The Surprising Secret to Looking Younger? Hand Rejuvenation

When most of us think of the most visible signs of aging, we think about the changes that take place on the face — lines, wrinkles, and folds primarily caused by sun damage and loss of volume as we get older. But guess what? Our hands are affected by those same underlying factors, too. And that means that as we age, our hands can wind up making us look a lot older than we feel. Still, until recently, most cosmetic treatments were focused on age-related changes in the face. That meant that while we might show a smoother, more refreshed

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7 Tips for Combating High Cholesterol

Cholesterol plays an important role in maintaining good health. Produced in your liver, cholesterol is responsible for assisting in the production of hormones, and it also helps to keep the walls of your cells healthy and flexible. In addition to your body’s production of cholesterol, you get cholesterol from the foods you eat. If you consume large quantities of it, the levels in your bloodstream will rise too high, which can be bad for your overall health. Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself from the consequences of chronically high cholesterol with recommendations from the team at

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Microdermabrasion: How It Works to Improve Your Skin

If you’re frustrated with the way your face looks because of dull, lackluster skin, you’ll do whatever you can to improve it. Microdermabrasion, or “sanding” your skin, can repair a variety of issues and works to return your youthful complexion. While this may sound intimidating, microdermabrasion is actually a fairly gentle procedure. At Qvita Health & Wellness in Wesley Chapel, Florida, this is one of our go-to treatments for a variety of skin issues. Panagiota (Peggy) Demetriou, ARNP, FNP-BC, and Ashley Negron, our medical aesthetician, use microdermabrasion to make your skin more vibrant and healthy looking. While exfoliating at home

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PDO Thread Lifts: Everything You Need to Know

For years, the only effective way to reverse the effects of skin laxity was facelift surgery. Though there are many nonsurgical procedures that restore some vibrance and volume to aging skin, their effects are limited. In some cases, there may come a point where additional treatments give unnatural results, the look of “having work done” that most are eager to avoid. There’s simply no substitute for pulling back loose skin. The loss of moisture and elasticity that naturally occurs with age emphasizes the flaws in the support layers under the epidermis. Dermal fillers and collagen induction can help, but these

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Genetic Testing — Is It Right for You?

Do you have a history of certain types of cancers in your family tree, or are you completely unaware of what risks your genetics hold? Genetic testing can be a great way to learn more about your body and its genetic history as well as a way to ensure that the treatments and medications you use are optimized for your specific care. Peggy Demetriou, ARNP, FNP-BC, and the team at Qvita Health & Wellness believe it’s important to understand the possible health risks associated with your personal and family history, as well as to obtain treatment that suits your needs.

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Quick Treatments to Look Your Best This Holiday Season

Does your holiday season often feel jam-packed? It can be hard to catch your breath with everything that’s going on: parties, family gatherings, and work gatherings all pile on top of your day-to-day routine and activities. The time squeeze might even cut into your beauty routine and aesthetic concerns. Why take it out on your face? With so many fun events scheduled through December and the start of the new year, now is a great time to get a quick treatment that will have you looking your absolute best. Whether you’re looking for a quick lift or a little more

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Say Goodbye to Frown Lines and Crow's Feet With Juvéderm

They may seem to appear suddenly out of nowhere or slowly over time. You may not even notice them until someone points them out or if you start to feel them as you rub your eyes. What are these mysterious features? Frown lines and crow’s feet. While there’s nothing wrong with these facial wrinkles, you may not like how you look with them. Wrinkles could make you self-conscious; you may imagine people see your wrinkles, not you, when they look you in the eye. Luckily, the Juvéderm line of dermal fillers can help you say goodbye to frown lines and

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What Makes PRP Therapy So Effective?

If you suffer from chronic pain, you can take some comfort in knowing that you aren’t alone. A 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found that one in five Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain has many culprits, but a lot of Americans deal with pain that originates in their muscles, joints, and tendons. Injuries to these tissues are often slow to heal, even with physical therapy and a doctor’s guiding hand. For a long time, corticosteroid shots have been the answer when it comes to relieving pain in these areas. While these shots provide short

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Boost Your Self Confidence With WarmSculpting with SculpSure

Every weight loss journey is different, but many people seem to hit a point where they stop seeing the results they wanted. It can be defeating to not see improvement in some of the areas you’re most self-conscious about. Is all of the dieting and exercise really worth it if you still have a muffin top or haven’t lost any weight in your thighs? In the past, you didn’t really have a lot of options when it came to eliminating pockets of stubborn fat. Thankfully, you can now achieve a natural-looking, slimmer appearance without surgery or a severely limited

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Ultherapy®: Your Secret, Surgery-Free Weapon for Skin Tightening

It’s a scene that seems to happen in most movies based around the adventures and pursuits of the middle-aged: The main female character stares into a mirror with an unhappy look. She then pulls back the skin of her face, harkening back to a time when she was younger, and in her opinion, more beautiful. If this scene has ever played out in your bathroom mirror, you aren’t alone. Everyone’s skin gets a little looser as they get older. For years, the only solution for skin tightening was surgery — most commonly facelifts. In fact, over 120,000 facelifts were performed

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