February 2015

Mythbuster Monday: Tanning Beds are Safe – Myth or Fact?

Myth – Even artificial tanning beds can cause skin cancer Tanning salon owners and operators frequently claim sunbeds offer health benefits because they provide a “base tan” that helps avoid sunburn. This is a myth. “The evidence does not support a protective effect of the use of sunbeds against damage to the skin from subsequent […]

Mythbuster Monday:Eyelid Surgery Results in Big Eyes

Many men and women consider eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty surgery) because of drooping upper lids or puffy bags below the eyes. Because of the “big eyes” or “slit eyes” that resulted from old practices, patients are hesitant to undergo this procedure. However, new procedures debunk this myth. Traditional Approach to Eyelid Surgery No Longer In Use

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