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African-Americans Getting a Boost from Cosmetic Surgery

Debra Beasley, of Farmville, Virginia, needed something to restore her spirit and her attitude. She was fast approaching her mid- 50s and was increasingly bothered by the fact that it had really started to show. Debra believed that her face was looking haggard and tired, but she had put off visiting her dermatologist. She was not worried about actually having any cosmetic procedures, this was the exciting part; Debra, was worried about how her actions might be perceived.

“I didn’t want people to think I was conceited,” said Beasley, a fair-skinned African-American professional who takes pride in her appearance. Black women historically did not encourage visits to the cosmetic surgeon. “Once I got over that first visit, I started to feel better.” Her fear of what others would think quickly subsided, as no one pointed out her work, only that she was looking refreshed and renewed.

Debra’s story is not unusual. The African-American population is just one of the many groups that have shied away from the cosmetic surgery office...

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Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: Bird Poo

When it comes to his opinions, Tom Cruise has never been one to keep things to himself. Botox Cosmetic, for example, has been on his short list of no-no’s, and he has been quite vocal about his stance. Don’t think that Tom isn’t conscious of keeping up his boyish good-looks, though.

Tom has reportedly come clean – if we dare use that word – about his affinity for a facial made from Nightingale poop, which was recommended by his pal, Victoria Beckham. The Geisha Facial is a unique remedy, used in ancient Japanese society, and is reported to impart a pearly luster to the skin. Simultaneously cleaning, brightening, and re-texturizing the skin through its natural enzymes and guanine, Nightingale droppings were once considered a secret known only to the Geishas, and a key factor to keep up their clear, porcelain complexions.

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Hot Mammas

Anybody who watches the television is sure to have noticed the abundance of hot mommas these days . . . January Jones, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Natalie Portman, and that’s just to name a few. They seem to look as good as they did before they got pregnant, just weeks after giving birth. Even with private chefs and personal trainers, their amazing results are as if they possess some sort of celebrity-only secret.

So, how do they get their pre-baby bodies back? It’s not a special diet, nor a magic trick. The secret celebrities use, and real moms are beginning to discover, is the art of cosmetic surgery after childbirth.

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OTC vs Pharmaceutical Grade Skin Care: Part 3 of 3

How to choose between OTC and Pharmaceuticals? We highly recommend that you schedule a consultation with a skin care professional to determine your own specific needs. If you are not convinced that you are ready for a consultation then ask yourself a few questions.

1. What am I most concerned about changing with my skin care?
2. How concerned am I about true results?
3. What is my budget?

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OTC vs Pharmaceutical Grade Skin Care: Part 2 of 3

Pharmaceuticals can be purchased within a physician’s office under the close supervision of a doctor or Aesthetician. These products can never be purchased over the counter. The upside to purchasing these products from a professional is that you receive a complimentary, thorough skin consultation and a skin care regimen that is appropriate for your individual skin care needs is designed. OTC products can be purchased at any department store, retail, grocery or drug store.

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