5 Lessons I Learned From My Mother, the Aesthetician

Though my mom is in her late 50s, she doesn't look it — and she gives much of the credit to laser treatments and tiny investments in cosmetic procedures. She swears by infrared red light technology to minimize the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles, especially when used over lengthy periods of time. She also has said yes to Botox, but only in small doses — and has even encouraged me to do the same. When used sparingly and early, she says the effects can work over a lifetime, making it less necessary to load up later in life. As she puts it, if there's something on your face that you're uncomfortable with or causes you confidence issues, why not do what you can to fix it?

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