Thursday, May 01, 2008
No More Plastic Faces
By Sara Moore
Going under the knife is a thing of the past. The latest advancements in cosmetic procedures can take years off all without being cut up.
Dr. Yan Trokel, a New York maxillofacial surgeon created The Y-Lift, a cosmetic procedure that can take more than 10 years off a woman’s appearance.
Trokel strategically marks the face to fit a moldable cheek form, and then injects hyaluronic acid on each side. The result is an instantly lifted face, an accented jawline, and cheek bones that are defined and have a blushing effect. The Y-Lift lasts 18-24 months with no bruising, swelling, anesthesia, or downtime.
Look 5-10 years younger and get rid of wrinkles, fine lines, freckles and sun spots with the Micro Fractional CO2 Laser, aka the MiXto Laser. “I’ve been waiting twenty years for a CO2 laser that resurfaces skin but has very little down time and this laser is it. I strongly believe that it will forever change the way laser resurfacing is done,” says New York plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Guida.
Prior to the MiXto Laser, the UltraPulse CO2 Laser revolutionized skin resurfacing, but it left patients with a prolonged redness that took several weeks to a few months to dissipate while redness from the MiXto Laser lasts only five to seven days. The MiXto Laser costs approximately $4000 for the entire face, $2500 for the eyelids, and $3500 for the entire mouth.
Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman, who has transformed the smiles of Hollywood A-listers such as Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and the cast of Desperate Housewives believes teeth whitening is the best way to look younger. “As we get older, our teeth turn yellow and if you smoke, drink coffee, soda, or wine, this accelerates the process,” he says. Dorfman recommends seeing your dentist to achieve a brighter smile instead of using over-the-counter products because they do not work on people with bonding, veneers and crowns and can result in two-toned teeth. Zoom!, a popular teeth whitening procedure administered by dentists takes only 45 minutes and the result is an average shade change of 8 shades lighter. Also available at the dentist’s office are take-home kits such as Day White and Nite White. These whitening trays give the same results as Zoom! but take approximately 2 weeks and require more of a commitment. Day White is worn twice a day for 30 minutes and Nite White is worn while you sleep. Either way white teeth is the key to a younger looking smile.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
The All-Natural Face
By Julie Wiegan
Grow your lashes, fight the signs of aging or just perk up your skin with all-natural products!
It’s your lashes – only better! Renew Eyelash Revitalizer is the first to use all-natural ingredients such as Apigenen and Oleanolic acid to grow lashes to a healthier and fuller state in only 4-6 weeks. CosmeticGarments.com, $80.
Fight wrinkles and liven up tired skin with Black Perlette Grape Moisturizer. It contains Grape Peel to combat free radicals, Calendula Oil to heal and calm the skin as well as Vitamins A, C and E. DermaStore.com, Price available upon request.
It’s every makeup artist’s secret weapon – blush! Lavera Rouge wakes up tired skin and contains Organic Jojoba and Calendula oils to nourish and soften skin while natural minerals combat UV rays. SkinVibrance.com, $24.
Write a comment
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Food For Your Face
Your skin needs proper nutrition too, so feed it right with these fruit and vegetable based products.
Osmotics Anti-Oxidant Eye Therapy helps treat tired, puffy eyes so you can look well-rested. It also contains carrot oil to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Available at Nordstrom, $55.
Exfoliate your skin while promoting cell turnover with the Caniglia Raspberry Enzyme peel. The raspberry seed oil and puree helps refine the pores and improve the overall texture of the skin. Caniglia.com, Prices available upon request.
Moisturize skin for a soft and healthy complexion with the Juara Avocado Banana Moisture Mask. The avocado hydrates and revitalizes while the mineral-rich banana puree helps soften skin keeping smooth and supple. Essenceology.com, $36.
Write a comment
Friday, February 01, 2008
The Perfect Red Lipstick
Everyone can wear red lipstick. It’s just finding the shade that works for you!
For fair or medium skintones, try a muave red such as Velvet Lips Divine by Milani.
For olive complexions, try a strawberry red color like the Velvet Riche Rejuvenating Lipstick by Vincent Longo.
No matter what your skintone, Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Red is universally flattering.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
New Year – New Nose
Think you can’t afford a nose job or don’t want to go under the knife? Now you don’t have to, thanks to the non-surgical nose job. Our very own Dr. Rivkin, the genius who pioneered this method more than 4 years ago using Radiesse tells us about the latest advances, side effects, and who’s a candidate.
Radiesse
Not permanent. Lasts from ten months to one year.
This is a calcium in cellulose, therefore the body breaks it down.
Procedure takes 15 minutes.
The cost is $1000.
Perfect for anyone who’s not sure if they want a permanent change.
Artefill
This is the first permanent filler that was FDA approved almost 9 months ago.
It’s microscopic beads of plastic, same kind of collagen used to fill in wrinkles. The collagen is absorbed by the body, beads stay as scaffolding, skin cells grows around the beads and maintain the filling effect.
Procedure takes 15 minutes.
The cost is $2000.
Side Effects
Virtually none. Possible bruising or tenderness on the tip of the nose.
Touch-ups
It’s good to do a touch-up about 3 weeks later. When you’re injecting you get swelling, and when the swelling comes down, you can see the actual result to get it perfect.
Candidates
Most people are pretty good candidates.
Can fix an underdeveloped bridge which is prevalent in Asians; a bump can be camouflaged; a drooping tip can be lifted up so it’s straight; an assymetrical nose can be straightened; and can raise the bridge for African Americans.
Can correct side effects such as bumps and assymetry resulting from traditional nose jobs that cost about $10,000.
Cannot take a big nose and make it smaller.
Contact Dr. Rivkin at Ask Our Pros or visit WestSideMedicalSpa.com.
Write a comment