#square jaw reduction

[motherfactorin-pi-face]

In which I describe the maths of how to attack and dethrone God (per Minamimoto)

So in my evergrowing post thread (which I know I'm already gonna have to add to that essay fml) I did make ref to...well, a thing that literally has made my jaw drop since when I played TWEWY the first time (and keeping in mind this was a game friends forcefully insisted I play because "there's a char Sho Minamimoto who's just like you fr", and after I'd nodded "yup" re the SI unit obsessions and the compsci refs to Heaps and Crunching (and later, as I found out, "crashing" in JP), and the aesthetic, and, and...)

Namely: Sho Minamimoto literally uses (or tries to use) a very famous maths formula called Euler's Identity to take out the Composer as an example of Forcefully Applied Mathematics. :D (This may have also been the moment when I was like "Yup, he just like me FR")

So. First off. Euler's Identity.

It's kind of difficult to explain why this particular equation is considered one of the true Chef's Kisses of Mathematics to non-mathematicians, but part of it is elegance, and part of it is that it includes five of the foundational variables that show up in mathematics all the time (and really even more functions if you break it apart): a) the natural logarithm e or Euler's number which is roughly 2.71828182845... and which is zetta important in a lot of fields including finance, biology, medicine, and calculus functions, and (as we'll get into) antennas and field strength measurements and pretty much a Shitload of functions related to growth b) the imaginary unit i or the square root of -1 (which turns out to be extremely useful in a lot of contexts, including electronics (seriously; AC electricity and functions relating to that are *heavily* dependent on the imaginary unit) and graphing and arguably how Cartesian graphs work especially once you get into calculus c) Pi (π), everyone's favourite circle ratio of 3.141592653589793238462643393279 (is pulled away from keyboard before I can draw a Taboo Noise Refinery Sigil in Paint) and which is Important in many, many contexts d) 1 (yes, 1 is considered a constant! Specifically "A quantity exists") , and

e) 0 (yes, 0 is considered a constant too, specifically "a quantity does not exist", and reducing Euler's Identity results in e^(i*pi)+1=0) To make it even more Minamimoto-esque, you can technically also express Euler's Identity as a reduction of "e^(i*x) = cos(pi) + (i * (sin(pi)) (aka Euler's Formula), and cos(pi) =-1 and sin(pi)=0.

And really it's kind of a beautiful way of how things all fit together in a lovely function that is almost a kiss from the Math Gods and if plotted traces a lovely circle.

So after that little tangent, here's how this all relates to W2D7 of TWEWY, and Minamimoto's forcefully applied mathematics. * * * So, first we end up at Pork City (Mark City if you're watching the anime; Tokyu Group liked the TWEWY tourism and by the time the anime and NEO came around decided to take advantage of the advertising), and...Joshua and Neku start having a very interesting conversation on why there's So Much Damn Noise at Pork City anyways:

Neku asks if this is the work of Pi-Face, Joshua notes "Probably" and then goes on to note that it might not all be JUST Minamimoto:

In other words: Pork City is effectively acting as an amplifier or at least an antenna for Noise. (I am not the only one to have noticed it and not even the only one on Tunglr, for that matter; Voice From The Corner also picked up on this as well though I'll freely admit I'm diving a bit more into the STEM portions of this.) TWEWY:tA is even more blatant about this imagery in ep 6, where Joshua explicitly notes that all the emotion in Shibuya collects at Mark City (remember, the animation uses the RL name) and then "crashes into Mark City and shoots up into the sky. That emotion flows back down and keeps building up here." (Shortly afterwards, Joshua also mentions the Imaginary Noise Plane as the inside of Mark City warps, similarly to a sine wave flow--or the flow of energy into, or out of, an antenna. (You do not know how loudly I screamed seeing this, as an aside) So, this is where we get into piece one, e (and where a healthy interest in radio and electronics hobbies helps!)

So antennas, interestingly, have how well they pick up a frequency measured in a logarithmic scale, and basic field strength measurements (and a lot of other "wavey" things, including earthquakes, including, well, literal background noise) get measured on logarithmic scales too. It's rather more common with antennas and earthquakes for this to be measured on log-10 scales (hence the Richter scale for quakes, or decibels for antennas and sound). There's a particular group of measurements (physical field and power measurements), however, that actually uses log-e, aka the natural logarithm, and especially for voltage or current and "root power quantities"--the neper. And, in Euler's Identity, e is taken to powers...and Pork City is basically acting as a huge antenna. Also in info engineering aspects, there's another aspect--the nat, which is considered a unit of information or info entropy...also based on e. (I told you Euler's number comes up a lot of places!)

Let's continue... So now we come to i, the imaginary unit, and that's called out blatantly by Joshua:

This, too, is based on math--from Final Fantasy II, specifically, and how the Flare spell worked. Flare is an area-effect spell and it hit based on (Enemy's HP/Flare level), i.e. enemies that had HP divisible by 2 could be hit by a Flare level 2 spell and could deliver damage based on that spell's level, etc. So a level i Flare, based on how complex numbers work, could hit just about anything (assuming, of course, that the Composer is not a Fractal Bastard and promptly yeets himself into a PokeYugiBeyBladeVerse). But...that's not the ONLY part where things imaginary come into play. So, one of the interesting bits of lore that came out in (of all things) the NEO:TWEWY Field Walk RPG (alas, JP only, but a delightful source of lore, and thankfully the fan community preserved almost all of it) is actual canon on how Tin Pins and Psychs work including the actual formula on how they work in a convo between Minamimoto and Fret:

Fret: Soooo, these psychs and pins and stuff… how does it all work? Minamimoto: The pin is charged by the Imagination of the user. Fret: Uh huuuh. Minamimoto: The pin itself is just a medium. Fret: Mm-hmm. Minamimoto: “Power” is calculated from the numerical limit of the pin, using your will as a coefficient. Fret: Yeah. Minamimoto: But that formula alone means nothing to me!

