In the age of smartphones, it’s almost impossible to avoid seeing photos of yourself on a daily basis. You may like what you see, but wish the lighting were better, or you’d put on a bit more makeup. Since you can’t carry around a lighting kit or makeup case to whip out every time someone … Read More »
Cosmetic treatments for the hands are nothing new. At age 74, the novelist and political theorist Rose Wilder Lane decided to seek rejuvenation treatments for her face, arms and hands. The latter was most important to her, she wrote in a letter to a Miami doctor. After all, as a writer (and co-author of her … Read More »
There’s a reason there are so many thousands of products on the market that claim to minimize, tighten or erase puffiness and sagging around the eye area; at just half a millimeter thick, the skin around our eyes is thinner than anywhere else on the entire human body. These delicate tissues are often the first … Read More »
It’s no coincidence that so many skin creams and other products claim to be a “facelift in a bottle.” For over a century, facelifts have been the single most requested — and most effective — procedure to restore a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance. The truth is that no skincare regimen, no cosmetics, fillers or … Read More »
When someone mentions cosmetic surgery, there is a good chance that the first word that springs to mind is “liposuction.” Liposuction is a surgical procedure where stubborn fat is physically removed from areas of the body. It is by far one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the world. And yes, it can … Read More »
When someone mentions cosmetic surgery, there is a good chance that the first word that springs to mind is “liposuction.” Liposuction is a surgical procedure where stubborn fat is physically removed from areas of the body. It is by far one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the world. And yes, it can … Read More »
“I haven’t had any plastic surgery,” says fashion designer and Oscar-nominated film director Tom Ford. “I have had Restylane and Botox, but I don’t think of that as plastic surgery anymore.” And indeed, minimally invasive treatments like Botox can be administered more quickly and easily than ever before, with longer-lasting results and zero recovery time. … Read More »
Women who have leaped over the milestone of fifty tend to feel more comfortable with themselves than they did in their youth. They choose cosmetic surgical procedures to be more competitive in the workplace, feel more relaxed and comfortable in social settings, attract new partners and get a new jump on life. When you look … Read More »
Even though men had just over 10% of the cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. in 2014, they’re on their way to catching up to women. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reports a 43% increase in men seeking cosmetic anti-aging treatments since 2009. Men, like women, are more health- and appearance-conscious in the … Read More »
The stigma of cosmetic surgery has finally lifted. Well, almost. For years, there was a certain vibe out there about cosmetic surgery. That it was only for the rich and famous, and it was usually badly done. Mention a facelift and the average person might picture an older celebrity who had a bad one back … Read More »
