What, exactly, you can do about wrinkles -- and how much it'll cost
Are you starting to think you look better upside down? We hear you. That's why we combed through eye creams, skin treatments, moisturizers and advice from derms to help you deal with time's little, uh, adjustments. Plus: Find out how old your skin really is.
What do you ask your derm before you go under the laser or needle? Hey, it's your face -- and even so-called "minor" collagen injections carry risks, says Dr. Jeannette Graf, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine.
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Puffiness, dark circles and fine lines suck, no matter if you're 27 or 52. So we dared to ask: Do any of the eye treatments -- from chi-chi to cheapie -- actually work? "These products can and often do show results if they are used appropriately and for a long enough time," says cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Beer. But did they? Check out these 19 brave women's un-retouched before-and-after photos here.
Eye cream test
Am I the only one who spent years slapping on products, just kinda praying that they'd stack up in a semi-logical way? I wondered, "Do antioxidant serums go before acne treatments? Eye cream before moisturizer?" Does it matter? Read up to see what experts had to say about your morning and evening regimens:
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We all hunger for that pore-less, line-less complexion -- the kind some actresses have, often courtesy of a needle. You want in? Here, peruse the ultimate at-a-glance guide to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, compiled with help from experts in the field of dermatology.
Our experts:
We consulted dermatologists Dr. Ranella Hirsch, vice president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, and Dr. Jeannette Graf, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. Procedures listed here have proven track records and little or no downtime.