(Emphasis mine: props to Pavaal on the Dead Bird App for initial translation, and to multiple others for confirmation from the FWRPG script.) So basically how Psychs work is functionally as an athame, using formula Psych=Limit^Imaginatio. (Secret Report 1 in TWEWY also confirms Imagination is important in making a Psych work to begin with; the formula) Of note, Minamimoto also has a canonically high Imagination, as detailed in the Secret Reports. To even become a Reaper to begin with (as noted in SR7) those who survive the week who have enough Imagination become Reapers, and even among Reapers Minamimoto tends to stand out (he is canonically the youngest Reaper Officer ever, and apparently had quite the rapid rise to power). SR15 in TWEWY notes (even keeping in mind that in this instance Hanekoma is being a bit of an Unreliable Narrator in covering his own butt regarding the Taboo Thing):

The sigil Minamimoto drew was one of the undecodable types. Was that a mistake on the Fallen Angel's part? Or was it a transcription error by Minamimoto? Either way, with that design, he stands little chance of reviving himself. However, Minamimoto is driven, and his Imagination strong. Perhaps strong enough to make a Taboo sigil work, even in the Underground... If so, the specific result would be impossible to predict.

And in SR19 (again, covering up just a bit for his own helping hand):

I've detected an energy spike here. It would seem Minamimoto has returned. I judged his revival unlikely after spotting his Taboo refinery sigil on the first day, but it appears Minamimoto's Imagination is much stronger than I'd anticipated. The Fallen Angel must have completed the array for him. A troubling thought. Who can say what impact this will have on the Composer and Conductor's Game?

And even in the NEO Secret Reports it's noted his second trip through Coco's version of the Sigil actually ramped up his Imagination even more (in NEO SR 7):

Minamimoto, on the other hand has all but vanished from the proxy’s side. His Noise refinery sigil drastically heightens his Imagination, which may be why he can clearly recognize the proxy’s abilities. I have an idea of what he’s planning. It’s dangerous, but I have no way of stopping him.

And again, TWEWY:tA also makes it more blunt that Minamimoto was selected explicitly because of his Imagination and his connections to Shibuya as Hanekoma's Plan B. So there's imaginary units (in the sense of literal level i flare), and imaginary units (in a Reaper whose Imagination is already in the stratosphere). And in regards to pi? Well, Pi-Face, he has very much a rep of being....numbers- and math-obsessed even BEFORE he throws 156 digits of pi in the Composer's face:

But pi (as a number) is actually meaningful as HELL to Minamimoto, he engages in saying pi to himself drawing the Taboo Noise Refinery Sigil (goroawase in Japanese which relates to literally an obstetrician going to a foreign country and a woman giving birth at night as insects make a lot of noise which can almost be seen as a minor ritual to Make It Work, a little happy pi rhythmic thing in English in the game, actual spoopy sounding pimetry in the anime that sounds very sorcery-y). Looking (for far too long) at the Taboo Noise Refinery Sigil, pi is encoded in it in at least four or five places (multiple times as functionally a magic binding circle, at least once where he draws the symbol for pi in such a way that when it's turned upside down it literally spells "pi"). It's important. It's meaningful. It's His Number and transcedential and irrational and beautiful and unrestrained :D So now y'all are wondering, "OK, smartass, where's the -1 at?" As I noted, another way you can write Euler's Identity is specifically as "e^(i*pi)+1=0", so that can be expressed as a way to null the Composer (who is probably the 1 in question). Euler's Identity would be used to subtract 1 from the equation, in other words (as Minamimoto was intending to come back from Erasure by literally integrating himself via Taboo Noise Refinery Sigil). There's one other interesting bit of symbolism, one that's deep enough that I'm not even sure the writers of TWEWY intended, but if so...it's such a chef's kiss that I have deepest admiration.

So Euler's Identity can be expressed in terms of a formula, and as a reduction of sine and cosines involving pi and i, but it can also be mapped as motion--specifically as how a function evolves. (I tend to be a pretty visual thinker, and there's an extremely good discussion on Euler's Identity here that goes into the whole "mapping the function" aspect to show how Euler's Identity works in practice.)

So typically when you're doing a non-negative function or a zero function, generally there's an assumption of "right-hand" rotation or movement. Complex functions, you get into fun things like circles, and curves, and even some very beautiful fractals (like with the Mandelbrot set) with the right iterative formulas. Euler's Identity...is literally a left-hand-path function:

(And those of you who were writing about the Cyclic Nature of Minamimoto are probably all screaming right now) Anyways, wanted to share in full one of the things that was a jawdropper for me in TWEWY back when I found the game at a glorified skateshop that sold games in 2011. Thank you for coming to my TED talk, zeptograms :3

[rivkael]

rowling and femininity.

the kind of literary analysis we have in Lit classes is so simplistic but it is meant to teach critical thinking.

it's just not great at it.

the perennial example: the blue curtains. Why were the curtains blue? English class will have you guess that the author was trying to create a mood, or built a metaphor. that might be true, but the real critical thinking you need is different.

let's do another example and i'll show you what i mean.

within jk rowling's novels, the Harry Potter series, there is only one named irish character, seamus finnegan. this character is shown to have a fascination with explosions and alcohol throughout the books. this is likely because during the time jk rowling was growing up, the Troubles were occuring and she would have seen a lot of news about bombs in ireland, associating the two in her mind whether she realised it or not.

thus, we see, a stereotype is born of a person's experiences. a harmful stereotype.

and if the writer did not take the time to try and write past those experiences, then their biases will shine through every time.

rowling consistently describes villainous women as 'mannish' with 'thick fingers' 'square jaws' and 'wide shoulders' - see rita skeeter and dolores umbrige especially. they are also often written as overperforming feminity with heavy makeup, bright clothing, an excess of pink, and high, irritating voices. bellatrix lestrange is another example, overperforming femininity in a more sexual way, defined of her love for an insane man.

from this, we can infer that ms rowling believes that a bad woman is someone who, despite trying to appear feminine and womanly, has manly traits leak through.

as far as we know, she has never examined this bias.

she also, just in general, dislikes girlish things. hermione granger, luna lovegood and ginny weasley are all female characters who fall into the trap of being strong, independent women while also losing their chance to be allowed to be pretty and feminine within the plot. aside from the yule ball, we never see any of these girls doing anything stereotypically feminine - they do not like children, or makeup, or fashion, they do not gossip or form 'girlfriend' groups, and just in general they all seem to be outcasts from their fellow girls. they are all loud, weird, rude, tomboys etc. and while that is certainly something to aspire to, shouldn't girls be allowed to be feminine too?

it's like ms rowling believes that femininity is alright in moderation, that it is not something to ever focus on and if you do, well, you must either 1) know literally nothing else, as seen by hermione's roommates, who are essentially defined by their love of animals, divination and gossip throughout the books, or 2) you are using it to hide a darker personality trait, as shown above.

the idea that a woman is only a 3d character if she tosses aside her femininity is reductive and antifeminist.

thus, i conclude that ms rowling has an unexamined bias surrounding femininity and who is allowed to perform it. this, naturally, leads us to the question - is this part of the reason why she fell so easily into her current crusade? and, with her cocooned away from the ordinary people, will we ever be able to reach her and show her the truth?

