Choosing the best home treadmill can be confusing as you sift through all of the options, new models, and brand name ‘deals’. Too often, people get caught up in all the ‘Goodies’ a treadmill offers them that they miss the fact that the treadmill doesn’t have the basic essentials of a quality unit.

By knowing the 4 basic essentials of a quality home treadmill, you’ll be able to quickly sift through the treadmill deals and choose the best home treadmill for you.

The 4 basic essentials to a quality treadmill are:

#1 – High Powered, Well Built Motor

Since the motor is the most expensive part of the treadmill to fix, a good motor is essential to your treadmill. Try to find at least a motor power of 2.0 HP, preferably higher.

Remember that a 1.5 HP motor has to work twice as hard as a 3.0 HP motor – so it will burn out long before the 3.0 HP motor.

Also, not all motors are built with the same quality parts. Look for a good brand name and a long motor warranty to give you clues as to the quality of the motor.

#2 – Excellent Cushioning

There’s not enough said about cushioning and it is so important in a home treadmill. A good cushioning system protects your joints, ligaments and back. A poor cushioning system can result in injury and pain.

I know of one woman who bought a cheaper brand of treadmill and then ran on it. Within 6 months, she had damaged her hips so badly that it hurt her to even walk on the treadmill. You definitely don’t want that!

Make sure your treadmill offers an excellent cushioning system – especially if you’ll be running!

#3 – Extensive Warranty

You want to protect your investment so a solid treadmill warranty is a must. A good treadmill warranty will cover the frame for at least 30 years, the motor for at least 5 years and other parts and labor for about 1 year. Anything above that and you’ve got an excellent warranty.

But a warranty isn’t just to protect your investment – a good warranty lets you know about the quality of the treadmill parts.

Treadmill companies do not include warranties because they think they’ll have to fix the treadmill within that time frame. They know that they WON’T have to fix them within that time frame because the quality of parts used are high. So if you find a treadmill with a 10 year motor warranty, you KNOW it’s a quality built motor. If the motor warranty is only 90 days however…that tells you something.

#4 – Quality Brand Name

Certain brand names have a reputation for building a high quality home treadmill. Other brand names may be well-known but they don’t necessarily have a good reputation.

Choose a treadmill that has a solid, trusted brand name. Not sure which brands are good? Check out expert ratings and ‘Best Buys’ on various treadmill review sites and/or magazines. You’ll start to see a trend where certain brand names come up frequently. These brands are the quality treadmill manufacturers.

So those are 4 basic essentials of a good home treadmill:

- High Powered, Well Built Motor
- Excellent Cushioning
- Extensive Warranty
- Quality Brand Name

Knowing these, you can sift through the treadmills available and easily locate the best treadmill for your home.

Good luck and have fun!

Kathryn O’Neill is chief editor for Treadmill Review (http://www.TreadmillReview.net ), a consumer oriented website focusing on the home treadmill market.

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If you already know a bit about microdermabrasion, you would know that the process involves the use of tiny crystals, most commonly composed of aluminium oxide. These crystals are blasted onto the stratum corneum (upper most layer of the skin) to rub away dead skin cells and reveal healthier, renewed skin cells beneath.

Many who consider the use of microdermabrasion crystals worry about the abrasive properties of these particles that are being used to clean their skin. But they (and you) should not worry; the commonly used aluminium oxide does not induce any harmful side-effects, for example, because of accidental ingestion or inhalation; it is also very rare to have allergic skin reactions or rash production because of this material. All microdermabrasion systems use clean aluminium oxide crystals that are cleared of impurities such as silica and zinc that are present in the raw material. This is done by repeated melting and cooling, and thus crystallization of the aluminium oxide for at least 8 cycles.

