Innholdsfortegnelse for August - October 2017 i CosBeauty Magazine

Welcome to our spring edition. If you’re after the tricks and tools to have you looking your best for summer, you’ve come to the right place. On page 42 we take a look at the exciting non-surgical treatment to blast away unwanted fat, and our 12-page guide to breast augmentation is essential reading for anyone considering breast enhancement (page 52). We also bring you the latest anti-ageing treatments and skincare innovations (from page 66) that promise to help you turn back the clock – from thread lifting and cosmetic injectables to the heavyweights of skincare, there’s never been a better time to invest in your appearance. And these aren’t just for the ladies – there’s also an interesting article on the rise and rise of skin solutions for men on…

Female sexual dysfunction. While there has been an increased sense of awareness and a range of new modalities to address the physical and psychological causes associated with this exceedingly common issue, is it still a case of the white elephant in the room? “Whilst there are significant advances taking place in the understanding and treatment of female pelvic floor and sexual dysfunction, discrimination of women – by both men and women, lay people and medical – remains a huge issue,” says Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma. The conversation about women’s sexual health is trending and there is very much an integral demand for new treatment possibilities. However, while female sexual dysfunction is not uncommon – a whopping 45% of women suffer from it – for quite…

The psychology behind the decision to have breast implants is one of the most important aspects of the procedure. A good candidate for breast augmentation is mentally and physically stable and understands the reality of what this surgery can achieve. Often women seek cosmetic surgery as a means of ful?lling emotional needs or resolving problematic body image issues. Any cosmetic procedure affects the patient on a psychological level just as much as on a physical one and it is important to remember that if a woman with low self-esteem elects to undergo surgery in the hope she will feel better about herself, she is likely to feel disappointed with her surgery. While breast augmentation can help boost a woman’s con?dence, she will not bene?t from surgery if she thinks it…

As we get older, our overall facial balance and symmetry changes, along with the texture and quality of our skin. We may slowly begin to notice loose and sagging skin, along with increased volume around the jowls and less suppleness around the cheeks and eyes. Welcome to ageing. While there is a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures available to counter the signs of facial ageing and restore a youthful appearance, thread lifting is a unique solution that can achieve great results for the right patient. “Basically it’s a more modest alterative to a surgical facelift,” explains Dr John Flynn from Cosmedic & Skin Clinic on the Gold Coast. “The procedure is relatively quick and no cutting or incisions are involved. The medical-grade sterile threads are inserted into the…

I In the past, practitioners were very hesitant, even nervous, about treating Asian skin due to the fear of causing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) or worse. However, Platelet Rich Plasma PRP) offers a breakthrough in facial rejuvenation for all skin types, including Asian skin. Regenerative medicine is a new way of thinking. Using your own blood cells, PRP by RegenLab is a reliable and effective way to rejuvenate the appearance and reverse the signs of ageing on all skin types. While there is a range of treatment modalities out there, Regen PRP is a little different in that it uses your body’s own natural resources to regenerate tissue and blood vessels, improving skin texture and tone from within, without looking overdone. Sydney Dr William Wu from Ciao Beauty in Sydney’s CBD…

Beautiful skin is always in. And it’s Hydrafacial’s mission to reveal the best skin of your life. While some celebrity facials can fall by the wayside, Hydrafacial continues to go from strength to strength with its non-surgical, no-downtime skin resurfacing treatment. What makes Hydrafacial different? Well, it’s some clever technology together with a unique combination of proven treatment modalities rolled into one that puts the Hydrafacial into a category of its own. Each treatment modality builds on the previous step to create even better results than if it was applied as a stand-alone treatment. The treatment starts with a deep cleansing using the patented Hydrafacial hydropeel tip and a specially formulated serum. After the cleansing a mild skin peel is applied to soften the pores in preparation for Hydrafacial’s ‘Vortex…

Skin health is a vital part of the anti-ageing equation. Our bodies, including our skin, age in two ways: intrinsically (genetically determined) and extrinsically (due to environmental factors). Anti-ageing is skin deep and while we’re yet to find a way to stop chronological ageing, there are ways to slow down the outward effects of environmental damage. Research shows that ageing of the skin is accelerated by the loss of light-sensitive vitamins destroyed by the sun, stress and pollution. We all know the drill – exercise well, drinks lots of water, eat a colourful diet rich in fruits and vegetables, stress less and always use sun protection in order to help prevent environmental damage. While it’s true there’s no magic bullet when it comes to perfecting skin, there are a string…

