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Tips for Winter Skincare

Tips for Winter Skincare Caring for your skin during the winter can be a challenge. While the cold air can be harsh on your skin, the warm, dry air inside can wreak havoc on your skin’s barrier. These conditions, if not mitigated, can contribute to wrinkling and sagging of skin that hasn’t been properly cleaned…
Was There Cleft Palate Surgery in the 19th Century?

Surprisingly, there is evidence of cleft lip and palate surgery as far back as 390 BC in China. The Egyptians and Greeks also developed cleft palate ‘surgical’ techniques, though no descriptions of these remain. There are descriptions of operations on cleft lip in the Middle Ages, and further evidence of cleft lip repairs pop…
Liposuction Is Not for Weight Loss

Liposuction Is Not for Weight Loss Here’s the deal. Generally speaking, liposuction is not for weight loss. It is first and foremost a body sculpting procedure. That means it will be most effective on people who are at or close to their ideal weight but have had difficulty getting rid of fatty deposits on various…

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