Despite the cleanliness of the crystals, it is very important that your family or personal doctor takes care to cover your nose and eyes before starting the microdermabrasion process. The introduction of any foreign body, into the lungs via the nose or mouth, can still, although not fatal, cause irritation, and either acute or chronic cough. At the same time, the crystals may irritate the mucous membranes around the eye bulb and result in severe irritation and swelling, especially if the client is wearing contact lenses. But do not be put off by these warnings, just simply make sure that you cover your eyes, nose and mouth well – and the microdermabrasion crystals will bring you enough benefit for you to want more and more of their beautifying properties!

Further, it should be noted that microdermabrasion is not only a one-way calibrated system. It can easily be modified and toggled with to adjust to your specific beauty and skincare needs. It is a painless process; and is more like a massage you get at the hair salon than anything else! Remember that you can either get a professionally trained microdermabrasion specialist to carry out the procedure for you, or you can get a home system with training manuals. It is generally recommended that you go to the professional first, and see how its done, and then try it out for yourself at home when you are comfortable with the whole process. If the use of microdermabrasion crystals still bothers you- ask around the neighborhood or friends or family if they have tried themselves. A friendly recommendation with real life results can really make a big difference to the surety of your decision.

So in conclusion, this is just background information for you to feel at ease with the ins and outs of microdermabrasion. To really confirm whether it will make a difference, go ahead and try it out, there are thousands of cleaner, more beautified faces out there because of it!

Asanka Samaranayake (BSc Hons Neuroscience) and Darren Patten (Bsc Hons Surgery & Anaesthesia)have a specialist interest in microdermabrasion and provide you with an indispensable resource at http://micro-derm-abrasion.net

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Finding the correct shade of foundation, powder or concealer can be a difficult task. Our shade guide will help you determine your own skin tone and depth, which will allow you to determine your overall shade. Once you find your shade, you can find the foundation, powder or concealer that’s best for you.

The first step in finding your shade is to simply look at your skin, without makeup, in daylight. Regardless of whether your skin is very pale or very dark, you should be able to determine whether your skin has more yellowish or more pinkish tones to it. If your skin looks more Yellow/Golden Olive or Golden toned, you have warmer toned skin. If your skin seems to be more of a neutral shade, you have neutral toned skin. If your skin looks more pinkish, you have cool toned skin.

If you can’t tell what tone your skin has just by looking at it, the next step is to take a look at your undertones, which can be determined by looking at the veins on the underside of your forearm. If your veins look blue, then you most likely have pinkish undertones, which would mean you have cool toned skin. If your veins look more greenish, then you have yellow or golden undertones, which would mean you most likely have warmer toned skin.

Once you have determined your skin tone, you can next determine the depth of your skin tone. Skin will range from very pale to very deep. It should be fairly easy to determine the depth of your own skin. If you aren’t able to decide on your own, someone else should be able to help tell you whether your skin is fair/pale, medium or dark/deep.

Now that you know your skin tone and depth, you can determine your overall shade. Makeup shades will almost always fall into the warm, neutral or cool categories we discussed above and will also be differentiated by the depth of each shade. So, for each category of warm, neutral and cool, there will be a corresponding shade to match pale shades of each tone, medium tones of each shade and deep shades of each tone.

Most cosmetics companies will make foundations in a range of colors and it should be easy to find your match once you know your skin tone and depth. For instance, they will offer different shades for warm toned/pale skin as opposed to warm toned/dark skin. Similarly, they will have different shades available for cool toned/medium skin and cool toned/dark skin.

Here are a few more things to keep in mind:

When actually purchasing your foundation shade, you will want to make sure you use the depth of the skin near your jawline or neck area as your criteria for determining your match. This helps to ensure flawless blending and to avoid ending up with a face that’s too light or too dark that doesn’t match the rest of your skin! If you simply try to match the depth of the skin tone on your forehead or cheeks, you will often end up with a shade that looks too dark compared to the rest of you. Choose the shade that matches the depth of the skin on your jawline/neckline, and then use a Bronzer or Skinfinish to highlight or add “sun” to your face, if desired.

Also, when it comes to actual makeup application, be sure to blend foundations and powders around the jawline and into the neckline.

For concealers, you may want to try a concealer with a slight tint to it. This will help cover up dark under-eye circles or reddish imperfections. Slightly yellowish tones will help to cancel out and cover up dark purpleish/blueish undereye circles. Sometimes just selecting a concealer that is a few shades lighter than your regular foundation will also work well for diminishing under-eye circles. Slightly greenish toned concealers will help to cancel out any reddish tones in your skin caused by acne, or other skin conditions.

If you have a significant undertone to your skin, you may choose to play it up or play it down by trying a shade that includes or excludes your undertones.
Often, people will wear a few different shades throughout the year because skin shade and tone can change slightly according to the season, physical well being and general lighting.

If you are still having trouble determining your skin tone, you should stop by a makeup counter and have a makeup artist help you out. They will almost always be able to easily tell you what undertones you have, and will be able to help you determine your overall shade to ensure you select the correct shade prior to your purchase.

MAC_Girl writes reviews on MAC Cosmetics products and other cosmetics products. She also writes makeup tutorials. Find more reviews and information on MAC Makeup products at http://www.maccosmeticsmakeup.com.

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When it comes to finding the best hair removal New York has to offer, potential clients are more than lucky when it comes to the number of salons, doctors and clinics offering different procedures. From shaving and waxing to plucking and lasers, the New York area is more than blessed with an abundance of great professional choices.

The search for the best New York offers starts with a decision on what kind of removal is desired. There are a number of options and the decision on where to go will likely depend on which one is chosen.

The main choices for hair removal include waxing, plucking and lasers. All three methods are more than effective for getting rid of unwanted hair, but what’s best for you will likely depend on the location of the hair, the amount of hair to be removed and the price you’re willing to spend for hair removal in New York.

Waxing is considered one of the best options by many who swear by the treatment. Those who love waxing say that although this method for hair removal is painful, it’s very effective and affordable. This option involves the application of hot wax on the area, which is then ripped off along with the unwanted hair. Precise and effective, waxing is a great way to remove hair, but it’s not for everyone.

When hair removal only involves a small area, such as the eyebrows or above the lip, plucking might be in order. With a pair of tweezers in skilled hands, this method is quite effective and retards hair growth for some time. It hurts, though. Don’t let anyone tell you it doesn’t, but the pain is only present for a second or two.

Laser hair removal is the method many turn to in New York. More expensive than the other alternatives, this is considered permanent or close to it. With the use of a special laser, a doctor or clinician treats the area where removal is desired. Although much more expensive than the other options, this one does have a lot of advantages – not the least of which is the fact hair is slow to grow back if it does at all.

There are literally hundreds of salons and doctors offering hair removal in New York. Pick the kind of method you’re interested in and then seek out the best New York has to offer by checking into the salon or doctor’s background, getting past customer input and checking out the locations yourself.

Hair removal in New York is widely available, but that doesn’t mean all locations are the same. Take a little time to check out the options and you should find the perfect method and practitioner to meet your needs.

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More and more people are giving laser hair removal a shot! If you’re not into this hot, new treatment, then you’ve come to the right place. Imagine never having to deal with messy creams. Imagine talking to the grocery clerk and not having her stare at the hair on your upper lip. Imagine never having to hide your precious parts at the beach.

Stop imagining! You can make your dreams of hairless summers and hairless winters come true. First of all I believe it’s important for women and men to find out what causes abnormal hair growth before they start drastic measure to remove it. Doctors say hair usually grows abnormally due to hormones. Once you’ve determined whether you have health concerns related to your hair, then you can decide on the appropriate remedy.

Are Lasers That Remove Hair Safe?
I can tell you lasers are safe and effective in the removal of unwanted hair. A trained specialist can help you determine what treatment is best for you using your skin and hair type. With lasers you don’t have to worry about shaving, tweezing, or waxing now and forever. Forever sounds like a long time, doesn’t it? Lasers produce a beam of light that is used to remove hair. The light passes through the skin to the hair follicle. Once it gets to the hair it basically kills it. Neat, huh?

