also known as Hyaluronan) is a component of connective tissue whose function is to cushion and lubricate. It occurs throughout the body in abundant amounts in many of the places people with hereditary connective tissue disorders have problems such as joints, heart valves and eyes. Its main function […]
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This beauty treatment is a mechanical procedure that used a power-drive (hand held device equipped with a rotating metal wheel) that used a wire brush of a diamond fraise to remove the upper layers of the skin. The results of dermabrasion are actually permanent, making it an ideal technique for […]
Collagen is an essential protein complex found in the human body. Collagen molecules form fibrils that produce necessary fibers for our bodies. The configuration of fibers is the foundation for tissue structure. Collagen supports the skin, bone, cartilage and blood vessels in our bodies. Skin consists of two layers: the […]
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) are exfoliants derived from fruit and milk sugars such as glycolic acid (produced from sugar cane and lactic acid produced from milk). They cause the cells of the epidermis to become loose, allowing the dead skin cells to slough off and making room for re-growth of […]
Scientific research has proved that, as a person grows older, fat tends to collect in the center of the body (hips and buttocks in women, abdominal area for men). Plastic surgeons, however, have found a way to bypass this issue and have created the “autologous fat transplantation” technique (a.k.a: fat […]