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Botox for beginners
Dr. Robert A. Guida, MD., F.A.C.S., says that more than ever before, doctors and patients are turning to injectables rather than more costly and invasive procedures to achieve a youthful appearance. Why? Aside from all the recent celeb Botox confessions (Courtney Cox, Simon Cowell and Vanessa Williams to name a few), injectables are far less costly — ranging from approximately $600 to $1,000 in comparison to surgeries starting around $8,000. But, before you go running to the nearest doctor’s… More »
Get schooled: Choosing the best at-home beauty devices
The at-home beauty tool category saw significant growth in 2008, with a number of devices launching in the marketplace. One segment of beauty tools that has sparked considerable interest among consumers has been the emergence of hair removal systems. The December issue of Allure Magazine, the go-to source for all things about the beauty industry, validates the importance of this segment by naming the TRIA Laser Hair Removal System one of “the most promising” Do-It-Yourself (DIY) systems on the market.
However,… More »
Cutting Back On Cosmetic Surgery in Uncertain Times, Effective Low-Cost Alternatives to Expensive Procedures
As the economy continues to look bleak, studies show that U.S. residents are cutting back on cosmetic procedures. A recent poll by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicated that 59% of women said the economy influenced their plans for cosmetic procedures – up 9 % from a similar poll in March. Another recent poll of the Society’s members found a 62 % decrease in all cosmetic procedures in the first half of 2008 compared with the… More »
Red Carpet Ready for the Golden Globe Awards
This Sunday night, many of us will be glued to our television sets watching our favorite stars as they walk down the red carpet at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards. And you can bet we’ll be paying attention to what they’re wearing, who they’re with, and just how well they’re aging.
From choosing the best hair style, flawless makeup and finding the perfect outfit, celebrities carefully plan every aspect of their appearance before stepping in front of cameras. In the… More »
Good, The Bad and The Ugly about Veneers
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, in 2006 almost 600,000 cosmetic veneer procedures were performed in the United States. As the procedure becomes more popular, it’s important to distinguish the good, the bad and the ugly of veneer creation. Mitchell Dental Spa, Chicago’s premier dental spa located in Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue, offers some important tips for those looking to upgrade their smile.
“The smile is the picture and a person’s face is the frame,”… More »
Cosmetic surgery up in down economy
Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal features an article discussing the trend of “keeping up appearances” through cosmetic surgery despite the dismal economic climate (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122999145997128503.html). still spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars in a recession to maintain their beauty regimens for career or personal reasons through smaller, less invasive and less costly procedures.
Nice to know a pesky thing like a DEPRESSION isn’t getting in the way of beauty!… More »
If he put a ring on it, would her hands be ready?
Twenty-six percent of all engagements take place during the holiday season. Would her hands be ready to show off that new ring?
The HandSpa is designed exclusively to plump up hands and diminish fine lines and the appearance of veins on the backs of hands.
It looks like a nail dryer and emits red and amber lights to combat aging skin and uses Revitalight’s world-renowned intense LED photopulsation.
Used by itself or in conjunction with creams or serums, it helps reduce… More »
High-def beauty: The truth behind Botox!
In a high-def world, old-school skincare treatments like facials and laser rejuvenation just don’t cut it. Actresses resort to “blu ray” makeup to make their skin appear crystal clear when under scrutiny and now Manhattan-based plastic surgeon Dr. Kamran Jafri is introducing the newest way to make your pores look perfect: Botox!
Botox, which is most commonly associated with reducing wrinkles in the face, is now being used to treat other skin conditions such as large pores, oily skin, and inflammation… More »
Tired of seeing your dermatologist?
As technology in the field of laser procedures have advanced over the course of just the last five years, there is now a way to get rid of everything from sun damage to fine lines and wrinkles without multiple trips to a dermatologist’s office.
The Fraxel re:pair treatment is the latest advance in the field of fractional ablative skin repair. The Fraxel re:pair laser system is distinguished by its ability to ablate tissue deep within the dermis. The treatment is made-up… More »
‘Tis the Season for Nips and Tucks!
The holidays are an exciting time of year for festive gatherings, friends, family, and… cosmetic procedures??
According to The New York Times, (December 29th, 2005 New York Times, Style section) December has always been a busy month for plastic surgeons, whose schedules fill with patients seeking a little streamlining before the holiday party season or in advance of body-baring winter beach vacations. However, along with the injections and the nips and tucks of cosmetic procedures comes unsightly bruising and painful swelling.
