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Over time, this could cause the bristles of the brush to clump together causing your make-up application to not go as smoothly as you would like. That fine line you like for your eyeliner may not be obtainable with a dirty brush. Not caring for your brushes may also cause different shadows to mix together in your brush creating a color that you never intended on using! Okay, so now you know what happens when we don't care for our brushes. So how do we clean them?To clean your brushes, run them under tepid water. (Always hold the brush under the water with the handle pointing up so as not to damage the brush.) Add a small amount of mild shampoo to your index finger then emulsify (by rubbing your index finger and thumb together).

Gently squeeze the shampoo into your brush. Rinse your fingers and brush. When thoroughly rinsed, gently wring out the remaining moisture from the brush while forming the bristles and set on a towel to dry.With these simple steps, you could be another of Armando's customers whose brushes last them over twenty years! Just think of the money you will save!Make-up by Armando - Your Beauty Solutionhttp://www.makeupbyarmando.com/.

Then he shows how gravity, sun damage and other environmental factors will age the face in future years. Based on this computer-generated consultation, Dr. Ourian will recommend various treatments such as Restylane, Brow Suspension, Eyelid Surgery, Face Lifts, etc., which will be most effective for the patient. This customized approach to cosmetic surgery allows the patient to see how different procedures will change their face before selecting treatment options.Dr. Ourian??s Epione Medical Center, located in Beverly Hills?? ??Golden Triangle,?? is among the world??s most comprehensive and state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers.

Epione?? provides the most innovative technology available for skin, hair and body contouring. Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer for laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures for acne, skin discoloration, wrinkles and breast augmentation. For further information, please contact 800-828-6466 or visit www.epione.com. To schedule an interview with Dr.

Ourian, please contact Sharon Halimi at 310-271-6506..

This is not always true. Some dealerships are notorious for using in-house detailing services or repair technicians to prepare their cars for the sale or re-marketing, so why not you? Ever get a cigarette burn-hole in your seat? Or has your leather seat worn down the dye? What about that white bumper scuff ? If this can happen to your car, surely it has happened to the cars on a dealer's lot? These minor flaws can depreciate the value of a vehicle or indicate to a prospective buyer that the vehicle had been neglected. Repair these unsightly blemishes before you attempt to re-market and increase your chances of bringing in top dollar. A professional detail alone can rejuvenate the appearance of a vehicle within a 5-6 hour period. This is a process involving the use of chemicals, cleaners, and wax to bring vehicles back from the dead.

Of course, proper technique and special tools also play a vital role. Some detailers are now mobile and can get rid of those minor scratches, shampoo the interior, and dress up that rubber all in the comforts of your own home. On average, a complete detail can cost anywhere from $100-$300; depending on the size of the vehicle and wants of the vehicle owner. Vehicle owners who have neglected their investments for prolonged periods of time should expect to pay a little more. The use of mobile detailers such as the Auto Cosmetologist has enabled vehicle owners to eliminate the hassle of maneuvering through town just to find a shop, not to mention the need of sacrificing the vehicle for extended periods of time.

Vehicle owners who long for that showroom look or plan on selling, should consider the use of a cosmetic car care services to improve their chances of a sale. The Auto Cosmetologist offers these same services and has been in business for more than 2 years. For more information on these services or to learn more on how to improve the appearance of your vehicle, boat, and even recreational vehicle, please visit their website..

In 1995, just 20,000 weight-loss operations were performed. Last year, physicians performed 103,000 bariatric surgeries, with more than 144,000 bariatric surgeries projected in 2004. For insurance companies, bariatric surgery numbers are alarming. Bariatric surgeries average $30,000 each and sometimes more. And now Medicare has changed obesity to be classified as an illness.

This change often results in gastric bypass surgery being classified as medically necessary and means health insurance companies may be expected to pay for claims that, in the past, would not have been covered.To ensure the medical necessity of the procedure, many insurance companies are turning to independent review organizations (IROs) for bariatric medical reviews. Independent Review Organizations (IROs) offer arms-length medical reviews of difficult or questionable bariatric cases and help insurance companies determine whether or not the bariatric procedures are medically necessary. These medical reviews are done by a panel of like specialists, or physician peers, and are based on proven medical facts. "Health insurance payers really do care for their customers and want them to get the treatments they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle," said Dr. Skip Freedman, medical director at AllMed Healthcare Management, a leading Independent Medical Review (IRO) Organization.

