tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10984328266229372262024-03-15T03:30:10.997-07:00Cosmetic Medicine, MDCosmetic Medicine, Aesthetic Treatments, Beauty and Health - The Science of Aesthetics DemystifiedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566352513583372602noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098432826622937226.post-79904501731975823232015-08-21T00:43:00.000-07:002015-08-21T06:15:48.016-07:00Let Your Lips Do The Talking: Everything You Need to Know About Beautifying Your Pout<div class="MsoNormal">
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calls, emails, SMS and online chat are such important parts of the way we
transmit ideas and information in today’s world, the most important conversations
and decisions are usually saved for face-to-face meetings. One major reason for
this is because facial expressions and movements are still so integral to human
communication. So much of what we think about others depends on what we see in
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person’s face can change or determine how they are perceived, and we are all
subconsciously affected by these cues. Every time we see a face, we make judgments on that person's character and personality, and all this happens instantly and automatically in our brains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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us think that a person’s facial features shouldn’t matter, we rely on them far more
than we imagine, to decide things like how trustworthy, how friendly and how
dependable others are. In fact, there is
a lot of evidence that people in roles of leadership in business, politics,
military and sports, for example, are often given those roles based on their
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have heard of by now. Even if you've never tried the anti-wrinkle injection
that is the No. 1 aesthetic treatment worldwide, you probably do know it by
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is not for the faint-hearted, but may help you get a better appreciation of how important it is to maintain proper, healthy skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Dr. Liow Tiong Sin is an aesthetic practitioner who practices in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, Malaysia. He has more than 12 years of expertise with non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and conducts training courses for other doctors from all around Asia. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>To connect with Dr. Liow, Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Cosmedmd" target="_blank">Cosmedmd's Facebook page</a>, visit <a href="http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com/" target="_blank">Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre's website</a> at http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com or <a href="mailto:cosmedmd@gmail.com" target="_blank">drop him an email at cosmedmd@gmail.com</a></i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566352513583372602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098432826622937226.post-2325641653023429462015-02-11T17:43:00.005-08:002015-02-11T18:06:10.494-08:00Are Razors The Next Beauty Secret?<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 14.5pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a weird trend being touted on the Internet, and it says that women should start shaving their faces.<o:p></o:p></span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Many women swear by facial shaving as the answer to their anti-aging woes</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Many women swear by it, and some have been doing it for years. Reality TV star Caroline Manzo of </span><i style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">The Real Housewives of New Jersey</i><span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> was even filmed doing it on the show. "Let me make something clear and hopefully answer your questions once and for all: I shave my face as a method of exfoliating my skin." Manzo says. "I don’t shave because I have a hairy face! I’ve been practicing this for over 10 years, and I haven’t grown any facial hair because of it, and I have beautiful skin with minimal wrinkles. I think this should clarify any questions.”</span></span></div>
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thinning hair. In men, balding can begin as early as the age of 21, and by the
age of 35, 30% of men will already be experiencing noticeable balding. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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determined by genes, and alopecia areata (hair loss in one area of the scalp)
affects about one in 100 individuals. More than 60% of hair loss sufferers say
they would rather have more hair than money or friends, which gives you an
insight into the negative impact of losing your hair. Hair loss, particularly
in women and in younger men, can lead to depression and low self-esteem. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the spirit of the festive season, I'd like to give away <b>one free treatment of either Botox for Upper Face (worth RM2,000) or one syringe of Juvederm dermal fillers (worth RM2,200) to one lucky winner</b>. Both Botox and Juvederm are premium products from Allergan, one of the most reputable companies in the medical aesthetic field.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Botox, or Botulinum toxin A, is a proprietary product that works by disrupting the signals from the brain that communicate with your muscles. It can help you improve the appearance of your frown lines, crow's feet and other dynamic wrinkles - the wrinkles and lines that you see when you move your muscles. Botox also helps to restore facial symmetry - such as when you have one eyebrow higher than the other - and reduces hyperactive muscular activity. Examples include unconscious frown lines (so called number 11's between the eyebrows), and enlarged jaw muscles that develop due to constant chewing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just one quick session of Botox can help you look younger and better rested. The treatment is very quick, and the fine needles and pain-relief methods we use make this treatment even less uncomfortable than an ant bite. You will see effects of the treatment within 4 days, and they will last approximately 4 - 6 months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are concerned about the effects of Botox treatments, rest assured that properly trained Botox experts are skilled in giving results that are harmonious and natural looking. No doctor wants their patients to experience the 'frozen' or 'fake' look so often associated with Botox. