Polylactic acid (PLA) is used as a semi-surgical cosmetic treatment, designed to decrease saggy skin and volume loss around the eyes.

A new study, published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, warns doctors not to use PLA superficially. In this review of four cases, superficial injection of PLA resulted in nodule formation and inflammation in the skin around the eyes.

Dermatologists should not inject PLA superficially, due to these problems. Any treatment using PLA should be placed deeply below the muscle to be safer.

If your cosmetic surgeon recommends PLA to you, be sure that he or she places it deep within the skin for the safest and most beautiful effect.

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A new study, published in the July 1 edition of Nature Medicine, offers exciting news for those seeking to recontour their face or body without surgery.

Cosmetic surgeons say this study has the potential to revolutionize the practice of plastic surgery.

Neuropeptide Y is a naturally occuring chemical which, when injected into the body, can add fat to selected areas. When blocked (through neuropeptide Y2R blocker), fat development is prevented.

This means that aging skin could be rejuvenated and plumped up by injecting neuropeptide Y where more fat is needed. On places like the abdomen and thighs, neuropeptide Y2R would be injected to prevent the development of fat at these areas.

So far, this chemical has only been tested in animals. Physicians are hopeful, though, that human studies will show the same promising effects.

The technique could allow for localized fat removal or fat deposition, allowing patients to achieve the body and face they’ve always wanted, without the pain and high price of liposuction or other plastic surgery techniques.

Women who require body reconstruction (such as after breast cancer treatment) may be among the first group to benefit from this finding.

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Who would have thought that mud could make your skin more beautiful?

The fact is, pelotherapy, the professional sounding name for mud therapies has been offered for thousands of years as both a beauty treatment and a medical one.

Mud has been long used to destress the body, and to replenish important minerals for more beautiful skin.

Mud therapies have been documented as a home remedy as far back as the 11th century.

Mud therapies are becoming popular due to their capacity to relieve various kinds of medical issues; including the the inflammation associated with arthritis, and the soreness which accompanies intense exercise.

The skin benefits of mud have also been documented in other medical arenas such as wound treatment and skin detoxification.

Mud has been found to relieve pain, promote muscle relaxation, improve functioning and appearance of the skin.

There are various types of mud used in the treatments, one of the best kinds is Black Moor Mud, which is formed from ancient herbal deposits. Black Moor Mud is very mineral rich, and is a popular choice for skin care mud therapies.

The next time your skin could use some improvement, consider using mud.

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