Happy Friday folks! I celebrated a twenty-something birthday this week (ahem), and I’m happy to announce that, much to my surprise, the lines on my face didn’t deepen overnight and I look pretty much the same as I did last week (phew!). I’ve been thinking a lot about the lines on my face, now that the quarter-life border of doom is but a dot in my rear-view mirror (I’m getting closer to my thirties). Hey guys, when is it okay to start the nip and tuck process? Like seriously, Kylie Jenner is nineteen and I’m pretty sure she’s had more than just her lips plumped up. Oh, and I know for a fact that Kim K started her transformation from ordinary beauty to extraordinary booty when she was about my age. Now, don’t get me wrong, I definitely do not want a big booty. But a chiseled jawline? I don’t know. Also, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to get rid of my laugh lines. Guess all those E pills I took in college really did cost me more than twenty dollars (I’m kidding...or am I?).
Jokes aside, I actually don’t need work done. I mean, people at my gym were blown away when they found out I wasn’t turning twenty-two, although this one lady did make it a point to announce that my apparent youth probably had to do with my unmarried state. I think she was trying to imply that I looked like a virgin, which would be a total complement if I actually weren’t one (I seriously need to fix this ASAP). Anyway, apart from this minor hitch, my most major concern this year is to look even better than I did before. Personally, I don’t like the idea of getting cut and sewn back together, and Botox freaks me out (remember Joan Rivers?), but I think there’s nothing wrong with non-invasive cosmetic procedures. I mean, looking your best is your right after all. And don’t get me started on those people who recommend ‘aging gracefully’ (they always seem to use Julia Roberts as an example, right? As if!). Well, news flash: life is tough and aging gracefully in this Trumped out world is not an option anymore.
Kylie Jenner - surely its not just all about the lips?
It was 3 pm. Mona Churri had been waiting at Doctor Sami’s clinic for almost two hours now, but she was prepared to spend the day on that couch if it resulted in a five-minute consultation, and hopefully, a few injections in her cheeks. You see, Mona didn’t have an appointment because the doctor had insisted she didn’t need one. After all, it had only been two weeks since she got her last fillers. However, Mona was not convinced. Her laugh lines were still there—as prominent as ever -and they made her conscious every time she spoke. It had to be fixed.
“Mona Churri, Doctor Sami will see you know”, the receptionist announced.
Mona walked in.
“Hi Mona,” the doctor greeted her. “We’ve gone through this many times before. Why don’t you get one of our other treatments instead...if you’re not happy with the Botox? We can’t keep pumping fillers in your face every two weeks. Most people wait months before their next appointment.”
“No Doctor Sami,” Mona replied, intensely perturbed. “I don’t want to get any sort of invasive treatment.”
“Microdermabrasion isn’t invasive.”
“I know, but it’s too much. I don’t believe in plastic surgery. I want to remain natural. Just put in an injection on each cheek and I’ll be on my way, I promise.”
News flash: life is tough and aging gracefully in this Trumped out world is not an option anymore
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Let’s talk non-invasive cosmetic procedures, guys. Personally, I’m a big fan of lash extensions. You can get them at any good parlour, they totally eliminate the need to wear eyeliner, and they jack up your no make-up morning selfies to a whole new level. Another super cool invention is laser (of course). Now, I know almost everyone in this city has got laser hair removal, but laser can be good for other things too. Like, for example, stars such as Kim K and Courtney Cox rave about Fraxel, which is a laser procedure that gets rid of skin pigmentation and basically smoothens out your face. Another cool procedure is the Venus Freeze, which uses laser and ultrasound technology to reduce cellulite and tighten the skin (former model Cara Delevigne apparently swears by it). As for facials, Jennifer Lawrence is a big fan of microdermabrasion, but I hear Beyoncé gets an enzyme peel every month so I’d totes look into that instead. Plus, unlike a chemical peel, an enzyme peel is organic and only removes dead skin cells. So yeah, go for it if you like. Why not look as good as you can if you can afford it?
That night, Mona joined her friends for dinner at Aylanto. Madiha had sneaked in some wine from her husband’s entertaining cupboard, and the ladies spent the night chatting and sharing secrets.
“Looking fab, Mona,” Madiha commented, “have you gotten work done?”
“Oh Madiha, you crack me up,” Mona replied. “I prefer to age gracefully. I’ve never had any sort of treatment,” she added, proud of her honesty and her restraint.
