Dr. Robert A. Guida, MD., F.A.C.S., says that more than ever before, doctors and patients are turning to injectables rather than more costly and invasive procedures to achieve a youthful appearance. Why? Aside from all the recent celeb Botox confessions (Courtney Cox, Simon Cowell and Vanessa Williams to name a few), injectables are far less costly — ranging from approximately $600 to $1,000 in comparison to surgeries starting around $8,000. But, before you go running to the nearest doctor’s office for a little “wrinkle relaxation” courtsey of the needle, Dr. Guida has a few pointers to make sure first …read more

The at-home beauty tool category saw significant growth in 2008, with a number of devices launching in the marketplace. One segment of beauty tools that has sparked considerable interest among consumers has been the emergence of hair removal systems. The December issue of Allure Magazine, the go-to source for all things about the beauty industry, validates the importance of this segment by naming the TRIA Laser Hair Removal System one of “the most promising” Do-It-Yourself (DIY) systems on the market.
However, this new category can be confusing for consumers who are faced with many new choices but possess minimal knowledge on …read more

This Sunday night, many of us will be glued to our television sets watching our favorite stars as they walk down the red carpet at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards.  And you can bet we’ll be paying attention to what they’re wearing, who they’re with, and just how well they’re aging.
From choosing the best hair style, flawless makeup and finding the perfect outfit, celebrities carefully plan every aspect of their appearance before stepping in front of cameras.  In the past, finding time
to schedule cosmetic touch ups with enough recovery time was a challenge.  But now, the latest
non-invasive cosmetic techniques …read more

In a high-def world, old-school skincare treatments like facials and laser rejuvenation just don’t cut it. Actresses resort to “blu ray” makeup to make their skin appear crystal clear when under scrutiny and now Manhattan-based plastic surgeon Dr. Kamran Jafri is introducing the newest way to make your pores look perfect: Botox!
Botox, which is most commonly associated with reducing wrinkles in the face, is now being used to treat other skin conditions such as large pores, oily skin, and inflammation from acne. The new technique is called intradermal Botox, and it is transforming the way people with less-than-perfect skin look …read more

The holidays are an exciting time of year for festive gatherings, friends, family, and… cosmetic procedures??
According to The New York Times, (December 29th, 2005 New York Times, Style section) December has always been a busy month for plastic surgeons, whose schedules fill with patients seeking a little streamlining before the holiday party season or in advance of body-baring winter beach vacations. However, along with the injections and the nips and tucks of cosmetic procedures comes unsightly bruising and painful swelling.
Not to worry! If you’re entertaining the idea of having a cosmetic procedure this holiday season, there’s a beauty secret you …read more

Once again, I am behind. I have had this article for nearly a week, but didn’t want to let it go by if you all haven’t seen it. There are so many spas out there these days that are just plain ol not being run properly, and having procedures done improperly and not supervised by doctors. Be careful out there, and do your research before you go to one.
Laser treatments are so popular these days, they can remove age spots, sun spots, wrinkles and unwanted hair. I really have never given these things too …read more

The Beautiful Women Project, by Cheryl-Ann Webster, is an exhibit that started out as the artists reaction to a 13 year old girl who wanted breast implants, and ended up to be a cultural learning experience for the artist, and for society. Here is a short video about the project:

If you can see it on tour, definitely don’t miss it – on this tour schedule page are also links to virtual tours. Spread this video around, it is important for women of all ages to realize that perfection is unattainable, and our bodies are beautiful just the way they are.

I received a lot of email from my little Glam Beauty Beat article last week about wearing sunscreen in the winter. I feel like I babble on about sunscreen and my skin cancer all the time, but I guess I have been more quiet about it than I thought, because I got several emails from people asking about it. I was diagnosed in January, 2 years ago, so this time of year always makes me think about it, and renew my interest in sunscreen. So here is a little history, if you’re interested:
It was an odd experience. …read more

I am not a proponent of plastic surgery – really elective surgery of any kind in this day is a danger not worth taking, in my eyes, and from my experience. I have met far too many people in the last few years who have come far too close to death from these procedures. CNN.com had a story this weekend of a beautiful 24 year old Brazilian immigrant who used an unlicensed plastic surgeon in Framingham, Massachusetts for a nose job and liposuction that killed her a few days later. This “surgeon” was practicing in his basement, …read more

Monster.com recently ran a poll that asked “Do you think having plastic surgery or cosmetic dental work would help advance your career?”
More than half the nearly 22,000 people who answered the question, 53 percent, said yes. Less than a third, 31 percent, said it would not. [source]
Sad to say, but I can see where it would help some people along the way. You know I am not a proponent of elective surgery (of the plastic variety anyway), but I wonder how many perfectly well suited people are out there that are not advancing in their careers as quickly as …read more