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Non-Surgical Medical Treatments for Acne Scars Using Fraxel Laser Treatments

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By Scott Humphrey Acne scars affect millions of people and can be a source for a lot of frustration for teenagers and adults alike. Acne is something we all have to deal with during our teenage years, and sometimes through adulthood. Acne scars are caused by the inflammatory swelling of follicles in the dermis, which rupture and leave an indentation resulting in a scar. There are varying treatments for this, from chemical peels to topical creams, and laser treatments. Fraxel is a non-ablative soft laser treatment that can be used on the face. Fraxel is mainly known for its use as an anti-aging treatment, but the laser is used to smooth skin and improve tone and texture. Instead of one solid laser beam, the Fraxel laser is separated into multiple small segmented beams that can treat many areas in the same region at once. This is well suited for the treatment of acne scars as they usually occur in clusters on the face. The mini laser beams can treat these specific areas wit...

Most Popular Male Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

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As the reality stars and celebrities are constantly going under the knife, cosmetic surgery seems almost like a norm nowadays. This trend doesn't just apply to female stars and celebrities, men are also getting tucked and nipped with increasing regularity. So guys want to know about those top five cosmetic surgery procedures, what are you gaining for your dollars and what are the post-surgical instructions? Rhinoplasty: Also called as nose job and lists top among the popular surgeries for men. During the surgery, nose skin is separated from cartilage and bone, which is then broken and reset to the desired shape. After that the prior skin is re-draped. Nose surgery can make your nose smaller or larger and can adjust the shape of the tip, nostrils or bridge. It can also correct injuries, crookedness as well as any breathing problems caused from improper structuring of the nose. The ultimate result of rhinoplasty can boost your confidence and also improve proportions and bala...