Not… More »
Christie Brinkley’s supermodel smile
How has Christie Brinkley, the iconic American beauty, dominated the fashion modeling industry since the Seventies?
It’s that one-of-a-kind smile.
Despite her recent share of personal woes, Brinkley’s smile hasn’t faded. Her public persona seems unmarred by her real life drama, and when she flashes those pearly whites, we get a feeling that all is well.
Following are highlights from Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health’s exclusive new interview with Christie Brinkley in the Vol. 2, Issue 4 edition.
On how her smile… More »
What women want!
Today, a recent study conducted by the The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) on women’s reactions to medical anti aging treatments was passed on to me. The results were pretty fascinating!
At this time of year when we’re thinking about resolutions and what to do next year, or looking back and realizing that we’re another year older (YIKES!), it’s a super interesting read.
Even in these hard economic times, 58% of women are more likely to trade off cost for longer… More »
Contemplating Age and Beauty
Gawd, I hate to admit this out loud, like you don’t even know. I turn 40 here in, uh, a week and a half or so. *sob* And I’m thinking about Botox (thanks Lianne – you look amazing, gf – and *you know who* that I won’t mention ;). It seems like everyone I know is talking Botox these days. *sigh* So my friend Nancy, at Beauty411, has done a wonderful 101 guide to all of the… More »
This Has GOT To Stop
I am truly and deeply horrified at what women are doing to themselves in the plastic surgery department. Case 1: Lara Flynn Boyle She is a beautiful woman. See? picApp_publisherId = 421;picApp_imageId = 10717;picApp_imageWidth = 338;picApp_imageHeight = 504;picApp_configUrl = “http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx”;picApp_Picview=”http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf”;picapp_numberOfLine=2;ImageServe(); Now check out what she has done to herself. Case 2: Priscilla Presley Another beautiful woman. And look at her now. Unbelievable. She has gotten scarier and scarier looking over the past decade – check her… More »
Medical Spas – Not Always Making You More Beautiful
Once again, I am behind. ;) I have had this article for nearly a week, but didn’t want to let it go by if you all haven’t seen it. There are so many spas out there these days that are just plain ol not being run properly, and having procedures done improperly and not supervised by doctors. Be careful out there, and do your research before you go to one.
Laser treatments are so popular these days, they… More »
Beautiful Women Project
The Beautiful Women Project, by Cheryl-Ann Webster, is an exhibit that started out as the artists reaction to a 13 year old girl who wanted breast implants, and ended up to be a cultural learning experience for the artist, and for society. Here is a short video about the project:
If you can see it on tour, definitely don’t miss it – on this tour schedule page are also links to virtual tours. Spread this video around, it is important for… More »
About My Skin Cancer
I received a lot of email from my little Glam Beauty Beat article last week about wearing sunscreen in the winter. I feel like I babble on about sunscreen and my skin cancer all the time, but I guess I have been more quiet about it than I thought, because I got several emails from people asking about it. I was diagnosed in January, 2 years ago, so this time of year always makes me think about it, and… More »
Back-door Cosmetic Surgery Dangers
I am not a proponent of plastic surgery – really elective surgery of any kind in this day is a danger not worth taking, in my eyes, and from my experience. I have met far too many people in the last few years who have come far too close to death from these procedures. CNN.com had a story this weekend of a beautiful 24 year old Brazilian immigrant who used an unlicensed plastic surgeon in Framingham, Massachusetts for… More »
Plastic Surgery to further your career?
Monster.com recently ran a poll that asked “Do you think having plastic surgery or cosmetic dental work would help advance your career?”
More than half the nearly 22,000 people who answered the question, 53 percent, said yes. Less than a third, 31 percent, said it would not.
Sad to say, but I can see where it would help some people along the way. You know I am not a proponent of elective surgery (of the plastic variety anyway), but I… More »
More on Dangerous Invasive Beauty
You know this is my favorite “love to hate” subject, hacking away on yourself in hopes that you will turn out to be preternaturally beautiful. Yikes. According to the NYTimes last week (sorry, am still catching up on stories from when my broadband was down last week…), South Florida has become a mecca for un-US-licensed doctors to meet up with women for “Tupperware-style” home plastic surgery parties. Doesn’t that sound like fun?
In the last few years… More »