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In general, you will retain your normal facial expressions post-treatment, but look relaxed, happier and younger. It is very rare for patients to experience any side effects of the Botox treatment, besides an occasional bruise. More often, patients will return to me within the week to ask for more of the magical treatment! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With over 12 years of experience administering Botox, I have been officially recognized by Allergan Malaysia to conduct training modules for doctors who aren't familiar with Botox and its specialized injection techniques. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juvederm is a dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid, a natural component of healthy skin. Where Botox helps to prevent the movement of muscles, Juvederm volumises or fills in hollows, lines and depressions to restore the look of a youthful face. A face loses its youthfulness when fatty deposits and skin elasticity are reduced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fillers such as Juvederm are often used for anti-aging effect in the forehead lines, corw's feet, under-eye area or around the mouth. It can also be used to improve facial contours by augmenting nasal height and shape, volumising the lips or adding length to an inadequate chin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juvederm injections can last about 1 -2 years after each session, and the effects can be as subtle or dramatic as the patient requests. As an offical Juvederm trainer, I have a lot of experience in the assessment and treatment of different facial conditions, to help patients achieve their aesthetic and anti-aging goals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GBP9HV5">Fill out this short survey</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Contest closes at midnight on the 24th December, 2014. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Only Malaysian residents aged 18 and above are eligible to win.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Prize must be redeemed within 60 days.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Prize is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash or other treatments / products.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Doctor's discretion is advised in adminstration of treatment.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Any additional units of Botox or Juvederm desired will be charged at the normal rate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Update: 25th December 00:00 **** This competition is now CLOSED ****</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Winners' names will be announced on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cosmedmd">my Facebook Page</a>. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><i>Dr. Liow Tiong Sin is an aesthetic practitioner who practices in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, Malaysia. He has more than 15 years of expertise with non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and conducts training courses for other doctors from all around Asia. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For women, the ideal will be a fashion model's body, a tall, willowy body with a modest bustline, a small waist-to-hip ratio, and thin, muscled thighs. According to women's ideal of the perfect female body, she should be 70 inches tall, have a BMI of 16.5 (underweight BMI), and have a hip size that is just 46 percent larger than her waist size.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_995677421"></span>This post<span id="goog_995677422"></span></a> at beautyeditor.ca discusses why spa facial treatments are not really good for your skin. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/fashion/19SKIN.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" target="_blank">This New York Times article</a> also explains why dermatologists don't recommend facials for optimal skin health and beauty. <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2014/01/60840/facial-skin-care-lies#slide-1" target="_blank">This article</a> quotes Professor of Dermatology, Doris Day, MD about spa facials: "I call it 'spa science' because there isn't a lot of science behind many of the claims." She further adds,"Think of a facial as a treat rather than a medical treatment." Good at-home daily facial care can preclude the need for costly facial treatments. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are just a few of the examples of regrettable tattoos; hilarious Chinese words, poor drawn art and misspellings:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether a tattoo was a result of a drunken dare or as a method of emotional catharsis, most people tend to later regret them as they move on in life. An ill-planned tattoo could be a painful reminder of a misspent youth, or an embarrassing feature that you have to hide at work or in public. A poorly conceived tattoo could be expensive, painful and unsightly, and tattoo removal is not exactly cheap or pain-free, and in many cases, may not be able to be completely removed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prior to laser tattoo removal procedures coming into use in the 1980s, the only options for tattoo removal was by one of three methods, ie. dermabrasion - where skin was 'sanded' to remove top layers of skin; excision - where skin is removed by scalpel, sometimes necessitating a skin graft; or by freezing the area then excising it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laser tattoo removal offered a targeted method of removing tattoos that was a lot more comfortable and usually caused no more than erythema (skin redness) and transient swelling. The laser removal system also offers a bloodless, low-risk procedure done on an outpatient basis. The type of laser used in tattoo removal systems are called Q-switched lasers, which employ a short, high-energy pulse of laser that target the wavelengths of tattoo colors. The pigments in tattoo ink absorb the energy pulses, causing them to fragment into small particles that can then be disposed of through the body's waste systems. At the proper energy setting, the laser does not harm the surrounding skin structures, although the heat from the laser pulse can cause some discomfort. