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How to Treat Deep Smile Lines?

I have deep smile lines on my face. Is a facelift or plastic surgery my only option? Are dermal fillers a possible solution?

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Is Retin-a the Most Effective Wrinkle Cream?

Do anti-wrinkle creams that promise instant smoothing and noticeable reduction in fine lines really work?

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Best Milia Treatment?

I'm a 16 year old girl that has been diagnosed with milia. What do you recommend for treatment? I have very small pores and they get clogged...

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Skin Care Tips for Aging Skin

My face is aging faster now that I've turned 46. What is the best techniques, skin care products, or life style changes to maintain more youthful...

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What Works Best to Restore Volume and Facial Fullness?

What can I do about loss in face volume and full look? I hate my changing look!

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Are Products Like Strivectrin Better Than Botox?

I know strivectrin compares itself to botox.  that fair comparison when it comes to anti-wrinkle treatment?

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What's the Best Premature Aging Treatment?

Best treatment for premature aging? (Melasma, lines AND acne). Help! I'm only 37! Hello, please help! I spent 9 years (21-30) in New Mexico, where I...

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Treatment for Hypopigmentation?

Has anyone found a treatment for hypopigmentation? I don't have dark spots, I have white spots (face, neck, chest, back). I tried IPL and it...

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What's the Best Skin Care Product for Wrinkles and Skin Tightening?

I avoid the sun, I have a healty diet and I exercise regularly. I am 50 years old and look great except I don't like the wrinkles on the side of my...

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How to Treat Skin After Allergic Reaction to Lidocaine Before Restylane?

I went in for a restylane treatment on 3-8-2010. The nurse put on the Lidocaine cream to numb my face. After 40', the doctor came in and started to...

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Can Facial Sunscreen Be Put on over Makeup and Still Be Effective?

Can sunscreen be put on over makeup and still be effective?

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Possible to Repair Sun Damaged Facial Skin?

Is it possible to reverse sun damaged skin?? Get skin back to the way it was prior to all the sun damage, nice and healthy?

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What to Use for Removing Black Spots on Face?

I have dark spots on my face that go around I have like a beard from both ears to the chin and forehead. I used peeling creams, and at first it seemed...

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Non Surgical Rejuvenation for Mid-40s Face?

I am 44, but I look older than my mother. Are there any non-surgical treatments that you would suggest I undergo for facial rejuvenation ?I live in...

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Best Anti-aging Skincare Line?

What is the best full skin care line (prescription and not) that reduces or eliminates small wrinkles (especially in eye and mouth areas) and darkness...

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Would a Chemical Peel Help "Haggard" Look?

I am starting to feel like my face is getting a little "haggard" looking... some light brown spots, etc. By looking at my picture what can I...

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How to Fix Drastically Uneven Skin Tone on Face?

I am an african american female. The top half of my face is light and the bottom half is dark. My skin on my face is darker than my body as well. ...

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Recommended Regimen for Clean and Fresh Looking Skin?

I am 28 year old but my face do not look fresh and it is not clean. Even I wash it more than 3 times a day. It was fresh and clean before.

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How Can I Treat Sebanceous Cysts?

In the last 3 years these cysts have gotten so bad I always end up in the hospital and surgery. I have seen almost every kind of doctor & they all...

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Best Skin Cream for Scratch Marks on Face?

Hey guys i have scrapes on face and they left red marks??..i have marks for 4 weeks about..there nail marks..to make long story short i had argument....

Which Arbonne Product Prevents Aging?

I'm thinking about trying Arbonne for a new face routine but am unsure which one: FC5 or Nutrimen C? I'm 29 years old and don't really think I need...

Skin Care for Flaky, Dry and Irritated Skin?

I'm 25 and I've always had really sensitive skin and at times very very dry especially in the winter. In the summer I'm in the sun and have no zits,...

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Does Cortisone Cream Have a Face Plumping Effect?

I was using Elocom cream 0.1 with eldoquinforte 4% for some dark areas on my face and I notice my thin face get plumped during this period,I liked the...

Small Dots on Face

I'm 23, and I admit I smoke, and about 6 months ago I developed not only these bags under my eyes which you can see in the photo but also in the...

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Topical Estrogen Cream for the Face?

