#microneedling at home

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Derma Roller

Derma Roller Price in Pakistan

A Derma Roller, also known as a microneedle roller, is a handheld device with a cylindrical roller covered in tiny needles. These needles, typically ranging from 0.2 to 2.5 millimeters in length, penetrate the top layer of the skin when rolled over the targeted area. The process of using a derma roller is called derma rolling or micro-needling.

The Benefits of Using a Derma Roller

It offer several benefits for face and skin care:

Stimulates Collagen Production: The micro-injuries caused by the needles on the skin’s surface trigger the body’s natural healing process, leading to an increase in collagen and elastin production. This helps in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Enhances Product Absorption: The tiny channels created by it allow skincare products to penetrate deeper into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness.

Improves Skin Texture: Regular use of this can help improve the overall texture of the skin by reducing scarring, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

Increases Blood Circulation: The rolling action of the roller promotes blood circulation, which nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy glow.

How to Use a Derma Roller?

To use it correctly, follow these steps:

Cleanse your face:

Start with a clean and dry face, free from any makeup or skincare products.

Disinfect the roller:

Before each use, disinfect the roller by soaking it in a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol for a few minutes.

Apply a numbing cream (optional):

If you have a low pain tolerance, you can apply a numbing cream to the treatment area to minimize discomfort.

Roll the derma:

Gently roll the derma back and forth over the treatment area with light pressure. Ensure that you cover the entire area evenly, including the forehead, cheeks, chin, and neck. Avoid sensitive areas such as the eyelids and lips.

Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal movements:

Roll the derma roller vertically, horizontally, and diagonally across the skin. This helps ensure maximum coverage and stimulates collagen production from different angles.

Moisturize:

Expected Results and Timeframe

The results of using a derma roller vary depending on individual skin types and concerns. However, with consistent use, you may start noticing improvements in skin texture, reduced wrinkles, and a more youthful appearance within a few weeks to a few months. Also Check:

[manfashion003]

Derma Roller

Derma Roller Price in Pakistan

A Derma Roller, also known as a microneedle roller, is a handheld device with a cylindrical roller covered in tiny needles. These needles, typically ranging from 0.2 to 2.5 millimeters in length, penetrate the top layer of the skin when rolled over the targeted area. The process of using a derma roller is called derma rolling or micro-needling.

The Benefits of Using a Derma Roller

It offer several benefits for face and skin care:

Stimulates Collagen Production: The micro-injuries caused by the needles on the skin’s surface trigger the body’s natural healing process, leading to an increase in collagen and elastin production. This helps in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Enhances Product Absorption: The tiny channels created by it allow skincare products to penetrate deeper into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness.

Improves Skin Texture: Regular use of this can help improve the overall texture of the skin by reducing scarring, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

Increases Blood Circulation: The rolling action of the roller promotes blood circulation, which nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy glow.

How to Use a Derma Roller?

To use it correctly, follow these steps:

Cleanse your face:

Start with a clean and dry face, free from any makeup or skincare products.

Disinfect the roller:

Before each use, disinfect the roller by soaking it in a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol for a few minutes.

Apply a numbing cream (optional):

If you have a low pain tolerance, you can apply a numbing cream to the treatment area to minimize discomfort.

Roll the derma:

Gently roll the derma back and forth over the treatment area with light pressure. Ensure that you cover the entire area evenly, including the forehead, cheeks, chin, and neck. Avoid sensitive areas such as the eyelids and lips.

Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal movements:

Roll the derma roller vertically, horizontally, and diagonally across the skin. This helps ensure maximum coverage and stimulates collagen production from different angles.

Moisturize:

Expected Results and Timeframe

The results of using a derma roller vary depending on individual skin types and concerns. However, with consistent use, you may start noticing improvements in skin texture, reduced wrinkles, and a more youthful appearance within a few weeks to a few months.

[schoolbagx]

Derma Roller

Derma Roller Price in Pakistan

A Derma Roller, also known as a microneedle roller, is a handheld device with a cylindrical roller covered in tiny needles. These needles, typically ranging from 0.2 to 2.5 millimeters in length, penetrate the top layer of the skin when rolled over the targeted area. The process of using a derma roller is called derma rolling or micro-needling.