Donate to Stonewall UK here

[keepyoungandbeautiful]

Yes, and. It wasn’t fucking “electoral politics” it was my grandfather just digging into 13yo me about my vegetarianism. Which wasn’t nothing. I needed a degree of accommodation which my grandmother was happy to provide, with my mother’s guidance. But she didn’t have anything to say about it and he wouldn’t let it go. He was relentlessly mean about it.

It was my grandfather spewing racist shit about how it’s not all black people he doesn’t want in his neighborhood, "just the thugs."

This was all long before Fox News, but the families struggling through misinformed, transphobic dinner table conversations about gay marriage and trans girls in sports (it is a non-issue, though we do have a big problem with people who are desperate to personally view the genitals any female athlete with a kinda square jaw) and gender affirming surgery (I have no citations and can't be arsed to read all the way through the standards of care, but we've been letting teenagers get breast reductions and nose jobs since at least the 90s, and it's not different) are not worried about electoral politics. They are mostly sick of bigotry.

They are sick of the same tired tropes about welfare queens getting dusted off. Of the wild false equivalency of the "All Lives Matter" nonsense and the total refusal to engage honestly with the fact that nothing about Black Lives Matter ever suggested or implied that other lives don't matter. Of jingoistic support of all cops, no matter what outrages they've committed, and having to act like it's an open question whether or not cops should be held accountable for beating and raping the public, suspect or not.

The grotesque hypocrisy of arguing about non-issues like trans girls taking over team sports, while even statistics about well documented patterns of horrifying sadistic behavior in police forces aren't enough to shake them out of their instance that we're just picking on cops who are doing their best.

[berlinbeautynj]

Botox Injection Treatment: Everything You Need to Know

Botox injections have become a popular treatment for a variety of cosmetic and medical conditions. From smoothing out wrinkles to alleviating chronic migraines, Botox offers a range of benefits. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Botox treatment, its uses, benefits, risks, and what to expect during and after the procedure.

What is Botox?

Botox is a brand name for a substance known as botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. While it is a toxin, when used in small, controlled amounts, it has a variety of medical and cosmetic applications. Botox works by blocking nerve signals in the muscles where it is injected, which temporarily paralyzes or weakens those muscles.

Cosmetic Uses of Botox

1. Wrinkle Reduction

One of the most well-known uses of Botox is for the reduction of facial wrinkles. Common areas treated include:

Forehead lines

Crow’s feet around the eyes

Frown lines between the eyebrows

Botox can smooth out these lines, giving the face a more youthful appearance. Results typically last three to six months, after which repeat treatments are necessary to maintain the effect.

2. Lip Enhancement

Botox can be used to enhance the lips by creating a subtle pout and smoothing out lip lines. This is sometimes referred to as a "lip flip."

3. Contouring the Jawline

Botox can be injected into the masseter muscles to help contour the jawline and reduce the appearance of a square jaw.

Medical Uses of Botox

1. Migraine Relief

Botox is FDA-approved for the treatment of chronic migraines. It is believed to work by blocking pain signals and relaxing muscles, which can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

2. Hyperhidrosis

Botox is also used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweating. By injecting Botox into the sweat glands, it can significantly reduce sweating in areas such as the armpits, hands, feet, and face.

3. Muscle Spasms and Disorders

Botox can help manage various muscle-related conditions, including:

Cervical dystonia (neck spasms)

Blepharospasm (eyelid spasms)

Overactive bladder

Spasticity from conditions like cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis

The Procedure

Before the Injection

Before getting Botox, it's important to have a consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your medical history, any medications you’re taking, and your treatment goals. Your provider will also evaluate your facial anatomy to determine the best injection sites.

During the Injection

The actual injection process is relatively quick and straightforward. Here’s what to expect:

The treatment area will be cleaned.

A topical anesthetic may be applied to minimize discomfort.

Using a fine needle, the provider will inject small amounts of Botox into specific muscles. The entire process usually takes about 10-30 minutes, depending on the number of areas being treated.

After the Injection

After the procedure, you can resume most of your normal activities, but it’s advisable to avoid strenuous exercise, lying down, or rubbing the treated area for at least 24 hours. This helps prevent the Botox from spreading to unintended areas.

Benefits of Botox

Non-surgical: Botox is a minimally invasive treatment that does not require surgery.

Quick and Convenient: The procedure is fast, with minimal downtime, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.

Effective: Many patients see noticeable improvements in their condition or appearance within days of treatment.

Versatile: Botox can be used for both cosmetic and medical purposes, addressing a variety of concerns.

Risks and Side Effects

While Botox is generally considered safe when administered by a qualified professional, it’s not without potential risks and side effects. These may include:

Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site

Headache or flu-like symptoms

Drooping eyelids or eyebrows (usually temporary)

Dry eyes or excessive tearing

In rare cases, more serious side effects can occur, such as muscle weakness, vision problems, or difficulty breathing. It’s important to contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.

Conclusion

Botox injections offer a versatile and effective treatment option for a range of cosmetic and medical issues. Whether you're looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or manage a chronic condition, Botox can provide significant benefits.

However, it’s crucial to seek treatment from a qualified healthcare provider to ensure safety and achieve the best possible results. If you’re considering Botox, schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and find out if it’s the right option for you.

[havenmdoc]

Unlock Your Best Features: Non-Surgical Jawline Contouring Techniques

The jawline is a defining feature of the face, often associated with strength, symmetry, and attractiveness. A well-defined jawline can enhance facial harmony and contribute to a more youthful appearance. While surgical procedures such as jawline implants or jaw reduction surgery have been popular in the past, advancements in non-surgical techniques now offer a safer, more accessible alternative for achieving jawline contouring. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various non-surgical jawline contouring techniques available, their benefits, and how they can help you unlock your best features without going under the knife.

