Latisse: Something Really New

It is rare that a product or procedure is introduced that opens up a new area of cosmetic enhancement, or redefines an old one. The introduction of collagen filler injections was one, as was the introduction of Botox. The use of lasers to resurface the skin and destroy blood vessels was also a paradigm changer. Now we have the introduction of Latisse, which reliably produces longer, thicker and darker eyelashes in the vast majority of people.

Twin Study Teaches Us About Aging

In an article released online, and to be published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the authors studied and photographed almost 200 pairs of female identical twins at the 2006 and 2007 twins festivals in Twinsburg, Ohio. The ages of the subjects was estimated by independent observers and correlated with questionnaire responses. Some conclusions confirmed previous observations, but there were some surprises as well. It is clear that our life experiences and environmental can play a big role in how our faces age.