About Face

Looking Younger is Your Nose's Job, Too

When people decide to get nasal reshaping (rhinoplasty, often called a nose job), they usually want to fix an imperfection such as a bump, a low nasal bridge, or to make the nose smaller.  Others need to fix a breathing problem (by getting a septoplasty), or have experienced a traumatic injury to their nose. Most people don’t know or realize that a nose surgery can make you look younger!

When Thin is Too Thin

Some of us spend most of our youth watching our weight, trying to remain healthy and thin.  Then, suddenly, due to exercising, age, or other issues, our faces look too skinny—they look gaunt!  Or of course, you are fit and healthy, but you happen to lose your fat in all the wrong places.  Your face needs fat for a healthy, youthful appearance. That baby fat really does make you look younger. According to a study published by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the lead culprit that causes people to look older is a thin face. 

4 Steps to Make Your Skin Care Products More Effective

Many of us spend hundreds of dollars a year on makeup and skincare products so that we can put our best face forward every day.  We use cleansers, exfoliators, day creams, night creams, sunscreens, toners, serums…the list goes on and on!  Given all the things you put on your face, how can you be certain which, if any, are working effectively?  Follow these tips to make sure that you are getting the most out of your skin care products!

Thinking about Cosmetic Surgery? Don't Make These Mistakes!

Even though the economy has been suffering, the number of people receiving cosmetic or plastic surgery has increased and is still on the rise.  Knowing about these plastic surgery mistakes that no one talks about is more important than ever. So if you are considering or have decided to go forward with a cosmetic procedure, you will want to know about these mistakes which can leave you with less than desirable results!

Picture Perfect

‘Tis the season to relax and enjoy the holidays.  Vacation from work and school gives people time to spend with friends and family.   This also means that you will have many opportunities for picture taking!  When I know I am going to be taking a lot pictures, I definitely use different products, and apply my makeup differently.  With all the social media tools now available for everyone to see your pictures instantly, you definitely want to look your best.  Follow these tips to ensure that you look picture-perfect for the holidays!

Five Tips for a Youthful Face

Inevitably, everyone gets wrinkles.  However, the way you take care of your skin and the preventative measures you take will really make a difference as you get older.  We all want to keep the wrinkles away as long as possible, and we all want to look younger.  Here are five effective ways to reduce and prevent wrinkles!

When Less is More for Men

Women still outnumber men in the number of cosmetic procedures they have, which is why most advertising for plastic surgery is still tailored for women.  However, the number of men receiving plastic surgery is on the rise.  In increasingly competitive work and social environments, men are caring about their appearance and aging more than ever. Given the improved health and ability (and, unfortunately, necessity) to work longer before retiring, older men find themselves competing to look youthful, energetic, and capable.   Although men are receiving more surgical and nonsurgical procedures overall, men prefer permanent surgical procedures over more temporary noninvasive ones.

Getting Rid of That Turkey Neck

Due to a variety of factors, including aging, weight loss, or even genetics, some people have the dreaded “turkey neck.”  A “turkey neck” is when the skin underneath your chin is loose and hangs. This can also look just like a double chin in some cases due to the extra skin and fat around the neck.  If a turkey neck runs in your family, you can get it as early as your twenties, though most women don’t see the signs of the turkey neck until their forties or later. 

So what can we do to fix our necks?

Filling in the Facts

Fillers are actually quite amazing at erasing signs of aging or weight loss (read this article for more information on how weight loss can make you look older).  In fifteen to thirty minutes, fillers can erase the signs of stress, worry, aging, or gauntness in your face.  Since fillers are thousands of dollars cheaper than cosmetic surgery, they are usually the go-to option for many to combat the signs of aging and to correct skin deterioration. 

So what are some facts you should know about fillers?

Skin Care Tips for the Modern Woman

For most of us, our faces are exposed to the elements more than any other parts of our bodies. Regardless of whether or not you wear makeup on a daily basis, your face suffers from the “daily grime.”  There is natural oil build-up, the dirt and pollutants that penetrate into your pores, and finally, the makeup you apply to your face.  On top of everything else, your face is also what everyone else looks at on a daily basis! We communicate, interact, and express ourselves through our faces. To keep your face looking picture perfect, try the following tips:

Wash your hands!  Before you handle your face (to apply makeup, cleanse, moisturize, etc.) make sure your hands are clean!  This way, you do not transfer any bacteria or dirt that is on your hands to your face.