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Lifestyle Lift Face Lift – What You Need to Know

What is a lifestyle lift face lift? Well, it is simply a mini-face lift procedure that is being advertised by its developers as a one-hour plastic surgery procedure that delivers dramatic positive results. But is it really all that it claims to be? Read on to find out.

The truth, according to cosmetic surgery experts, is that lifestyle lift face lift does not really provide an effective solution to the three major signs of aging: sagging skin in the jaw line, neckline and the jowls. And because these are the primary concerns that those who undergo face lifts seek to address, it is safe to assume that lifestyle lift is not the facial rejuvenation option that most patients are looking for. So if your concern has anything to do with the three signs of aging mentioned above then you may want to look elsewhere for the right solution.

Another reason for you to look for other facial solutions other than lifestyle lift is the fact that the New York State Attorney General has actually fined the company for deceptive advertising. This decision arose from a complaint that lifestyle lift was posting fake customer reviews on their website. The Attorney General concluded that these reviews were meant to mislead consumers into believing that there are actually several satisfied customers raving about the procedure. Under state and federal laws, this kind of deception falls under fraudulent and illegal conduct and false advertising.

This New York ruling is believed to be the first recorded case in the United States where the fight against astro-turfing is taken seriously. Astro-turfing is the term used to define the practice where employees of a particular company pose as customers or independent entities and proceed to praise their product on the internet or attack their detractors. As a result of the said ruling, several requests for comment were issued to lifestyle lift but they have yet to respond.

And when an independent body conducted their own customer satisfaction survey for lifestyle lift face lift customers, only 29% said that the procedure was worth the money that they paid for it. Here is another thing that you may want to take into account. Lifestyle lift is a proprietary procedure. This means that the company considers the procedure as their very own trade secret. While there may be nothing wrong with keeping a trade secret in order to protect your business, it remains a fact that the American Medical Association is very much against keeping any medical procedure a secret. The general contention is that there are no secrets in real scientific medicine.

Finally, the cost of lifestyle lift is significantly low as compared to other face lift procedures. If you believe in the saying that you get what you pay for then you really cannot expect much from something that does not cost that much, right? There may be some truth in that saying, if those who have tried lifestyle lift are to be believed. They complain that the results of the procedure last for less than a year, which is why they consider it a waste of their hard-earned money.

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Women’s Travel Tips – Packing Light

When it comes to travelling these days, the less time you can spend in line at the airport, the better. Every time you fly, your goal is to get in and out as fast as possible, with as little hassle as possible. The key is to pack light. Here are some simple travel tips to make that happen.If at all possible, the best way to travel is just with a carry-on, so you don’t have to waste all that time wading through a sea of all that checked luggage rolling around on the conveyor belt. If you have to check luggage, you still want to keep it light, and keep it to one bag only.You may be scoffing right now, but it is all entirely possible. Here’s how you do it.1. Start with a great suitcase. Something durable. Something colorful. Something with wheels and a retractable handle. Something that has lots of organized compartments and front pouches for important things you may need to access.2. Know what you need to bring, and what you need to leave behind. Make a list. Pack your suitcase the week before your vacation, and then return to it the next day with a critical eye, and take out every single thing you absolutely don’t need. No “what-ifs” allowed.3. Stick to a color palette for your clothes. Start with a neutral color that you can mix and match with lots of things, such as beige or black or cream. Then, add in color in your accessories. The goal is to make sure every single thing you pack, goes with everything else.4. Be sensible with your shoes. They take up a lot of space, and it just doesn’t make sense to bring six different pairs for different outfits. Wear your comfortable walking shoes on the plane, pack your sandals and one (yes, I said one) nice pair of shoes for going out. Throw in folding slippers for the hotel, and flip-flops for the beach, and you’ll still have lots of room for everything else.5. Pack a few scarves or light shawls, and some funky necklaces and bracelets and you can turn any dress into three or four entirely different outfits.6. Invest in a good Toiletry Kit, so you’re not bringing giant bottles of product, but just the amount you need. This will also help you get that carry-on through security if you make sure your toiletry kit is compliant with flight regulations. Most of them even come with a hook, so you can hang it on the back of the bathroom door when you’re at your hotel.7. Don’t pack books, buy a Kindle reader and leave your stack of vacation paperbacks at home.8. Don’t forget you can buy things you may need when you arrive, such as toothpaste, shampoo or sunscreen. No need to bring it from home.9. Last, but not least, invest in one of those incredible little folding nylon suitcases that are wallet sized to start, but fold out into a full sized suitcase. While it’s important to pack sensibly at the beginning of your vacation, you will need room to pack all your souvenirs for the trip home.

The Enticing Beauty of Black and White Photography

We see color in everything around us, drawing our emotions and moods from the hues of nature. Fantastic colors create displays that go far beyond grabbing our attention whether they are the pinks and purples of a sunset or the plethora of bright shades mingling in a flower garden. Still, the appeal that comes from black and white art photography manages to reach even farther into you to elicit feelings that the most intrinsic colors cannot.It all started with black and white photography, using the elaborate processes of camera obscura, daguerreotype and others that are mimicked by only a select gathering today. As the 20th century unfolded, new capabilities came about and color photography gradually became the selected method of capturing images on print. Today, digital cameras are available with a variety of features and settings that allow you to take good quality photos in nearly any setting. They are also available in a wide range of prices so that they are a good choice for photographers of all levels. Whether black and white photography is something that you wish to pursue as a hobby to create pictures you and your loved ones will enjoy or you are a professional photographer, there are options that are right for you.Today, there are those photographers who still enjoy using the old techniques of producing black and white photos either as a pastime or because they want to create a special type of photo that stands out for their business. Many others simply convert photos from color to black and white using a computer that has Photoshop installed. While these photos may not have the same old-fashioned quality as those produced with primitive processes, they are still capable of eliciting the desired effects that most photographers have in mind.While black and white photography is often used to create portraits, it is also a popular choice for those instances where a serious or somber tone is required. A soldier walking through the battleground is capable of eliciting the serious tone that is associated with war and battle. While there are still those who think color photography is the only method that is truly enjoyable and who find black and white photos to be without inspiration, many others think of it as a classic art form that is as fascinating as it is appealing.If you have a computer and a digital camera, you have everything you need to start creating black and white art photography that is simply striking.

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