There comes a time when many women look in a mirror and ask …

• When did those fine lines get so deep?
• When did those age spots become so dark? 
• When did my skin start to sag so noticeably ? 

And then the question comes to mind…Is it Time for Surgery or Injections??

Although expensive, I believe a bit of Botox or perhaps a mini-facelift maybe just the thing to raise your spirits (and your face!). BUT WAIT!
Before you make that decision, with all the costs and risks that go with it, make sure you have tried the “the Make up Lift” first.

On the oprah.com website there is a great article about women in their 40s and 50s who with the right make up and the right application of make up literally looked as if they had surgery to correct their specific problem areas. (To see the before and after photos click here. )

A great make up that can really help take years off your face, is the Lauren Hutton make up line. Along with the make up comes some great application tips that can really make a difference.

Perhaps a make up lift will just not be enough for you,but for sure try it first before any surgery or injections!  For some women it can be just the thing to correct their problem areas. 

Have you tried the Lauren Hutton line? Is there a make up you have used that has given you great results?

Let us hear from you…

Many dermatologists believe in a serious nighttime regimen and yet it may be the most commonly overlooked. Why is a nighttime beauty regimen so important?

According to an article in prevention.com,  "Repair occurs best when skin isn't stressed by free radicals produced by the sun and metabolism--during sleep, your body can undo some damage." says Mary Lupo, MD.

Lise Jorgensen, vice president global skincare product development for Estée Lauder says “Far from being dormant at night, the skin is doing a great deal of repair work. We now know that the optimal time to maximize the skin’s natural repair mechanisms is at night.” (found at notebookmagazine.com)

Although the specific regimens suggested by dermatologists and beauty advisors can be as diverse as the beauty products on the market, there are fundamentals that all seem to agree on.

• A good cleanser and sun block for daytime care and a good cleanser and repairing serum or moisturizing cream for evening care are essential for healthy and youthful looking skin.
• Consistency is key. If you only brushed your teeth from time to time, the health of your teeth would be in grave danger. Same with your skin!  It will be in grave danger without daily proper care.

There is such an alternative called the LifeStyle Lift. Founded by Dr. Kent the LifeStyle Lift is a one-hour procedure with, apparently for some, great results.
It was designed exclusively for jowls, frown lines, wrinkles, loose neck (turkey neck) and facial skin. This kind of mini-lift is especially good at addressing issues around the lower third of the face and the neck.

The patient is given local anesthetic, similar to the dentist. Then small incisions are made along the side of the face. Through these incisions the surgeon can tighten the underlining layer of muscle.

Patients can be in and out in 2 hours and the recovery time can be just a few days.

The best part is that it’s safer than a facelift. It is safer because harmful general anesthetics are not used during the Lifestyle Lift. You are never asleep at anytime during the procedure and never at that risk. It’s the complete opposite of extreme facial plastic surgery.

The cost is about a third of a facelift, approximately $4000.00 for the procedure versus the facelift that can be $15,000.00 or more.

In researching the procedure mostly positive feedback was found, although results do vary from minimal bruising to more severe depending on the individual.