The Benefits of Using a Derma Roller

It offer several benefits for face and skin care:

Stimulates Collagen Production: The micro-injuries caused by the needles on the skin’s surface trigger the body’s natural healing process, leading to an increase in collagen and elastin production. This helps in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Enhances Product Absorption: The tiny channels created by it allow skincare products to penetrate deeper into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness.

Improves Skin Texture: Regular use of this can help improve the overall texture of the skin by reducing scarring, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

Increases Blood Circulation: The rolling action of the roller promotes blood circulation, which nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy glow.

How to Use a Derma Roller?

To use it correctly, follow these steps:

Cleanse your face:

Start with a clean and dry face, free from any makeup or skincare products.

Disinfect the roller:

Before each use, disinfect the roller by soaking it in a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol for a few minutes.

Apply a numbing cream (optional):

If you have a low pain tolerance, you can apply a numbing cream to the treatment area to minimize discomfort.

Roll the derma:

Gently roll the derma back and forth over the treatment area with light pressure. Ensure that you cover the entire area evenly, including the forehead, cheeks, chin, and neck. Avoid sensitive areas such as the eyelids and lips.

Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal movements:

Roll the derma roller vertically, horizontally, and diagonally across the skin. This helps ensure maximum coverage and stimulates collagen production from different angles.

Moisturize:

Expected Results and Timeframe

The results of using a derma roller vary depending on individual skin types and concerns. However, with consistent use, you may start noticing improvements in skin texture, reduced wrinkles, and a more youthful appearance within a few weeks to a few months.

[diamondsandpebbles]

is micro-needling the secret to perfect skin? | qure skincare micro-infusion review | byalicexo

could micro-needling really be the secret to perfect skin?

in my latest video, i’m talking all about the qure skincare micro infusion system, the at-home microneedling tool that promises to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots, whilst also helping to even your skin tone and texture.

i like to consider myself a guinea pig of sorts when it comes to skincare and skincare tools (especially now that I’m in my 30s), so when i got the opportunity to try out something new i’d never done before, i jumped at the chance.

if you’ve been curious about microneedling, but aren’t sure where to start, then this video is for you. plus, if you’ve been looking for a sign to start incorporating this into your own skincare routine, then you’re in luck because i have a special discount -- so make sure you watch until the very end.

as always, i hope you enjoy the video. don’t forget to like, comment, SUBSCRIBE (turn on your notifications) and share with a friend. and in the meantime, i’ll catch you in the next one.

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[reasonsforhope]

"Thanks to a new discovery by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, painful injections and intravenous drugs could potentially be a thing of the past.

Inspired by the way squids (yes, squids!) use jets to propel themselves through the ocean, shooting ink clouds, researchers took this biological process to the lab.

The result is an ingestible capsule that “releases a burst of drugs directly into the wall of the stomach or other organs in the digestive tract,” developed by researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk...

Traverso was the senior author of the study, which concludes that the capsule could offer an alternative to delivering drugs that normally have to be injected, like insulin, antibodies, and even mRNA.

The reason these drugs cannot be taken orally is because they consist of large proteins that are easily broken down in the digestive tract, rendering them ineffective. 

For years, Traverso’s lab has been working on a solution, encapsulating these drugs in small devices that protect them through their journey in the body until they reach the lining of the digestive tract, where they can be injected directly into the system.

In previous iterations, he and his colleagues devised capsules that use microneedles to deliver the drugs once they enter the digestive system.

But in this new study (recently published in Nature), the researchers went completely needle-free.

Taking inspiration from cephalopods — or squids and octopuses — the researchers came up with two ways to mimic their siphon organ, which allows these animals to shoot jets of ink to distract predators...

And don’t fret — once the drugs are administered, the capsules (which are made of metal and plastic) simply pass through the digestive tract naturally.

Although researchers have only tested the device on animals so far, the trails have shown resounding success. In these tests, the capsule successfully delivered insulin, a drug similar to Ozempic, and a type of RNA that can be used in treating genetic disorders.

