BOTOX AND BROCCOLI ..A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS!

BOTOX AND BROCCOLI……A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS!

I really do love broccoli…..and I know it’s good for me….but I think I like botox more! While the experts tell me that broccoli will help to keep me looking young, I’m not taking any chances…..botox really does deliver on it’s promises. Proof of this , a new set of pre-botox and post botox pictures of myself.
Now there are those who choose to age ‘gracefully’ and those who choose not to….whatever your choice. .I don’t think either school of thought should be judged for whichever way they choose to age…..that being said…that you are reading this means that you are more than a little interested in the amazing effects of botox . You won’t be disappointed.
Dr Mike Henry has been doing my botox for three and a half years now and I can honestly say that his work is exceptional. Administering botox is a highly specialised procedure….you need to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. Anyway….a picture says more than a thousand words ever could so do take a look at the pics.
Once you’ve decided to take the plunge you will find yourself in good company……Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashien , Jenni Mcarthey, Vaness Williams, Linda Evangilista….the list goes on and on! The ages of these celebrities varies….some are 36 when they start, some in their twenties..it’s a personal choice..I started when I was 48..that was the right age for me. I have to tell you the beauty of Doctor Henry’s work is that he will never make you look unnatural.


Oh just a quick footnote.. for anyone who is a little afraid of needles.. Dr Henry uses the most amazing anaesthetic cream ensuring that you WON’T feel a thing!

NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS…Click on the link to the Taryn Laine Clinic facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taryn-Laine-Clinic/198923250139742?sk=wall


Till next time
Take care
Carol-Ann

The truth about the cosmetics industry.

Yes..I admit..I can be a marketing sucker at times......but seriously...those mascara adverts wherein the models are obviously wearing false eyelashes are starting to irritate me. Which got me to thinking.....why was I irritated by them when the truth of the matter is that the beauty industry is not regulated at all......this means that THEY CAN MAKE ANY CLAIMS THEY WANT....98 per cent of women notice a drastic reduction in wrinkles after only 6 weeks...we’ve all read the ads......and wondered if we too could not look like the heavily airbrushed model staring back at us from the pages of that magazine if we bought the product and used it for 6 weeks.!!! Here is the truth about the cosmetics industry.

The FDA DOES NOT REGULATE THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY.
The FDA’s own Web site explains its limitations:
“FDA's legal authority over cosmetics is different from other products regulated by the agency .... Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of colour additives.”

Then there’s the CIR!! The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), the industry's SELF POLICING safety panel, falls far short of compensating for the lack of FDA oversight. According to its Web site, the CIR "thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics in an open, unbiased, and expert manner, and publishes the results in the peer-reviewed scientific literature." Yeah right!!!
BASICALLY THIS LEAVES US POOR CONSUMERS UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE.
Wikipedia states that....Cosmetics companies have been criticised for making pseudoscientific claims about their products which are misleading or unsupported by scientific evidence.
We have to do our homework......we cannot believe everything we read on those labels!

There is a vast difference between an over-the-counter product and a medical cosmeceutical skin care range that can only be prescribed by a skin care professional. Generally, an over-the-counter product does not contain high performing active ingredients, therefore the dramatic results to which they lay claim, are unachievable.

Cosmeceutical ranges have the scientific testing and medical backing to prove that the ingredients therein deliver on their promises.

It is so easy to be taken in by air-brushed models and enticing claims of instantly more youthful skin. If you really want to take good care of your skin ask a skin care professional for advice.

Pigmentation......the only real solutions!

Pigmentation ……….the causes….the only solutions!
Hello everyone…….in this blog we’re talking pigmentation or brown spots….or as some people call them…liver spots. Let’s start at the beginning….
WHAT CAUSES BROWN SPOTS:
• Sun exposure
• Aging
• Genetics
• Hormones
• Pregnancy
• Stress
• Improper skincare
• Menopause
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Liver disease
• Birth control pills
• Result of acne
• Result of harsh chemicals

