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Botox ® And Fillers – More Than Just Wrinkle Fillers

4 December 2009

Last evening, I attended a Facial Remodelling workshop organised by facial remodelling expert, Dr Z. Facial remodelling is a procedure whereby you use Botox ® and a filler like Juvederm ® to enhance facial features. For example, Botox ® is used to contour the jaw line and slim down the face and Juvederm ® is used to create a nose bridge, cheekbones and even a sharper chin!

This is the latest facial enhancement procedure that is gaining popularity as it is non-invasive and has no downtime. In fact, Dr Z says that it has been referred to as the “Friday Party Nose” as you can literally get a sharper nose in minutes and then head out to a party!

The only downside is that is it not permanent. Botox ® can last for about 4 months (the more often you do it, the longer its effects apparently) while fillers can last from 4 to 18 months (shorter for smokers, great reason to quit!). It costs from $200 for jawline up to $3,000 for a full face procedure.

Well, I kinda like that it is not permanent as I would like to be able to modify my features to suit my face as I age (argh! hate that word). I also like the fact that I don’t have to go under the knife and that it is quite painless. Fillers are also made from hylauronic acid, which is a substance that is already found in our body, so it is natural. Enough talking, I’ll let the pictures do the talking below:

The charming Dr Z explaining his facial remodelling treatment

The charming Dr Z explaining his facial remodelling treatment

Attendees taking notes

Attendees taking notes

Volunteer A gets a higher nose bridge

Volunteer A gets a higher nose bridge

Voila!

Voila!

A before

A before

A after - Botox for jawline which takes about 2 weeks to show, fillers for nosebridge and chin

A after - Botox for jawline which takes about 2 weeks to show, fillers for nosebridge and chin

Volunteer C also getting a nosebridge

Volunteer C also getting a nosebridge

Volunteer C after - nosebridge filler and Botox for jawline

Volunteer C after - nosebridge filler and Botox for jawline

Dr Z is at Z Medical Aesthetics:

Orchard Paragon
290 Orchard Road, #11-04/05
Paragon Medical Suites, Singapore 238859

Tel: 6235 2343

Website: http://www.z-aesthetics.com


Elizabeth Arden Prevage workshop

6 November 2009
Elizabeth Arden Prevage workshop

Elizabeth Arden Prevage workshop

I attended Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage workshop where I, together with 14 other online influencers, were treated to a preview of its latest anti aging treatment – Prevage. I felt really privileged as we are amongst the first few in Asia to be able to test out the product.

Bloggers posing for the camera

Bloggers posing for the camera

It was really fun to meet all the online influencers – bloggers, youtube stars and active forumers – everyone an avid beauty fan…and so young! Most were in their early 20s and I felt like an aunty. They were also incredibly professional, immediately whipping out their cameras and snapping away for their blogs.

Elizabeth Arden’s presentation was very informative and I  learnt many new words – namely idebenone and EPF.

Idebenone: The key ingredient in Prevage, it is one of the most powerful and effective antioxidants in the market today and is the bio-engineered version of co-enzyme, Q10, our body’s own free radical quencher. It is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease as well as preserve organs for transplant. It is now used in Prevage to preserve the cells on our face!

EPF:  This stands for Environmental Protection Factor and is the first ever protocol, developed by a group of scientists, to measure the oxidative stress protection efficacy.  Prevage received an EPF rating of 95 out of 100.

Prevage Night cream

Prevage Night cream

Review:

I tried the Prevage night cream which smelt slightly medicinal and was orange in colour, thanks to the idebenone. The cream felt very rich and luxurious on my skin . However, as I already have oily skin, it felt slightly heavy. The trick is to apply it just before I sleep in my aircon room and let it work its magic as I slept. I woke up with softer skin and the fine lines under my eyes were smoothened out.


Bloggers Needed!

18 August 2009
Ash of Starmist blog reviews IPL acne treatment

Ash of Starmist blog reviews IPL acne treatment

I would like to create a dream team of expert reviewers made up of bloggers.

As I have started work on my fourth book, I am looking to outsource my laser treatment reviews and bloggers are the best suited as they are comfortable writing and taking pictures.

If you become my expert reviewer, you get to enjoy laser treatments for free – saving you thousands of dollars and giving you glowing, healthy skin!

Not too shabby eh?

If you are a blogger and you are keen, sign up here with your blog address and I will get in touch with you:

http://www.reviewantiaging.com/win-a-laser-treatment.html

In the meantime, read my first blogger’s review here:

http://www.reviewantiaging.com/aqua-peel-and-ipl-for-acne-and-acne-scars.html