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With all eyes on the bride, it's no wonder she
wants a glowing complexion on the most gazed upon
day of her life. Some experts say that the secret
to silky, wedding day skin is to start working
on it right after the engagement. "This is the
perfect time to establish new skincare habits,"
says Dr. Dean Toriumi, president of the
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery (AAFPRS). "To begin, ask a facial
plastic surgeon for an assessment - your surgeon
is armed with treatments to control the signs
of aging and improve skin's clarity."
The AAFPRS also recommends continuing with an
at home treatment: wash twice a day with a gentle
cleanser and use an a.m. moisturizer with SPF
15 and alpha-and-beta-hydroxy acids. At night,
treat skin to a more intense moisturizer. But
when things get too serious or when over the counter
treatments aren't working to rid fine lines, wrinkles
or discolorations, it may be time to seek help
from a pro.
"Treatments such as Botox and chemical peels continue
to be popular options for brides, especially women
in their 30's and 40's," adds Dr. Toriumi. It's
no wonder then that this year the AAFPRS reported
Botox as the most undergone-surgical procedure
among women -- with a 60 percent increase since
2000. Additionally, microdermabrasion,
chemical peels, filler injections and laser
resurfacing were also common non-surgical
choices for women in 2001.
However, AAFPRS surgeons remind "Botoxed" and
"chemical peeled" brides that such procedures
should be done weeks in advance as swelling and
redness may occur. Brides should also be well
informed before undergoing any procedure, because
no matter how minimal it may seem, it is still
a medical technique that may have risks involved.
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