Healthy Beauty Medical Reference

Have dry hair? WebMD tells you how to keep your locks healthy.

Can essential oils make your hair healthier and softer? Find out what these oils do and how to use them.

WebMD looks at the risks and benefits of skin lightening products.

WebMD explains how stress can impact your skin.

If you have sensitive skin, you probably also have many questions. WebMD went to the experts to find the answers to 20 common questions about sensitive skin.

WebMD explains how retinoid medications work, which skin problems they can treat, and what side effects you might have.

WebMD explains the prevention and treatment of itching that is related to dry skin.

Skin types, why they matter, and how to know yours.

WebMD explains laser skin resurfacing benefits, uses, side effects, and average cost.

WebMD explains laser hair removal, including costs, benefits, and side effects.

WebMD explains some of the supplements available to help keep your skin looking beautiful.

WebMD explains breast augmentation, including the pros and cons of saline and silicone implants, cost of surgery, potential problems and complications, and recovery time.

Many people who have lost 100 pounds or more are overjoyed at their success -- but dismayed that their body does not have better shape and tone. Learn more about the role of plastic surgery after weight loss.

WebMD explains which breast implant procedures are covered by insurance.

If you’re bothered by wrinkles as you age, injectable wrinkle fillers are an alternative to plastic surgery. Find out the risks and benefits.

Whether you get saline or silicone gel breast implants, there are risks. WebMD tells you what you need to know if you're considering this cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic fillers are materials injected underneath the skin to reduce wrinkles and sometimes to stimulate new collagen growth. WebMD offers and overview of available cosmetic fillers.

How do you pay for cosmetic surgery? Here are some realistic tips from WebMD.

Like any surgery, cosmetic surgery carries the risk of complications or unfavorable results. But there are steps you can take to try to resolve the problem with your surgeon.

WebMD's guide to beauty boosts for women over 50.

Everyone gets wrinkles with age. Some of us don’t mind so much; others want to make them go away. Learn about what causes wrinkles and some treatments.

The effects of aging on your skin will depend on a variety of factors: your lifestyle, diet, heredity, and other habits. Here's what to expect.

Are your breasts saggy? WebMD explains breast-lifting surgery, from your first visit with the surgeon to recovery.

Most people can safely use most beauty products, but skin reactions and other allergic problems are common.

Changing your body image means changing the way you think instead of your physical appearance. Find out how.

This simple guide will help you understand the latest ingredients in products that may benefit your skin.

Our skin naturally has collagen. As we get older, it breaks down, causing wrinkles. Learn how collagen and other injections can help the look of aging skin.

Find out if Botox treatment is right for you.

Your skin reflects your health. It's your body's canvas and one of its most valuable assets. Learn how to keep your skin healthy with these skin care tips.

Permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing, is a fast-growing part of the health and beauty industry. Learn about the procedures and important safety tips in this article.

Ever wonder how cosmetics got started -- and when? Read a brief history of makeup.

Is hair dye safe? Even when you’re pregnant? Read the answers to those and other frequently asked questions about hair coloring.

WebMD explains electrolysis, a procedure for removing individual hairs from the face or body by destroying the growth center of the hair with chemical or heat energy.

Here's a glossary of commonly used terms in cosmetic surgery.

WebMD explains different hair removal techniques, such as waxing, threading, and laser hair removal.

Read basic information regarding cosmetic surgery options.

Want to get rid of that scar? WebMD details some cosmetic procedures and products that can help reduce its size and appearance.

Here are some guidelines to follow when deciding if cosmetic surgery is right for you.

Get the facts about a tummy tuck, a procedure that flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall.

Breast reduction surgery is an operation to remove fat and tissue from the breasts. Learn about the procedure, associated risks, recovery process, and treatment options.

Learn about the three general categories of cosmetic surgery for the breasts: augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction.

An overview of ultrasonic-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to liquefy fat beneath the skin's surface before removing it with gentle suction.

Find out what chemical peels can -- and can't -- do for your skin.

WebMD explains the brow lift, a cosmetic procedure that corrects sagging in the forehead skin, upper eyelids and eyebrows.

Learn more from WebMD about Botox and how it's used to improve wrinkles.

A neck lift is actually a set of procedures used to enhance the appearance of your neck. Learn more here.

WebMD explains facial implants, which are used to enhance certain features of your face, including your cheeks or your jaw line.

WebMD explains rhinoplasty -- better known as a "nose job."

An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids. Learn more about eyelid surgery called blepharoplasty.

Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are cosmetic procedures that can improve the skin on your face. WebMD explains how they work and their side effects.