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Butt Implants vs. The Brazilian Butt Lift – What’s The Difference?

West Lake Dermatology

Originally published on March 31, 2014 Butt augmentation continues to rise in popularity as individuals seek to enhance their body contours and achieve a more aesthetically pleasing figure. Butt implants pose risks such as infection, implant displacement, and capsular contracture (the formation of scar tissue around the implant).

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Comparing Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck: Key Differences Explained

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Originally Published March 12, 2014. Scarring Both liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can result in scarring, but the visibility and extent of the scars differ. Liposuction scars are typically small and strategically placed in inconspicuous areas, making them less noticeable.

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How to Activate Stem Cells Naturally 2023

Aesthetics Advisor

According to a 2014 study, resveratrol taken only for thee weeks may increase the frequency and total numbers of normal bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) in the body. It may help with wound healing, scars, and other skin issues, inflammation, pain, hair growth, and sleep quality.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

First Derm

Symptoms and Impact Manifestation : The infection can present as red, ring-shaped rashes, inflamed areas (kerions), and even scarring. Advanced Complications : In some cases, it can lead to sycosis barbae, characterized by persistent sinus tracts, abscesses, deep inflammation, and potential scarring. [13] link] Published 2014.

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Zinc 101: What You Need to Know (2023)

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A study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2014 showed that zinc citrate, given as a supplement, is as well-absorbed as zinc gluconate but has a more appealing, less bitter taste. This could assist with the redness and irritation that comes with moderate to severe acne and it can aid in the reduction of acne scars.

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Quercetin vs Hydroxychloroquine: What's the Difference? (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

Quercetin acts as a zinc ionophore ( PubMed 2014), the same mechanism of action that hydroxychloroquine has via helping zinc pass the cell wall where it might halt viral replication. An animal study published in the Nature (Aug 2012) , concluded that quercetin has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic (anti-scarring) properties.

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Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold sores)

First Derm

Oral herpes usually does not give any scars. The skin around the blisters and the mucous membranes inside the mouth tend to blush or get swollen with HSV-1 infection. It often hurts and is already swollen one or two days before the blisters are formed. When you get the disease for the first time, it is called ‘primary infection’.

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