Understanding Non-Surgical Jawline Contouring

Non-surgical jawline contouring refers to a range of minimally invasive procedures designed to enhance the definition and contour of the jawline without the need for surgery. These techniques typically involve the use of injectable fillers, muscle relaxants, or energy-based devices to sculpt and reshape the jawline, chin, and surrounding areas. Non-surgical jawline contouring has gained popularity in recent years due to its safety, effectiveness, and minimal downtime compared to surgical alternatives.

The Benefits of Non-Surgical Jawline Contouring

Natural-Looking Results: One of the primary benefits of non-surgical jawline contouring is the ability to achieve natural-looking results without the need for invasive surgery. Injectable fillers and muscle relaxants can be precisely placed to enhance the contours of the jawline and create a more balanced and symmetrical appearance.

Minimal Downtime: Unlike surgical procedures that require extended recovery periods, non-surgical jawline contouring techniques typically involve minimal downtime. Patients can often resume their normal activities immediately after treatment, making it a convenient option for individuals with busy lifestyles.

Customized Treatment Plans: Non-surgical jawline contouring allows for personalized treatment plans tailored to the individual's unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Skilled practitioners can assess the patient's facial structure and recommend the most suitable techniques and products to achieve the desired results.

Gradual and Adjustable Results: Non-surgical jawline contouring techniques offer gradual and adjustable results, allowing patients to achieve their desired look gradually over time. Injectable fillers can be added or dissolved as needed to refine the contours of the jawline and maintain optimal results.

Safety and Accessibility: Non-surgical jawline contouring procedures are generally considered safe when performed by qualified and experienced practitioners. The risk of complications is minimal compared to surgery, and most patients experience little to no discomfort during treatment.

Non-Surgical Jawline Contouring Techniques

Dermal Fillers: Injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite can be used to add volume and definition to the jawline and chin. These fillers are carefully injected into strategic points along the jawline to enhance contours and create a more sculpted appearance.

Neuromodulators: Muscle relaxants such as botulinum toxin (e.g., Botox) can be used to relax the muscles responsible for creating a prominent or asymmetrical jawline. By selectively targeting specific muscle groups, neuromodulators can help soften the appearance of a square jawline or reduce the prominence of the masseter muscles.

Thread Lifts: Thread lifts involve the insertion of dissolvable threads into the skin to lift and tighten sagging tissues. In addition to lifting the cheeks and jowls, thread lifts can also be used to define the jawline and improve overall facial contouring.

Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling: RF microneedling utilizes controlled heat energy to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. By targeting the jawline and surrounding areas, RF microneedling can improve skin laxity and enhance the contours of the jawline without surgery.

Ultrasound Therapy: Ultrasound therapy, such as Ultherapy, delivers focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production and tighten loose tissues. This non-invasive technique can be used to lift and sculpt the jawline, chin, and neck area, resulting in a more defined and youthful appearance.

Is Non-Surgical Jawline Contouring Right for You?

While non-surgical jawline contouring techniques offer numerous benefits, it's essential to consider whether they are the right choice for you based on your individual needs and goals. Here are some factors to keep in mind:

Aesthetic Goals: Non-surgical jawline contouring techniques can enhance the contours of the jawline, chin, and neck area to create a more balanced and harmonious facial profile. If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your jawline or wish to achieve a more defined and sculpted look, non-surgical options may be worth considering.

Health Considerations: Individuals with certain medical conditions or allergies may not be suitable candidates for non-surgical jawline contouring. It's essential to discuss your medical history and any underlying health concerns with a qualified practitioner before undergoing treatment.

Realistic Expectations: While non-surgical jawline contouring techniques can produce significant improvements in facial contouring, it's essential to have realistic expectations about the results. The degree of enhancement achieved may vary depending on factors such as skin laxity, underlying bone structure, and individual response to treatment.

Treatment Plan: Non-surgical jawline contouring often requires a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart to achieve optimal results. It's essential to commit to the recommended treatment plan and follow any post-procedure instructions provided by your practitioner to ensure the best possible outcome.

Conclusion

In conclusion, non-surgical jawline contouring techniques offer a safe, effective, and minimally invasive solution for enhancing the contours of the jawline and achieving a more balanced and harmonious facial profile. From injectable fillers and muscle relaxants to thread lifts and energy-based devices, there are various options available to help you unlock your best features without going under the knife. By consulting with a qualified and experienced practitioner, you can explore the possibilities of non-surgical jawline contouring and determine whether it's the right choice for achieving your aesthetic goals. Say goodbye to surgical procedures and hello to a more sculpted and defined jawline with non-surgical contouring techniques.

[skin-doctor]

Can I Get Rid of a Double Chin With Botox?

Many people are curious about non-surgical options to reduce the appearance of a double chin, and one question that frequently arises is whether Botox can be used for this purpose. While Botox is renowned for its ability to smooth wrinkles, using it to target a double chin involves a more complex understanding of facial anatomy and the specific actions of the treatment.

Understanding Botox and Facial Aesthetics

Botox, a brand name for botulinum toxin, primarily works by temporarily paralyzing muscles, which can smooth out wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. However, when it comes to addressing a double chin, Botox is not typically the first line of treatment. This is because a double chin is often caused by excess fat under the chin, not muscle activity.

For muscle-related concerns in the lower face, such as a strong jawline or muscle tension, masseter Botox in NYC is a popular treatment. This procedure targets the masseter muscles, which are responsible for chewing and can contribute to a square jaw appearance when overdeveloped.

Alternatives for Double Chin Reduction

While Botox might not be suitable for reducing a double chin directly, there are other non-surgical treatments that can help. For example, injections of deoxycholic acid (known commercially as Kybella) are approved specifically for reducing submental fat (the fat beneath the chin). These injections help to break down fat cells, leading to a more contoured neck and jawline over time.

For those interested in refining their jawline or reducing muscle bulkiness, masseter Botox in NYC remains a viable option. It's effective in altering the contour of the lower face, which can indirectly enhance the appearance of the chin and neck area by contributing to a more balanced facial aesthetic.

