I recently completed my first bottle of SwissTEC’s Vitamin C-PMG Eye Serum, and I’d like to tell you about the results.

I’ve been using the stuff religiously everyday for the past 3 months, dabbing a little bit under my eyes (for the bags) and at the outer edges (for my crow’s feet). I put it on right after I wash my face , so that there’s nothing to inhibit its penetration into my skin. Then, I follow with my regular cream.

My results are unspectacular, unfortunately. I was really hoping it would work, especially considering the hefty price tag (about $100). I didn’t notice much of an improvement in the wrinkles around my eyes, and the bags plus the dark marks still remain. It’s too bad, really, because I’ve heard good stuff about this product from the media. But like my coworker, I haven’t had much of a change.

The good stuff:

it moisturized my skin without clogging my pores, especially during the summer when I find most moisturizers are too heavy

it went on very easily (warning: it’s not really a serum, it’s more of a gel)

it didn’t smell or sting at all, which is great because I have very sensitive skin

you don’t have to use a lot – only half a pump is enough for one eye

Now the bad stuff:

it’s expensive

I didn’t really notice any improvement

it changes consistency when you get about halfway down the bottle – I noticed it started getting flakey after I put it on, making me look like I forgot to wash my face in the morning (yuck!)

did I mention it’s expensive?

Anyway, if you’re using the whole line of SwissTEC for your face, it might work but alone, it didn’t do much. Time to check out another eye product for my wrinkles and bags!

Alexa Ray Joel, the daughter of Christie Brinkley and ex-husband Billy Joel, was admitted to New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital for a cosmetic nose job to treat a deviated septum as well as modify the contour to make it more aesthetically appealing. The procedure took place early last month.

Reports indicate that her mother may have also been admitted for a possible facelift, however a representative said that Christie was only there to provide support. Do you think the rumoured facelift included a blepharoplasty?

Christie Brinkley is 56 years old. Alexa Ray Joel, a musician like her dad, is 24.

1. Blurry vision. Swelling that follows surgery can affect the ability to see, making everything look blurry. As the swelling goes down, blurriness will fade. A more serious matter is blurriness caused by damage to the eye muscles. In this case, it may be permanent although it is rare.

2. Scarring. Because an incision is made during surgery, a scar will result. However, most of the time your plastic surgeon will place the incision in a well hidden place (e.g. in the lash line or natural crease), so the resulting scar will be hidden.

3. Scratch on the cornea. Another relatively rare risk involves damage to the cornea in the form of a scratch. If this happens, treatment involves taping the eye shut so that it can heal.

4. Dry eyes. This can be resolved with eye drops.

5. Over correction, causing the eyes to appear sunken. When too much fat is removed to alleviate puffiness, the eyes may appear sunken. This is not so much a health problem as it is an aesthetic one.

6. Blindness. Because the eye area is so sensitive, a rare but serious risk is blindness.

10 pairs of mothers and daughters ranging from 15-90 years old who looked similar in appearance were scanned. They found that the visible signs of aging in the older generation, particularly loss of skin elasticity and deterioration of collagen around the eyes, followed an almost identical pattern in the younger generation. The study found that this was most true in the areas of the lower eyelids and tear ducts.

The signs of aging in the daughters increased in visibility with age after the mid 30s.

Research was conducted at the Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Here are 3 of the best foods you can eat to help keep those pesky wrinkles away. Each of the items on the list is high in antioxidants, vitamins and/or fatty acids.

1. Garlic
Garlic is bursting with antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential to prevent the formation of free radicals which cause wrinkles to develop, among other damage. It also acts to detoxify the skin. Since garlic features antibacterial properties as well, eat it raw to take advantage of all of its anti-bacterial benefits.

2. Onion

Equally as stinky is another food that has loads of antioxidants from the high amounts of quercetin and sulfur. Onions help keep the skin wrinkle free by maintaining its suppleness and smoothness. Again, eat them raw to experience their full benefits.

3. Fish

Salmon and other fatty fish are great sources of Omega 3, a vital fatty acid that provides anti-inflammatory properties and prevents the cells from becoming dehydrated.

Other vital foods to help prevent eye wrinkles are those high in Vitamin A and C.

Eyelash transplantation
Eyelash transplantation has a recorded history dating back over 90 years. There are two primary reasons why an individual would choose to undergo eyelash transplantation: the practical reason of providing a shield from foreign debris entering the eyes and the cosmetic reason of adding ornamentation. The patient may have absolutely no eyelashes of their own (which is often the case in the first reason) or have very short/sparse eyelashes. Hair transplanted to the eyelids may be from a donor site. The donor site can include the eyebrows, nape of the neck and even the finer hair on the legs – as long as each hair taken is able to mimic the “natural” appearance of eyelashes. Surgery takes up to 3 hours, and up to 3 procedures may be required to achieve the most desirable results. Side effects and risks include infection, ingrown hairs, and uneven placement.

Did you know that Double Eyelid Surgery, a surgical procedure designed to create a fold in the upper eyelid, was first performed for cosmetic purposes in Japan in 1896? The Japanese surgeon, Mikamo, is considered the pioneer of Double Eyelid Surgery. Mikamo was a key figure in popularizing cosmetic surgery in Japan during his professional lifetime. And now, over a century later, this procedure remains as one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the world for people of East Asian descent (along with rhinoplasty).

Eyelid surgery has long been the most effective way to eliminate undereye bags. However, with advances in cosmetic medicine, there is now a nonsurgical method to eliminate sagginess.

Undereye bags can be eliminated with injectable fillers. Also known as dermal fillers, hyaluronic acid-based products such as Juvederm and Restylane can be injected into the area to smooth out bagginess.

Injectable fillers may be a temporary solution, but it provides a great alternative to individuals who just can’t afford the time and commitment surgery involves.

Unfortunately, this part of your makeup routine can cause several problems to the eye. It is unhygienic, can cause infection, sties, and even put you at risk of damaging your cornea if you don’t have the steadiest of hands.

If you want to achieve the same dramatic effect, play it safe. Keep the eyeliner to the lids right where the eyelashes grow. where the

Prices vary, ranging from about $100 to $130 for one month’s worth.

Unfortunately, it’s not available in Canada since Health Canada is still reviewing it.