Q: I am 65, fit and healthy and have finally plucked up the courage to do something about my uncomfortably large boobs. But am I too old to go through this now? A: You’re not! Mr Dan Marsh, plastic surgeon at London’s Plastic Surgery Group(theplasticsurgerygroup. co.uk) says that if you’re fit (and intend to maintain a healthy lifestyle), a non-smoker, not on blood-thinners and not overweight (he won’t treat patients with a BMI over 30 as it poses a higher risk of complications such as slower wound healing), you’re a great candidate. An anonymous reader asked British beauty expert Inge van Lotringen for advice on reducing the size of her breasts (file image) In fact, he says, older patients tend to make better scars as their skin is thinner, plus the breasts are unlikely to grow again and stretch the skin. The important thing for you is to find the right surgeon. Mr Marsh recommends picking one who carries out this surgery regularly, is a member of the … [Read more...] about Shh! Anti-agers no one but you need know about: At 65, am I too old for a breast reduction?
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From the coolest hair straighteners to collagen boosting supplements: The top 10 beauty and fashion brands you NEED to know
Whatever our age we all want to look and feel our best. But with busy lives and an excess of information, it can be hard to choose between the products, brands and treatments that could work best for us. So we've taken the hard work out of it for you and picked 10 companies with amazing products you'll love. So whether you're looking for rejuvenated skin, glossy hair, a dreamy night's sleep or the perfect maternity clothes, you'll find it below. Invest in your skin this season AHS Collagen and Vitamin C supplements will help your skin from the inside out We all want luminous, glowing, youthful skin. But at some point fine lines and wrinkles inevitably start to appear. This is all part of the natural ageing process as the natural levels of collagen in our bodies becomes depleted, resulting in lack lustre skin with reduced elasticity. The good news is we can do something about it. Start by increasing your intake of vitamin C, a crucial factor in normal collagen formation … [Read more...] about From the coolest hair straighteners to collagen boosting supplements: The top 10 beauty and fashion brands you NEED to know
ALEXANDRA SHULMAN’S NOTEBOOK: WAGs at war is just what gloom-laden Britain needs
You have to hand it to them. WAGs are the gift that so brilliantly, so reliably, keeps on giving. There couldn't be a better time for Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy to wage war. We're all desperate for a bit of escapism and this is a blockbuster. Particularly joyous is the way Coleen posted a trail of fake stories on her private Instagram account while increasingly blocking followers to finally deduce who alone would be in a position to leak them. I wonder who came up with that idea? WAG wars: Coleen Rooney's battle with Rebekah Vardy is perfect 'escapism,' according to Alexandra Shulman Was it one of the army of legal, PR and reputational management brains she and Wayne presumably have on speed dial? I suspect it was more likely Coleen's very own work, cooked up on the corner sofa, perhaps with a glass of Veuve Clicquot. The biggest mystery though is why anyone in the position of either woman would decide to use Twitter and Instagram for the battleground. Such gems as Coleen's … [Read more...] about ALEXANDRA SHULMAN’S NOTEBOOK: WAGs at war is just what gloom-laden Britain needs
DOGliciously Ella! Why your pooch might need a gluten and dairy free diet (and how if they do, it’s easy to cope with)
Just like humans, no two dogs are ever the same. And increasingly, our understanding of people’s different dietary needs is creating a similar awareness of problems our dogs might have. For an owner, there is nothing quite as upsetting as seeing your best friend under the weather or anything less than their loving, vivacious selves; particularly because they can't tell you what's wrong. And from dairy intolerance to gluten allergies, our dogs can get the same tummy troubles from foods that we do, so making the right choices for their mealtimes can make a big difference. That’s why British brand Butcher’s have tailored their food for dogs to suit every type of dog and their many different nutritional needs. From dairy intolerance to gluten allergies, our dogs can get the same tummy troubles as we do ‘Different dogs require different nutrients,’ explains Dr Lucy Williamson a registered nutritionist who discovered the … [Read more...] about DOGliciously Ella! Why your pooch might need a gluten and dairy free diet (and how if they do, it’s easy to cope with)
From Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream to Essie nail polishes, ten cult-classic beauty products that you need to try
When looking for beauty products that really work, we turn to the tried-and-true classics. From Elizabeth Arden's much-loved Eight Hour Cream to 'the Rolls Royce of tweezers' from Tweezerman, we're talking about the treasure trove of skincare, beauty tools and make-up products that have captured generations of beauty lovers' hearts. They're the products we revisit when our new slew of beauty buys don't cut the mustard and we don't want to take a gamble on yet another purchase. Whether you're a beauty obsessive like us, or searching for a new night serum or red lipstick to add to your arsenal ahead of the party season, here are the cult-classic beauty products you need to try. Tweezerman Slant Tweezers, £14.91 Considered the ultimate in tweezers, Tweezerman Slant Tweezers have been helping us achieve beautifully arched brows for over 35 years. They're precise and perfectly aligned. To put it simply, they can't be beaten. Don't just take our word for … [Read more...] about From Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream to Essie nail polishes, ten cult-classic beauty products that you need to try