In conclusion, while Botox itself is not used to eliminate a double chin, it plays a crucial role in facial aesthetics and can complement other treatments that target submental fat. Consulting with a specialized provider can help determine the best approach tailored to your specific needs.

Read a similar article about cost of Botox here at this page.

[sculptsublime]

Transform Your Appearance with SculptSublime's Comprehensive Face Surgery Offerings

In a world where self-expression and confidence are paramount, the way we look can greatly impact how we feel. Fortunately, advancements in cosmetic surgery have made it possible for individuals to enhance their features and achieve their desired aesthetic goals. At SculptSublime, we're committed to helping you unlock your true beauty through our comprehensive range of face surgery procedures. Let's explore the transformative options available:

Facelift: Over time, the effects of aging, sun exposure, and lifestyle factors can lead to sagging skin and wrinkles. A facelift can turn back the hands of time by lifting and tightening facial tissues, restoring a more youthful appearance and rejuvenating your overall look.

Brow Lift: A sagging brow can create a tired or aged appearance. A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, can elevate the eyebrows, smooth forehead wrinkles, and open up the eyes for a more refreshed and youthful look.

Rhinoplasty: The nose plays a significant role in facial harmony and balance. Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, can address aesthetic concerns such as bumps, asymmetry, or disproportion, helping you achieve a nose that complements your natural beauty.

Dimple Creation: Dimples are often considered a charming and attractive feature. Dimple creation surgery can add subtle dimples to your cheeks, enhancing your smile and adding character to your face.

Cheek Volumization: Well-defined cheekbones can enhance facial contours and create a youthful appearance. Cheek volumization procedures, such as cheek implants or fat grafting, can add natural-looking volume and definition to the cheeks, restoring lost volume and rejuvenating the face.

Chin Augmentation: A weak or receding chin can detract from facial balance and harmony. Chin augmentation surgery can enhance the projection and definition of the chin, improving facial proportions and creating a more balanced profile.

Lip Volumizing: Full, plump lips are often associated with youth and sensuality. Lip volumizing procedures, such as lip injections or lip implants, can add volume and definition to the lips, enhancing your smile and overall facial appearance.

Lip Reduction: Conversely, if you're unhappy with excessively large or protruding lips, lip reduction surgery can help balance your facial features by reducing the size of the lips, achieving a more harmonious look.

Jaw Reduction: A prominent or overly square jawline can create a masculine or harsh appearance. Jaw reduction surgery can reshape and refine the jawline, achieving a softer and more feminine or masculine contour, depending on your desired outcome.

Double Chin/Neck Lift: Excess fat and loose skin in the chin and neck area can create the appearance of a double chin or turkey neck. A neck lift can tighten and rejuvenate the neck area, restoring a more youthful and defined jawline.

Ear Shape Correction: Ears that are prominent or misshapen can detract from facial harmony. Ear shape correction surgery, or otoplasty, can reshape and reposition the ears to achieve a more balanced and proportionate appearance.

Correction of Wrinkles: Wrinkles and fine lines are natural signs of aging that can affect the appearance of the face. Various treatments, such as Botox injections or dermal fillers, can effectively reduce wrinkles and restore a smoother, more youthful complexion.

Scar Revision: Scars, whether from injury, surgery, or acne, can be a source of self-consciousness. Scar revision surgery aims to minimize the appearance of scars, improving their texture and blending them more seamlessly with the surrounding skin.

Mole/Mark Removal: Unwanted moles, birthmarks, or other skin lesions can be safely and effectively removed through surgical techniques, improving the appearance of the skin and boosting confidence.

Facial Feminization: For transgender individuals or those seeking a more feminine appearance, facial feminization surgery can include a combination of procedures to soften facial features, such as reducing the brow bossing, reshaping the nose, and enhancing the lips and cheeks.

At SculptSublime, we prioritize safety, natural-looking results, and patient satisfaction above all else. Our team of skilled surgeons combines artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes tailored to your unique needs and desires.

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What Are the Best Treatments for Jaw Sculpting?

What is the best treatment for jawline contouring? The Toronto Avebelle Cosmetic Clinic team knows that many individuals are looking for ways to make their lower face look more defined. If you are hoping to enhance the overall appearance of your face, the jawline is often a great place to start. The jawline is one of the most defining facial features that frames the rest of the face. It plays an essential role in facial symmetry and overall attractiveness. A sharp, strong jawline can give you a more chiseled look. It’s associated with youthfulness and vitality while on the other hand, a less defined or sagging jawline can make you look older.

Some people are lucky enough to be born with the bone structure that gives them a chiseled jawline while others may inherit a “weak” or less defined jawline due to genetics. Facial aging or weight gain that causes the accumulation of fat below the chin may also lead to a less defined jawline. For others, they may have some resistant fat below the chin that doesn’t go away even if they are at their goal body weight. A weak jawline isn’t a health problem but there are non-surgical approaches that can make it look more sculpted if this is what you want.

Remember that you can’t target weight loss to specific areas with exercise. If you have excess fat on the neck, reducing overall body fat might give your jaw a more defined look but if this still isn’t giving you the results you want, aesthetic treatments are also available to help.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers or facial fillers are highly versatile treatments that are used for facial rejuvenation. Jawline fillers are one of the most popular options for rejuvenating the lower face. These fillers add shape or fullness, improving the volume or definition of the jaw area. They are designed to plump up the skin and give your jaw a more defined look. Patients might choose to have jawline fillers for a variety of reasons, such as a desire to add volume to the jawline, form a more defined separation between the jawline and neck, make the angle of the jawline sharper, make the lower face look more youthful, improve the symmetry of the jawline, or address signs of aging such as sagging or wrinkles. Chin fillers are also available – these involve the injection of fillers into the soft tissue of the chin. One of the main advantages of hyaluronic acid fillers is that the results are noticeable and immediate. Although the results of fillers are temporary, they will last for months to years.

