Is there a line to be crossed in the name of beauty care? Are we under any pressure to look beautiful or is it an inherent thought? What ever be the answer, there are several ways to attain or maintain beauty. But what is important is that one should be able to carry one's age with pride.
It is natural to wonder as to what extent the cosmetic industry will go in order to make people appear beautiful or more beautiful. The need to look perfect and to please others with a pleasant look is found not only among film stars, but also among common people.
"A majority of people depend on artificial methods to brighten their skin tone as well as to eliminate dark spots and unnecessary hair. There are ways to get your desired cosmetic treatment with and without the need for surgery" says, cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Meera James. Most people prefer treatment without any surgery. This does not create any health problems, says the doctor.
The need for fair skintone
Fairness treatments are increasingly popular as the need for a whiter skin tone is felt widely in our society. About 80% of people, who spend their money on beauty treatments, spend it on fairness treatments. In a nutshell, campaigns that promote people of dark skin have had no effect. The fair skinned and the dark skinned compete to be fairer.
Glutathione capsules and injections are used for fairness treatments. A method of spraying the substance under the eyes is also used. The most effective method, however, is through injection.
Laser effect
After fairness treatments, the most sought after are laser treatments. These help in the removal of black/dark spots and unnecessary hair. They are resorted to more as a permanent way to achieved the desired effect rather than as a temporary fix that take a toll on money and time at beauty parlours at regular intervals.
The use of fillers
Botox, filler, thread lift and various other treatments are used for the removal of wrinkles and such. The facial movements, which are caused by dynamic muscles during laughter and crying, appear as wrinkles as one grows older. An injection is given to the area concerned, be it the lips or the nose. The desired effect can last for 6 months to 2 years through effective treatment. Film stars like Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra went through filler treatment for their current lips and nose, respectively.
Botox can't overcome ageing
The regular movements of our body also cause formations called static wrinkles. The use of botox injections are to remove these wrinkles and is given to the face. The desired effect can last upto six to eight months through effective treatment. The injection is given after a cream is generously applied in the 'problem' area on the face.
Thread lift treatment is used to address kin sagging due to old age. Collagen is combined with a thread attached to a needle which is driven through your skin. This treatment leaves the skin soft and shiny.
Men are not far behind
Those in the field of beauty care says men are not far behind. Their main problem is balding. They are also seen to be spending money on removing dark spots and appearing fairer than their skin tone.
Beautiful at 50
Cosmetic treatments can't surpass age, but can preserve youthful looks. A 50-year-old cannot look like a 30-year-old but can still look beautiful. Before opting for a complete cosmetic overhaul, one has to be mentally and physically fit. Keep an eye out for the food. Diet, yoga and exercise all go a long way in making one look and feel beautiful in one's sixties too.
Wait for no one
Don't wait till your body gets old and wrinkled to take these treatments. Wrinkles usually form in the body during the 30's and 40's and can be different from person to person. If the treatments are done after the wrinkles are formed, the change will be visible and evident to the naked eye. Therefore, it is advisable to take care of it as soon as possible.
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