With the popularity of injectables like botox, collagen, restylane and juvederm it only makes sense that injectable facelifts would be the next new popular procedure.  Many people who do not want to take the traditional surgical route for a facelift may benefit greatly from the new non-surgical injectable facelift that brings volume back to the cheeks and overall face.  The traditional facelift surgery involves incisions and pulling the skin tighter to achieve a younger look. 

According to San Francisco Board Certified Plastic Facial Surgeon David Mabrie sagging skin is one of the reasons we start to look older and by using injections the skin is basically plumped up radiating an overall more youthful look. 

The injectables used are FDA-approved dermafillers like Radiesse® and Restylane®.  The benefits for the injectable facelift are no incisions, no general anesthesia, and little to no down time.

For more on the injectable facelift visit www.yourfaceinourhands.com

How often have you gone to get a manicure with a nice clear coat to only a few days later have that coat peel off?  Sally Hansen’s Natural Shine Instant Finish is the answer to that problem.  Natural Shine Instant Nail Finish helps strengthen nails while giving your nails a natural shine that dries instantly upon applying.  The brush on gloss gives your nails a freshly manicured look for those times when you don’t have time to get a manicure.  Fast, easy and simple.. my kind of product.

Tanning under the hot rays is not really recommended nowadays but does this mean that we are going to stop doing it?   Imedeen, I guess knows the answer to this because they have come out with a pill you pop - the Tan Optimizer  which increases melanin production (the pigment that makes us tan), therefore increasing your tan potential.  Patented delivery system and vitamins C, E, Beta Carotene and Lecithin. One capsule a day is all you need.  Don’t forget sunscreen is still a must.

Anyone who is in need of a breast lift from sagging breasts due to pregnancy can rest easy due to a new technique developed by Marcia Byrd, M.D. The Scarless Laser Breast Lift Surgery technique combines a few other technologies including the Smartlipo™ that removes fatty tissue and Thermage™ a process that tightens existing skin to create better skin tone and texture. 

To lift tissues to raise the breast special surgical threads known as Quill Threads® are used.  The Quill Threads are inserted through small punctures near the nipple and continue upwards to the shoulder bones.  Collagen then grows around the threads and helps keep the breasts lifted and perky.

Full results usually take 3-6 months.  For more information on this new cosmetic procedure visit www.byrdaesthetic.com.

When love and chemistry are so strong between two people does age really matter?  What’s wrong with a younger man being with an older woman….look at Demi & Ashton… she alot older then him but who cares?  What matters is how they feel about each other and isn’t it true that age is just a number?  With the premiere of the new Show “Age of Love” we’ll get a chance to see the difference in dating an older woman from a younger woman. In this show a 30 year old bachelor must pick between a 20 year old or a 40 year old …these 40 year olds look pretty hot…hmmm wonder who he’ll choose… i guess we will have to watch and see.. Mondays at 9/8c on NBC. 

Slumber parties aren’t just for teens anymore.  Ladies get ready!  Throw a slumber party and have a fun night out with your girlfriends.  Check out the latest lotions, toys, lingerie and other sure to please products, and all while sipping on a cocktail and chatting with your friends.  Slumber parties can help spice up your romance and are a great alternative to bridal and bachelorette parties.  No need to be discreet here…

If you are in San Diego area contact Deb Meas at 858-243-2237 or debmeas@yahoo.com or visit www.slumberparties.com/

No cleanser needed here… the Magic Mitt by Jane Iredale instantly and easily removes makeup from your skin without the need of a cleanser or makeup remover. The Magic Mitt is made from a specially knitted micro-fiber fabric.  Once water makes contact with the Magic Mitt it creates a hydromechanical process that breaks down the surface tension of oils that bond makeup to the skin.  Great for removing mascara also. 

Got a new tattoo or looking for a great gift idea for that biker in your life?  Check out the unique skincare line at www.bikerskincare.com.  The Biker skincare line is targeting aftercare for freshly added tattoos as well as keeping old tattoos from fading.  Great Father’s day gift idea for the biker man in your life.

Sunburned skin is no fun but thankfully there are some products out there to come to our rescue.  Here’s a few of may favorites.  Cool-Aid by Sircuit Skin contains aloe, tea tree oil, vitamin E and Bisabolol which contains some healing properties to help red inflammed skin calm down.

If you are a fruit lover you may want to try Actifirm’s Hot Stop.  This after sun reliever contains some tastey fruits like watermelon, banana, papaya, pineapple and mango but also includes Japan’s mucor miehei and shiitake mushrooms. All products combined help bring relief to sunburned skin.

If you want a creamer solution try Acqua Cures - a vitamin milk combination that hydrates and replenishes the skin.  Acqua Cures contains active minerals that help to draw out the heat and redness.

Hopefully you won’t need these products because you will always remember to apply your sunscreen, but just incase, know that there is help.

Long beautiful eyelashes and full glamorous eyebrows are not something most of us women were born with but now with the introduction of semi-permanent eyelash extensions there was finally hope.  To take the lash and brow thing one step further there is now also eyelash transplant and eyebrow transplant surgery available.  To give you a quick overview hair follicles are basically taken from the back of your scalp and brought to the eyelash area or eyebrow to be transplanted. This surgery is beneficial to those suffering from Alopecia - which is loss of hair, congenital reasons, disease, plucking or undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.

Since this surgery requires specialized training and expertise only a handful of cosmetic and plastic surgeons are offering this new and popular service alongside their breast surgeries, liposuction and facelifts. 

In Tuscon, Arizona Dr. Mikel Lo has added this unique service to his menu.    To find out more information on eyelash and eyebrow transplants visit Dr. Mikel Lo’s website at www.aboutfacescosmetic.com.

P.S. Regular trimming required.