Botox®

Botox® is an injectable neuromodulator treatment that contains botulinum toxin as its active ingredient. This treatment works by temporarily relaxing or weakening specific muscles. Botox® is commonly used to reduce facial wrinkles but another one of its popular uses is for face slimming. Sometimes overworked jaw muscles from teeth clenching or grinding can become enlarged, giving the jaw an overly square or heavy appearance that some people dislike. Jawline or masseter Botox® essentially narrows and re-shapes the jawline. It makes the jaw muscles stop contracting and over time they shrink in size, enhancing the appearance of the jawline. Jawline Botox® can give the jaw a more softened or feminine appearance, creating a more heart-shaped or oval face for patients who desire that look.

Kybella®/Belkyra

A well-defined jawline can be obscured by the presence of a double chin, a small layer of fat or sagging skin between the neck and chin that is a concern for many individuals. Belkya, which is the same treatment as Kybella® is an injectable treatment for double chin reduction that specifically targets and eliminates fat cells beneath the chin. Composed of deoxycholic acid, Belkyra breaks down the stubborn fat below the chin, resulting in a more sculpted jawline. The procedure typically requires a series of sessions, and the results are permanent, making it a popular choice for those seeking a long-lasting solution to their double chin woes.

For more advice about jawline contouring in Toronto, contact Avebelle Cosmetic Clinic. Send a message online or call us at 416.901.2327 to request a consultation if you would like to find out which type of cosmetic treatment would be best suited for you.

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🔥 Dangerous Game 🔥

Chapter 11

Amaya POV

"Shit!" I exclaim.

"I feel like my head is going to explode at any moment"

I sigh without patience.

Nat and I are viewing all the video from the Triskelion surveillance cameras plus footage from all the neighboring streets.

We have been working on it relentlessly for 15 days now and nothing new has come up.

"Keep calm snow.I'm sure we'll find something” Nat reassures me.

Her eyes, just like mine, are red and tired too.

Even if in recent days Lucas has often stopped by to give us a hand, a gesture that the Russian and I appreciated, we are equally tired and exhausted.

James, on the other hand, is a little less happy with Lucas' presence but he too accepted willingly in the end, especially because he understood that his help is really coming in handy.

"Good news!" exclaims Lucas entering the meeting room of the Avengers Tower, where Natasha and I now practically live relegated to monitors and files.

He hands me a cup of hot black coffee and does the same with Nat.

I take a sip moaning with pleasure.

Last night I only slept for four hours and now at 7:00 am I already have 2 hours of videos seen and reviewed.

An agony.

"What's going on Scott?" Natasha asks after taking a generous sip of coffee.

"I discovered something about our friends in the red balaclava" he exclaims proud of himself.

"Really?" I exclaim excitedly.

This could be the first good track in 15 days.

"Mmh mmh" Lucas nods absently as he pulls dozens of files out of his briefcase.

I observe his movements with rapture.

The hands with long and thin fingers move with dexterity and elegance.

His square jaw is relaxed, his eyes bright and red from all the sleep he's losing from this case.

Lucas puts all the files on the table and pushes them towards us with his hand.

I grab one and open it.

Jhon Evans, former military man.

I take another one.

Robert Newton, former Navy Seal Corporal.

Christopher Miller former General of the United States Army.

I look at Natasha who returns my gaze, we are both visibly confused.

"What do you think these men have in common?" Lucas asks us, he does not seem willing to reveal anything to us on the contrary it seems that he wants us to understand it by ourselves.

"Are they all ex-military?" I answer uncertain.

Lucas nods.

"They are all ex-soldiers who in the last 5 years have all been hired by the same private security company"

"I'm sorry but I still don't understand" intervenes Natasha.

“I did some research and found out it's a fictional company.A cover.These men have never worked a single day in private security in the past 5 years" Agent Scott explains.

"And?What do these men have in common and the ones you and Rumlow fought that night at the Triskelion?" I urge to continue, my leg under the table began to jerk frantically.

“They are the same men.

These, my dear ladies, are the true identities of the men with the red balaclavas”

“It can't be possible” I murmur.

I grab the files that were delivered to us from the morgue and those brought by Lucas.

I compare some photos.

These men look alike but they don't seem to be them.

Lucas sees the doubt in my eyes and answers me even before I can ask.

"If we compared the photos with any software of S.H.I.E.L.D. it would turn out that they are not the same people for one simple reason...because these men have another thing in common..."

Lucas grabs some medical file from his briefcase and throws them on the table.

“All these men have undergone minor plastic surgeries.Nose reduction, ear repositioning, mentoplasty.Small changes that would have allowed them to no longer be recognizable, would always have been theirs but if subjected to facial recognition no one would ever have been able to identify them.And strange coincidence, these surgeries were all carried out by the same surgeon, another former General of the US Army who unfortunately was found dead in unknown circumstances ten days ago"

Natasha is speechless.

“So they also changed the name to be able to become ghosts” I'm finally starting to realize.

"Exactly" exclaims Lucas.

“Oh my God Lucas!You're a genius”

I feel excited, maybe we can do it.

I turn quickly towards him throwing my arms around his neck, he returns the squeeze laughing.

A footstep catches our attention, Steve and Bucky appear on the threshold of the door and witnessed the entire scene.

James's eyes glow with fury.

Shit.

I detach myself from Lucas's arms as if nothing had happened.

Because basically nothing happened.

We are friends, good friends and we are just working together.

“Guys, we have great news.Perhaps we have found a concrete lead to follow.It was Lucas who really found it” I explain to the boys as I approach them.

Steve smiles at me and then reaches out to Nat and gives her a sweet kiss.

James continues to look at me with his clenched jaw.

His gaze makes me feel small and helpless, it makes me feel guilty even though I haven't done anything wrong.

I prefer not to push it any further so I keep talking about the latest discoveries made.

We expose it all to the boys and repeat it all when Tony and Bruce join us.

"Who is in charge of this private security company?" Steve asks, voicing the question that each of us is asked.

“His name is Richard Masen.Born and raised in California.But he has only one problem...he died in 1953" Lucas sighs.

"Identity theft.Typical” grumbles Bucky.

"Exactly" Agent Scott echoes as he continues.

“I did every possible search and found nothing, no links.Richard was a simple farmer.No heir, his closest relative is a distant cousin of his mother who lives in Europe"

"We are at a standstill" I exhale wearily pinching the base of my nose between my fingers.

I feel like an epic headache is about to explode in my head.

"Nothing is lost" Tony encourages us.

