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I leave the surgery and check out my face in the rear-vision mirror. It's a tiny bit puffy, not unlike it gets when I am expecting a period. Certainly, there's nothing anyone else would notice. The next day I meet a friend for coffee. "What are you doing to your skin?" she says. "It looks amazing, probably the best I have ever seen it." I laugh because what she can notice is a slight swelling which has obviously plumped out my lines. But weeks later that same friend calls me. "When I saw you the other day, I didn't want to embarrass you in front of everyone else but your skin is beautiful. Where can I go to get the same?" she asks. I can honestly say I have had these types of comments now for about six months. WITHIN FROM Don't discount natural options l PRP therapy is a great way to get maximum results without using chemicals. l Platelet rich plasma has been shown to have amazing rejuvenation properties, which deliver results that improve over a period of months. l PRP delivers best results for women aged from mid 20s to late 40s. where she will insert her dose of goodies. She chooses to do more injecting around my mouth and eyes. By the time she has done maybe five injections, I have stopped shaking and am not even anticipating the next needle – there is more pain associated with eyebrow plucking than this. Dr Elfis says I will be a bit puffy for the next day or two and there may be some mild bruising. It takes four weeks before the real effects of this treatment can be seen and I am told I can expect improvements in skin tone, elasticity, and reduction in fine lines and wrinkles for up to 12 months. Dr Elfis tells me if she was forced to choose and use only two procedures for her own anti-ageing regime, this and Botox would be it. I'm impressed because this woman has virtually every procedure going available to her. My quarterly Botox injections are well and truly overdue but I have not felt the need for them. #2 THE VERDICT For under $1000, this is the best investment I have ever made in my anti-ageing regime and I will definitely be back for an annual repeat. It sounds scary and invasive, but there is very little pain and the down time is virtually non-existent. The Cosmetic Studio 317 Rokeby Road, Subiaco 9388 8121 3 ROADTEST She tested a machine that has fast become a Hollywood favourite. There must be a zillion women (and men) out there who dream of a portable, cost-effective anti-ageing Our busy mum wanted a treatment that could be done at home and for a reasonable cost. SHEILA MARCH 2012 79