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Do expensive skincare products promising to reverse aging and regenerate youth by altering genes really work? Or are they just gimmick?
Probably: Gimmick. The skin is the largest organ in the body and requires nutrients just like all the other organs. Feed it properly. ...Read more
Herbal mole removal: I think that they are a bad idea. Destroying a lesion without being able to examine it pathologically is bad because sometime the most innocuous looking "moles" can be cancer. An amelanotic melanoma will not have any pigment in it and can look like a small reddish bump. It is unlikely that the creams would adequately remove such a lesion.I have seen cancers in "skin tags" and other unexpected spot. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Dentists give a wide variety of cosmetic appearance procedures using botox, etc. When will they start plastic surgery as part of their practice?
Probably never: To become a Plastic Surgeon requires completing Medical School and then a residency in Plastic Surgery. Completing Dental School makes you eligible to take a residency on one of the Dental Specialties, not Medical Specialties. Becoming a Dentist does not make you eligible for a Plastic Surgery Residency the same way becoming a Physician does not make you eligible for an Orthodontic Residency. ...Read moreSee 3 more doctor answers
Why do skinniest models fit the beauty ideal of thinness.? Does media view justify thier harsh criticism of regular girls?
No: The liberal media has done more to damage our health than we can imagine. They glamorize the skinny models and at the same time support the advertisement of poisonous foods with sugar, chemicals and pesticides. Our society is confused by this and that is why we have such a dliemma with our weight - both over and under. Rejoice in your healthy weight, and turn a deaf ear to the media! ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Are facial massages beneficial ? Some claim improvement in nasolabial folds , sagging ect? One specific program called "tanaka message ?"
Yes: Facial massages at least can be beneficial in terms of relaxation which has a wide range of health benefits. Should increase blood flow to facial skin which also may have some benefits. ...Read more
Why we prefer natural tooth on dental restoration? What are the disadvantages of loosing natural tooth structure?
Is zirconia stronger than your natural teeth in terms of flexural, compression and tensile strength?
Extraction process: The extraction process depends on the desired product as well as the chemical state (aqueous, oil). Some processes are as simple as crush and filtering whereas others may involve complex distillation steps. ...Read more
Only partially true: Fat injections have both advantages and disadvantages. The fat needs to be prepared properly or it will be resorbed quickly. The process must be done with excellent sterile technique to prevent infection. Results can be difficult to evaluate in the short term due to swelling and eventual loss of some fat. Fat is a natural product and very safe to use and has the potential to last a long time. ...Read moreSee 3 more doctor answers
Natural supplements to add to diet(21yr old female210pounds 5^2 mild acne,FineLines on lower eye lid) want healthier nails, healthier hair, weightloss?
Compare a composite veneer to a porcelin veneer? Can cheaper composite be just as good? Why shave down good natural teeth vs. Fill in black triangles?
Night and day: Either may be the perfect choice for you. It really depends upon the specific circumstances and your expectations. In some cases a well placed bonded filling may provide excellent esthetics and last for 5-10 years, while in some cases a well fabricated veneer is the only way to achieve the best esthetics and function for 10 years +. Tooth reduction can be minimal in many cases. No one best answer ...Read moreSee 3 more doctor answers
Are there any scientific literature on vacuum blenders? Are they better than regular blenders for nutrient?
Billions of dollars are spent in the cosmetics industry to rid people of wrinkles ( also a normal part of aging)
Why not for eye floaters? Why Doctors
Industry vs medicine: Medicine doesn't claim to rid people aging thats the industry with that claim easier to get two confused than ever ...Read more
Are peptides in facial moisturizers just a hyped marketing ploy? Do they actually "plump" up skin or is hyaluronic acid better for this?
SAVE YOU MONEY!: Cosmetic manufacturers would sell snake oil if they could make money... Healthy skin absorbs as much water from the blood as it needs. "Dry" skin is often caused by alkaline (i.e., solid bars, natural) soap. DO NOT use soap with pH above 7 anywhere on your skin, especially on your face. Maintain slightly acidic skin pH with lemon juice – and SAVE YOU MONEY! ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Are there any cheap and practical ways (minus vaccines, probiotics, healthy living) that modern science can enhance my biological functionality?
Beautiful gorgeous hair as celebrity people have (shiny smooth hair) taking all possible measures like taking nutritious diet, exercise, sls free sham?
My Opinion Only: The best way to ensure the healthiest hair is to be the healthiest YOU can be. Your general nutrition is the major contributor to healthy hair. The hair you see "on" so called celebrities more likely than not take HOURS of PROFESSIONAL work to obtain and "last" ONLY as LONG as the appearance or performance!! Just avoid such idiocies as FREQUENT BRUSHING which only causes premature hair loss! Z ...Read more
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