All Video News for Age & Anti-aging

• What is a Thread Lift? 

  

  Have you looked in the mirror and felt that you don’t quite look like ‘yourself’ anymore? This a common sentiment among patients due to a multitude of factors such as time, gravity and good ol’ heredity. You’ve maybe even thought about surgery, but aren’t quite ready to go under the knife for a facelift. If this is the case, you might be interested to hear about a nonsurgical option that can deliver some of the benefits of a traditional facelift on a less-invasive scale. 

• Hair Restoration Techniques For A Natural, Fuller Head of Hair 

  

  Hair loss has a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem and appearance. There are a variety factors that can contribute to this, such as family genetics, medications and treatments. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jack Fisher explains different techniques that can be used on patients experiencing hair loss.  

• Advances in Technology for Smoothing Out Wrinkles  

  

  Aesthetic topical treatments are a fairly new breakthrough when it comes to restoring fine lines and correcting facial aging without the use of a needle. Dr. Mark Pinsky, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida explains the advances in aesthetic topical treatments stating, “What we have is new technology that now bridges the gap between professional grade skincare products and injectable dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm.” 

• How to Keep Hands Looking Young 

  

  After years of cleaning, dishwashing or even sunbathing and driving, many women have developed a tell-tale sign of aging that isn’t on their face – it’s their hands.  

  In a recent issue of Good Housekeeping, a 52-year old reporter realized she needed hand rejuvenation to help her tired-looking, aging hands. So, over a six month period, she tried in-office and home treatments to target her problem areas: dry, red skin, age spots, loose, wrinkly skin and protruding veins. 

  Her advice? Keep hands moisturized. 

• What Causes Varicose Veins? 

  

  People have long speculated on what causes unsightly varicose veins, with some believing that crossing your legs when you sit for extended periods of time is the culprit. As the Mayo Clinic notes, while that may be one factor, there are other causes for these as well. 

  Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That's because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body.