Not All Jowls Are Created Equal

plus, SHREWD MONKEY REVEALS SKINCARE SECRET!

Welcome readers, old and new!

Did you see the recent story about Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan who healed a wound on his face with a medicinal plant? It’s the first time such behavior has been observed in a wild animal. (He both used the plant topically and ingested it.) In addition to his newfound fame, I think Rakus has a promising career as a pharmacist; HNTFUYF is clearly a cross-species concern.

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A few weeks ago I told you a post about jowls was in the works (pronounce it like “bowls”—much more fun). It turns out jowls are a rich subject, so I’m breaking up interviews with a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon into two posts. Today’s post includes expert advice from the terrific dermatologist Hadley King, M.D.

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