WHAT REMOVES BROWN SPOTS/ PIGMENTATION :
Don’t spend your money on cheap over the counter products that promise the earth........I’ve done the homework for you......there are only certain procedures and creams that can really make a difference.
Chemical peel for brown spots
A chemical peel works extremely well for those with many brown spots. A chemical peel is a safe and effective form of treatment for many pigmentation problems. An acid is used to remove the surface layer of the damaged skin with light peeling. After the treatment, the dead skin peels away, allowing healthier, clearer skin to emerge. The acids typically used in this type of peel are natural fruit acids, otherwise known as alpha hydroxy acids. The chemical peel will lighten brown spots and even out other irregularities in



pigmentation to give the skin a more uniform color. The peel also results in softer, smoother and fresher looking skin. Usually a course of treatments will be recommended, not just a once off peel.
Microdermabrasion
Brown spots can also be lightened with microdermabrasion. The microdermabrasion procedure uses highly controlled vacuum and pressure to move microscopically abrasive aluminum oxide crystals over the surface of the skin. By gently abrading the skin with ultra-fine crystal particulates, microdermabrasion can reduce unwanted pigmentary changes and age spots. Microdermabrasion is absolutely painless. You will need regular microdermabrasion treatments to see improvements in the skin.
Laser therapy for brown spots
The laser therapy is the fastest and easiest way to get rid of brown spots, red spots and age spots. A laser generates and intense beam of light. The emitted light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin -bright red blood cells carrying oxygen and melanin causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact. Laser is very effective at treating sun spots, but not that effective at treating other forms of pigmentation. You may need a few treatment for best results.(Treatment with the laser is more comfortable and requires less recovery time than some other treatment methods. In 70 percent of the cases the brown spots are completely removed after only one treatment.) – treatment with the laser is not comfortable however and can be quite stingy and can even be painful. It will also take a few sessions to achieve a noticeable improvement.
What about creams I hear you ask! There are loads of over the counter creams available that promise a miracle in a jar……be careful…..the beauty industry is unregulated leading to many an inflated claim of instant results.! Removing brown marks takes time!
The following list is a list of cosmeceutical products that are available in the Eastern Cape and which have been proven to work on brown spots.
Skintech Blending and Bleaching Cream
Lamelle Luminesce Cream
Filorga Depigmenting Cream
Beaute Pacifique Tyrostase Cream
Iklen Melano-Expert


It is also very important to wear a high factor sun protection every day, come rain or shine as UV rays are present every day and can penetrate through clouds and glass. You will also need to re-apply regularly for all day protection.
You can also log onto the Taryn Laine Clinic website…www.tarynlaineclinic.co.za to find out more about the various treatments available or mail their in house aesthetic therapist …daniella@tarynlaineclinic.co.za
Till next time…take care!

Hello All, spreading the good news... Taryn Laine Clinic has a new therapist on board! Daniella van der Walt joins the Taryn Laine Clinic with a truly impressive CV. After 5 years in the UK as a Medical Therapist, she brings with her plenty of hands on experience. To introduce Daniella the clinic is offering a FREE facial with any Filler or Botox treatment and a 10% discount on all other beauty treatments. For a full list of all the Beauty Treatments available from manicures to massages, pedicures to peels log onto the website www.tarynlaineclinic.co.za or email Daniella directly at daniella@tarynlaineclinic.co.za
Watch this space for my next blog on pigmentation...
'Til next time...Take Care!

CHEMICAL PEELS!!!
Sounds kind of scary and not too relaxing.....HOWEVER....THIS IS AN AMAZING TREATMENT THAT WILL DO WONDERS FOR YOUR SKIN!!!! AND HOW CAN I BE SO SURE? I have been having chemical peels at the Taryn Laine clinic for close on three years now and i can honestly say that the texture of my skin is amazing and the lack of fine lines and wrinkling quite something given my age.
In all honesty it is not a very relaxing facial....it can be a bit stingy but I PROMISE YOU commit to having them on a regular basis and you will not be sorry. In a nutshell ..here’s what a chemical peel achieves...
I have taken this concise definition from Wikipedia and I have also posted the info from the Taryn Laine website.
A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Thus the term chemical peel is derived.
INFO FROM THE TARYN LAINE WEBSITE BELOW :
CHEMICAL PEELS :
Chemical Peels are for rapid assisted deep exfoliation, helping the skin to stimulate cell rebuilding and restructure deeper skin layers.

A chemical peel removes the damaged layer of dead surface skin cells, revealing the fresh, healthier, smoother and plumper skin and produces a more even tone. Recent studies have also shown the continued use of chemical peels may speed up cell turnover and stimulate the production of collagen, the protein fibre that keeps skin from sagging and wrinkling.

The benefits of chemical peels are:

* increases skin glow and texture smoothness
* reduces mild to moderate acne scarring
* softens fine wrinkles and minimizes coarse wrinkles
* lightens pigmentation irregularities
* reduces excessive skin oils and pore size
* possible correction of sun damage
* long term production of collagen.

It is essential that chemical peels are performed by a trained aesthetic therapist under the supervision of a physician.

Would love to have some feedback should you decide to take the plunge!!!

Happy New Year everyone!!!

The Changing face of Liposuction....