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Depending on various factors (see below) such as size and color of the tattoo, it can take multiple sessions and often up to a year (with sessions 3-4 weeks apart) to completely remove a tattoo, although many tattoos cannot be fully erased, only lightened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Factors that affect laser tattoo removal results</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although laser tattoo removal science is improving rapidly, effectiveness of a tattoo removal procedure depends greatly on a number of factors including: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the size of the tattoo</b> - if the tattoo is very large, it may have to be treated in stages to prevent too much energy being absorbed by the skin in one session.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the colour of the tattoo</b> - each tattoo color has to be targeted at a specific color wavelength, with darker colors being easiest to remove.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the location of the tattoo</b> - if the tattoo is located in an especially sensitive area, energy levels may have to be reduced to prevent burns or due to discomfort. Lower energy levels mean less of the tattoo ink can be destroyed per session.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the colour of the individual's skin</b> - the darker the skin of the patient, the less the laser pulse energy that can be applied; the greater amounts of laser energy that darker skin tones absorb can cause skin damage. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the individual's ability to heal</b> - some patients heal slower from the treatment and this would affect the protocol and timing of the subsequent procedures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the tattoo application method - the method of application of a tattoo can affect its placement within the skin, which in turn affects how well the ink absorbs the laser energy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the type of ink used</b> - the types of inks used in tattoos vary greatly, and not all are able to absorb tattoo removal lasers easily. Some newer inks are specially designed to be easily targeted by the lasers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the skill of the tattoo artist</b> - a more experienced tattoo artist would be able to inject the tattoo ink at roughly the same depth in the skin, thus the laser would be able to be calibrated to target most of it at once </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>how old the tattoo is</b> - the older the tattoo, the more ingrained it becomes in the skin, and as a result, older tattoos are very difficult to be removed. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Dr. Liow Tiong Sin is an aesthetic practitioner who practices in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, Malaysia. He has more than 12 years of expertise with non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and conducts training courses for other doctors from all around Asia. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>To connect with Dr. Liow, Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Cosmedmd" target="_blank">Cosmedmd's Facebook page</a>, visit <a href="http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com/" target="_blank">Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre's website</a> at http://www.beverlywilshiremedical.com or <a href="mailto:cosmedmd@gmail.com" target="_blank">drop him an email at cosmedmd@gmail.com</a></i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566352513583372602noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098432826622937226.post-56857365390468691472013-12-16T17:38:00.000-08:002014-02-11T16:25:01.717-08:00Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy - The Secret To Youthful, Beautiful Skin Lies Within<h3>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always considered one of the top functions of cosmetic medicine being the harnessing of the body's own healing and restorative processes to rejuvenate the skin. Laser treatments, for example, selectively wound the skin to encourage the skin to produce new skin in its' place. Skin creams and treatments are also designed to help boost and support the skin's natural healing and renewal processes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is another example of a medical technique that is being used to improve the skin using the natural, healing components of the body. This treatment is also known as a Vampire Facelift. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This treatment has been used for many years to help heal wounds and encourage quicker healing, for example in athletes suffering from sports injuries.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Tiger Woods, the world's number one golfer, used PRP therapy to recover quickly from knee surgery. PRP also has a long history in the treatment of surgical recovery, bone cancer, ulcers, and torn ligaments, and there have been reported successes in a large variety of other conditions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In recent years, PRP therapy was introduced as a method of rejuvenation for the skin, helping to accelerate normal cell renewal and healing processes by stimulating collagen formation, revascularization (increasing blood supply) and repair. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using your own blood means that there is no risk of adverse reactions to the treatment. PRP can also be used as a 'natural filler' to help restore volume where necessary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blood contains platelets, which helps to clot the blood and repair damaged areas in the body. Platelets also release growth factors to stimulate the growth of new, healthy tissue. When PRP is injected into the skin, it activates</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> dermal fibroblasts, a skin component that plays a key role in maintaining skin integrity and youthfulness, causing the synthesis of cell-renewal ingredients such as collagen, adhesive molecules and cytokines. It has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of wrinkles and for skin rejuvenation due to its growth factor activity. Read more about this research </span><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3229934/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A study done by doctors Alessio Redaelli, Domenico Romano and Antonio Marciano from Milan,Italy, and published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, May 2010, showed that Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment improved skin wrinkles, texture, elasticity, volume and skin tone. Patients reported an 82% improvement in skin tone, 52% improvement in wrinkle appearance, 87% improvement in general appearance, and 100% satisfaction with the treatment outcomes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some photos of their findings from this study:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're wondering how the platelets, which are already present in the body, can provide any further benefits by being re-injected, the important thing to know is that the process of injection is creating micro-wounds so that the body's wound-healing process is activated. The concentrated platelets injected into the area help to improve the process, and by doing so, all the skin's internal components are also being boosted. With regular maintenance and proper care, the skin can potentially be rejuvenated so the aging process is prevented for longer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Dr. Liow Tiong Sin is an aesthetic practitioner who practices in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, Malaysia. He has more than 12 years of expertise with non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and conducts training courses for other doctors from all around Asia. </i></span><br />
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Journalist Anna Pursglove of MailOnline.com took up the challenge to not wash off her makeup for 30 days. By the third day of the experiment, her skin felt dry and taut and tiny white cysts had started to form around her eyelashes. In a week, her skin had become flaky and lumpy, and her friends commented that she looked tired. By the end of the month, she had visibly blocked and enlarged pores all over her nose, dry skin across her lips and cheeks, and red eyelids, and her eyelashes had developed dandruff.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is getting quite common for beauty salons and spas to offer injectable treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers to customers who frequent their premises. They also have special events that they organize to attract their customers to a Botox party or event to which a doctor may be invited. If you are tempted to try a discounted session of Botox or fillers at a beauty salon or spa, here are some things you must consider beforehand:</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><a href="http://cosmedmd.blogspot.com/2013/10/which-kind-of-under-eye-circles-do-you.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566352513583372602noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098432826622937226.post-68239384351261657482013-10-02T02:13:00.000-07:002013-11-01T21:03:21.296-07:00Is Skincare Enough? The Truth About Skin Care and Aging<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The amount of skin care products available on the market is staggering, with existing brands releasing new ranges all the time, and new brands coming on to the market everyday. They are marketed for acne-prone, mature age, pigmented, oily, sensitive, combination skin, in too many varieties to count, each marketing a special ingredient or function. I know that when my wife visits the cosmetics and skin care counters, I'd better get a comfortable place to sit because it will be a long wait as she goes through her many options!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As an aesthetic practitioner, skin care is my expertise, so it is not unusual that I am asked this question:<b> If I take care of my skin and have a good skin care regimen, am I doing enough for my skin to help it age well?</b></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Water's importance in maintaining proper health is indisputable. 70% of the body is made up of water, and it is a vital component of any healthy diet. So many of the body's functions require water: it keeps your bowels regular, flushes toxins from your body and energizes your muscles.</span><br>
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</h4><a href="http://cosmedmd.blogspot.com/2013/09/is-water-intake-important-for-skin.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566352513583372602noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098432826622937226.post-13499385948046150832013-09-13T01:25:00.002-07:002014-11-14T16:59:25.450-08:00Sleeping Well Actually Helps You Look Well - Study Finds Link Between Beauty Sleep and Facial Appearance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZC9zcSzp2g-wG64d6cNa3dt01VxJJ1quPiJHp7tJ9br7J50n24RXwI33igTPEjx2MaY3K1wfdQOvAWq0GfW5nJO3ymCVnj9MTLb-cjmT7QRUu-2QFZrmv8bg3sLA4C8H3jeUd7wDlfi6/s1600/beauty-sleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZC9zcSzp2g-wG64d6cNa3dt01VxJJ1quPiJHp7tJ9br7J50n24RXwI33igTPEjx2MaY3K1wfdQOvAWq0GfW5nJO3ymCVnj9MTLb-cjmT7QRUu-2QFZrmv8bg3sLA4C8H3jeUd7wDlfi6/s320/beauty-sleep.jpg" height="213" width="320"></span></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're all familiar with the term beauty sleep, but most of us think the effects of sleep-deprivation are minimal or temporary. A study by researchers at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center evaluated the skin of 60 women aged 30-49 years of age, and found that those who rated their quality of nightly sleep to be poor actually had increased signs of skin deterioration and aging. Their skin also showed a decreased ability to recover from environmental factors such as wounds and sun damage. </span><br>
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