In this research, success was calculated by measuring the concentration of drugs in the animals’ bloodstream, which reached the same levels as drugs administered by injections. Plus, there was no tissue damage after the fact...

According to MIT, the researchers will now work to further develop the capsules, in hopes of testing them in humans.

Their ultimate vision is that the capsules could be used at home by patients who need to take insulin or other injected drugs frequently. The approach also eliminates the need to dispose of sharp needles, creating a safer — and more comfortable — experience for patients and providers alike."

-via GoodGoodGood, November 25, 2024

[theambitiouswoman]

I’ve been doing my own facial treatments with mostly natural ingredients that I combine at home, instead of getting biweekly spa treatments. The result: Incredibly smooth, firm, glowly skin and no visible pores 🪽🎀

🫧🛁🧖🏻‍♀️ My routine:

Egg whites and coffee on face 1 a day

Coconut oil aloe Vera on face 1 a day

Turmeric coconut oil coffee lemon for under eyes

Niacimide

Wash face w turmeric in morning

Hyaluronic acid

BHA AHA toner

Flaxseed mask 1 a week

Microdermabrasion face mask 3x a week

Charcoal mask 1 a week

Microneedling 1 a month

*Note* your diet has a significant effect on your skin as well as your emotional health.

My skin pictured below 🩷

[fbfh]

Had to take this to the professional 🫡

We need more dad tony stark content (literally anything you got)

Literally starving

Thank you 😌

thank you for giving me more excuses to talk about this. Tony is such a good fucking dad in general, but he's especially great when you get sick. if you're in new york, he probably notices cause you're not up as early as usual. idk where this came from, but I can hear him clear as day walking into your room and smoothing your hair to wake you up, saying

"Hey pumpkin, sun's out." you only grunt in response, but it's not your usual sassy I don't wanna wake up grunt. It sounds softer, like you actually can't get up yet.

"You feeling okay?" before you can answer, he's totally on it. "jarvis, run a vital scan."

He rolls you over onto your back so he can look at you. you look... pale. you don't have the usual vibrance to your skin, it's gray and faded. you look like if you weren't lying down, you'd pass out. Your eyes are puffy and watery, your lips are chapped. You're not yourself. While Jarvis runs a diagnostic scan on your vitals, Tony also gets to work. he carefully sticks a microneedling patch on your arm to check your blood - something Strange helped him whip up, among many other ways to monitor your health without all that clunky invasive hospital equipment - as Jarvis gives him the low down.

"Elevated body temperature of 101.3 degrees fahrenheit, swelling of the sinuses, elevated white blood count..." Jarvis rambles on and on while describing your simptoms, only interrupted by an agressive coughing fit.

"And a rather nasty productive cough."

You look up at him and try not to get teary, you know crying will just make you feel more dehydrated and achy.

"Dad... I don't feel good..."

He looks down at you so warmly, and with so much love.

"I know, kid."

He stands up, determined to do everything he can to kick this cold in record time.

"Alright, your schedule for the week is cleared." He cuts you off as you object. "Ah-bup-bup-bup. I don't want to hear it. You are officially on bedrest until further notice. Jarvis, order out for some of that soup we like, some cough drops, and popsicles."

He looks down at you.

"You want ice cream? What am I saying, of course you want ice cream. Jarvis, throw in a few pints of Stark raving hazelnuts and bunny tracks."

He grabs the remote for your tv, putting on your favorite movie and has dum-e wheel you in a box of tissues. He grabs some vaseline and cold medicine, along with a fresh cold water and your favorite flavor of sports drink.

"Now. I want you to lay back, I want you to stay cool, and I want you to get some rest. And you're a Stark, so staying cool should be no problem." He gives you a kiss on the forehead, then stands up to move all his work to stuff he can do at home, and tell Pepper to cancel or reschedule the rest so he can spend the rest of the day watching movies and tv shows with you between naps. You can hear him muttering to himself as he calls Steven over to come check on you. If you weren't so tired, you'd find it funny that the only person your dad trusts to be your family doctor is also a wizard.

