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Lasts: 6 months to one year
Who should do it: Someone who wants plastic surgery in theory, but doesn't want to go under the knife (or end up looking like a guest on "Botched.")
Why you should get it: Gabriel Chiu, DO, celebrity plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, says one thing that's extremely recession-proof is Botox. But not just to erase frown lines. More and more people are using injectables for "temporary, long-lasting" nose jobs, cheek lifts, and jawline augmentations.
Recently, other types of therapies are being approved for use in ways that can mimic plastic surgery. Ultherapy, which uses ultrasound therapy, was recently FDA cleared for the neck and décolletage area. Ulysses H. Scarpidis, MD, Board Certified plastic surgeon and member of ASPS and ASAPs says, "Ultherapy is the only non-invasive technique that directly tightens the underlying muscles of the face, much like a facelift, albeit to a lesser degree." He adds that patients who need a small lift, or who don't have the luxury of a long recovery required with traditional surgery, will very much benefit from the results. Plus: no downtime. Manhattan-based Dr. Arash Akhavan adds that the collagen generated by the procedure is permanent -- but since your face, neck and décolleté will continue to age patients will likely need touch ups every one to five years, depending on their sun exposure and genetic background.
Know before you go: Dr. Antoinette Notaro adds, while fillers can results in an improvement that's satisfactory for someone who doesn't want to undergo surgery, they won't be as permanent or as drastic as a surgical intervention. The main difference (aside from the whole scalpel thing): "Surgery will pull the skin; filler gives it three dimensional fullness." The results are subtle, and you constantly need to get touchups to maintain the results.
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I might try lash extensions
by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate
Man I would love the hair straightening treament
by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate
Wow!!! I have always wanted to get a gel manicure. I'm going to try it out & I have always wanted to dye my hair but was afraid of damages. Now I know to use the sem-permanent dye
by Lillium_Stargaz Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate
I have had my hair done with the Japenese straightening system for 3 1/2 years now. Touch ups every year. I once had kinky, curly, unruly hair. The treatment changed my life. The headache of the tangles, gels, mousses and gels are gone. I also just started doing lash extensions. LOVE them. I have had them since June 12', and I can't live without them now! Two huge time savers. I can now actually spend the day not worrying about myself. And spend it with my two babies :)
by Rachelmpher Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate
Removing gel manicure is damaging your nails.
by lilas Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate
I had my hair chemically straightened in Vietnam and while it was hard on my hair, it was so nice just being able to let my hair air dry and have it be pin straight! Not having to flat iron and blow dry my hair was really convenient and also good for my hair. Eyelash extensions seem expensive and like they'd look bad once they started wearing off... Revitalash has made my lashes crazy long, lasts longer and is less expensive.
by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate
I wish I didn't have to curl my lashes everyday!
by Snowwhitessecret Monday, October 8, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate
Fillers are great at first, but you can become a slave to them. You also have to use the right one for the job. Tattooed makeup scares me, even as a person with permanent body art. It's your face, and what if they mess up?
by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate
I had no idea you could use a filler injection to do that to your nose. Very illuminating!
by KarasuSparkle Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate
interesting ideas. DEFINITELY dont think ANOYONE should get their make up tatooed onto their face. not a good idea at all. if it goes wrong you are stuck with it forever. plus it looks fake and everyone who sees you will know that you got it done.... just not a good idea at all. guys like the natural look better anyways.
by treehugger1997 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate