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If you’ve ever mulled over the idea of a bit of Botox here, some filler there, a chemical peel or microdermabrasion, without ever actually getting around to those necessary first steps of research and consultations, then you might be exactly the consumer Shoppers Drug Mart had in mind when designing their latest concept. In an […]

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There’s a new plastic surgery trend in town, and it’s…different. Actually, that’s a lie. It’s the same! More accurately, it’s couples who want to look…the same. The Khaleej Times first reported on the trend in 2015, claiming it was gaining popularity in the Arab world, namely Beirut and the UAE. “Known as ‘beauty-matching,’ couples are […]

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A few months ago, just before my 29th birthday, I noticed that my skin was starting to hold fine lines and that I always looked tired. After a long-time friend confirmed my fear that my face had changed since my early 20s, I decided to get a little “work” done. I had one doctor inject […]

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The controversy surrounding Bethenny Frankel’s turn on Bravo’s top-rated Real Housewives of New York City isn’t limited to the show’s latest scandals and shenanigans. The recent change in Frankel’s face sparked speculation that she’d gone under the knife, but the Skinnygirl Cocktails mogul credits Botox injections for her jawline’s softer, slimmer contours. While it used […]

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When an internet beauty exec returned from lunch with a hefty bruise creeping up her cheek, she feigned slipping on a curb. Colleagues guessed otherwise. “Post-injection bruising,” they surmised, and they were probably right. If she’d known to lay off aspirin and to reschedule her appointment for after her period, she might have avoided that tell-tale raspberry. And isn’t that the goal of a nip-tuck, to emerge new and improved without any visible signs? These pre- and post-procedure tips can help you avoid such pitfalls—and potentially improve your results.

Bruising is the most common post-treatment giveaway, and doctors like Francesca Fusco work hard to help patients avoid it. Years on dermatology’s front lines have helped Fusco perfect what works—right down to inquiring about a patient’s cycle. “When we’re premenstrual, our skin and blood vessels are more ‘leaky’ and prone to prolonged bruising, so I recommend avoiding injections on those days,” says the Manhattan dermatologist.

A trip to the spa is always supposed to be relaxing (yes, there are even moments of zen during the most uncomfortable waxes!), but sometimes your pre-treatment peace of mind can get a little bogged down. From uncertainty about which services to choose to questions about spa etiquette, we’ve all been there—which is why Beauty Fix is tackling all your spa service queries this week.

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Old rumours are resurfacing for the Versace family: A new book written by Giuseppe Di Bella claims Gianni Versace was murdered over unpaid debts to the Calabrian mafia. [Telegraph]

Russian model Sasha Pivovarova, who is also a skilled artist, is collaborating with Karl Lagerfeld on an illustrated update of a Russian fairy tale. [NYT]

Happy Chanel Day! Watch the new Audrey Tautou commercial to celebrate. [Via Now Smell This]

Alternately, you could celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Stylewise, it’s really either/or. [Refinery 29]

Oh, and the Met Costume Institute Ball was last night. We couldn’t go, so New York had to pinch hit for us. Thanks guys. [The Cut]