I've been reading a bit about topical estrogen cream for the face -- it makes some sense that if vaginal thinness and dryness is related to lower...

Is Lipofilling Cream Safe?

I am 19 years old and very thing I have 20 KG underweight . my face seem dropped into my face and it seem that I have no cheek and . doctor suggest me...

Constrasting Opinions on Peels and Laser Resurfacing for Large Pores?

Ok, half of you say that Chemical peels and Laser resurfacing helps large pores and the other half say it's absolutely useless. I'm totally...

Effect of Tretinoin on Skin Thickness

I am using Retrieve (tretinoin) cream nightly. I have heard that it thins the skin. My question is whether this is correct and whether stopping...

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Should I Use Obagi when I Already Have Decent Skin - but Worried As I Get Older?

I recently purchased Obagi normal to oily. I have pretty good skin already, but I know at my age of 34 I need to start being more proactive about my...

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Seabuckthorn Berry Oil for Facial Skin Care?

Would the Seabuckthorn berry oil be a good complement to my face care? I've been reading a lot of good things about seabuckthorn berry oil. I'd like...

Can Roll-Cit Change the Shape of Your Face?

I know roll-cit is used for acne scarring and lines, etc, but if done on the whole face can it make the face look like its had a mini face lift? Or...

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Best Treatment for Pimple Marks and Burn Marks (Asian, Age 40)?

I am 40 year old asian dark skin lady I have lot of pimple marks & burnt mark on my face& my body including surgical marks & my skin is...

What Ingrediants Do I Want in my Daily Moisturizer That Are Benificial?

I am currently using Oil of Olay moisturizer and noticed an ingrediant called octinoxate. I did some research on it and found it can be good but also...

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What Procedure will Help with Sun Damage?

I was a sun worshiper as a teenager. It's finally made an impression on my facial skin. I am hoping for just a bit of rejunivation. I do have a...

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Recommended Product for Liver Spots?

Which product is effective in remove fine lines and liver spot on my face?

Which "Actives" Should I Look for (Or Add!) to my Facial Moisturizer?

I am a 41 year old Physical Therapist and have recently become interested in formulating and/or boosting my favorite moisturizer to maximize its...

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Cream for Oily Skin?

I have an oily face. Even just after I take my bath, my face becomes oily. What type of cream should I use or what natural way can I do to help ease...

Imiquimod Cream 5% for Actinic Keratosis vs. a More Natural Face Peel

I have been prescribed Imiquimod cream for sun damage on my face AK. Dr wants me to apply this because their is a CHANCE this could someday be skin...

How to Use Radiance Mask Powder

How do you use Radience Mask powder? I lost the directions.

Tua Viso Device for Facial Skin Care?

I am using the "Tua Viso" device for my skin care. Is it a good device for the face?

Cellular Damage to Face?

I recently used a toner on my face containing glycolic 10% and salycilic acid 2%, combined with some vitamin c powder that i added. I used this twice...

How to Fix Skin After Overly Aggressive Scrubbing?

I did very hard scrubbing on my face at least 15 days its become so red and getting time bumps all over cheeks and on nose to , after it i applied...

My Face Always Becomes Darker Than my Neck a Few Hours After Cleansing. Why?

Hello, I realise that my skin always becomes darker in the middle of the day. Is it due to the production of oil on my skin? I tend to get oily witin...

Ultrasonic Facial Massage on Dark Skin

Hi, I have been looking into the ultrasonic wavelength facial massage therapy offered by skin clinics to clear up congestion on the face. Just wanted...

I Am a 51 Year Old White Female with Extensive Sebaecous Hyperplasia- How To Treat?

What is the best way to treat extensive sebaecous hyperplasia? I am a 51 year old white female and I have over 75 areas (bumps) on my face. Please help!

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Oily Skin but Dry with Blemishes

My skin is very oily (hair t-zone, back) but, for some years now, my cheeks are very dry (fish-skin like). I can't use any products to rehydrade...

Removal of Depression on Face

Is there any cream or lotion to remove depression on the face?

Ultrasonic Facial Massage Dark Skin

Hi, I have been looking into the ultrasonic wavelength facial massage therapy offered by skin clinics to clear up congestion on the face. Just wanted...

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