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Pros and Cons of LASIK Surgery

There was a time about five years ago when I was seriously considering getting LASIK surgery. I've never felt comfortable wearing glasses and I was getting sick and tired of putting contacts in my eyes every...

6 comments    health advice vision
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My LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure. The name is actually short for "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis." LASIK surgery reduces or eliminates the use of glasses or contact...

22 comments    health beauty hubmob
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PRK Surgery: Is PRK the right laser eye surgery for you?

For some patients, PRK eye surgery is a better fit than the more popular LASIK procedure. Join the Hub comments to discuss the ideal PRK surgery candidate, the benefits and downsides of PRK versus LASIK, and...

0 comments    health surgery vision
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Is Laser Surgery for Stretch Marks Effective?

It has been ingrained in our culture by this point that there is a fast solution for every problem. Blame it on advertising, fast food, or whatever you want, people are always looking for a silver bullet for...

0 comments    stretch marks
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Stretch Mark Laser Surgery Information

Millions of people every year develop stretch marks due to a variety of reasons. Whether it is because of pregnancy, weight gain, building muscle, or for some other reason; odds are you have already developed...

1 comment    skin laser stretch marks
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Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

People suffering from unsightly toenail fungus that are having little success with oral prescription medications or topical treatments now have an alternative. A new technology is available that allows for...

0 comments    toenail fungus laser surgery
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Best Way To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

The medical term for stretch marks is striae atrophicae. The skin on the human body is made up of three layers which are the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous or hypodermis. Stretch marks are created when there is excessive stretching of the middle layer of skin or dermis over a short period of time that causes weakening of the elastic support tissue. As a result, atrophic scars or depressed streaks are formed that are initially a variation of pink, reddish brown, purple, or dark brown color

0 comments    stretch marks microdermabrasion
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Diabetes and Your Eyes: Diabetic Retinopathy

I have Type 2 diabetes, a fact which I have previously mentioned. There are many aspects to this but first and foremost is control. By control, I mean getting the exercise you need, I walk at least 4 times...

13 comments    health diabetes disease
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Rosacea Skin Care Products

Rosacea skin care products are designed to treat the common skin disorder rosacea. The disorder is characterized by redness on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Rosacea can also appear on other areas of...

0 comments    skin care skin care products
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How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost?

Any good shopper will tell you that if you want a good deal, you have to look through a few windows. With this laser technology it's no different, prices differ. Does laser hair removal cost a lot?...

0 comments    hair hair removal laser
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