| For some people, the presence of a scar is life altering; for others, it is merely a nuisance. You may have been scarred in any number of ways. Childhood often confers upon us the marks of mishaps at the playground, running and falling or playing sports. You may carry into adulthood the scars of severe acne. Surgical procedures may have left you with lines and scars that make you feel self-conscious. If you have a scar that makes you feel uncomfortable, self-conscious, makes you avoid certain types of clothing, or worse, avoid social situations, take heart. Dermatologists offer a wide range of procedures to help minimize the appearance of scars.
By now many people know that surf and sand can reflect significant amounts of UV rays. But few people realize that fresh snow actually reflects more UV radiation than sea surf — up to nearly three times as much (according to a 1986 study by U.S. Army scientist David Sliney)! Other reflecting culprits include buildings (particularly those painted white), light-colored concrete surfaces and even asphalt.
Say what you will, you can wear the most expensive clothes from Prada and have Manolo's on your feet, but if your face looks tired or sad, that's what people will notice first! Your eyes, lips, even your forehead lines usually say volumes about what you're feeling. But as you get older, facial expressions such as frown lines, depressions in the cheek area and thinner lips can deliver messages that no longer accurately reflect the real you. How do you start from scratch to fix this situation? You don't. Let's be realistic. What you can do, however, can make you look better than you've looked in years. And, you don't have to go broke in the process.
If you think the trendy world of cosmetic procedures has passed you by, think again! It's never too late to take steps to make yourself feel better about your appearance. Remember, 50 is the new 40! The reality is women and men are looking better than ever, later in life, and why shouldn't you be among this particular "in" crowd? All it takes is a simple conversation with your dermatologist or dermasurgeon.
You've made a big decision to get liposuction to make your tummy look flatter and to feel your best in your favorite clothes. But, before you rush to have this procedure, there are some important things you need to know.
When you were in school you had to learn your ABCs. But, now that you're all grown up, there's a new alphabet for you to learn — a version that holds the key to a lifetime of healthy-looking skin. The new alphabet consists of C, M and T, for Cleanse, Moisturize and Treat. If you adhere to this daily formula, your skin will look its best at every age.
Date: Dec 6, 2006
By:
Teresa McNulty
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In skincare, as in life, fallacies abound! Like brushing your hair a hundred strokes before bedtime, some of the other "tried and true" approaches to beauty regimens may be more tried than true. Even something as basic as facial cleansing technique may warrant another look. Some practices may actually be undoing the good you're attempting by watching your sun exposure, eating your veggies and downing eight glasses of H2O daily. Are you buying into any of these skin cleansing misconceptions?
Are your hands telling on you? Do you find yourself hiding them in social situations? Once expressive and dynamic, have your hands now taken a back seat, out of the range of intense scrutiny? The truth is hands are not only a dead giveaway of most people's age, they can actually make you look older than you are. Years of sun exposure and use can make hands look years older than your chronological age! Who needs that?
If you think that all cosmetic procedures involve days or even weeks of recovery time — think again. These days, you can literally use your lunchtime to greatly improve your looks. Minimally invasive procedures such as injectable fillers, laser treatments and chemical peels can be done during your lunchtime, allowing you to go back to work looking better than ever.
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