"Our role is to help payers make sure they aren't paying for procedures that are not needed or might have better results with less expensive treatments." According to Dr. Freedman, the main questions that need to be asked in a medical review to determine whether bariatric surgery is truly required include:?Is the person suffering from morbid obesity (BMI over 40)? ?Has the patient passed/failed one or more non-surgical, medically supervised weight loss programs??Does the patient have a medical illness related to obesity??Is the patient willing to participate in a pre-surgery weight loss effort? ?Can the patient make the lifestyle adjustment necessary to sustain weight loss? Only by answering these questions in a medical review can one determine whether a claim is medically necessary or simply a cosmetic, optional procedure. More information on bariatric surgery and IROs can be found on AllMed's Web site at http://www.allmedmd.com. About AllMed:Allmed reviews claims for issues of medical necessity, standard of care, experimental / investigational, hospital quality management, code unbundling, fraud, and other issues that affect healthcare decision-making.AllMed has trained review specialists in the following specialties: AcupunctureAllergy/Immunology, Anesthesiology, Audiology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cardiology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Dermatology / Dermatopathology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Forensic Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, General, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Heart Transplant, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Kidney Transplant, Liver Pancreas Transplant, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Organ Transplant, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Prosthodontics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Sleep Disorders, Speech & Language Pathology, Toxicology, Transplant Surgery and Urology..

The new prescription medications, according to the National Institute of Health and the FDA, should never be used by or prescribed to people who are not clinically obese.If you are in need of medical assistance for weight loss issues, PharmMall offers free medical consultations for each private and confidential order. Here is another site that may offer more information or to place an order. http://phentermine.lunarpages.net/index.html.

Hailed as the most promising treatment in the recent years for safer, non-surgical cosmetic alternatives, Cellumelt? , a Mesotherapy treatment for cellulite reduction is officially on the menu at the prestigious Epione Plastic Surgery Institute in Beverly Hills. More than twenty million women have been treated by a similar technique around the world for 15 years. Doctor Simon Ourian MD, cosmetic surgeon to the stars, is injecting this fat-dissolving cocktail into the mesoderm (the fat layer of skin) and making the fat disappear almost instantaneously. The treatment takes less than 30 minutes and the results are remarkable. "I have had only three treatments and have literally watched my thighs slim down, and have become smoother and cellulite free in front of my eyes" says Sharon, 36, actress.The problemMost women and some men have cellulite.

It is estimated that 90% of the female population currently has or will, at some point, in their lives have cellulite. It is not a condition affecting only the obese or overweight -- it can affect any of us and has no prejudice. So, throw everything out the window that you've heard about cellulite and listen up. Your skinny little cousin may have it, your average-weighted friend who just had liposuction may have it, that overweight lady at the deli may have it, and even if you have been exercising all your life and have a great body to show for it, you may have it too.To find out if you have it, pinch your thigh slightly with your index and thumb and if you begin to see dents and bumps -- that is cellulite. However, many of us don't even have to pinch our thighs to see it.

For many of us, we can just stand there, innocently, and tear up at the sight of our dimpled backsides in the mirror. The causeCellulite is a skin condition seen commonly in the hips, thighs, and buttocks. The cottage cheese appearance or multiple dimples on the skin occurs in over 90% of post pubescent women. It is not related to being overweight, as some people believe, but rather to genetics. When Mesotherapy is performed, the cellulite area develops increased blood and lymphatic flow, decreased fibrosis of the connective tissue, and reduction of the fat deposits.

The net result is a smoothing of the skin and reduction of cellulite.Visible Results In Minutes Cellumelt? can be performed as a quick out patient procedure. The desired areas of treatment are injected with a combination of FDA approved medications and vitamins. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on the areas treated. There is minimal bruising and swelling and the patient can return to his/her daily activities immediately after the procedure. Dr.

Ourian uses the latest non-surgical injections called Cellumelt? to get rid of excess body fat, and cellulite. "It's also great for easily eliminating those last stubborn five pounds," Dr. Ourian has found. "Patients typically loose a half pound of fat with each injection session" Results are usually seen in the first session. According to Dr.

Ourian, Eueopean women receive mesotherapy routinely starting in their 20's to prevent cellulite. Most people will require anywhere from 6-10 sessions to achieve optimal results. The treatments are spaced 1-2 weeks apart. Dieting and exercise will definitely help to maintain one's results over the long term.Dr. Ourian's Epione Medical Center, located in Beverly Hills Golden Triangle, is among the world's most comprehensive and state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers.

Epione? provides the most innovative technology available for skin, hair and body contouring. Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer for laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures for acne, skin discoloration, wrinkles and breast augmentation. For further information, please contact 800-828-6466 or visit www.epione.com..

Licking one's lips actually makes the problem worse.A couple of summers ago I had unsightly chapped and dry lips for no apparent reason. My diet hadn't changed, I wasn't under too much stress, and I was still in the same location. For years I'd been using various brands of lip balms that I'd purchased from a health food store. I dutifully read the contents and noted they contained almond oil and other natural ingredients. On closer inspection I again read the label.

The last word gave me the clue I needed: "active sunscreen - PABA". The other brand contained all natural ingredients including lanolin, which is derived from sheep's wool, but is a known sensitizer. One or both of these ingredients was responsible for irritating my lips. Instead of using lip balm I switched to some solid cocoa butter I happened to have. Within 24 hours my lips began to soften and turn from flaky white back to natural pink.

I began exploring ways to make my own lip balm that would of course contain skin-loving cocoa butter. Cocoa butter was nice to use, but after a while I wanted to go back to using a stick or small pot of lip balm that I could carry around with me. I read several books and researched many recipes I found on the internet. For several months I experimented with the recipes until I was happy with the results. So delighted that I even gave away a few small pots of shea butter lip balm to testers, which had been sweetened with white chocolate.