"Can stop aliens from invading earth, I can make an arc reactor that can fit in the palm of my hand, how have we not cracked this cold and flu season thing yet?" he mutters, making a mental note to discuss it with the rest of the Avengers at the next team meeting. you drift off to sleep feeling a lot better than you did when you woke up, and thinking about debrief folders titled Avengers v. Rhinovirus.

[kittysdiary]

Beauty Diary

Chapter 2: Building A Maintenance Routine

Let’s girl talk about how to build a maintenance routine, how to schedule, when to book appointments + understanding medical esthetic procedures.

How to Build a Routine:

Understand yourself and your beauty needs/desires. Do you want to start getting manicures? Are there any skin concerns you want to address + treat? Any enhancements you want? Are you ready to start keeping up with your hair? Once these questions are answered you can start building a routine!

Know what services can be done at a salon or at home.

Research for the best salons and spas near you

Take note of what you learn about yourself from your appointments so you know how to keep up at home. Ex.) Your skin type, curl pattern, hair porosity, ingredients that work best for you + your skin undertone.

List out what services you want done, how often you want them done and what you’re looking to achieve after each service.

Set beauty goals and plan to save for special beauty services.

Facials:

Basic facials should be done every 4-6 weeks.

When it comes to medical spa procedures they should be done at least once a month!

Here’s a short list of my favorite medical spa treatments to gain an understanding of what they are and how they benefit you.

Hydrafacial: a non invasive procedure that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection by removing dead skin cells and impurities while simultaneously delivering moisturizing serums into the skin. (Skin type: ALL) should be done every 4-6 weeks.

Chemical Peel: a solution applied to the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells. (Skin type: ALL. Darker skin complexions can experience post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) should be done once a month.

Microdermabrasion: a minimally abrasive instrument is used to gently sand your skin in order to remove the thicker, uneven outer portion of skin. Best for light scarring, discoloration, sun damage and stretch marks. (Skin type: Skin prone to acne scars, age spots, unevenness, discoloration and sun damage.) should be done very 4-8 weeks.

PRP aka Vampire Facial: a procedure that involves drawing the clients blood, spinning it and injecting it through microneedling to increase collagen, reduce fine lines/wrinkles, improve moisture retention and enhance skin tone + texture. (Skin type: typically ACNE PRONE SKIN) should be done every few weeks and maintenance sessions are done 2-4 times a year.

Hair Removal

There are many types of hair removal procedures to invest your time and money into. Waxing, sugaring, threading, laser hair removal and electrolysis. It’s best to go in for a hair removal service when your hair is the size of a grain of rice.

Waxing: every 2-5 weeks. face, underarms and bikini can be done every 2-3 weeks. hair length should be 1/4 of an inch.

Sugaring: every 2 weeks. hair length should be at least 1/8 of an inch.

Threading: every 2-3 weeks.

Laser Hair Removal: every 4-6 weeks done in about 4-6 treatment sessions. maintenance treatments can be done once every 6-12 months.

Electrolysis: every 2-4 weeks done in about 8-12 treatments. can take any where from 8 months, 12 months and 2 years to complete the treatment.

Cosmetic Injections

Cosmetic injections tend to be a yearly treatment routine. I recommend investing in packages in order to get more treatment sessions for a certain amount of money. They can also include a free treatment. Packages can be used for medical esthetic procedures such as laser hair removal packages, body contouring packages and tattoo removal packages as well.

Participating in Botox parties are also a good way to get a discount and purchase Botox packages. I used to assist hosting botox parties which included champagne, mimosas, cute desserts and discounts for clients if they brought a friend!

Botox: once every 4 months.

Lip Filler: once every 12-18 months.

Chin Filler: once every 1-5 years.

Non Surgical Rhinoplasty: once every 6 months.

Nails

During the summer time is when I go into the nail salon more often than usual to keep my nails and toes ready for the sunshine.

Gel Manicure: every 3-4 weeks between fills.

Gel Pedicure: 2 weeks to 1 month.

Acrylic Nail Set: filled every 2-3 weeks. every 8 weeks to replace fake nails.

Hair

Your hair should be healthy and kept in good maintenance by using an effective salon routine.

Hair Color: every 4-6 weeks between each hair coloring session.

Haircut: every 6-8 weeks or every 3-4 months.

Extensions: glue and tape extensions every 4-8 weeks, sew-in extensions every 6-8 weeks and micro-link extensions every 2-3 months.

Wig Installations: every 1-6 weeks.

Other

Lash Extensions: every 2-3 weeks.

Lash Lift: every 6-8 weeks.

Lash Tinting: every 4-6 weeks.

Bow Tinting: every 4 weeks.

Brow Lamination: every 4-6 weeks.

Microblading: touch ups 1 or 2 times a year.

Appointment Layout:

Week 1: hydrafacial & extraction session.

Week 2: eyebrow wax & tint.

Week 3: hair cut & color.

PSA:

How often you get any procedures done depends on you, your budget, your skin, your hair, your nails, your stylist, your esthetician or your health care provider. Please build a beauty routine that fits you and your life style the best!

[wilmavasquez82619-blog]

Let's talk about the non-surgical, quick, and easy in-office procedures to get your body summer-ready.

I cover treatments like EMsculpt for muscle building, Kybella for fat reduction, and various skin tightening methods including biostimulatory fillers and energy-based devices. I'll tell you about how these treatments work, their benefits, and why they're effective alternatives to surgery.

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CHAPTERS 0:00 Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Treatments 0:36 What is Emsculpt? 1:41 Emsculpt Treatment Plan 3:43 Other Types of Skin Tightening 4:56 Where Can You Use Emsculpt 5:29 At-Home Emsculpt Devices 5:43 Fat Reduction 6:22 What is Kybella? 7:36 What to Expect With Kybella 9:34 Why I Love Kybella 10:14 Non-Surgical Treatments in Your 60s and 70s 10:51 Othe Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Treatments 11:36 Biostimulatory Fillers and Sculptra 12:52 Using Thermage and Sculptra Together 13:41 Microneedling for Fat Reduction 14:21 Ellacor for Skin Tightening

#fatreduction #summerbody #fatloss

Disclaimer: The videos on this Youtube channel are for informational purposes only and are not intended for medical advice or management. Information on this channel should not be used to treat, diagnose or manage medical and/or dermatologic conditions. Please consult with a physician or other medical professional regarding the diagnosis and management for any skin or health related issues.

[pillarsalt]

just got a youtube ad for "at home microneedling". Evil.

[darklovecat]

My Pouty Sans-Juvederm Routine

I am fond of pouty lips and I personally prefer mine to be juicy, lips are a symbol of femininity and beauty and allure, and I love nothing more than covering my lips in heavy coats of plumping lip gloss before stepping out and there's no way I could leave the house without applying a very light layer of of capsaicin ointment (common vasodilator used in lip plumpers) or my trusted and all-time favorite Lip Plumper.

I have created a routine for myself to for enhancing the shape and color of my lips and I use this routine pre-makeup or on its own for an extra boost of volume while maintaining a natural and subtle look. The results are natural and I'd recommend them for obvious short term and subtle long term results, I use this routine weekly and it works for me.

As always, this is what worked for me and it's what I do, I would recommend you do your own research and make sure you know what you are doing and it's appropriate for your individual needs before following these steps, it's one of my ways for when I need to enhance my lips and accentuate their shape and color.

I prep my lips with a focus on hydration.

For starters, you need a very smooth and moisturized surface, this won't work with chapped or dry lips. You want to prevent any damage, the skin of our lips are very delicate and the thinnest part of our bodies so make sure your lips are properly hydrated. To physically exfoliate your lips, you can easily make your own peeling at home with honey and sugar to slough off all of the dead skin, and I also use a toothbrush to gently remove dead skin cells. My lips are always soft because I have incorporated more hydrating products into my daily regimen and before I go to bed I make sure that my lips are properly moisturized for an extra boost of hydration and improved texture so that I can wake up in the morning and do my makeup on smooth canvas. I always keep a spray bottle with water handy and use it before I apply any hydrating products on my skin or lips, it has worked wonders for me as I feel it activates and helps my lips better absorb the products and pull the moisture from the water. I spritz my lips with water and hydrate them by applying a very generous amount of hyaluronic acid and/or glycerin serum and really massaging them all over my lips to provide deep hydration.

