Jawani Medical Spa Blog http://www.myjawani.com/blog Blog for advances and concerns of medical cosmetic industry Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:47:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If You Are Still Smoking – Quit Smoking is directly linked to premature aging of the skin. Just like sundamge smoking causes significant changes in your skin. Smoking causes skin to look pale and prematurely wrinkled specially around your mouth and lips. Nicotine reduces the capillary blood flow in your skin all over and not just in ... http://www.myjawani.com/blog/2008/12/13/if-you-are-still-smoking-quit/ Drinking Plenty Of Water – Does It Hydrate Your Skin There is a lot a debate on this subject whether drinking a lot water truly helps skin stay supple and hydrated. Of course water is good for your overall health including the skin health. Water helps skin  integrity and elasticity when you are dehydrated but under euvolumic [normal water conditions] ... http://www.myjawani.com/blog/2008/12/13/is-drinking-plenty-of-water-hydrates-your-skin/ 2007 Stats Quick Facts: Highlights of the ASAPS 2007 Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery:      There were nearly 11.7 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2007, as reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Surgical procedures accounted for nearly 18% of the total with ... http://www.myjawani.com/blog/2008/12/11/130/ Is Botox Safe? Yes.  Most of the data  so far indicate that botox for cosmetic use is generally safe. Botox works only in the treated muscle and gradually disappers without breaking down or traveling throughout the body, which may explain why serious side effects are uncommon.There are no systemic complications associated with Botox have been ... http://www.myjawani.com/blog/2008/12/11/is-botox-safe/ Are Medical Spas For Real?   Medical Spas are the fastest growing component of the spa industry in the U.S.  They are among the most innovative new facilities with the types of services available to both women and men.  Their popularity is increasing due to a trend in obsession with people wanting to look the best ... http://www.myjawani.com/blog/2008/12/11/are-medical-spas-for-real/