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South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Bollywood actress's sudden death reignites India's quick-fix beauty treatment debate
The sudden death of Bollywood actress Shefali Jariwala, a long-time user of anti-ageing injections , has reignited concerns in India over quick-fix beauty treatments and a rising toll of cardiac events among seemingly healthy young adults. Advertisement Jariwala, 42, died last week at her Mumbai residence after a suspected massive cardiac arrest. According to police, she had been using anti-ageing injectables for several years in addition to routine medication. Police discovered two boxes of anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation tablets with glutathione and vitamins at her home. Glutathione is not approved in India, and she reportedly underwent various treatments, including intravenous infusions. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation regulates pharmaceuticals in India, ensuring the safety and quality of drugs and cosmetics, and has taken steps to prevent quick-fix beauty treatments in accordance with government guidelines. While the final autopsy report is still pending, the preliminary findings point to a sudden and severe drop in blood pressure – a common cause of cardiac arrest. Advertisement Jariwala's unexpected death has shocked fans and health professionals, prompting fresh scrutiny of unmonitored therapies and the lifestyle choices of India's fitness-conscious youth.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Khloe Kardashian Reveals Every Cosmetic Procedure She's Had — Including Viral Salmon Sperm Facials
Khloé Kardashian is getting candid about her beauty treatments — even the unusual ones. On Sunday, June 29, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum, 41, left a comment on an Instagram reel by British aesthetic doctor Jonny Betteridge, who speculated about which cosmetic procedures the reality star may have undergone. In her response, Khloé shared a detailed list of the beauty treatments and procedures she's done, along with the name of the business or doctor she worked with. 'I take this as a great compliment! First off, I think these photos are about 15 years apart, But here's a list of things that I have done. I've been very open in the past about what I have done so here we go,' Khloé began her comment. The Kardashians star first confirmed that she had a nose job with Dr. Raj Kanodia, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. She also shared that she's had hair removal at SEV laser, writing, 'laser Hair for the hairline and everywhere else 🤭.' 'Botox and sculptra where my face tumor was removed in my cheek @7qspa,' Khloé continued. 'Soft wave laser for skin tightening @softwavetherapy.' The mom of two — she shares True, 7, and Tatum, 2, with ex Tristan Thompson — also copped to getting 'filler in the past but not any over the last few years (I hear it never goes away, so I'm sure it's still there but calmed down 🙏🏽).' Though not cosmetic, Khloé then revealed that she 'lost 80 pounds over the years (slow and steady)' thanks to working with her trainer Joel Bouraïma. She further noted she had 'collagen baby Threads' — the minimally invasive alternative to a face lift that involves dissolvable threads to pull up loose skin — 'underneath my chin and neck,' before admitting she does 'Salmon sperm facials' along with 'regular facials, peptides, vitamins and daily skin care.' Khloé isn't the only Kardashian sister to try a unique treatment like a salmon sperm facial: Kim Kardashian revealed in a 2024 episode of The Kardashians that she had also gotten one. According to VeryWell Health, the skincare treatment is supposed to improve skin texture and hydration, as well as reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Khloé concluded her comment by writing, 'in 2025 there are many other things we can do before surgery but when it's time, and if I choose to, I know some great doctors 😉💞.' In a July 2023 episode of The Kardashians, Khloé opened up about the public pressure she feels to look a certain way. 'Society gave me insecurities. I've been torn apart the minute that I've gone on TV. I didn't look like my sisters, so therefore, it's not good enough,' she remarked. 'And then when I started changing my look — you get better makeup, you do fillers, I had a nose job, and there's still people constantly bullying you, so it's like which one is it?' she added. 'You didn't like me then, you don't like me [now]. You have to do things for yourself.'
