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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

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

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

If you have damaged or sensitive skin, it can sometimes feel like you get left out of the conversation when it comes to facial treatments. You have to consider more variables when choosing what’s right for you and probably need to stay away from treatments that might aggravate your skin, dry you out, or cause additional damage. More invasive treatments, like skin ablation or resurfacing, are most likely out of reach as well.  Thankfully, not everyone has forgotten about those with sensitive and damaged skin. If this is your skin type, come see our team at Qvita Health & Wellness.

Even if you’ve never heard of preventive health care, there is a good chance you’re already participating in it. The term is true to its name; anything you do to keep yourself healthy and prevent future health issues can be considered preventive care. It’s the reason you go to the dentist every six months, book a yearly physical, and, if you wear glasses or contacts, get your yearly eye exam. The CDC estimates that if everyone practiced preventive care, $260 billion and 100,000 lives would be saved every year. A healthy man can probably meet his preventive health goals with

Few things define our teenage years more than acne. Although official estimates vary slightly, almost 80% of teens get acne. Girls start to get pimples around age 11 and boys start noticing blemishes a couple of years later. Even the best skin care routine can’t always stop the arrival of puberty-induced skin issues. It’s unfortunate that the arrival of acne coincides with a period in which people care so much about their appearance. A 2017 study found that 71% of teens reported that acne had a negative effect on their body image while 67% said it hurt their self-esteem. It’s

Breast cancer is probably the most well-known cancer, and with good reason. Although the numbers vary among experts, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that nearly 280,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Of those diagnosed, 42,690 are likely to die from the disease. The NCI’s numbers show breast cancer as the most prevalent cancer in the U.S. and the 4th most deadly form of cancer — behind lung, colorectal, and pancreatic. If you notice a few more pink bows than usual this month, don’t be surprised. October is the National Breast Cancer Association’s (NBCA) annual Breast