Botox FAQ with Dr. Mok
Dr. Charles Mok answers the most frequently asked questions he gets from patients interested in Botox® injections.
Read MoreDr. Charles Mok answers the most frequently asked questions he gets from patients interested in Botox® injections.
Read MoreIf you are new to the skincare process or are curious if the treatment may be right for you, you may be wondering how it all works. Skincare professionals can help you determine your skin’s needs and provide you with a treatment plan, and our guide below serves as a closer look at chemical face peels.
Read MoreAllure Medical is taking the COVID-19 situation very seriously. We are following the most updated safety protocols that are being distributed by health and government officials.
Read MoreMenopause is no joke. It’s not all in our heads, and there are real treatments available to help with the symptoms. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been proven to safely ease common complaints associated with “The Change,” and has indeed made a world of difference in my own life.
Read MoreMuffin top, love handles, tank-top fat, bat wings – call them what you want, but to me, they all represent one thing: an inevitable “hangover.”
Read MoreThe fabulous fungi you’ve enjoyed in countless soups, salads, and pastas is a nutrient-rich superfood that forward-thinking nutritionists are suggesting their clients enjoy every morning.
Read MoreIn the modern society, there is a significant shift in the society’s inclination towards healthy living. In particular, people are more concerned with what they eat and the exercise they get than they were in the 1900s.
Read MoreAre you visiting a lake this year? Beware of swimmers itch! This unpleasant rash is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites picked up while swimming. The parasites associated with swimmer’s itch are the larvae of flatworms, which normally live in a host, such as waterfowl. The waterfowl excrete the worm which gets picked up by snails that tend to live close to the shore.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to have “ugly legs”? We use the term “ugly legs” because this is the stage at which a patient’s veins start to physically alter the appearance of their legs. At the C4 classification, we start to see visual changes to the skin like eczema, dermatitis, brown spots or other discoloration.
Read MoreMost women choose to get breast implants with the goal of increasing the size of their breasts. Many considerations, including body type and personal preference, should be taken into account when determining the right cup size for your body.
Read MoreOf the dozens and dozens of fad diets in the media, none is trendier than the Plant Paradox which has become the diet across the country. But what is the Plant Paradox and does it actually work?
Read MoreDo you wake up in the morning with a stiff, sore jaw? Have you been awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of your own teeth grinding? Has your dentist recommended a mouth guard to protect your teeth from damage caused by tempromandibular joint (aka “TMJ”) disorder?
Read MoreAt Allure, I get a lot of questions about hormone pellets and how they differ from more “traditional” methods of hormone replacement therapy.
Read MoreAllure Medical is proud to present “Beneath the Surface,” a new video series focusing on veins, and vein disease. In the series, we’ll explore the cause of the problem and tell you what can be done to resolve your issues.
Read MoreVaricose veins aren’t fun. They aren’t fun to look at, and they aren’t fun to live with. But for millions of Americans across the country, varicose veins are an unpleasant, everyday reality.
Read MoreWelcome to “Positive Change!” If you want to feel better about yourself and your state of mind, you’re going to feel right at home here.
Read MoreThough unsightly and itchy, Keratosis Pilaris is a common skin condition that can improve with age, but might never completely go away. Here are five things you need to know if you, or someone you know, suffers from this condition.
Read MoreOne of the biggest obstacles to effective weight loss is food sensitivity—it can be incredibly hard to eat the “right things” and have the energy to exercise when the “right things” you’ve been trying to eat leave you feeling bleh. And if you’ve ever felt lethargic, bloated, or uncomfortable after eating certain “healthy” foods, you know firsthand how debilitating food sensitivity can be.
Read MoreCold Sores are unattractive, uncomfortable, and usually inconvenient. If you’re suffering from a cold sore outbreak, it’s important to know what you can do to minimize the discomfort and overall unpleasant experience you are going through.
Read MoreBack on November 30th, 2016, I wrote an article about the 5:2 diet. This was popularized for weight loss, but what if someone just wants a little edge, doesn’t need to lose much weight, and wants to gain strength? In the 5:2 diet, you eat normal for 5 days, and fast for 2. This was compared in clinical studies to going on a very low calorie diet, such as 1200k calorie a day.
Read MoreAtrophie blanche is a dermatologic finding characterized by white-or-light- colored patches of skin in regions with darker discoloration. This is a result of necrosis and the replacement of necrotic tissue with fibrin deposits and collagen.
Read MoreA tummy tuck is a common cosmetic procedure that can help to flatten the abdomen. Although tummy tucks are one of the most-requested cosmetic procedures by women after a pregnancy, others who are unsatisfied with their abdominal appearance following fluctuations in their weight or a recent surgery can benefit from this procedure as well.
Read MoreIn the battle against age, most men know they need to exercise and eat right if they want to look (and feel) young. But what most men don’t know is they need to make changes to their diet and lifestyle in order to keep their testosterone levels up. What happens to men when testosterone levels drop?
Read MoreThe term “varicose vein” can be misleading. The public might think of a varicose vein as a large, dilated, bulging vein on the surface of the skin, but that is not the real definition.
Read MoreEMSCULPT is the only procedure to help both women and men build muscle and sculpt their body. In addition, EMSCULPT creates the world’s first non-invasive buttock toning procedure.
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