"We have more information than we had yesterday and I'm sure there is something in those videos, a detail, that escapes us.Let's get back to work, come on guys”

So let's all start working together again.

"Shit!" Tony suddenly exclaims.

"What happens?" Steve asks him.

“Oh nothing.The paper ran out in the printer just as I was about to print the last file"

Tony is about to get up but I stop him with a wave of my hand.

"I'm going to the warehouse" I immediately volunteer.

"Are you sure kid?" Tony asks.

"Yes, I need to stretch my legs and have another coffee" I answer, turning my gaze just to see James who is intent on checking files with Steve.

I go away puffing imperceptibly.

He's been ignoring me for hours now.

Stupid idiot.

I head to the kitchen and after retrieving another cup of coffee I go to the room used as a warehouse.

I enter and turn on the light.

The closet is small and full of shelves where hundreds of stationery items are displayed.

With my eyes I look for reams of paper and after a few moments I find them.

I approach the shelf and placing my coffee on the nearby shelf I rise on tiptoe raising my arms to grab a stack but suddenly the light goes out.

I swear mentally thinking that the light bulb has gone out when suddenly I feel a hand pressing hard on my mouth.

The sheets slip from my hands and spread all over the floor.

"Don't scream" whispers a warm voice in my ear.

I relax immediately when I realize whose cold fingers are resting on my lips.

Fingers in Vibranium.

I get away from his grasp in a bad way.

"What do you want?" I spit angrily looking for the light switch along the wall.

“I came to help my girlfriend” he says simply.

As if everything was okay, as if he hadn't spent the last three hours ignoring me.

Finally I find the switch and turn the light back on.

"Oh really?Am I your girlfriend now?" I answer sarcastically.

Bucky approaches me, our chest almost touch.

"Oh c'mon...don't do that" he bends down to kiss me but I escape his touch.

“No Bucky, that's not how it works!I want to be treated with respect!The fact that I allow you to tell me or do certain things to me in our intimacy does not authorize you to treat me like a whore in our relationship.You can't pick up and fuck me when you feel like it.You can't pretend for hours that I don't exist and then expect me to fall at your feet just for your stupid whim” I spit the words out in anger, he looks at me as if he doesn't understand what I'm talking about.

He stands in front of me again raising his hand and placing it on my face.

"I'm sorry doll.I'm an idiot.Forgive me”

I remain staring at him with my arms crossed in front of my chest, my sharp gaze fixed and emotionless planted in his gaze.

He raises his arms to the sky.

“Ok I was a jerk.Is that okay?" he tells me letting his arms fall along his body.

"James..." I sigh but he cuts me off immediately.

"I'm jealous.I feel devoured by jealousy knowing that you are close to that man"

James can't hold my gaze and turns his towards the door.

"I'm afraid that sooner or later you will realize that you have chosen the wrong man.He is perfect.Flawless.An agent and a model man with his stupid briefcase and his stupid tie.With that stupid face of him”

His words are full of anger.

"I hate to see him buzzing around you, always ready to touch you at any opportunity"

I smile amused raising an eyebrow.

"What do you find funny?" he asks me in an offended tone.

“Lucas never even touched me with a finger.Earlier I was the one who hugged him, I was excited about the new findings on the case and I let myself go.But I assure you that there was nothing romantic about my gesture"

I grab his hands and put them on my hips, mine are fastened behind his neck.

His gaze is still unsure.

“Lucas and I are just good friends.I had my chance to get him but I chose you.I will always choose you"

"He is in love with you.I see it.I get it from the way he looks at you”

His words are just a soft whisper.

"But I love you James"

His gaze softens and I take the opportunity to kiss him.

A sweet kiss.

"How about you drop everything tonight and I take you out to dinner?" Bucky asks me suddenly with enthusiasm and a pinch of hope.

“James…it doesn't seem like the right moment…”

“My little robin you has been ignoring me for more than a week.In the evening you come to my bed at unrealistic times and turn your back on me.You don't let me touch you anymore…and I'm not talking about sex.Neither a kiss nor a caress.I feel like you are slipping through my fingers…” he murmurs on my lips.

"I'm sorry.My head is in the air…too many agents have died, too many innocents.We must hurry to find a solution otherwise there will be more victims.I will have other innocents on my conscience..."

"Amaya if you continue at this rate you will go crazy.You have to stop.Nobody will tell you anything.And I'm not saying that because I want to have sex with you!I say this because I want to see you peaceful.I want to see you smile again”

“I'm so stressed out” I whimper bringing my hands to my face rubbing my eyes hard.

“I know doll, I know.For this you need a few hours of leisure.We are all in the same situation but we try to move forward by finding a foothold in the little things.You know Steve and Nat spend a few hours on the terrace every night, hugging each other enjoying the view.Tony and Pepper watch a different movie every night, snuggled on the sofa.Each of them seeks comfort in their partner so as not to go crazy...Amaya, you are the only one who is pushing the limits...you behave as if everything depended on you.You do not have to carry all the weight on your shoulders, we are a team and in a team we help each other.Let someone else take care of it for a few hours”

I sigh wearily.

After all, Bucky is right.

"What do you think?You all dolled up for me and I take you out for a diner, for a dance.Just a little time for us.Agreed?"

Bucky's sweet voice prompts me to accept.

"I'm in" I reply smiling at him.

"I'm sure it will do me good to switch off my brain a little" I add.

Bucky walks up to me again, his arms closing around my waist.

I rest my hands on the back of his neck playing with his hair.

He reaches down and kisses me, his tongue enters my mouth massaging mine.

A sweet, sensual kiss.

Bucky's Vibranium hand grabs the flesh of my hip while the other grazes my belly and then slips inside my pants.

I just flinch as his fingers brush my pussy through the fabric of my panties.

"What are you doing?" I moan on his lips.

Bucky pushes his lips away from mine and rests his forehead on mine.

“I help you to relax.Believe me you'll feel better later”

His voice is low, hoarse.

I close my eyes and surrender to his touch.

His fingers continue to massage my clit through the thin fabric then he takes his hand out of my pants and a moment later he slips it back between my legs but this time inside my panties.

He presses his big palm against my clit and I, prey to a primal instinct, begin to move my hips rubbing my sex against his hand.

He stands still and lets me give myself pleasure.

He is letting me choose what I want.

