Permanent Makeup* is a great way to create a long lasting look that doesn't require hours of fiddling around with eyebrow pencils and eyeliners. Popularity has risen in the last couple of years as techniques have improved, so people realize they're not going to get results that look unnatural or drawn in.
Well, this field has just taken a giant step forward as the fabulous Dunja Ghag has created a new way of applying permanent makeup that is even more natural, and the service is called 3D brows. We managed to get some time with her to quiz her about this new treatment.
Why did you create the 3D Brows treatment?
These days it is increasingly important to look perfectly - and natural - think how celebs are going to cope with HD TV for example. I trained in North America, where the cosmetic world is much further advanced, so I already knew that my even my basic methods were far superior to anything being done in the UK.
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One of the first things people notice about you is your smile, and if your whites are less than pearly you may want to consider whitening. Years of indulging heavily on caffeinated products and red wine can leave unsightly stains and yellowing of the teeth, and though you religiously use whitening toothpaste you're not seeing any real results.
One option is to go for a salon visit and have them professionally zapped, but with that comes a cost that not everyone can afford. Up till recently, home whitening products tended to be less than impressive, as the amount of peroxide (the active bleaching agent) is heavily regulated in off the shelf products.
Dr Wyman Chan, celebrity dentist, has developed a system to allow people to get whiter teeth from the comfort of their own home, for a much reduced cost. He's has created the Smile S2 Power Kit which is a home whitening system which ACTUALLY works, as you have to get it from the dentist. Unlike similar home whitening systems you don't need to get moulds of your teeth created, as you simply paint on the whitening product onto the teeth via paintbrush.
Fancying a brighter smile, I decided to trial the system- and forced my boyfriend to do so as well. Read on for results.. and pictures!
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Dr Roberto Viel has always been a pioneer, being the first person to bring ultrasonic assisted liposuction to the UK, and now his work is being emulated by doctors worldwide. He was kind enough to spend some time with us talking us through the various aspects of liposuction.
What exactly is liposuction?
Put very simply, liposuction is fat removal to reduce localised fat deposits.
What are the different types of liposuction on offer?
Traditional liposuction, liposculpture, power assisted liposuction, water jet liposuction, laser liposuction , ultrasound liposuction, VASER Lipo.
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When I first started my exploration into Botox I was a nervous mouse, worried about so many things. Was I too young to be injecting my face? Would I turn into a waxen Danni Minogue clone? Would I look normal smiling? Would it hurt? Some time has now passed and I can fully answer all the above questions, thankfully in a positive manner.
The original lumps in the face caused by injecting water solution with the Botox dissipated as promised (within 4 hours) as the water got absorbed into my skin. My worries of looking like FrankenZara were over, but it was strange sensation nonetheless. As the first week with Botox took place, I noticed the slow freezing of my forehead muscles and the fact that when I tried to wrinkle my forehead nothing whatsoever happened. The after pictures look rather off in that respect as my forehead became truly immoveable, a slight shrug of the eyebrow being all that was possible.
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Pregnancy can be draining experience, as even though you're left with a bundle of joy at the end, a sagging stomach and sleepless nights lie ahead of you. Whilst many grit their teeth and throw themselves happily into motherhood, others find it hard to regain their post pregnancy shape, and stare at their skinny jeans in silent dismay.
Well there are now cosmetic surgery packages catering to the unhappy mummy, to make them feel like they've rewound the clocks 9 months. Sure, there is pain and surgery involved, but many mums may consider that a small price to pay for their old figure. After all, once you've given birth (I'm guessing) most pains are easier to deal with.
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There's a new procedure doing the rounds of Harley street honeys, and this is a step away from their usual Botox and body buffing. In one way it's actually more natural than injecting yourself with toxins, but in another sense it's a little more extreme, paying homage to the likes of True Blood and Twilight with its vampirish tendencies.
Platelet rejuvenation uses platelets extracted from the patients blood, which are then reintroduced into the face to activate the stem cells there and provoke a collagen boosting reaction. The idea is this will rejuvenate the skin by forcing it to work harder to absorb the platelets, and as its your own blood there should be no reaction.
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A week had passed since I met Dr Andre von Backstrom for my consultation, and I'd made the decision to have Botox. The day of the treatment arrived, with bright cold light and a mild breeze whipping my scarf across my shoulders. With slight trepidation I headed down to the Courthouse Clinic once more, in tense anticipation.
Dr Andre welcomed me into his office, and I settled down to fill in some forms. Whilst I filled in details about my health and lifestyle, he applied EMLA cream to my forehead, to allowing the numbing action to take effect. 'Most people don't feel they need this,' he told me, but hey, I'm a chicken.
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