How Long Does A Treament Take/
The process only takes less than an hour.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Lasers are attracted to dark colors. You’ll get the best results if your hair is darker than your complexion. You’re wondering if the laser has any side effects. It does if you have a tan. Tanning and lasering leads to burning. Ouch, it really hurts so you’ll want to beware of adding the two in combo. Also, it’s important to note that the laser doesn’t do a thing for blondes, white or gray haired people.

Are There Alternatives?
If you’re not ready to give lasers a shot, then there are several other techniques on the market that can help you get rid of your hair-raising problem. Let’s talk about the only permanent hair removal known to man right now. It’s called electrolysis. If you’re scared of needles, then this is not the treatment for you. You’ll want to make sure that you have not waxed or tweezed within a few days of having a treatment. This makes the hair follicle easier for the electrologist to reach.

The electrologist inserts a tiny needle into each hair follicle and uses a short impulse of energy to kill the root. Sounds, cool, huh? The hair is tweezed out one at a time. Sounds like an awfully long process. However, it only takes a few hours. You will most likely need more than one treatment to kill all of your hair. There are electrolysis kits that you can use at home, but I wouldn’t recommend it. You’re better off using a licensed electrologist.

What Proble Areas Can Be Treated?
Speaking of problems, what’s yours? Everyone has a specific area of the body where they want to be bald. Women usually hate facial hair on their upper lips, chin and sides of face. Hairs in those areas don’t seem to bother men that much! Okay, I shouldn’t joke about it! Hair on the lip is very troubling to most women. It can be removed using a bleaching procedure.

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Bleaching works if your hair is similar in color to your skin. Be careful, bleaching lightens hair in dark complexions. I’ll never forget someone with a dark complexion once asked me if she could use a depilatory creams on the lip. No way, don’t even think! My response was fast and furious. Depilatories are harsh on sensitive skin and should never be placed on the lips or eyes areas.

The important thing to remember about depilatories is you should use them on the legs and thighs only. Depilatory creams dissolve the keratin in hair. As you can imagine that’s some pretty strong stuff! Be sure to test patches of skin before you put the cream on. The cream can cause rashes and skin discolorations. It is possible to treat a negative reaction with an anti-bacterial solution and antibiotic.

Waxing on the other hand is a great way to remove hair from the legs and thighs and bikini area. Your skin will feel so clean, smooth and soft after this procedure. Waxing doesn’t irritate your skin the way shaving and creams do. However, waxing is a temporary hair removal procedure.

Barry A. S. Lycka is one of North America’s foremost authorities on cosmetic, skin cancer, reconstructive and laser surgery of the skin. You can find out more at http://www.barrylyckamd.com and htpp://www.restoringyouthonline.com

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Most of us want to do something for the society in our small ways, but do not know exactly how to do this! The silicon wristbands in myriad designs and different hues offer you such a golden opportunity; it helps you to contribute to the society in a meaningful way without burning a hole in your pocket. After all, you are not a Bill Gates who can afford to donate a lion’s share of his fortune! Adorning your wrist with these trendy and affordable silicon bands, you will have this wonderful feeling that you are doing something meaningful for your fellow human beings. Apart from being an accessory for special cause, the silicon wristbands are one of the hottest tools for making fashion statement. They are also hugely used as promotional tools by a number of companies and other organizations.

Let’s take a flash back
Collecting wristbands has become a sort of fad these days. But there is an interesting story behind how all these began and that reflects the undying spirit of human struggle against destiny. The silicon wristbands of today are the legacy of the yellow rubber wristbands that incorporated premiere American cyclist Lance Armstrong’s fight against cancer. The yellow color in “LiveStrong” wristbands signified the yellow jersey that the courageous sportsman resolved to wear in the Tour de France cycling tournament despite being diagnosed with testicular cancer. This LiveStrong band was part of his gear when he emerged victorious in his last Tour De France. Since then, these yellow wristbands have come to signify courage and enormous will power to survive the killer disease of cancer.

Jump cut to present
You can not find a more popular accessory that is liked by the teenagers as well as the middle aged, male or female, celebrities or the commoners than a silicon wristband. The coolest thing about this accessory is that they allow you to demonstrate your support of a cause or organization, without requiring you to compromise on the fashion factor.

Wide selection
You will find silicon wristbands in variety of styles and designs. Even the children can wear them, as the bands are generally found in two sizes: child and adult. The young and old like them as fashion accessories simply because they complement all types of outfits. You will find different types of silicon wristbands to complement your cause as well as your sense of fashion:

- Slim Silicone Band
- Interlinked band
- Intertwined Band
- Debossed or embossed band
- USB Wristbands
- Glow in the Dark Wristbands

So you have found the easiest way of supporting a great cause; simply flaunt a fashionable silicon wristband and fight for a better society. A little piece of information for you in the end: these silicon bands are absolutely hygienic and they can be worn in wet as well as dry Environments.

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There are no one-face-fits-all antiaging skin product on the market today, despite the thousands that are available. Each person’s skin type is different and the effects of an antiaging skin solution will vary from person-to-person.

Aging is a natural progression of life and it will happen to everyone. Those who hope to slow the outward signs of the aging process turn to antiaging skin products to reduce or, in some cases, eliminate the telltale lines on the face and wrinkles in the skin. However, even with the availability of anti aging skin products, certain steps should be taken to slow the aging process.

Sun worshippers may love the sun, but usually do not share the same passion for wrinkles. The sun, however is the number one cause of age lines and wrinkles and is also the one cause easiest to deal with. There have been numerous advertisements over the years about stopping the appearance of aged skin, but the number one antiaging skin solution on the market, sun tan lotion, is usually ignored.

Factors Affecting Skin Aging

Diet is extremely important to the quality of the skin and too much, or not enough, natural oils will have an impact on how your skin ages. Stress is another factor affecting the appearance of the skin, which is why they are sometimes referred to as worry lines. A good quality antiaging skin product that works for you can practically erase those lines.

While extremely dry skin was once considered a blessing, it is now known to age faster than moisturized skin. Collagen, a natural moisturizer is more prevalent in some people than in others, and helps slow the skin’s aging process. There are several antiaging skin solution on the market containing collagen, in varied formulations, which may work for you.

Physicians, however recommend some cynicism when it comes to claims by makers of an antiaging skin product that wrinkles will disappear overnight, or two weeks to a new you, with the reminder that you didn’t suddenly wake up wrinkled. It took a few years to get that look, and while years is not necessary to repair the skin, some time may be required.

By replacing the collagen in your skin with a moisturizer formulate to meet your skin’s needs will work wonders in rejuvenating your skin. Additionally, since the ladies were the first to complain about aging skin, men are not immune. There are antiaging skin products available for men, as well.

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Your eyes tell more about you than just about any other physical feature. When it comes to your emotions, your energy levels, and your true feelings, it’s all in your eyes. So what do you do when you have a late night, a rough week, or a long day and it shows? Whether it’s a big day at work, a special date, or any other important event, sometimes you just can’t afford to look tired and worn out. Use these makeup tricks to help disguise tired eyes for good.

You will want to start with a good concealer in a slightly warmer shade (a more yellowish tone) than your skin. Dab a tiny bit of concealer on the inside corner of your eye and blend it into your skin by tapping lightly with your ring finger. The warmth of your finger helps to make the concealer supple. This makes it easier to blend and helps give it a natural look against your skin. Blend towards the outside of your nose and over the general inner corner of your eye. This area is often deep set on many women’s faces, and usually has a bluish tone to it since skin is thin and more delicate in that area. Lightening the area and neutralizing the color can help your eyes appear brighter.

If you have undereye circles, you will also use the same shade of concealer to take care of the undereye area as well. Dab another tiny bit of concealer just beneath the inner corner of each eye. Blend with your ring finger and tap lightly to blend the concealer around the rest of your undereye area. Undereye circles are darkest towards the inner corner of the eye and fade towards the outer edge of the undereye area, which is why you will want to start near the inner corner and blend outwards.

Next, apply a skin brightening foundation. Alternatively, apply your regular foundation and dust a reflective skinfinish or highlighter product in select areas to give your skin a refreshing glow. This will help to give your tired skin a boost.

This next makeup trick helps your eyes appear more open and fresh. Use a slightly pearly eyeliner pencil in a shade anywhere between cream and pale beige. Some people recommend using white for this technique, but white almost always ends up looking too obvious and unnatural – especially up close! The best shades to use are ones that have a pearly or radiant finish (not too shimmery, not too matte). Use the pencil to highlight and lightly line the very inner corner of your eye. Then use it to line the inner lash line of your lower lid. This is not the lash line underneath your lower lash, it’s the actual thin line of skin between your eyeball and your lower lashes! Some call it the “waterline” or the “inner lash line”. A lot of people don’t usually apply eyeliner to this area, but it’s one of the best kept secrets when it comes to giving tired eyes a pop.

Finally, go ahead and apply your normal eyeshadow from your eyelid to your brow bone. Choose a color that complements your skin tone and gives a pearl or satin sheen to your lid. Slightly shimmery neutral shades work perfectly. Using the right color will complement the rest of these makeup techniques on these “tired” days. Next, apply eyeliner along your upper lashline only. Then, use an eyelash curler to curl your upper eyelashes. This helps to open up your eyes even more. Finish off your look by applying two thick coats of mascara.

Now that you have finished your tired eye “fix”, you’re ready to take on anything. Just don’t forget the most important part of your look: your smile!

MAC_Girl writes reviews on MAC Cosmetics products for http://www.maccosmeticsmakeup.com. Visit the site for reviews and information on MAC Makeup products.

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Ask any woman what their definition of lingerie is and the answer that you get may depend on their age and what was viewed as sexy when they were coming up.

Lingerie comes in so many styles, fabrics, textures and colors that no matter which way a woman’s tastes run, there will be something that they find appealing. While the younger generation may consider themselves to be wearing the latest innovations in intimate apparel, this is not the case at all.

Seamed stockings, a popular item with most women, are not a modern invention. Long before women were allowed to wear short skirts, our ancestors wore them under long, floor length dresses where men never had the opportunity to see and admire them. They were not designed to heighten sex appeal but were worn so the legs would be warm. Don’t forget that there was no such thing as central heating back then and if you wanted to remain warm you had to dress accordingly. After short skirts and dresses entered the fashion world, only then were these stocking viewed by men and considered to be sexually appealing.

The same theory applies to the corsets that are very fashionable to wear these days. Modern women wear them as tops and they come in every type of color, even camouflage. The women who first wore them did so because they did not have bras and girdles back then. This all in one piece would support the breasts, cinch in the waist and girdle the tummy. They could actually be dangerous because they were often laced too tightly and caused the woman wearing it to faint due to lack of oxygen. Today’s corsets are worn more for fashion than figure flaws but you can still get the form correcting ones in lingerie shops.

The older generation of women often donned negligees and penoir sets made of silky materials that highlighted the breasts. You can watch an old black and white movie and see the actresses sail across the room in their flowing gowns wearing high healed slippers with fuzzy trim. This was during the time when being glamorous was considered sexy. Women would get “dressed” for bed, brushing out their hair and donning silk and satin to sleep in.

