That to me is my ‘perfect life’ that I LIVE TODAY and not wished that I would have lived.’ I have massive scars on my body – and that to me is beautiful. They make me smile as they remind me of the beautiful journeys that I have been part of. I’m doing things that I never thought I would do. ‘People are so focused on perfect skin, perfect figure, perfect everything on the outside that they forget their inner beauty. Beauty is timeless, for those who choose it, and practice it.’ No matter what our age may be, when we choose ‘living’ vs. Sometimes, in keeping up with age, we leave behind the essence of beauty. They reflect beauty, not with the symmetry of their facial features or their skin, but in their zest for tomorrow and their immersion in the moment. When I see my little daughters giggling and chatting, they are simply beautiful. ‘I can understand the connection that intertwines youth with beauty. I then reached out to women who aren't on the shot, yet relate to it. I believe every woman can be beautiful if she just starts believing in herself.’ Our imperfections are part of us just like our strengths they make us who we are. I have felt a self-confidence that I had never felt before and have learnt to love myself – warts and all! Yes I have wrinkles and stretch marks that tell that I have lived, loved, been blessed with children and cried many times but these mark my journey through life. ‘… I think my 50’s have been my best decade. Joanna is the grey haired model in the front. There are so many more such untold stories, so this time round, I gathered some for you.įirst Joanna. Although I challenge societal norm as a way of life and am strong, I'm sensitive too so yes, I hurt. My well wishers often suggest I get remarried because looks will fade. The 40’s story comes to me at a slightly different angle. I was in and am the one sat on the stool in the main shot. Whereas men, we are told, grow more handsome with age, like fine wine. I seldom see more mature women in campaigns, even those that strive for inclusion. ‘As a woman, I find there is this constant underlying message that we should fear ageing. We live in a society where beauty and youth are so tightly linked, where anti-wrinkling creams are pushed down our throats from our mid-20s we’re sold the idea in fear that a woman’s beauty will fade as she ages. Linda phoned me when she was looking for the final girl. All the women in this shot are between the ages of 40 and 79 and she named it ‘Timeless Beauty’. Here, she wanted to capture and celebrate the beauty of women over 40. Linda, who has shot for the likes of 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros and more, often hosts photo shoots celebrating women. This picture was shot by London based photographer Linda Blacker. So I thought this might be a time to share excerpts from a piece I did this has taken me tremendous courage to share this so please be kind. We carry tremendous stress not just over how we look but also over what happens when kooks fade. 'I feel too old', 'my losing hair', 'I feel fat', 'I am not hungry', 'will my partner cheat because I can't match their looks?' I know a lot of mental health issues come down to our appearance. I feel almost that we owe it to life to be more connected than that - and to be there for each other. The way I see this though, even if this was just one in a million people, yet someone I have the power to help, I think it would be a total shame not to because to that one person, it’s their whole world falling apart & it really doesn't have to be that way. Patients stay at least three days in my own extended-care facility so we can observe them and provide great, nurturing support.It’s World Mental Health Day today and many of us are sharing stats to convey why this matters - I decided to share some stories instead, some inner voices that go unheard. What is the patient dissatisfied with? Why is he or she considering a cosmetic procedure now? I need to understand their expectations and, if possible, meet the family. My plastic surgery methods, staff, and equipment are the finest. I will honestly assess your concerns and provide recommendations for the best results. Distinguished Physician, Professor, and Humanitarian “For over 30 years, my life has been dedicated to creating elegant, natural transformations of the face and body.” “The sooner, the better, the longer.”ĭoes your face surprise you when you look in the mirror, and not in a good way? Are there areas of your body that are exercise-resistant?Īlthough it’s never too late to pursue beauty, waiting to schedule your cosmetic surgery not only delays restoring your self-confidence, it could also compromise an ideal outcome and one that lasts.
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