When you think of rosacea, you probably think of the acne-like pimples that crop up over the top of facial redness. The truth is, rosacea can affect almost any part of the body, and there are four different types, not just the papulopustular variety that creates the little blisters. Since rosacea can be very severe, and often embarrassing for older adults, several cosmetic procedures have been developed to treat it. Some less invasive treatments are also available through aesthetic dermatology clinics.
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Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is the most frequently performed surgical procedure performed in the United States starting in 2013, beating out breast augmentation for the first time in history. Its purpose is to reduce the appearance of unsightly bulges and help people get a slim physique. The most common areas where people receive liposuction is the abdomen, buttocks, and back, as well as the thighs, upper arms, neck, face, knees, calves, and other areas.
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If you are going to undergo weight loss surgery and you worried about how you will keep the weight off once it's gone, there are some things you can plan ahead of time so you don't fall of the wagon. There are people and resources out there to help you stay healthy.
You want to have a list of restrictions and dietary limitations in advance, so you can plan your meals and exercise routines in advance.
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It's been a widely accepted and tragic fact of life that there's no cure for type two diabetes. However, with a surgery that's gaining traction in the United States and boasting a 98% "cure" rate, that widely accepted fact might soon be a relic of the past. If you have type two diabetes, whether your BMI is high or low, duodenal switch surgery is a procedure you may want to learn more about -- so here's what you need to know.
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If you have reached a certain age and have begun to notice loose skin in the neck area or extra fat beneath the chin, you may have attempted to remedy the issue with neck exercises or overnight creams, only to find that the results are not what you'd hoped for. While wearing turtlenecks or scarves may help to camouflage the neck, this age-old beauty trick only usually works during the winter months.
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