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Micro-needling is quickly becoming a sought-after method for overall skin rejuvenation, with specific indications including skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, and improvement in the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks. The treatment received an average RealSelf Worth It rating of 82% in 2014, with an interest growth of 228% compared to the previous year. READ MORE

Here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t chase your cosmetic procedure with a cocktail ...
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On average, we here at RealSelf receive a whopping 1,500 questions a week, and we’ve seen some pretty ones as of late. Here are the RealSelf editors’ picks for the top 5 inquiries of the week. READ MORE

Which videos are getting the most buzz? Here are our top 5 most popular videos of the week! READ MORE

“A child born to poor parents in Africa, Latin America, Asia, or elsewhere with such a cleft deformity will be disadvantaged in speech, appearance, education, and job opportunities,” Dr. Larabee recently wrote in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. “A goal to ensure that every child born with a cleft lip or palate receives appropriate reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation is achievable in the present time.”
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For those looking to get rid of wrinkles, acne, body hair, or tattoos, laser treatments have become an exceedingly popular option. But like with any cosmetic treatment, there are tips you should follow to ensure the safest possible result. If the correct laser is used by a qualified physician, the likelihood of encountering negative side effects is minimal. If not, you run the risk of damaging your skin in a number of ways, including blistering, discoloration, viral infection, and pain. READ MORE

What's the best workout post-BBL? Will your eyelashes fall out if you stop using Latisse? RealSelf doctors gives answers to the top 5 questions of the week. READ MORE

The new year has you thinking about a new you. Find out what January means at RealSelf. READ MORE

The start of a new year brings a lot of reflection over the events of the last one. But instead of weighing yourself down with a long list of unfulfilled resolutions (don’t worry, it happens to the best of us), we’re here to remind you about all of the positive changes and improvements you’ve made over the past 365 days. READ MORE

We’ve followed your stories, read your reviews, commented on your photos, and watched your videos. So what has this year taught us about plastic surgery?
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