Skin resurfacing is the process of providing significant and long-lasting improvement of sun-damaged, unevenly pigmented, or coarsely wrinkled facial skin. You may be a good candidate for one if you have a light complexion that burn easily and have many fine facial lines. Consider also if you have deep lines around your lips and eyes as well as when you …

Tissue expansion is a procedure of creating new skin from old skin as it enables the body to “grow” extra skin for use in reconstructing almost any part of the body. It is most commonly used for breast reconstruction as well as repair skin damaged by birth defects, accidents, surgery, and certain cosmetic procedures. The ‘extra’ skin generated form this …

In undergoing any type of surgery, be it for correcting any abnormalities or simply improving on what you already have, there is one thing that you should remember – It is not Perfect. In line with this, be realistic in your expectations with the surgery you will be undergoing, not only with the results but also with the procedure. Remember, …

Rhinoplasty is cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the nose. In some cases it is performed to correct problems that are causing health issues. The majority of the time the surgery is considered elective and insurance will not cover the costs. However, cost is not the only concern. Anyone considering such operation should understand the surgery well before going under the knife. Since …

“Seraphim” – a derivative of the word “angel” – represents light, fire, ardor & passion. Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Marck Angel’s new LP, “SERAPHIM”, metaphorically delivers that meaning into a seamless, urban-pop symphony, delving into many social, political & cultural issues affecting our world today. The socially conscious, concept album, arced into 4 movements (loosely architected in classical symphony form), lyrically addresses …

Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, They do not charge Their clients for legal representation or advocacy, …

Lesbians have the greatest concentration of risk factors for this cancer of any subset of women in the world. Combine this with the fact that many lesbians over 40 do not get routine mammograms, do breast self-exams or have a clinical breast exam, and the cancer may not be diagnosed early when it is most curable. Lesbians have been shown …

Hair loss (or alopecia) in trans women is normally associated with the normal pattern of balding seen in men–the variety of receding hair line and balding patterns prior to the use of female hormones. Baldness in men is not a disease, but rather the body’s reaction to the male hormones (androgens) in genetically predisposed individuals. However, a smaller but still …

For many individuals, wearing contacting lenses has been a way of life for years. But for those who are unaccustomed to wearing cosmetics, improper application of foundation, particularly eye make-up, can cause health problems ranging from minor irritation to more serious consequences.  Also, the contact lens, itself, can be permanently damaged by the improper use of some types of beauty …

All methods described here are based on techniques using needle type electrolysis.  The three methods used in electrolysis are Galvanic, Thermolysis, and Blend.  All three methods involve inserting a small needle into the hair follicle.  Galvanic Method The galvanic method was the first method developed for removing superfluous hair. This method removes hair through chemical decomposition. Galvanic refers to galvanism or galvanic cells (a …