How Can I Afford Cosmetic Surgery During a Recession?

These are difficult times. World economy has changed in the past decade and the “fat cow” period is now behind us. Budgets are tighter – a lot of us are reconsidering our expenses and finding new ways to save money.

Beauty may not be a primary necessity when money is running a little short, but if we don’t feel good about ourselves, our self-esteem suffers to some degree, along with our confidence and fearlessness to compete in the work force. …More on Ways to Afford Cosmetic Procedures During a Recession

The Power of Red Lipstick – How to Wear It

How to wear red lipstick A famous make-up artist once said, “Red lipstick is the stiletto heel of makeup.” It’s a beauty statement but it’s also much more than that – no one can deny that red is the color of passion. There’s a reason why it is the main color on Valentine’s Day. People use red on special dates and whenever they want to catch somebody’s attention.

Do You Know How to Wear Red Lipstick? …More on How To Wear Red Lipstick

How to Look Beautiful in Pictures

Taking a picture can be a dreadful moment for some people. When we see the “dead deer” eyes or sloppy posture, we tend to ask ourselves “Is that me?!” And then we tend to avoid cameras altogether. But there are a few simple tricks that you can use to always look great in any picture. Models and actors make it look easy and you can, too. It’s all a matter of doing some homework. You don’t have to look perfect. You just can’t be intimidated by the camera. More on How to Pose for a Photo

Get Double Eyelids Without The Surgery

 
Asia is known for having very strict and high standards of beauty that doesn’t allow for much flexibility. It can be defined in very specific terms such as pale skin, thin legs, high cheekbones, and large eyes. But despite this seemingly localized beauty standard, Asians also seem to gravitate towards Western ideals and many will go to great lengths to achieve more Western-looking features. …More on Double Eyelid Surgery

Hyaluronidase To Correct Dermal Filler Mistakes

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Nothing makes doctors and patients
less happy than having an unsatisfactory result after an aesthetic treatment.  In the past, if an error was made in the injection of a dermal filler, a patient’s only option was to wait for several months for the product to naturally break down and reabsorb.  While not all outcomes can be reversed, many doctors are fortunately finding success in quickly breaking down some unwanted dermal filler results by using hyaluronidase. ..More on Hyaluronidase to Correct Dermal Filler Mistakes

What Makes A Beautiful Face?

What Makes A Beautiful Face?
The Western media has long been blamed for putting forth an unattainable standard of beauty.  From nearly every movie screen, billboard, magazine cover and television commercial, we are presented with a young face with round eyes, small nose, full lips and smooth skin.  The backlash against manufactured beauty angrily asks, “Who is to say what is beautiful?”  But study after study has confirmed the answer – nature. …More on What Makes a Face Beautiful

Latisse And Eyelash Extensions

 
My, What Big Eyelashes You Have!

The pursuit of long, thick and dramatic eyelashes is not a new one. As far back as ancient Egypt, both women and men were grinding lead sulfide with other ingredients to make kohl, which they applied to the tops and corners of their eyes, eyebrows and eyelashes. This was most likely used as a protection from the sun and possibly to ward off evil curses. However, the look was decidedly chic. In nearly every corner of the globe since 4000 B.C., women have been pursuing the illusion of bigger eyes through shadows, liners, and especially eyelashes. More on Latisse and Eyelash Extensions

BB Cream: Korea’s Secret to Flawless Skin

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With the rise in popularity of many new international cosmetic brands, it seems that Asian beauty trends have earned a permanent place in the world-wide beauty sphere. Among these new trends is the secret of countless Korean celebrities both females and males alike, including famed actress Song Hye Kyo and popular Korean boy group JYJ. Upon examining their faces, they all seem to be blessed with photo-perfect, airbrushed skin. Are their gorgeous complexions the result of good genetics? Partially, but the main reason for their flawless, glowing skin is a revolutionary beauty product that has sparked an energetic following among makeup enthusiasts all over the world. This magic product is called BB cream.

What Is A BB Cream?

A BB cream (BB stands for ‘blemish balm’) is an all-in-one skin cream, …More on BB Cream

Removing Cellulite with Endermologie, Velashape, SmoothShape

 
Cellulite.  Ugh.  Just the word is enough to make most women shudder.  Whether it’s on your thighs, rear, arms, or abdomen, cellulite is sometimes unavoidable and often hard to get rid of.

Fortunately in today’s constantly evolving cosmetic procedure industry, it’s not all bad news when it comes to stubborn cellulite.  The FDA has approved several devices that all take a similar approach to the battle of the demonic dimples.  So similar in fact, it can be hard to keep them straight.  Endermologie, Velashape, and SmoothShapes all use More on Removing Cellulite

Understanding What Causes Acne

 
Very few of us went through our teenage years, our 20s and even our 30s without battling zits, pimples and acne in one form or another.  Well, there was always that one girl with perfect skin.  Didn’t we hate her?

Definition of Acne

It’s common knowledge that acne refers to the clogging of pores.  What most people don’t know is that pores are actually hair follicles that …Read More on What Causes Acne