Eyelash extensions can answer your beauty woes, opening up your eyes and negating the need for mascara. A white highlighter shadow is your best friend – apply a little to the inner corner of your eyes. Alternatively, white eyeliner performs a similar function to brighten and whiten. Dot a shadow concealer/ illuminator pen along the browbone just below the brow and along the bottom of the eye of the eye and blend with your finger. This fills in the shadows that naturally occur. Manicured eyebrows can transform your face. Always enlist the help of a professional. Opt for an upward sweeping brow, as opposed to a flat or slightly downward brow, and be careful not to make your brows too thin. Lightly fill in any gaps or sparse areas with…

While many may associate a double chin with being overweight, in reality it can occur in men and women of any body type, with ageing and genetics being main causes. Often, dieting or exercise will have little impact. A recent study, surveying more than 3,500 Australians aged 20-60, found that having a double chin causes more concern than any other problem area for Australians of both sexes. What’s more, 57% of those with a double chin have been thinking about treatment. A double chin can have a negative impact on a person’s day-to-day life. For Sydney-based makeup artist Nicola Beverley, it was an area that had always troubled her, affecting her confidence and even her career. “I’ve always had quite a full face, but when I was around 28 years…

With bikini season right around the corner, there’s no better time to think of shifting those stubborn pockets of fat and preparing that summer bod. Cellulite Clinics Australia on the Gold Coast has been set up to target a very specific set of issues that many women experience: it specialises solely in body contouring and cellulite treatments. This focus means they can work individually with each client to come up with a plan to achieve their personalised body goals. DO EXCESS FAT & CELLULITE GO HAND IN HAND? “Simply put, cellulite is the way some women store fat,” explains director Krysten Davis. “The appearance of cellulite is caused by the fat under the skin being tethered by collagen fibres, which results in puckering of the skin.” “With ageing and consequent…

breasts have been cultural, political and fashion icons, helped launch social movements and started showbiz careers. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and thanks to the marvels of modern cosmetic surgery, breast implant surgery can give you the breasts Mother Nature did not. Breast implants are available to suit the needs and preferences of just about every patient. Some women seek implant surgery to correct congenital or developmental anatomical abnormalities, while others are striving to repair the toll of age or breastfeeding by restoring their breasts to a more youthful and upright position. Other women simply want to have a larger size bust, which is more proportionate to their overall body size. Implants may also be required to reconstruct a damaged or missing breast, which has sustained…

By answering these questions honestly and reviewing them with your doctor, you will become much clearer about whether breast surgery is a good choice for you psychologically and emotionally. Why do you want to have breast augmentation surgery? How do you feel about your body image right now? Is anyone prompting you to have the surgery? Do you suffer from an emotional or psychological disorder? Did you recently experience a stressful even or crisis, like a divorce or the loss of a loved one? Are you a perfectionist, and do you ?nd minor ?aws with many parts of your body and with your life? Would you be prepared to handle a complication if something goes wrong after surgery?…

Whether you’re looking to smooth away wrinkles, enlarge your lips, brighten your skin or create killer cheekbones, there are now a variety of different non-surgical treatments out there to pander to your every beauty whim. “Non-surgical alternatives are becoming common treatments for both men and women, offering minimal (if any) downtime and long-lasting, natural-looking results,” says Sylvia Down, Practice Manager at Skin Renu Laser & Skin Rejuvenation Clinic. We take a look at some of the most popular treatments. 1. ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS One of the superstars in cosmetic enhancement, anti-wrinkle injections offer a non-surgical option for reducing lines and wrinkles to create a more flawless and youthful appearance. They work by temporarily relaxing wrinkle-causing muscles. This prevents the muscle from contracting, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. “Anti-wrinkle…

