LASTING CHANGE I large pores treatment: MICRODERMABRASION THE PROBLEM THE FIX Still the quickest and most common cure, collagen (made Large, visibLe pores can be caused by genetics, of bovine extract)-or the other plumper, dermalogen (collagen hormones and dead skin cells that clog pores. taken from human cadavers)-is injected into the skin to iron out THE FIX Crystals of aluminum oxide are dusted across the face and lines and provide an instant filling effect. The injections are rela- then vacuumed away, sloughing off surface cells so the finer-pored tively pain-free, and a topical anesthetic can also be used. skin beneath can emerge .., Picture your pores as ice cream cones- RECOVERY narrow at the base," says Jaliman. "As you eat the ice cream, the POSSIBLE PROBLEMS cone gets smaller; if you take off the top layer of skin, your pores to collagen, it can cause swelling or bumpiness in the injected area. get smaller." For optimum results, you need a series of six to The doctor should test on your arm twice prior to the procedure. [Q weekly treatments. RECOVERY No telltale signs LASTING RESULTS A flushed face for five to POSSIBLE PROBLEMS 10 minures PRICE For the 3 percent of the population allergic Anywhere from three to six months From $450 to $r,ooo per syringe In some cases redness can last longer. Also, avoid sun exposure and products containing acids. Because the skin's protective layer has been removed, both can burn the skin. LASTING RESULTS Permanent, bur future maintenance may be required as you age. "We can't give people poreless skin, bur we can hrink pores to the smallest size for their genetic type," saysJaliman. PRICE Anywhere from $185 to $2.50 per <reatment acne scars treatment: I JECTABLES OR LASER laugh lines & wrinkles treatment: INJECTABLES THE PROBLEM Two of the most visibLe signs of aging, Laugh Lines and wrinkLes are inevitabLe. Brought on by sun damage, THE PROBLEM Divots in the skin from proLonged and cystic acne faciaL expressions and the breakdown of collagen and TH E FIX An injection of collagen or dermalogen (see above) is the eLastin, they resuLt when the fibers that hoLd our skin faster fix, immediately leveling skin by filling in most types of scars. together begin ungLuing as we get oLder. A more permanent alternative is the Cool touch laser. It bypasses 162 MAKEOVER 2001 IN STYLE