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Africa is a huge and diverse continent. There are hundreds of beauty culture trends that are unique to different regions. The most interesting and ancient

Native American men and women of the past were commonly envied for their long and luscious locks of dark hair. Pioneers and others often asked

China is known for many interesting beauty trends in history. One of the most controversial of these is foot binding. Foot binding was considered very

The beauty trends and the cosmetics popular in the Middle Ages were very interesting. They ranged greatly in risks and dangers associated with the specific

The Renaissance era was an exciting time for fashion, cosmetic and hair trends. The women of the era strived to achieve a “glowing” alabaster skin.

In the Victorian era many cosmetic products were produced with safer materials than in the past. But, due to Queen Victoria’s strict guidelines for morals

Rhinoplasty, or reconstructive nose surgery, was first recorded as a practice in ancient Egypt, around 1500 B.C. Later, and most famously, it was performed by

The “nose job” is not a gift of modern medicine. In fact, it stems mainly from the work of a physician from India in 800

19th century rhinoplasty was an improvement over methods of prior centuries. Experimentation with more complicated techniques, in general, proved more effective. However, with new technologies

Reconstructive nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, became more sophisticated and wide-ranging in the 20th century. In 1902 through 1904, Freer and Killian developed submucous resection septoplasty,

A deviated septum is a relatively common condition. In most people, it may not even be a noticeable problem, much of the time. But for

Rhinoplasty is not a new invention. Going back to the centuries before Christ (B.C.), rhinoplasty was performed in its primitive beginnings in Ancient Japan and

Rhinoplasty is any type of operative technique performed on noses. The purposes for rhinoplasty include the restoring of nasal airway function, the reparation of a

The debate has actually gone on for centuries- which is better, the open or the closed rhinoplasty? Surgeons of earlier times vacillated between the two

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, or balding. Alopecia areata is a particular form of balding that makes up only a tiny minority

DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone, is a natural metabolite produced by the body, primarily in males, that causes most hair loss. Androgens are male hormones that assist

Male pattern balding is the most common form of balding. The lesser known, and less talked about, form of balding, or alopecia, happens in women.

Balding is known in the medical field as alopecia. In men, male pattern balding is the most common form of hair loss. In 95% of

Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common concern for both men and women. While most balding is related to genetic concerns, stress has been tentatively

The average person loses between 50 and 100 strands of hair per day. This may seem surprising, but it’s actually just a natural part of

Hair loss is not deadly, and it doesn’t cause physical pain (except for sunburns on the scalp!). But the embarrassment and shame hair loss sufferers

Women suffer from hair loss nearly as commonly as men. While most older men suffer from hair loss, at least 50% of women do as

Wrinkles are lines, folds, or ridges in the skin that develop over time as we age. In many cultures, wrinkles are a sign of wisdom, but

Wrinkles are a frustrating part of aging that most people would prefer to avoid, if possible. Many wrinkles are actually preventable and those men and

Wrinkles are the bane of an otherwise fulfilling existance. if 50 is the new 30, then why do we have wrinkles that make us look

Sometimes wrinkle creams and other non-invasive treatments may not be enough at removing wrinkles. There are several medical procedures that treat wrinkles at their source,

Reconstructive procedures are becoming more commonplace than ever before. As women and men seek to turn back the clock, undo damage, and look as young

Little boys (and sometimes full-grown men) like to show their scars with a look of pride. (“This is the one I got in that motocross

Maxillofacial injuries are injuries to the face, mouth, or jaw. These injuries are often the result of accidents in sports, driving, at home, on the

Skin cancer can have devastating physical and emotional effects, particularly when it attacks the face. Sometimes people lose a nose, lips, or other major features

Whether you are thinking about becoming a plastic surgeon or are considering having plastic surgery, it’s helpful to know the requirements and steps that plastic

The terms plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are often used interchangeably, but cosmetic surgery is actually a subcategory of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is the

You may be considering plastic surgery but are unsure whether the risks are worth the potential rewards.  Below is an overview of some of the

Plastic surgery is an important decision and you want to make sure that the surgeon who performs it is not only knowledgeable about the procedure,