If your face has begun its natural descent into looking a little saggy, droopy and sad, there is now a range of treatments that can lift, tighten and contour the skin – all without surgery. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and plays a big role in the way others perceive your attractiveness and healthiness, so it deserves your utmost attention! As we age, the substances that give skin its firmness and elasticity – collagen and elastin – decrease and their functions slow down. To help target existing damage and to help keep your skin looking firm and youthful, HIFU (which stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) offers a quick, effective and no downtime approach to fight back against the signs of ageing. “Completely non-invasive, HIFU uses…

d ermal fillers meet skincare in Teoxane Cosmeceuticals, a new and innovative skincare line that is reinventing the way we treat the skin. Developed in Teoxane’s Swiss laboratory in partnership with board-certified skincare experts, the products contain patented resilient hyaluronic acid (RHA) technology, the same technology used in the company’s prestigious dermal filler range. “All our clients who try the Teoxane Cosmeceuticals range are so impressed by the quality and feel of the products that they become loyal repeat customers of the products,” says Perth cosmetic surgeon Dr Andrew Clark. “In particular, the RHA serum is our go-to product for any patient with dry skin and fine lines. The plumping and smoothing effect is powerful and rapid.” With a host of unique benefits, the Teoxane Cosmeceuticals skincare range offers an…

Benefit Brow Zings Total Taming & Shaping Kit for Brows, $55 2. Napoleon Perdis Wand-er Brow Gel Eyebrow Wand, $29 3. Clinique Just Browsing Brush-On Styling Mousse, $32 4. CliniqueSuperfine Liner for Brows, $32 5. Napoleon Perdis Couture Brow Kit, $49 6. Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil, $42 7. Benefit Grooming Tweezer & Brush, $35 8. UBU Tweeze Louise Combo Tip Tweezers, $8 FINISH OFF THE LOOK WITH BLACKEST BLACK EYELINER AND MASCARA 9. Sisley Paris So Intense Mascara, $75 10. Sisley Paris So Intense Eyeliner, $78…

Nobody is absolutely flawless; we all need a bit of help! That’s why it’s key to know how to fake it – whether you’re getting ready for a night out or on your way to work. Feeling flawless makes you feel good, and feeling good about the way you look has been shown to boost your mood. Experts believe there is a strong link between an increase in a woman’s self-confidence and her looks. One Japanese study even suggests wearing makeup can change a woman’s brain chemistry, making her feel more powerful and assertive. With the calibre of skin-perfecting and colour-correcting beauty products at our fingertips, the art of faking flawless has well and truly entered its prime. best BASE FORWARD We don’t need to tell you that skin is…

@cosbeauty KIM K’S NEW MAKEUP LINE SELLS OUT IN LESS THAN THREE HOURS The KKW Beauty collection is the reality T? and beauty entrepreneur’s latest business venture – and it’s already paying dividends. Launched at midday on 21 June, all 300,000 contour and highlight kits had sold out in less than three hours, bringing in an estimated US$14.4 million. NEW TO ULTRACEUTICALS Get twice the skin-polishing power with the new Ultra Dual Micofoliant by Ultraceuticals. Micro-?ne pure ?itamin C marries with Bromelain enzyme to remove surface impurities and infuse the skin with pure ?itamin C for enhanced luminosity and skin clarity. CALLING ALL BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS! The beauty industry’s crème de la crème education event, Beauty Expo Australia, is taking over the ICC Sydney 26-27 August. See, sample and shop up-and-coming…

Right now there are millions and trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses living inside your intestines. Sounds gross, but these little guys are pretty important and they have powerful benefits for almost every aspect of your health. Your gut can effectively change your life. There’s no denying that gut health is one of the hottest topics in health and wellbeing today. And for good reason. While it may be one of most unglamorous organs, the gut can have a profound effect on your overall physical and mental health and wellbeing. Attention has recently been turned to the links between the microbes that live in your gut and your health – including their influence on our weight and our immune system and how what we eat can encourage a healthy diverse…

Breast augmentation has increased by more than 200% since 1997, according to stats from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Possibly the earliest representation of breasts in art is the Venus of Willendorf, a tiny 11.1cm limestone statuette thought to date from 24,000-22,000 BC. She was found in 1908 by archaeologist Josef Szombathy at a Paleolithic site near Willendorf. Human breasts function differently than those of other primates. In other primates, the breasts grow only when the female is producing milk. When the non-human primate has weaned her young, her breasts ?atten back down. In humans, the breasts develop during a female’s adolescence usually well before pregnancy and stay enlarged throughout her life. Legend says that Hercules became immortal after he drank the milk of the divine goddess Hera…

If you haven’t heard about fat grafting, you soon will. A hot topic in the field of body sculpting and contouring, the popularity of fat grafting is growing. Recently, the way the fat is prepared and harvested has changed to greatly improve the results. One such innovation is fat grafting by Adip’sculpt, which has refined the process so that most of the fat cells can now successfully be transferred, thus creating effective long-lasting and natural-looking results. Put simply, fat is removed from an area in which you have excess fat (such as your tummy or thighs) and reinjected into an area to add more volume or to reconstruct areas after invasive procedures such as a mastectomy. The advantage of fat transfer procedures is that you are using your own body…

