Perfection is a mirage. That could be true for many aspects of life. We all have our little imperfections that give our lives some meaning and drama. However, when it comes to the way we look, perfection is attainable when a capable surgeon meets your expectations. Surgery, which was meant to help people become healthier, has today become a means for men and women to have a body and face that matches their expectations. You could be for it or against it, but the number of men and women who opt for the scalpel or the laser will only go upwards. 18.1 million cosmetic procedures and 5.9 million reconstructive procedures were done in 2019, and the numbers in 2021 will go up by a few percentage points. Breast augmentation This continues to be the most popular plastic surgery procedure since 2006 for women, however, with a slight dip in the total numbers compared to the previous year. Medically the augmentation is called mammoplasty; surgeons place silicone or saline implants under the chest tissue to increase their size. Liposuction More than 265,000 women and about 31,000 men opted for liposuction to reduce fat from different parts of their bodies. The rate of obesity among young girls and older women is becoming a cause of concern for many.

Lipstick is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you think of makeup, but it’s also the one thing you can easily go wrong with. If you have tossed tubes of lipstick in the trash can, you know that all shades are not ideal for everyone. With a wide array of brands and shades available, it can get overwhelming to choose one. So, here are some simple tips for finding the right lipstick: 1. Determine your skin color Examine your facial skin, especially near the jawline, in natural light to understand whether it is fair, light, medium, tan, or dark. Shades of nude, light pink, peach, and orange-reds go well with fair skin, while people with a light skin color can opt for nude, beige, peach, pink, and coral lipsticks. If your skin color is medium, shades of rose, berry, and mauve lipstick are great options for you, and shades of orange, coral, red, and deep pink lipsticks suit tan skin the best. If you have dark skin, browns and purples like plum, wine, and caramel are the shades you should pick. 2. Know your skin undertone You can determine your undertone by carefully checking the veins on your wrist.

Teeth whitening has garnered public attention over the years. This procedure can be done at home with the help of required tools. There are over-the-counter products that have whitening properties. But one needs to know the contents before buying the products. Most of these products contain bleach as an element for whitening, which may not be healthy for your teeth. To prevent any further dental damage, there are alternative home remedies that can go a long way in keeping the whiteness of your teeth intact. Below is a list of top and successful ways to whiten your teeth at home without damaging them. 1. Oil pulling This is an age-old practice followed by many across the world. This method uses oil that can be swished around the mouth to extract bacteria that causes plaque build-up. While any form of oil can be used for this technique, the more effective ones are usually sunflower and sesame oil. Even coconut oil is a popular choice for this method. Coconut oil contains lauric acid that kills bacteria and reduces inflammation. This method not only helps keep the bacteria in check but also promotes better oral hygiene, as a result of which the teeth tend to stay white.