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We all love the sun; it’s warmth and light help us feel energized, awake, and even more joyful. However, exposure to the sun obviously has its downfalls. It’s now widely understood that UV rays cause visible damage to the surface of your skin while simultaneously supporting the development of cancer in the future. 

If you’re frustrated with the pigmentation, vascular lesions, sun damage, and wrinkles that have developed on the surface of your skin, an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial treatment is all that you need. This gentle skin rejuvenation effortlessly transforms red, blotchy skin to create a radiant complexion. 

After studying the behavior of the coronavirus for more than a year, doctors have a much better understanding of the disease and its impacts on humans. One thing is especially clear: the virus doesn’t come and go quickly. In fact, many COVID-19 survivors have faced months (and possibly years) of debilitating complications. 

This phenomenon is known as post-COVID syndrome. If you’re experiencing post COVID-syndrome, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know so that you can take action against coronavirus and return to full health once again. 

Dermal fillers are widely used by celebrities and average adults alike as the ultimate age and wrinkle busters. Whether you need to plump your lips or erase unsightly wrinkles, there’s a dermal filler specifically formulated to meet your needs. 

But what exactly are dermal fillers, and how do they work to safely erase years from your appearance? Here’s everything you need to know about this simple and effective way to restore your youthful confidence. 

Dermal Fillers Are Designed To Counteract the Biology of Aging.

The makers of dermal fillers like Juvederm and Radiesse understand the intricacies of aging. As you age, your skin’s collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid levels diminish, and their production slows down. This causes your skin to become saggy, drawn, wrinkled, and even gaunt as natural healing processes slow to a grinding halt. 

Hormone deficiency is a serious issue for men and women alike, especially as they approach middle age. 

In fact, studies show that most people produce fewer hormones each year after the age of 30. This means that by the time you celebrate your 50th birthday, your body has endured 20 years of gradually diminished hormone production. It’s no wonder that you have become increasingly moody, fatigued, and restless while combating weight gain, chronic pain, and low libido. 

It’s been nearly a year since words like “quarantine” and “pandemic” became a permanent part of our daily vocabulary… but it might feel like 10 years since you got to leave the house and have a good time! 

Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine and ongoing virus research, we’ll eventually say goodbye to quarantine and start reclaiming a sense of normalcy once again. Make sure you’re ready to look and feel your best when the time comes to end quarantine by getting the best aesthetic services to accentuate your health. 

Most people have heard of menopause, but perimenopause is something that most women only learn about when it starts happening to their own body. In fact, menopause isn’t a process…

Did you know that people with a primary care physician tend to live longer than those without? Recent research studies coming out of JAMA Internal Medicine show that patients with a primary care doctor live an average of almost two months longer than those who do not have a general practitioner. Here are some other surprising benefits of having a primary care doctor.

Continuity of care

If you see one doctor for all of your aches, pains, and illnesses, it is less likely that symptoms or conditions will fall through the cracks. Even if you see specialists for certain conditions, your primary care physician will maintain communication with all of your doctors to ensure that everything is handled efficiently and effectively.

If you’re on our site checking out how to schedule your rapid COVID test, you might be dreading the next two weeks. If you have a positive result, you will be in quarantine at least that long, perhaps longer if others in your household have a positive result after you. So how are you going to get through a 14-plus day quarantine without losing your mind or taking it out on your family? Here are a few tips from mental health experts:

Don’t be afraid to laugh.

Yes, it’s scary to have a positive COVID test, especially if you are one of the more at-risk patients. Even if you know someone who is currently hospitalized due to the pandemic, you shouldn’t be afraid to laugh. Comedy and laughter are very healthy ways to relieve stress and keep your mental health from tanking.

Could you have been exposed to COVID? Testing is no longer a problem in Tampa. If you believe that you were exposed to the virus or if you believe that you have contracted the virus, you can and should be tested right away, in addition to quarantining yourself until you are no longer contagious or you have a negative test. If you have the following symptoms, you should visit us for rapid COVID testing even if you aren’t sure you were exposed.

Nasal congestion like you’ve never experienced

A common cold, allergies, and a host of other things can make your nose run, but the nasal congestion you get with the COVID virus is much more severe. Some people describe it as a feeling of drowning, but from sinus drainage.