The changing face of Liposuction.......or how about we call it body sculpting!
It all started way back in 1974 when two Italian-American surgeons invented the liposuction procedure ...BUT...a lot has changed since then. YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO BOOK YOURSELF INTO HOSPITAL AND UNDERGO A FULL ANESTHETIC AND TAKE LOADS OF TIME OFF WORK! IN FACT SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO BACK TO WORK THE NEXT DAY! Do I hear a round of applause!!.
And now with Summer here and my knees and thighs heading with rapid speed towards my feet , it makes me think...mmmmmm....wouldn't it be lovely! I don't know about you but there are defintiely pockets of lumpy fat on my body that no amount of exercise or dieting is ever going to budge! So let's read on.
Forget the horror stories you might have read in the magazines and elsewhere about liposuction surgery being dangerous....there have been HUGE strides forward in this 'body sculpting technique..... I am not going to bore you with the whole medical history of lipsuction.
I didn't have to do much searching for this one, I went staright to the Taryn Laine Aesthetic medical clinic for my information .........I trust Dr Mike Henry with my face for botox and fillers...so if I was ever tempted to get rid of my muffin tops and dimply knees....he would be the only Doctor I would trust. I have also seen many pictures of the awesome results he has achieved !
Right...here it is.....all you need to know about having liposuction done as an outpatient at the very private Taryn Laine clinic in Westbourne Rd Port Elizabeth.
Happy reading!
THIS INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF THE TARYN LAINE WEBSITE.
To view the before and after photographs log onto www.tarynlaineclinic.co.za

LIPOSUTCION :
Fat (adipose) tissue plays a major role in defining our shape/figure and thus appearance. Liposuction is best considered as internal filing or reshaping of fat, especially those pockets and areas we just cannot sort out by diet and exercise alone.

The challenge has been to do it safely, with as little downtime and pain as possible. Tumescent local anaesthesia (with vasoconstriction) of target fat allowing for extremely safe virtually bloodless liposuction under light sedation has become the gold standard worldwide. It cannot be rushed though, and requires calm quiet sterile facilities with no cost pressure on time.

We at Taryn Laine Clinic provide such a setting, performing liposuction with thin bore cannulas that are more time consuming but provide smoother results.

Postoperative pain is minimal for the first 12 to 18 hours whilst the local anaesthesia remains in the targeted fat. Thereafter orally taken medication keeps the pain well under control. Whilst wearing comforting supportive compression garments, physical activity is encouraged and depending on the area treated some have returned to work the next day; more extensive liposuction and more sensitive areas may require a few days off work.

Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure but a reshaping tool. Weight gain after liposuction will not completely negate this reshaping effect though as fat increase tends to be widely and uniformly spread rather than to preferentially reaccumulate at treated sites.

Both men and women can benefit

Areas amenable to liposuction that we treat at TLC include:-
• The abdomen, upper and lower with option of including a mini tummy tuck
• The flanks , waist, and back to produce a more voluptuos curve in women or v-shape in men
• "Saddlebags" on the upper outer thighs of women
• "Love Handles" on the hips
• The inner knees and upper inner thighs to create 'a gap'
• The upper arms and base of the breasts
• The enlarged male breast
• The ankles

Do cellulite creams work?

With thanks to the website medicalnews.com!
I refuse to believe that a cream that I rub on my thighs will actually remove my cellulite. So….I trawled the web once again and found many an article that said that a cream could remove cellulite….all these websites were promoting their own cellulite removing products….go figure!!!
Then I chanced upon the article below…..read it and decide for yourself!

Do Anti-Cellulite Creams Work?
Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology
Also Included In: Dermatology; Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Article Date: 30 Jun 2003 - 0:00 PDT


Open just about any women's magazine and you'll find ads for anti-cellulite creams that promise to reduce the spongy, dimply, cottage cheese-looking skin that causes distress to so many women.

The products tout caffeine, retinol and the antioxidant DMAE as the special ingredients that help reduce the appearance of cellulite, which first surfaces on the hips, thighs and buttocks of millions of women during adolescence.

Though excess weight and a lack of exercise can contribute to the problem, even thin women grapple with it.

According to a study by Neutrogena, 70 percent of women have cellulite. More women have it than men, because women have thinner skin, so it shows more clearly.
Wrestling With Cellulite
Over the years, Vivian Carlson has done everything to stay in shape: she runs, goes to the gym and eats healthily, but has had no luck in getting rid of her cellulite. At one point, she even took a dust buster to her inner thigh, hoping to suck the dimply skin away.

'I heard about the treatments they give at the spas - this wasn't so different,' Carlson said. 'It's all suction and massage. Why spend the money on the spa treatments? I thought I was on to something.'