Only one problem occurred ? after a week the lip balm turned grainy! This was disappointing to me, but I continued to try to make grain-free lip balms. Three months later I ordered some gently refined shea butter and after reformulating my recipe, and carefully adding the shea butter last, the problem was solved! The culprit had been the timing of the shea's addition to the melting process, along with shea butter that wasn't up to my usual ultra high standards. Since early 2004 I have successfully made numerous batches of luxurious shea butter lip balms and have expanded my line to include 15 lip smacking flavors. I'm very proud of my lippy creations and wish to share my carefully selected ingredients.Please remember, that unlike commercial lip balms, mine contain NO preservatives, active sunscreens, paraffin, mineral oil, artificial coloring, saccharin, artificial sweetener or lanolin!Meadowfoam Seed Oil ~ Moisturizing and revitalizing to dry, cracked lips. Grown in Oregon, this wildflower provides a lovely oil that is high in vitamin E and also has the ability to extend the life of the other oils and butters added to the lip balm.

Sesame Seed Oil [Refined] ~ Having been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, sesame oil is outstanding for keeping your lips soft and supple. The refined oil contains no nutty aroma or dark color. Sesame oil is said to contain a natural sunscreen.Gently Refined Shea Butter ~ This naturally creamy texture is apparent in the finished product. Shea butter is an excellent skin conditioner and is high in vitamins A and E. Cocoa Butter ~ A nut fat which is extracted from the cocoa bean, cocoa butter has been a main ingredient in many skin care products due to its skin softening and healing abilities.

Cocoa butter adds a touch of firmness to the lip balms.Unsweetened Chocolate [In Chocolate-Mint and Chocolate Lip Balms Only] Natural chocolate adds flavor and color to the lip balms. Your lips won't turn brown though!Beeswax ~ Naturally processed white beeswax holds these lovely lip soothing ingredients together and also acts as a moisturizer.Vitamin E ~ This antioxidant helps prevent scarring and is good for all skin types.Virgin Coconut Oil [In Luxurious Coconut Lip Balm Only] ~ Helps keep your lips soft and moisturized.Certified Organic Agave Nectar ~ Similar to honey; yet from the Mexican agave [cactus] plant, this sweetener improves the flavor of all the lip balms. Pure Essential Oils ~ Cosmetic grade scents for your lips.Safe Flavor Oils ~ Cosmetic grade scents for your lips.You only have one set of lips and can chose what goes on them?a synthetic stew of chemicals or an all natural product that will smooth and soothe them..

"Public awareness of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry has increased tremendously in recent years. With clinical advancements, enhancing a person's smile through cosmetic dentistry is in more demand than ever before and patients deserve well-trained practitioners," said Addleson. His goal is to educate consumers on what they need to look for in a cosmetic dentist.Recommendations When Seeking a Cosmetic DentistMake sure your dentist is skilled in cosmetic dentistry. The AACD suggests that you ask for the following items before undergoing treatment. As in any case when considering dental treatment, please consult with your dentist to explore which procedures might be right for you.- Before and After Photos ? Make sure the cases you are reviewing are actual patients of the dentist and not stock photography.

- References ? Ask to speak with existing patients of the dentist and get a sense for the quality of care the dentist provides.- Continuing Education - Be certain the dentist is an active AACD member, is accredited by the AACD, and attends continuing education courses to keep up-to-date with the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry.The AACD is the largest international dental organization dedicated specifically to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Founded in 1984, the AACD has over 6800 members in the United States and in more than 50 countries. AACD members further their education through lectures, workshops and scientific sessions in order to keep up with ongoing advancements in cosmetic dental techniques and new technologies.About Lawrence Addleson DDS, FAACD, and San Diego Art of Dentistry:Dr. Lawrence Addleson is a General and Cosmetic Dentist practicing at 2840 Fifth Avenue in San Diego. Following a rigorous accreditation process involving many years of training, Dr.

Addleson is one of just 39 dentists in the world to earn status as a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. As both a skilled clinician and dedicated educator, Dr. Addleson mentors and trains dentists from all over the world who come to his San Diego office to learn the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry in hands-on, live patient treatment. Dr. Addleson is quoted regularly in national and international news media.

The San Diego Art of Dentistry changes people's lives through an interdisciplinary approach, consulting with top specialists, and utilizing highly skilled laboratory technicians. Dentists use an operating surgical microscope that allows the doctors to see what most dentists cannot under normal circumstances. Patients are provided many comforts including sedation dentistry, music, calming waterfalls, assorted refreshments, warm blankets, special treatment chairs, warm scented towels to freshen up and comfortable facilities. For patient consultations, contact The Art of Dentistry, (619) 291-4325 and visit www.sandiegoartofdentistry.com. For more information about Dr.

Addleson and the San Diego Art of Dentistry, please contact Nancy Casey at 619-280-5544 or e-mail protected from spam bots..