| 'Ah my beauty past compare'
'Look good-feel good' is the mantra that more and more people are following for a successful existence. Body reshaping, tummy tuck, anti-aging treatment, nose shaping, facial rejuvenation, lip enlargement, ear correction, laser hair removal, fat removals - you name it, they change it. And the best part is that you don't have to be an industrialist or a Page 3 socialite to be able to afford the latest trend in town. Hiren Bhatt, a cosmetic surgeon in Vadodara, says: "A host of clinics with the latest technology have been set up here in the last couple of years. Even people from Mumbai come here for major surgeries, apart from locals and NRIs." And the visits by our very own Non Resident Gujaratis (NRGs) to their homeland just to get a laser surgery done has only added to the delight of cosmetologists.
Many men now taking it all off
From the fashion runways to high school hallways the trend is silky smooth: No hair, just bare skin. New laser technology is making that look easier to achieve. At Sona Med Spa, a trickle of a trend is gaining ground: Laser hair removal for men. "It really feels like nothing more than someone flicking you with their finger," Kenny Fenton said. Fenton is taking care of unwanted hair on his neck and upper back. "Let's face it: The days of the really hairy guy are over," he said. "We're not in the '70s anymore." While more men are trying out laser hair removal, women still make up 75 percent of customers. When it comes to hair removal, it's not one laser works for everyone. Skin type should determine which procedure is best.
Brazilian Beauty Without Bumps
The latest buzz from the streets of Madison Avenue to the beaches of Brazil is that girls in-the-know are "taking it all off." Gwyneth Paltrow said it "changed her life." Sex in the City created a cult following around it. What could possibly be such a life changing event? Brazilian waxing, of course! Once you go to Brazil, there's no coming back. "Getting in touch with your inner sex goddess would begin with the Brazilian wax," says Eva Longoria from Desperate Housewives. It's a fashion staple for those who wear Cosabella thongs, revealing bikinis and women who want to feel extra sexy under their outfit. Glamour girls adore the smooth look of a Brazilian but dread the pain, razor bumps and irritation that can accompany it. They have a love/hate relationship with waxing, shaving, laser hair removal and depilatories in the sensitive bikini area because hair removal can be quite painful.
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