A new laser has hit the scene: The V-Beam Laser not only gets rid of redness in the skin from broken blood vessels, but it also diminishes fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in the face. The laser light is absorbed by the blood vessels, but unlike the previous generation of similar lasers, the V-Beam doesn't cause bruising.
"The process only takes 15 minutes, so it is definitely something that can be done on a lunch break," says Dr. David Bank, Director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic, and Laser Surgery. "A patient doesn't have to be afraid to show her face and continue her day at work because the treatment will not even show. The results can also be seen after two to three treatments," says the doctor. Price: $500 a treatment.
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Varicose vein treatment
As many as 35 percent of adults suffer from unsightly, bulging purple, or dark blue varicose veins in their legs or feet. What used to take invasive surgery and two to three days in the hospital to remedy, the "lunchtime leg lift" now only takes 25 to 30 minutes with no major downtime. Ladies, it's officially the future.
A newly FDA-approved radio frequency can get rid of varicose veins through a tiny catheter that seals the veins shut with little to no pain and zero recovery. More good news: Most insurance plans pay for the operation, which costs about $2,000.
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SilkPeel facial
A new skin procedure that features diamond-assisted microdermabrasion claims to address patient-specific skin conditions in 20 minutes.
It's being touted as celebrities' "Pre-Oscar Facial Miracle" due to its ability to brighten skin and fade dark spots caused by the sun, acne, aging, and environmental aggressors and is now offered by estheticians across the U.S. for about $600.
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Holistic facelift
Like we said, it's not realistic that you'll be stopping by a plastic surgeon's office for a mini facelift during lunch. But if you do need a lift, consider dropping by an acupuncturist. Non-surgical facelifts use precise, pinpointed massage to release tension from facial muscles and lift them upwards, reducing wrinkles, increasing circulation, and prompting collagen production. It costs about around $125, and no cutting equals no downtime.
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HD eyebrow treatment
Why get a one dimensional eyebrow wax during lunch when you can get a high-definition eyebrow shaping in the same amount of time? The newest eyebrow grooming craze "HD Eyebrows" includes a complete overhaul of your brow with tinting, waxing, tweezing, clipping, threading, dusting with mineral powder, and filling in with an eyebrow pencil -- all in about 20 minutes for about $25.
Fact: Working nine to five (if you're lucky) is a tedious, stress-inducing grind of an existence, which leaves little to no quality "me" time.
Fact: "Me" time is extremely important for your health and beauty.
Great, now that we've gotten these important facts out of the way, let's pow-wow, because there are fantastic new beauty treatments and procedures you can effortlessly sneak into a busy workday.
Disclaimer: We're not going to insult your beauty IQ and suggest you run and get a manicure or a "lunchtime" mini facelift while your fellow co-workers eat. We already know you're aware that it takes 20 minutes to get your nails done and that there is no way in hell you'd get an invasive plastic surgery procedure done and then show your (probably quite bruised) face back at the office.
Instead, we're going to introduce you to quick beauty treatments you either a) didn't know existed or b) dismissed, presuming such a treatment would take up your entire precious weekend. To find such ingeniously speedy ways to get pretty or problem solve, we went to a host of derms, doctors, and beauty gurus to find you the best excuse not to go to Subway tomorrow.