I dermaroll my lips.

I have been using dermarollers for several years now for various purposes, and I have noticed excellent results. I know that dermarollers have sparked some controversy and people have raised concerns about their safety, fretting about how they could cause infections or permanent damage to the skin. I would never use one on my facial skin and would strongly advise leaving that to a professional, but I particularly enjoy using them on my lips and or for doing my microneedling treatments. Prior to use, I ensure that my dermaroller is free of bacteria by disinfecting it. Never skip this step as you want to keep it free from germs so sterilize before each use to prevent infections. I always use the smallest needle size possible, which in this case is 0.25, and I think it is way more gentle on the lips and less irritating compared to bigger sizes. The principle behind dermarolling your lips is that micro-tears are created on the lips or skin during the process, which triggers the body's natural healing response and produces more collagen. I roll my dermaroller over my lips both horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. My lips are not that sensitive to the dermaroller since the needles are tiny and I try to be as gentle as I can.

I slather some more hydrating serums and lock it all in.

My lips become slightly red after I am done with the dermarolling, I'm used to this whole process and the needle size is rather small so my lips aren't that sensitive anymore. I want to encourage and speed up the growth and healing response, the post-care routine is equally important as the actual steps so in order to promote faster healing and encourage growth, I generously apply hyaluronic acid serum once again. Then, I use an occlusive like La Neige Lip Sleeping Mask or good old Vaseline to seal in the serum in order to speed up and facilitate the healing response.

I Follow My Lip Care Regimen.

Dermarolling my lips has worked wonders in making my lips appear fuller and I increase blood flow to my lips with my lipcare regimen that consists of regular massages, exercises, special ointments, physical exfoliation, SPF lip balms, diluted essential oils and icing just to increase circulation, stimulate the blood flow to my lips and protect them from environmental factors. This routine in combination with a separate lip makeup routine makes my lips get that red plump bee stung look that I so love.

Cat.

[microposting]

I’m doing a lot of weird experiments rn…. not telling a lot of people bc it tends to freak people out lol. I’m messing around with some at home cosmetic treatment stuff I’m actually designating regions of my skin as control and experimental spots. microneedling. which i actually really enjoy as I’ve previously mentioned. some at home noninvasive fat removal too. it’s actually working I feel kind of insane….. not to “get skinny” (fat removal cannot do that and anyone telling you otherwise is scamming you) just to mess w my fat distribution a little. my hips are built in an absolutely insane way I’ve had actual breakdowns trying to buy jeans before. also looking at skin lasers but those have a higher risk profile. anyways. all of this has been shockingly cheap like under $300 total.

[xiaq]

I like to think I'm not a particularly vain creature, but I've been struggling recently with my face. I know I look fantastic for someone in her 30's. However, I am starting to get the faintest of laugh lines around my mouth and eyes and, especially when I smile in photographs, I'm noticing... a lot more lines. Which makes sense. Because I am aging. And objectively that is a good thing and I really would like to continue my crusade against the beauty industry etc. but the only reason I stopped wearing makeup on a daily basis was because I got eyeliner tattooed on so, clearly the beauty standards are entrenched. Anyway. I'm doing everything I can topical/skincare wise as well as internal/food-wise to treat my skin kindly. I know several female friends my age who started getting regular filler years back but I just...don't want to spend the money or take the risk and B is adamantly against anything been injected into my face, which is fair. I wouldn't want anyone to touch his beautiful laugh lines.

So, I've been researching: 1. At-home microneedling stamps like Qure (seems rollers aren't a good idea) 2. Light therapy like Omnilux 3. Microcurrent therapy like NuFace

Does anyone have experience with any of these (or other!) options for desperately clinging to visible youth without A. filler or B. spending a shit ton of money?

I feel like I'm in this awkward place where there's still hope of looking younger than I am. If I was two decades older with deep laugh lines and was past the point of no return that would just be...easier. Like I wouldn't feel as if I had to try so hard anymore, you know? I don't know. There are days that being a woman in society is exhausting because yeah fuck traditional western standards of beauty, but also...I want to feel pretty.