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I had a gastric band as the ultimate revenge glow-up – people say the before & afters look like two different people
A WOMAN has revealed how she had such an incredible glow up that some say her before and after photos look like two different people. Amy Salmon, a 31-year-old business owner from London, says she was prompted to make a change when her long-term relationship broke down in March last year. 7 At the time she was size 22 and felt 'horrific' in her own skin, admitting she was 'miserable, had no confidence, didn't know her worth, and was completely lost.' It was only when Amy saw photos of herself in a dress after a night out post break-up that she decided she needed to do something about her 'unhealthy' habits. At first, Amy tried to lose the weight through exercise but, due to her binge-eating habit, opted for a £4,200 gastric sleeve in Egypt in June 2024 which helped her shift 8st. She's now dropped to a svelte size six after undergoing the surgery and has done £5,000-worth of beauty treatments. This includes changing her make-up and giving her wardrobe a refresh in an attempt to boost her confidence. She had skin booster treatments, had her face filler and Botox regularly topped up and changed her hair from a 'miserable' blonde bob to flowing 18-inch brunette extensions. Amy said: "I have changed my hair and got 18-inch extensions put in. The short bob was such a miserable cut and colour for a miserable person. "I do a lot of the treatment myself but I would have spent absolutely thousands on this. My hair alone cost me £600 and in total at least £5,000 for everything else." Not only has it completely changed her appearance - with some people saying she now looks like Love Island's Gemma Owens - it's boosted her confidence. Thanks to the gastric sleeve, Amy lost seven stone and has 'no regrets', as she described getting the surgery as the 'best decision" she ever made. Katie Price reveals exactly how much she weighs after fan concerns over her skinny frame Amy said: "When I look in the mirror, I see a different person and I don't recognise the person I was. I could cry looking at photos. "When I stepped out of that relationship, I didn't recognise myself. I am so happy in myself now and I just ooze confidence. "I got compared to Love Islander Gemma Owens. She's so young but maybe my aesthetic treatment is working.' 7 7 7 BINGE-EATING HABITS Amy said her unhealthy habits started when she was in her old unhappy relationship. "[In the relationship], I would order a lot of Uber Eats. I would have constant takeaways and live off these. "I was probably having five takeaways a week and it was setting me back at least £100. "The binge-eating had gotten out of control. I just needed something as extreme as a gastric sleeve to kick me into gear. When I stepped out of that relationship, I didn't recognise myself. I am so happy in myself now and I just ooze confidence Amy Salmon "It [losing the weight] made me feel amazing. I love fashion and it meant I was able to buy clothes from shops as before I had to buy my clothes online. "As a mum it has massively changed the game. As a 17 stone woman, I would be sweating at soft play. "I used to be embarrassed to do those things because of how I looked and my energy levels but now I feel so much better." 7 7 And after getting her 'sparkle' back post break-up, she says she has started dating again and is now encouraging others to leave their relationship if they're unhappy. She added: "The break up was the best thing that has ever happened to me. It needed to happen and I dread to think where I would be if I was still in that relationship. "Do not let the fear of what your life will look like keep you miserable. Life's too short." SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION She posted her before and after snaps on her @amysal93 account, in a video which has racked up over 91,000 views. One person said: 'The way my jaw dropped !! You did that! I'm so proud of you.' Another added: 'Wowwww you look like your own daughter.' A third commented: 'pardon me! you look about 15 years younger.'
