Friday, October 16, 2009
Abdullah Malik
Brazilian waxes are becoming more and more popular, and as the summer weather approaches, you might be considering it as well. Here is what you can expect to happen.
How much hair is actually removed?
The entire pubic region is waxed, leaving a small section (2-3 fingers wide) above the vaginal area.
Why do women want to go to this extreme?
It allows women to comfortably wear revealing swimwear and lingerie.
What does one wear while this waxing is taking place?
It is possible that you could be provided with a paper thong, but chances are... you won't.
What steps are taken?
To begin, the hair is snipped with scissors and then wax is applied a little at a time. The hair is removed and the procedure continues. Stray hairs may also be tweezed.
Does this procedure hurt?
Many women are surprised to find that it does not hurt as much as they expected it to.
Creepy, Crawly Things
With an appropriately creepy-crawly name, spider veins aren't as bad they look. Although they can be uncomfortable on occasion, these reddish-purple, squiggly clusters are very common, not dangerous, and considered a cosmetic nuisance, says New York dermatologist Melanie Grossman. Spider veins usually pop up on the legs and face, but can be found on other areas of the body as well.
Spider veins are basically genetic, but their appearance can be accelerated by birth control pills and fertility drugs. Hormonal changes like pregnancy or menopause can aggravate them, as can weight gain or sitting or standing for long periods of time. You may be able to minimize them by keeping weight down and frequently elevating legs above the heart, says Grossman. Walking is also a good way to help blood circulation in the legs. Once they've appeared, you can make them look less obvious, especially in the early stages, by applying self-tanner, but the only way to eliminate them is by seeing a dermatologist who can inject the veins with a solution that causes an inflammatory response in the vein, at which point the body removes the vein (called sclerotherapy). Laser therapy works on the same principle, but the laser causes an inflammatory response using light. About three to five sessions are required for either treatment, depending on the number and size of the veins.
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