Their fashion trends didn’t stop with actual garments. The same high heeled fuzzy slippers are still considered fashionable and are still very much in demand today. They can usually be found in the more well known lingerie shops or online. Speaking of high heels, today’s shoe wear would have the ladies of previous generations screaming, “copycat!” Today you see many women wearing espadrilles with the long ribbons that lace up the leg and are tied at the top of the calf. Far from being a new fashion in footwear, these very same shoes were worn decades ago by the same women that today’s generation would call old fashioned.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as women’s lingerie at http://www.hotlingeriesuperstore.com

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One of the best ways to gage a person’s chronological age is perhaps by the upper lip. The signs of ageing are factored by at least four major negative factors: repetitive sun exposure, smoking, genetics and the natural aging process.

The loss of the Cupids Bow is due to the combination of certain factors that create flattening and wrinkling of the upper lip. When a woman has trouble with her lipstick bleeding that is due to the signs of aging. As the lip shows the signs of aging, small vertical cracks and wrinkles form, then extend beyond the lip itself to the skin just above the upper lip, causing the lipstick to bleed out from the lip area.

With todays many medical advances, it is now possible to rejuvenate lips that show signs of aging. Lips that have lost their fullness can now be plumped up, enhancing the lip with simple injections. So what kind of treatment options are available? Two of the most commonly used procedures are the lip rejuvenation and the lip enhancement. There are other options available ranging from the latest laser treatments to synthetic implants to injectable fillers, all if which have a natural feel and all filler are soft and pliable.

How do you know which treatment is the right one for you? You want to explore your options and see what treatments are available for you. As with any medical procedure, you will want to get a full evaluation from your doctor. Discuss with him or her what you are looking for. Remember that almost every surgeon has his or her own preferred treatments as he or she feels some work better than others. The end result will depend greatly on which procedure you have done.

Injectable lip enhancements- Lip enhancements come in a variety of choices such as: Restylane, uvederm, AlloDerm, Dermalogen, Autolegen, Artefil, Fascian, Fat Transfer and Zyplast or Zyderm collogen.

The injectable collagen treatments are used to enhance the natural form of the upper lip, the lip border and the Cupids Bow. You can also fill in the vertical lines that cause lipstick to bleed out beyond the natural lip line.

Laser lip rejuvenation- This is a procedure for upper lip resurfacing that uses a series of laser treatments to rejuvenate and transform the aged or wrinkled lip. While in the healing stage of this process, the elastic and collagen tissue beneath the skin begins to tighten and remodel, thus restoring the V or Cupid’s Bow as well providing a more youthful, young and healthy shape to your lips.

As the new collagen tissue begins to tighten further, the upper lip is actually tightened up a bit, exposing more vivid border, making the mid area of the upper lip look fuller. Another advantage to this lip treatment is that it will redline the border of the lip making lipstick bleeds a thing of the past.

Fat Transfer-also known as micro-liposuction or autologous fat transplantation, uses fat taken from places on the body, usually places that are concealed from view and plumps up your lips. The Fat Transfer to lips is perfectly safe and natural as well as non-allergenic. This procedure is designed to restore diminished or damaged dermal deficiencies.

Implant augmentation for lips- Dermal graft/implant, such as AlloDerm, was first used as a skin replacement for burn patients. Surgeons worldwide now recognize the benefits as a safe, natural implant to replace inadequate or aged tissue of the lip and to aid in rejuvenating the aged or wrinkled lip. Soft ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) and SoftForm implants, are the top choices for most as they lead the way in synthetic options. SoftForm and soft ePTFE implants have been proven to be very safe, non-allergenic and predictable way to improve thin lips.

No matter which option you go with, be sure to have a thorough consult with your doctor to choose the procedure that is right for you.

Barry A. S. Lycka is one of North America’s foremost authorities on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. You can find out more at http://www.barrylyckamd.com and http://www.restoringyouthonline.com. He is founder of The Ethical Cosmetic Surgery Association (http://www.ecsaonline.com).

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