“For many entertainment personalities, spring says Dr. Gabriel Chiu of ...

The red carpets have been rolled up, the tents have been taken down.

Awards show season and Fashion Week are finally over. For many, it¡¯s the

perfect time to schedule a makeover. Though not discussed as openly as new

highlights or a brow wax, the springtime makeover has become an annual

custom across the country.

Products like ExLinea Peptide Smoothing Serum from PCA Skin and Kate

Somerville¡¯s Dermal Quench Liquid Life Advanced Wrinkle Treatment can be

highly effective as daily treatments to hydrate, smooth, lift and firm aging skin.

But to further minimize the appearance of fine lines on the face and neck,

people have been undergoing a variety of skin peels for years. Despite the

feared ¡°raw¡± aftermath of Sex and the City¡¯s character

Samantha, there are many peels that are super effective

and have you back at work an hour later.

springtime

RENEWAL

by Courtney Kretchman

¡°For many entertainment personalities, spring

is an opportune time to re-evaluate and enhance themselves,¡±

says Dr. Gabriel Chiu of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc.

¡°Renewal and enhancement don¡¯t have to involve surgery, but

can be achieved with the right

PEELS

products and non-invasive

Chemical Peels are popular to instantly

procedures.¡±

brighten and wake up dull winter skin.

You can visit your dermatologist or local

skin spa and leave with an instantly

hydrated complexion and noticeably less

signs of age.

¡°More than just a microdermabrasion, a

Silk Peel is another way to brighten and

hydrate your skin to get a spotlight-ready

glow,¡± says Dr. Chiu. ¡°Another alternative

are the stem cells and growth factors in a

Stem Cell Facial. They help to recalibrate

your skin cells to give a more youthful

appearance. It¡¯s like the fountain of youth!¡±

AIRBRUSH LASER LIPO

Many patients wanting a little nip or

tuck are now opting for something called

Laser NIL ¨C or Airbrush Laser Lipo. This

procedure is minimally invasive and

involves removing fat without the use of

a needle, scalpel or stitches.

As explained by Dr. Aaron Rollins of

Elite Body Sculpture in Beverly Hills, it¡¯s

basically a 3-step procedure. First, numb

the fat. Second, laser and melt the fat and

tighten the skin. Third, use the Airbrush

Laser Lipo tool ¨C the smallest possible

tube - to gently remove fat without

hurting other tissues.

Says Dr. Rollins, ¡°The treatment actually

feels like a massage for most patients

since they are awake and coherent the

entire time. Patients see instant results the

day of the procedure and will see minor

improvements everyday for up to two

months.¡±

According to Dr. Rollins, ¡°Airbrush

Laser Lipo for the arms is the number

one request among patients for spring

who can¡¯t wait to wear sleeveless shirts¡­

They can be out the door in as little as 20

minutes arms, with full recovery in about

4 days.¡±

Also topping the list of springtime

treatment areas are the chin and outer

thigh areas. Makes sense, we¡¯ve all seen

the rise (literally) of high slit gowns this

season. Once again we have Angelina,

Rihanna and J. Lo to thank for raising the

bar of physical perfection.

BOTOX

For those who appreciate quick results,

and really who doesn¡¯t, Botox is still the

reigning Queen of facial pick-me-ups.

¡°Botox is still as popular as ever for

correcting wrinkles and frown lines for

patients who want a quick inexpensive

fix without having to go under the knife,¡±

says Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour of Beverly

Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group. ¡°Fillers

are highly requested in the spring since

it¡¯s a popular time for couples to get

married. People want to look their best,

and having fuller lips and cheeks make

for great photos.¡±

Game on!

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