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Experts reveal what 30-year-olds should look like now - and why it's changed
Age is just a number - but thanks to beauty treatments, sophisticated skincare routines, the subtle plastic surgery, that number is getting harder to figure out based on how someone looks. Back in the '90s, the face of a 30-something-year-old looked very distinct, but now, age-reducing procedures and modern makeup techniques has made age a lot more ambiguous. Gen Z TikTok users are regularly expressing their disbelief when they discover a celebrity has a '3' in front of their age - such as when fans were stunned to learn Bridgerton star, Nicola Coughlan, was 37-years-old. In March, fans were left stunned over Anne Hathaway's youthful appearance after the 42-year-old showed off her stunning glow at the Moncler Grenoble Fall/Winter 2025 Show, with the actress throwing people into a tailspin thanks to her flawless skin. And in May, Kris Jenner - who is almost 70 - debuted a new look that left fans gushing that she appeared decades younger. Social media has certainly changed the perception of what middle-age should look like. In the past, TV shows like Cheers or Seinfeld very painted a different image of what a person in this 30s looks like, with many of the characters appearing much older than what it is perceived today of people in their 30s. 'The perception of 30 has changed because cosmetic procedures have become normalized, especially on social media,' Dr. Ann Monis, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at Medical Anti-Aging told the Daily Mail about the phenomenon. '[Influencers and public figures are sharing] their injectables, skin treatments and surgical tweaks,' Dr. Monis explained. 'That constant visibility shifts what we think is typical for 30.' Dr. Monis added that the shift isn't just cultural, but psychological as well. 'This is happening because repetition changes how the brain sets expectations,' the medical professional explained. 'When someone sees the same kind of edited or altered face over and over, the brain will then start treating that image as the baseline. It becomes the new 'normal' even though it is not natural or accurate.' She said in the past, people tried to dial back the clock all at once, whereas now, due to a combination of accessibility and new procedures, the change is happening slowly and from an earlier age. 'What used to be considered early signs of aging is now something people feel they need to erase before it fully appears,' Dr. Monis pointed out. Dr. Joshua Korman, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Korman Plastic Surgery, based in Northern California, agreed, noting that '30 years ago, 50 really was kind of middle age.' 'I think a lot of times middle age may be 70 now,' Dr. Korman, who has worked as a plastic surgeon for 30 years, continued. Dr. Korman claimed the ideal face of a 30-year-old is: 'No pimples and no wrinkles.' '[People are] turning to technologies and medications to make the skin more rejuvenated, even at a young age, like in the 20s and as people approach 30,' he said. Dr. Korman shared that we age in four ways, which can be remedied through various treatments. 'We age with gravity, volume loss, skin texture and dynamic wrinkles, the wrinkles when we smile,' he explained. 'So there's treatments for each one of those things, and surgical stuff really deals with the gravity.' Dr. Monis noted the normalized surgical approach to halting age has resulted in an unrealistic standard being set and normalized - something she personally has noted. 'Patients will bring in filtered photos, not to say they want to look enhanced, but because they believe that's how people their age actually look,' she revealed. Dr. Monis warned this can lead to people constantly aiming for a version of 30 that 'is not even grounded in reality.' 'The constant exposure to curated faces has trained people to see youth as a polished look, not a stage of life,' she said.
Khaleej Times
20-06-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
The rise of Red Light Therapy in Dubai: A high-tech alternative to cosmetic surgery?
Beauty treatments and cosmetic procedures have long been associated with the world of luxury but as treatments become more technology-focused, it is becoming ever easier to keep a grasp of youthful looks well into old age. A surgeon's nip and tuck here and there was once sidelined for the rich and famous of Hollywood and the silver screen. But with people now prepared to admit to cosmetic procedures as a status symbol, spending on appearance has become a more acceptable side of modern life. The benefits of longevity therapies, like stem cell treatments and hyperbaric oxygen chambers, are growing by the day, leading even more of the beauty conscious towards scientific innovation to retain that youthful glow. Red Light Therapy — a form of infrared technology long associated with muscle recovery and physical benefits — has taken a firm foothold in Dubai's beauty industry as a bonafide, less invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery. Paired with a healthy lifestyle, improved muscle tone, energy boosts and an overall feel-good glow can be delivered from a visit to the many 'red rooms' now popping up across the city at dedicated wellness clinics and resorts. With potential for improved blood circulation, pain relief and even hair growth stimulated by the powers of low-energy red or near-infrared light, the power-boost delivered to the body's energy cells has the potential for a myriad of health benefits. An important point, Dr Giuseppe Bellucci, a longevity expert at the Baldan Group, told KT LUXE, is the heat delivered by RLT is significantly different to the high environmental temperatures of Dubai's searing summer. 