There’s now a new way to instantly hydrate and nourish the skin while longer term results smooth away fine lines and plump sagging skin. It’s called the Beauty Booster and it involves precise micro-injections of a hydrator evenly spread over your face. This hydrator consists of a unique patented formula of effective natural components (amino acids, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins). The unique combination stimulates ongoing collagen production, regenerating and nourishing the skin. Beauty Booster is injected into the skin’s dermis to stimulate fibroblast activity and improve the quality of your skin. These fibroblasts are activated to lay down new collagen and elastin, resulting in a thicker and more elastic dermis. In this way, treatment should be viewed as regenerative, ongoing skin rejuvenation, and less of a ‘filling’ and ‘plumping’ treatment…

The L’unico luxury skincare range represents a new era in skincare, merging concentrated organic extracts with powerful biological formulas. Lunico’s difference is in its unique ingredient composition and highly customised formulations. Users have reported a noticeable improvement in skin tone and texture from day one of use, describing their skin as appearing more hydrated and luminescent, with a healthy glow. The range uses advanced variations of peptides to act as a signal to skin cells to make new collagen, improve wrinkles and firmness and reduce pigmentation. The ingredients are nano-sized to allow penetration into the deeper layers of the skin, and all products have an aqueous base with a minimal use of 0.1% natural oils or plant extract, meaning the formula can be instantly absorbed. THE L’UNICO STORY (SO FAR)…

ot everyone is born with a perfect set of peepers. If you feel your eyes could do with a little optical illusion, we live in an age where the possibilities for makeup are endless. With a few expert techniques and products, a steady hand can create ways to really make your eyes pop – no matter what your limitations may be. TOO CLOSE TOGETHER? If your eyes are set less than an eye’s width apart, create the illusion of wider set eyes by keeping the inside corners light and the outer edges darker. Apply a concealer one shade lighter than your skin at the inner corner of the lids. Blend well and don’t neglect the shadowy areas either side of your nose. Take a matte eyeshadow and sweep it outward…

A little on the milky side? More than 57 percent of women say a tan makes them feel more attractive, confident and slimmer. Put simply, a tan makes everything look better and can make your skin look flawless and more toned. Get a gorgeous glow the right way – that is, with a spray tan or self-tanning product. Since a perfect self-tanning outcome isn’t always guaranteed, here are our tips for making your faux glow look authentically sun-kissed. 1. EXFOLIATE Use an exfoliating mitt and product to slough off the dead skin prior to using self-tanner. Concentrate on the thicker areas such as the heels, elbows and knees to avoid product build up. TIP: If you have sensitive skin, shave the night before you apply, as even the most sensitive…

Honey Winnie-the-Pooh may have been a bit slow-witted, but he was right on the money when it came to honey! Honey’s antibacterial properties calm irritated skin and aid in healing and tissue regeneration. It’s both anti-acne and anti-ageing, which is a stellar combo in our books! PRODUCTS TO TRY Pevonia Botanica Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream, $118. Take that, dry winter skin! This rehydrating day or night cream contains softening and comforting honey and anti-ageing pear seed for skin that looks instantly revitalised. Trilogy Rosapene Night Cream, $46.95. Mineral-rich Manuka honey helps hydrate and repair skin, while Trilogy’s proprietary Rosapene combines rosehip oil and other super antioxidants for overall skin ageing improvement. Antipodes Manuka Honey Skin- Brightening Light Day Cream, $59. The world-famous Manuka honey from remote New Zealand combines with…

One of the greatest all-time reasons for busy women not being in their best shape is they “don’t have the time”. The biggest problem with this is that it’s just plain wrong and prevents many would-be sexy and confident women from ever even attempting to get their body, mind and spirit into healthy, fit and athletic shape. When the typical woman thinks of fitness or an exercise program, she immediately envisions how incredibly busy her schedule is – there’s simply no way she could fit 60 minutes of exercise into her already chaotic daily routine. Herein lies the first myth of exercise: that you need a 60 minutesweat session. You see, an hour of exercise time is not mandatory in order to get the results. There’s nothing wrong with doing…