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7 Things To Know Before A Facial Threadlift

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Going under the knife is fast becoming a dated way of reversing the signs of aging. Anti-aging cosmetic treatments are more subtle – the idea is to look younger and better, without looking different. Facial threadlifts are now popular amongst those who want a quick lift without having to take the downtime of a surgical facelift. Here are some things you need to know before you go for the threadlift.   1. THEY ANCHOR THE SKIN WITH CONES OR BARBS Facial threads contain either cones or barb sutures which help anchor the skin and lift it to the desired position.   2. THEY STAY IN YOUR SKIN, BUT NOT FOREVER A facial threadlift procedure involves inserting a medical suture beneath the skin which repositions sagging skin to a more youthful-looking position. A non-surgical technique to shapen the jawline and lift droopy cheeks, the threads used are biocompatible and biodegradable. Facial threadlifts such as Silhouette Instalift use Silhouette Soft, for example, made from polylactic acid, which enables a collagen regenerating effect Continue Reading

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The Plasma Eye Lift

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Many people want youthful, firm skin around their eyes, but not many are willing to put themselves through surgery for that eye lift. But as long as there is the understanding that for many cases of these lid droopiness, something needs to be done, it’s already a good start. Apparently, there are treatments that can tighten periorbital skin that don’t require needles, or burn a hole through your wallet. One of these newest non-invasive treatments is the Neogen Plasma Eyelift. Traditional lasers and light-based technologies require a chromophore such as pigment, blood or water to work. Neogen provides a controlled, uniform heating across the whole skin without damaging the outermost layers. Deep dermal heating is achieved with this treatment, which we know stimulates collagen production, and at the same time, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, firming skin from the inside out. With the Neogen, plasma energy is the key. Touted as the fourth state of matter, plasma energy is converted from nitrogen gas and delivered in controlled, Continue Reading

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How To Get Runway-Ready Skin

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Have an important event and you need to make sure your skin is at its best? Here are red carpet skin prep tricks – straight from the (supermodel) runway. 1. Plan Ahead It should be of no surprise that being prepared is the name of the game when you are going to have a big night. Calm and soothe the skin with the Full Bloom Program at least 4 weeks before the big event. Using the 2 different wavelengths from the Sciton BBL (broadband light), this reduces inflammation, redness and blemishes. Additionally, the Skintyte infra-red light sculpts and depuffs the face. The program includes aquadermabrasion which gently exfoliates and preps your skin and ends with bursts of pure oxygen for a much-needed detox and revival.   2. Performance Skincare You want your makeup artist to have more time for creativity rather than concealing. This means making sure your skin is well-prepped beforehand. Try a gentle chemical exfoliation to reveal the inner glow, such as the Milk Peel, which softens and Continue Reading

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Lip Service – All The Ways To Enhance Your Pout

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If we were to look to some celebrities for inspiration, things can get a little confusing. Take Kylie Jenner, for example, one of the youngest ever billionaires who first rose to stardom when she had lip fillers injected at the age of 17 (okay, and also when she tried to remove Kylie Minogue from her first name rights). Sometime last year, Kylie announced that she had all her lip fillers removed, only to have them filled back again less than two months later.   HOW OUR LIPS AGE Our lips are the most plump during our teens and start to lengthen and lose some definition as we depart from these “golden years”. The skin of the lips gradually thin out and fine lines appear over the lip borders. These are known as “smoker’s lines” but they also occur in people who do not smoke. If that doesn’t sound bad enough, here’s more. The corner of the mouth starts to turn down south, which makes a person look upset even when Continue Reading

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Unusual Fixes That Are Changing The Outlook For Stretchmarks

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9 out of 10 women will get stretch marks over their lifetime. A staggering ninety percent. Stretch marks occur when the skin is pulled by rapid gowth or stretching. The abrupt change causes collagen and elastin in the skin to rupture, resulting in stretch marks. Stretch marks are more likely to occur during Growth spurts during puberty Pregnancy Rapid weight gain or loss Some people may be genetically blessed and never get a single stretch mark their entire lives, most of us will probably have to find a way to deal with it. If you have these shiny marks that snake across parts of your body – know that these aren’t necessarily a life sentence.   Stretch Mark Creams, Lotions and Gels Frankly, no product probably works for everyone. But if you want to try these, here are some tips. – Use it early, when the stretch marks are still coloured. At this stage, stretch marks are more receptive to treatments. – Massage the product into the stretch marks – Continue Reading