'Unlike the ambient heat of the city — especially during heatwaves — which can be quite overwhelming due to the 'urban heat island' effect, InfraBaldan 3.0 delivers targeted and adjustable thermotherapy, optimising treatment effectiveness in maximum comfort,' he said. 'After the session, clients typically experience increased energy and overall wellbeing, thanks to the combination of infrared therapy and gentle physical activity.' InfraBaldan 3.0 uses targeted therapeutic heating to restore optimal body temperature, promoting the reactivation of blood and lymphatic circulation. It also provides an exercise function, with an in-built cycling machine to encourage blood circulation during the therapy to maximise its effect to users who are seated in a small capsule, similar in appearance to the cockpit of a fighter jet. The result, developers claim, is an improvement in physiological muscle tone and strengthening of the immune system, which is particularly vulnerable to temperature fluctuations. The therapy works by stimulating collagen production, increasing blood circulation, and reducing inflammation, bringing potential benefits to skin conditions and other medical areas. Meanwhile, better blood flow induced by RLT promotes overall tissue health throughout the body. And by stimulating fibroblasts — cells that formulate our connective tissue — red light boosts collagen production, potentially reducing wrinkles, laughter lines and overall skin texture that is more typically ironed out with botox or fillers. While this kind of therapy is nothing new, its application into the cosmetic industry is proving a growing market for those opting for less invasive procedures. InfraBaldan was born in the 1990s as a pioneering system for natural weight loss through the use of infrared technology combined with moderate physical activity. Over time, it has undergone continuous technological evolution, with a renewed focus on enhancing effectiveness, safety and user experience bringing treatments into the surging longevity health space. The 3.0 next-generation infrared technology utilises specific wavelengths for optimal tissue penetration, targeting basal metabolism and precision lipolysis, or the metabolic breakdown of fat. The capsule's synergistic cardio system integrates light physical activity, with careful monitoring of heart rate parameters to ensure maximum safety, while treatments can be personalised via a digital interface to track each session and an individual's improvements. By tracking a user's biometrics, such as heart rate, the therapy becomes more relaxing and effective through each session by reducing the naturally occurring stress hormone, cortisol. 'The key feature of the InfraBaldan 3.0 system is the intelligent synergy between infrared technology and controlled physical activity, made possible by an integrated heart rate sensor,' said Dr Bellucci. This seemingly simple component marks a major leap forward compared to traditional infrared treatments, which are often static and generalised. 'Synchronising the action of infrared rays with heart rate introduces an advanced level of bio-adaptation to the treatment, helping to reduce physiological stress, stimulate vagal tone and relaxation, and lower cortisol levels.' By also synchronising breathing patterns, respiratory quality improves, delivering a double-whammy of health benefits to the user. With greater oxygen availability in the tissues, proper oxidation of fatty acids occurs, helping burn fat fast by prioritising it as an energy source. Infrared technology is clearly having a moment, with hand-held personal devices and at-home red solariums becoming more affordable, and of higher quality, to deliver life-boosting therapies at home. In-clinic costs for RLT can vary, with sessions in Dubai ranging from Dh50 to Dh270, making it an affordable option for skincare and general wellbeing. Many clinics offer discounts for multiple visits when compared with a single session, which can last anywhere from five minutes to half an hour, depending on individual requirements and their sensitivity. From face marks, to hand-held devices and full-body RLT solarium beds and sleeping bags — the treatments available at home are wide-ranging and offer a multitude of personal options. Improvements in the light wavelength and power delivered by personal devices have also made investments in the technology attractive for some. Longer wavelengths can be optimised for deeper tissue penetration to power-up the therapeutic benefits for conditions like joint pain and muscle recovery. Increasingly, the technology is utilising the powers of artificial intelligence to track usage and monitor improvements. The results are adding a growing body of research and data to prove the positive affects of RLT across multiple areas of health and wellbeing, in a booming cosmetic market. Australia-based Bon Charge is a company looking to expand into the Middle East through its range of infrared sauna blankets and other RLT devices. 'People are actually starting to wake up a little bit to the efficacy of red light therapy,' said Andy Bant, founder and CEO of Bon Charge. 'They're starting to realise not all devices are created equal and are looking for reputable companies, brands and thought leaders out there to educate on this topic a little bit more,' he added. 'They're probably the reason why we're seeing it moving away from the salons and more into the home.' RLT technology continues to reveal more insights into its positive effects, as well as promoting the natural production of feel-good chemicals into the bloodstream. 'If you're looking at something like acne, for instance, chemical pills are quite invasive and abrasive on the skin,' said Mr Bant. 'But using red light therapy on an ongoing basis, you could actually reduce the appearance of acne. If you're looking at more cosmetic procedures, such as to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, that's also a really big benefit of using a red light face mask or a big red light panel.'
