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Fast Weight Loss

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Fast weight loss….does it exist?  Today’s focus seems to be more and more on fast weight loss instead of health regimens, diet and exercise.  It’s not that simple for thousands of people who are looking for help.  Many who just want to be thin!  Thanks to the internet you can research anything you could possibly want to know.  Therefore, for those of you looking for answers I have put together a series on the topic of weight loss and options available.

 

Hair Today...Gone Tomorrow

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Hair loss feels like an uphill battle for most.  It can make you self-conscious and take away your self-esteem.  Male pattern baldness or “permanent pattern baldness” is the most common reason for balding. In men, more often than not, it is due to genetics. However, hair loss in women does not usually happen in any distinct pattern and tends to be an issue more of thinning hair.  Hormones, menopause, pregnancy, trauma or stress are just a few of the reasons for hair loss or hair thinning in women.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:32
 

Teeth Whitening & Cosmetic Dentistry - What's Available to You?

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Avid coffee drinker? Smoker? Or maybe your tooth enamel stains easily; whatever the case, a big bright smile is much more appealing than stained or browning teeth that make you self-conscious. There are so many products on the market today that offer up just that. However, it has been my experience they aren’t all that they are cracked up to be. After all, these are your teeth we are talking about…a smile says a lot. Why take chances when you only get one set?
 

B is for Brazilian Buttock Lift - Body Contouring & Plastic Surgery

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Recently I came across an article that stated, “J. Lo has done for the rear-end, what Pamela Anderson has done for the front-end.” Classic..and, so true. Over the past few years the female buttocks have received some serious notoriety; and it seems to be all about the size…the bigger, the better? I say, that’s personal a preference, but, may seem to disagree.
 

Battle of the Back Fat - New Fast Weight Loss Procedure

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Ladies and gentlemen, I hope that you are sitting down while reading this. Today I was on a quest to find the latest or hottest new cosmetic procedure. That took, oh…all of thirty seconds to find something that made me stop and lift my lower jaw shut. It was the announcement of the bra-line back lift that left me in awe. This is a procedure that removes unsightly upper back fat and rolls …otherwise known as “buffalo wings”. When did we start to lose interest in creating the perfect “J. Lo” derriere?
 

Lip Envy - A Guide to Lip Augmentation

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How many times have you heard women wishing they had Angelina Jolie or Scarlett Johanssons’ lips? Who wouldn’t? Realistically…how far are you willing to go? There are options out there which range from less invasive procedures to surgical implants embedded for a permanent award winning pout.

 

Lasers - Not The Answer For Everyone

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Laser Skin Resurfacing is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes the top layer of skin, this falls under the umbrella term of skin rejuvenation treatments. It is most commonly used for the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines. The laser resurfacing itself improves the texture of the skin which is why it improves multiple skin conditions, including acne, scars, age spots, freckles, large pores, deep wrinkles and sun damage.
 

Are You A Candidate For Skin Resurfacing?

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Candidate for skin resurfacing? That doesn’t sound very enticing, but, let’s face it...we are all aging and it seems there is always a reason for another wrinkle, enlarged pore or dark circle. If you’re like me, the thought of surgery makes me weak in the knees. However, alternatives are available.
 


 

Dr. Dan Matthews, D.D.S.

 Dr. Dan Matthews, D.D.S.

Dr. Dan Matthews has practiced dentistry for over two decades, and has worked to provide excellence in dental care throughout his distinguished career. He earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, which has been ranked as the number one dental school in the country. He continued on to serving a hospital-based General Practice Residency at the Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio.

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