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Q: I have gotten lip injections using fillers for the past five years. But after five years and more than a dozen injection treatments, I am tired of the expense and the hassle (pain!) of the lip injections. I have read that there are permanent materials for lip augmentation. What can you tell about permanent lip implants? A: Despite their [...]
Riverview Hospital Foundation recently held its eighth annual Women of Vision luncheon at Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel. Attendees learned about the services, programs and equipment offered at Riverview and how they can help the county hospital. The program featured a keynote address from author Kathy McHugh and the announcement of the 2012 Women’s Retreat destination, Women’s Impact Award [...]
Q: Can one have a face-lift without any visible scars in front of the ear? I have darker skin and like to wear my hair back and up. I am worried that someone may be able to see the scars running down in front of my ears. I need a mini-face-lift, but many results I have seen show the scar [...]
It’s become increasingly common for women to put their own health care needs aside while caring for children, working or engaging in other activities. At every age, women should schedule an annual “well-woman” exam that includes preventive health care and guidance on diet, exercise, safety and contraception (for premenopausal women). Regarding prevention, women often have questions or concerns about breast [...]
The warmer weather this spring has many benefits – unless you suffer from allergies. Many people who have trouble breathing through their nose, which often worsens during allergy season, may find some permanent relief through “functional rhinoplasty” – or nasal valve repair. This common procedure is particularly effective for people with conditions such as a deviated septum, self-collapsing nose or [...]
As we head outdoors to enjoy the warm spring weather, now is the perfect time to review the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage. It’s important to wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or more when exposed to the sun for an extended period. Sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide provide the [...]
M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group, presented Riverview Hospital Foundation a $25,000 donation. The gift will support Riverview’s Heart & Vascular Center, including the 128 multi-slice CT scanner and digital imaging catheterization lab. Heart attacks are the No. 1 killer of women and men in Indiana, and 32.1 percent of deaths in Hamilton County are attributed to cardiovascular disease [...]
Q: I got treated with Botox for migraines three months ago and it was not effective. It was done by a neurologist and when I asked why it did not work, he said he did it in the “standard Food and Drug Administration” way by a band formation around the head, neck and forehead. This is so disappointing and I [...]
Everyone wants to lose a little weight around the midsection. However, for most of us, this is no easy feat. Not only are we busy, but we have those horrible food cravings that sneak up on us at the most inconvenient times. Here are some helpful food and supplement tips to not only fight cravings, but keep your blood sugar [...]
Q: I had a breast reduction done when I was a teenager (now age 30)and now, if you can believe it, I’m thinking about getting breast implants. I am a 34B and was thinking of getting 350cc silicone gel implants if this will not make me too big. My main concern is am I more likely to have something go wrong. [...]