But all she got for her efforts was some red skin. So Carlson avoids wearing dresses or skirts and wears a skirted bathing suit to the beach.

She's not alone, and that is why the interest in anti-cellulite creams is so strong.

Linda Wells, editor-in-chief of Allure magazine, says the new products claim to help with the appearance of cellulite, and do not say that they can banish it completely

'No cream will get rid of cellulite,' Wells said. 'And they don't really say that they do. What they say is 'help the appearance of cellulite.''

Caffeine is in almost every cellulite-reducing product that shows any benefit, because it helps blood flow to the skin and works like a diuretic, Wells said, adding that it flushes you out.

'In removing moisture from the skin, it firms it, albeit temporarily,' Wells said.

Retinol is supposed to work by being able to penetrate the skin, exfoliate it, and increase collagen production, which makes skin thicker and hides the dimpling fat.

But the question is how much is needed in the products to achieve the effects, because too much can dry out the skin and cause it to redden and peel, Wells said.

Other creams boast the ingredient dimethylaminoethanol or DMAE, an antioxidant derived from fish that when combined with amino acids supposedly stimulates the muscles to contract and become firmer.

No Scientific Proof
But doctors said is no scientific proof that cellulite creams are effective in getting rid of cellulite or reducing its appearance.

Women who believe that they can eliminate cellulite through creams, or even weight loss, are likely to be disappointed, said Dr. Garry S. Brody, a professor of plastic surgery at the University of Southern California.
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'So-called cellulite is the natural anatomic contour characteristic of many women's thighs and buttocks,' Brody said. 'It is unrelated to weight gain or loss. There is absolutely no surgical or medical solution to women's dislike of this appearance except for the psychological self-deception of wanting to believe the ads.'
Cellulite Is the Norm
Dr. Lisa M. Donofrio, an assistant professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, and Tulane University School of Medicine, agreed that there is no scientific proof that the creams work, and there is no concrete way to measure cellulite, either. She tells her patients that cellulite is normal, and is likely the product of genetics and hormones.

'Cellulite is a storage pattern of superficial fat,' Donofrio said. 'Instead of fat being stored diffusely it is stored in little pockets separated by fibrous strands called septae.'

Contrary to what patients have heard or read, cellulite is not the result of toxins, poor circulation or clogged lymphatics, she said. In fact, one study that compared cellulite fat to other fat found no biochemical differences.

If patients really want to try something to get rid of cellulite - beyond diet and exercise - they can try the creams, but she suggests buying the inexpensive variety, and giving it eight weeks to work.

One doctor said that he has heard anecdotally from his patients that the creams help eliminate the appearance of cellulite, but there is no medical proof to back it up.

'I have never read a convincing research article that explains how anti-cellulite creams work,' said Dr. Ron M. Shelton of the New York Aesthetic Center. 'We do know that they do not create long-lasting effects. The topical therapy must be continued to maintain the results.'

Theoretically, at least, cream ingredients such as methylxanthine - caffeine is one form of it - are chemicals that reduce fluid retention, which can make cellulite worse. But there is a lack of medical data showing that the products can be absorbed well into the fat through the skin surface, Shelton said.
Reaching the Fat Cells
Donofrio said there have been a few small trials by cosmetic companies or physicians who are 'testing' their own products, but she questions how the cellulite is measured.

One 1999 published study showed no improvement in cellulite for 56 women who had tried a tissue-kneading machine or aminophylline cream, one of the ingredients in current anti-cellulite creams.

'The main problem is twofold: Do these ingredients have any merit when applied topically, and at what concentration?' Donofrio said. It is 'pretty ludicrous' to think that a topical agent could get through multiple layers of skin and into the fat, but even if that were possible, no one has studied at what concentration it would be possible, she said.

There is also no standardized means of measuring cellulite, making it difficult to gauge whether improvement has indeed taken place, she said. Both caffeine and aminophylline, ingredients found in the creams, are dehydrating chemicals.

It is postulated that they perhaps show benefit by changing the water content of the skin overlying the fat, and change the look of that skin. But only Retin-A, which is available by prescription and is known generically as tretinoin, has been proven to do that.

'Retin-A thickens the uppermost skin cell layer - this has been scientifically proven,' Donofrio said. 'If the skin over the cellulite is thicker, the cellulite won't 'bulge' out so much. Let's say you have a down comforter that is lumpy. It will look a lot lumpier with a thin cotton cover that it will with a thick canvas cover to camouflage it.'

The over-the-counter alternative to Retin-A is a metabolite of tretinoin called retinol, but the concentration as which it can thicken the skin to improve cellulite - if it can at all - is unknown, she said.