Beauty is only skin deep...

I wasn't exactly someone who is interested in plastic surgery but that didn't deterred me from wanting to attend this seminar with some maxillofacial surgeons to find out more about this phenomenom that is becoming more common nowadays.

I got to learn more about how we can age gracefully with the help of aesthetic treatments. Photos were shown on slides to better illustrate the wonders of such treatments, showing the vast differences between one who uses such treatments and one who doesn't. Women especially can easily seek such treatments nowadays; they can even do it during their lunchtimes and go back to work as per normal. It has almost become a part of their daily lives, processes to change their natural looks.

We were given the exclusive chance to visit the Sloane clinic and understand how things work. There was even a first time patient who was already sitting there ready to be the 'guinea pig' for the show. Dr Low demonstrated to us how she injected collagen to specific parts on the face to lift up and give life to it. An assistant was using a pack (of peas?) to cool the injected areas. Halfway through the demonstration, I felt extremely nauseous and actually felt like fainting! With the help of my boyfriend, I left the room and was accompanied to the washroom by a helper. It seemed that it is common for some people to feel this way but they can still seek such treatments. How? They have to be "put to sleep" first!

It was truly an eye-opening session, especially for those who have always wanted to know what happened behind closed doors in such clinics. Those who are too young or who may be allergic to some of the chemicals should not try aesthetics treatments. As for me, I'll definitely stay away from needles and try to age gracefully by myself.