How safe is your Mascara?

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How Safe is Your Mascara?
Posted Monday, March 19, 2012 by Anna Jimenez, Senior Interactive Editor
We're sure you’ve heard the recent racket about mercury in face creams. And by now you must already know that many lipsticks contain lead levels above acceptable limits, but if you're not shaking in your metaphorical Manolos yet, wait until we talk about the scary levels of bacteria that could be living in your favorite tube of mascara.

How long do you keep your mascara? If you aren't tossing it after three months—the amount of time the formula prevents dangerous bacteria from breeding—your eyes could be in big trouble. According to a study in Optometry, the bacteria is not in the tube itself, but the wand, which collects the bacteria that is naturally present in your eyes. When the researchers tested mascaras, even some that were less than three months old, microbes like staphylococcus and fungi were found in 33 percent of them. With this in mind, here are a couple ways to keep your mascara at its prime:

- Never share your mascara with anyone.

- Don't wait three months, go ahead and give it the heave-ho after two.

- Never keep your mascara in your purse or your car. Heat quickly degrades the preservatives, which allows bacteria to multiply faster. If you're particularly paranoid about it, a makeup bag from Cool-It Caddy will keep all your makeup chilled and hopefully keep bacteria at bay.

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Cosmetic Procedures Up 5 Percent in 2011

Cosmetic Procedures Up 5 Percent in 2011
Posted Monday, February 13, 2012 by NewBeauty Staff

For the second year in a row, the number of cosmetic procedures performed in America increased, illustrating that an uncertain economy isn't deterring patients. A total of 13.8 million cosmetic procedures, both invasive and minimally invasive, were performed in 2011, a 5 percent increase over 2010. Reconstructive surgeries were also up 5 percent to 5.5 million procedures, according to reports released this week from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Somewhat surprisingly, facelifts saw a 5 percent increase (119,000 procedures) for the first time since 2004, yet eyelid surgery saw a 6 percent decrease. The top five surgeries included facelifts, as well as breast augmentation (307,000 procedures), nose reshaping (244,000), liposuction (205,000) and eyelid surgery (196,000).

Among minimally invasive treatments, Botox injections lead with 5.7 million procedures, followed by fillers (1.9 million), chemical peels (1.1 million), laser hair removal (1.1 million) and microdermabrasion (900,000). Laser hair removal saw the biggest jump, up 15 percent, since 2010.

"While the rate of economic recovery in the U.S. is still uncertain, 2011 proved to be a good year for plastic surgery," said ASPS President Malcolm Z. Roth, MD. "Consumer confidence was up, auto sales rose 10 percent, so it is not surprising that we would also see increased demand for plastic surgery procedures."

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When exercise does not work

5 Proven Fat Zappers
Posted Wednesday, January 04, 2012 by Shellie Terry Benson, Editor NEW BEAUTY MAGAZINE
Your New Year's weight-loss/tone up/eat-healthier resolutions don't have to rely on some new, hyped-up (and certainly untested) technique to be effective. We've gathered up five sure-fire ways for you to blast fat once and for all.

Lift something Paired with your regular cardiovascular exercise, two days of strength training per week are essential for fat melting. The extra muscle you build will assist the cardio work in burning more fat, which gives way to those toned and sculpted abs and biceps.

Eat more fruit We'll admit, this is easier during the summer months when you've got a better variety, but in most areas you can find some sort of melon, which is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that help break down fatty compounds.

Sip green tea This beverage made a lot of headlines in 2011, and for good reason. With each cup, you get a big dose of protective antioxidants and green tea is known to increase the body's metabolic rate, the speed at which fat is burned. So put this at the top of your resolution list.

Have a few salad days Lettuce is chock-full of iron and magnesium, which are believed to dissolve fat.

Choose the gold standard If you've exhausted all the diet and exercise options and you're skin is in good shape, you might consider liposuction to get rid of that last bit of stubborn fat. During the procedure, a plastic surgeon will make a small incision and insert a cannula, which is used to suction out fat, revealing a more-toned body. And the bonus: Fat will never grow back in that area. (Although you have to maintain your weight so that it doesn't grow elsewhere!)

Comment from Dr. Potparic;
Before you decide on any surgery for an area that might benefit by exercise, I encourage you to first try to lose weight with diet and exercise. If after a reasonable amount of time you find that dieting, eating healthfully and exercising has not worked for you, you might want to consider liposuction. Liposuction isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you when all else fails. Liposuction can also work for someone who has lost a considerable amount of weight but still has stubborn areas that need to be minimized. Where can Liposuction work: Areas of fat deposits that are out of proportion with the rest of your body and do not go away with diet and exercise, areas with minimal amounts of excess skin (Liposuction removes fat not skin). Call our office for more information: (954) 779-2777