Summer Beauty Tricks and Tips

At Gupta Plastic Surgery in San Diego, Calif., plastic surgeon Dr. Abhay Gupta realizes that summer is a great time to show off glowing skin, plump lips, ample cleavage and a toned figure. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with these perfect physical attributes. Fortunately, however, there are plenty of beauty tricks you can try to achieve radiant skin and a beach-ready body in time for summer.

Fake a Tan or Summer Glow

Although tanned skin looks good in the short term, exposing your sensitive skin to the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays without proper protection can lead to premature signs of aging. Over time, frequent sun exposure can lead to rough skin texture, hyper-pigmentation (dark spots), wrinkles and even skin cancer. That is why it is crucial to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day, at least 30 minutes before you are exposed to the sun, even if it is cloudy or overcast.

Thankfully there are a plethora of beauty products on the market today that can help you fake a golden tan and / or summer glow. From self-tanning lotions to powder and liquid bronzers, you can look like you have been lounging in the summer sun, without the health risks!

Look Chic (and Smart) in Sunglasses

The beauty of wearing sunglasses is that they serve multiple purposes. Firstly, sunglasses are always a chic accessory, especially if you do not feel like wearing eye makeup that day! Donning your favorite shades adds instant polish to your summer dress, bathing suit or cover-up.

More importantly, however, wearing sunglasses with proper UVA and UVB protection protects both your eyes and the delicate skin around your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. Not only do sunglasses help reduce your risk of developing health problems such as skin cancer around your eyes, they also help stave off visible signs of sun damage and aging, such as pesky crow’s feet.

Create Cleavage

Let’s be honest: Not all women are born with their dream breasts, and some may feel self-conscious about their less-than-perfect bust line, particularly during the warm summer months when fashion choices include skimpy dresses and swimsuits.

The good news is that there is a perfect bathing suit for everyone these days. Bathing suits with underwire support up top can help lift larger breasts that may be fighting the effect of gravity. Bikini tops with ruffles or padding can help smaller breasts look bigger and often provide amped-up cleavage. If you are still missing the cleavage you would like, try dusting bronzer in a line in between the breasts. This will create a shadow effect, producing the illusion of cleavage.

Conceal Cellulite

If you are frustrated with stubborn cellulite on the backs of your thighs or your derrière, you are not alone! About 80 percent of women suffer from some degree of cellulite. Although topical creams that claim to get rid of your cellulite are not proven to work, there are some things you can do to help conceal cellulite. First, building up muscle tone helps to fill out the space underneath your dimply skin and may also have a tightening effect on the overlying cottage-cheese-looking skin. If you do not have time to hit the gym before the beach, however, apply a self-tanner or bronzing lotion on the areas of your body with cellulite; this will help conceal your bothersome cellulite.

Visit Gupta Plastic Surgery

If you have tried these summer beauty tricks and are still not seeing the aesthetic results you would like, it is time to pay a visit to Gupta Plastic Surgery in San Diego. Dr. Gupta offers several cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical treatment options to help you look your best for summer.

He offers a variety of facial rejuvenation procedures, from full facelifts to eyelid surgery, to restore a more youthful appearance to the face and eyes. Dr. Gupta also performs breast surgery, including: breast augmentation using your own fat or breast implants; breast lift to raise sagging breasts to a higher, more youthful position on the chest wall; and breast reduction surgery to alleviate the painful symptoms of having overly enlarged breasts and provide breasts that are well proportioned to the rest of your body.

He also offers several nonsurgical cosmetic treatment options, including: Botox cosmetic muscle relaxant to smooth out overlying wrinkles; injectable dermal fillers to plump up the lips or areas of the face that lack fullness; chemical peels and laser facials to restore even skin tone and texture and give you glowing skin; and Cellulaze, a revolutionary laser treatment that targets cellulite and tightens the overlying skin for the sleeker contour you desire.

To schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Gupta to learn more about how you can achieve your summer beauty goals with either your cosmetic surgery or nonsurgical procedure of choice, please contact Gupta Plastic Surgery by calling (858) 408-6100.

Fun Fact of the Month: Sunglasses that Elvis Presley wore at Madison Square Garden sold for $250,000 on eBay, making them the most expensive pair sold on the popular e-commerce site. Don’t have a quarter million dollars to spend on sunglasses? Don’t worry; even inexpensive sunglasses can offer the UV protection you need to keep your skin and eyes safe. Just be sure to check the label to make sure they offer 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.