I keep moving and the gentle friction of my pulsating clit on his rough, callused palm makes me roll my eyes.

We are still front to front.

I begin to gasp against his mouth.

I feel so free right now.

It seems that every thought has disappeared from my head.

My beautiful Sergeant was right, I feel much better.

My hands are still on his neck and I pull him more towards me.

Panting I whisper on his lips "Sir please...use your fingers"

Bucky's mouth crashes into mine claiming a kiss of pure lust, all teeth and tongues.

Continuing to keep his palm still, he sticks two fingers inside me.

I grab his wrist and push his hand.

"Push deeper" I order and he obeys.

His fingers push to the bottom moving with decision.

My legs are shaking but Bucky's Vibranium arm holds me up and keeps me straight.

I feel a fire starting from the center of my body and radiating along my whole being.

We moan mouth to mouth regardless that anyone joining us can hear us.

I close my eyes and throwing my head back I cum murmuring his name.

Bucky removes his hand from my pants and brings it to his lips, licks his palm while his eyes remain chained to mine.

His beautiful sky-blue eyes now look almost black, darkened by the passion that devours them.

I grab his wrist again and lick at the same time he does, our tongues meet on the skin of his palm.

Then I slip my hand into my panties and after wetting my finger in my sweet moisture I bring it to his lips that he opens pliable.

I feel his tongue curl around my finger and suck.

We both moan in ecstasy.

“I love you James.I'm sorry I neglected you” I whisper after taking my finger out of his mouth.

His eyes are burning, flames of pure greed dance within them.

“Don't think about it anymore my little robin.I love you and I just want your serenity”

Bucky's arms close around my body, rocking me in a hug that makes me feel safe.

It makes me feel protected.

"My coffee will be cold by now" I mutter on his chest.

I hear his laughter vibrate in my ear.

"It's better that way.You've been drinking too much coffee lately” he lovingly scolds me.

"That's not true" I protest, looking into his eyes.

Bucky raises an eyebrow skeptically.

“Don't make that face!This was just the second coffee"

"Amaya...are you kidding me?"

“Ok ok!It was the third" I reply but his eyebrows now both rise upwards.

“Ok!Was it the fifth, you are happy now?"

I walk away from him huffing and starting to pick up the papers from the floor.

Bucky bends to his knees to help me.

Once finished we join the others in the meeting room.

"Good time Snow!Were you lost?" Tony tells me in an amused tone.

I know where he wants to go.

"Tony shut up" I answer passing him by and giving him a playful shoulder.

Lucas's eyes stop in mine for a moment but they have the power to make me embarrassed.

He knows why I wasted my time, he understood it.

“Leave them alone Tony!They are lovebirds and it is normal for them to jump on each other every moment" says Sam with a wink at Stark.

Bucky rolls his eyes.

"Oh that's fine with me...as long as you clean up after that" Tony retorts with a shrug.

We all burst out laughing.

Except for Lucas, his eyes remain glued to some papers he holds in his hand.

"You're disgusting Stark" Natasha replies, who then winks at me.

"Ok now it's enough" I raise my voice to make me hear between laughter.

Bucky walks past me and slaps my ass.

"Let them have fun doll" he whispers in my ear.

And I turn red from head to toe.

"Idiot" I murmur under my breath rolling my eyes.

As lunchtime arrives, the room begins to empty.

It's just me, Nat and Lucas left.

I approach my best friend.

"Hey Nat, is it a problem for you if I go away for a couple of hours tonight?I know we're overworked but…”

She cuts me off right away.

"Honey, there's no problem.If you hadn't asked me tonight I would have told you about it.I see you too tired, stressed out.You need a break”

I sigh at my friend's words.

"That's the same thing Bucky told me" I admit.

"So night of pure and wild sex?" winks Nat in my direction.

Lucas's head turns towards us and when he realizes that I'm watching him, he brings his attention back to the videos he was watching but by listening, I can understand it from the stiffness in his posture.

“Bucky wants to take me out to dinner.A nice thing.Romantic I suppose”

I shrug because I actually don't know what awaits me for the evening.

“And rough sex at the end of the night” laughs Nat.

I laugh with her.

"Obviously" I reply with a wink.

We laugh again.

Lucas' voice puts an end to our laughter.

"I have to go.I will keep you informed in case of news.Bye”

He doesn't even wait for our answer, he turns his heel and leaves.

"Ouch...he didn't take it so well" chuckles Natasha.

“I'm sorry but he knows very well we're just friends”

“Really Snow?You will be his friend but he is in love with you” my friend points out.

"I know" I sigh.

"Come on forget about it!Go get ready and make yourself beautiful for your evening, I'll finish here" Nat tells me pushing me towards the door.

"Are you sure?" I ask her.

As happy as I am to spend some time alone with Bucky, I feel guilty about leaving my position.

"For the love of heaven Amaya!Go!"

I roll my eyes as I walk to my room.

"Yes ma'am" I answer her.

I feel thrilled and excited about the evening that awaits me more than I want to admit.

Bucky POV

"Is it alright pal?" Steve asks me, distracting me from my thoughts.

"Sure" I reply as I resume hitting the punching bag rhythmically.

After Amaya and I returned to the meeting room where everyone else was, we got back to work.

She continued to smile at me all the time, every time our eyes met a very sweet smile was painted on her lips.

My little robin is really beautiful.

And I'm not the only one who thinks it.

I have often bitten Scott to stare at my girlfriend for too long and it freaks me out.

I believe her when she tells me they're just friends.

My problem is that he doesn't see her as a friend, he is still in love with her.

We are now in the training room because Steve asked me if I wanted to keep him company.

I hit the sack violently imagining it's Scott's stupid face.

"Take it easy Buck" reminds me Steve.

"I'm fine.I just need to let off steam.I punch the sack and save his face, a great compromise” I gasp as I punch another volley at the poor sack which dangles dangerously as if it wanted to detach itself from the ceiling.

“You have no reason to be jealous.You know Amaya is crazy about you” Steve points out as he wipes his sweat.

I stop and grab the bag with both hands to stop his swinging motion.

“I know but it's not easy.How would you react if Nat worked closely with a man in love with her?" I gasp as I try to catch my breath.

"I would trust her"

I laugh at his response.

“That's why between the two of us you have always been the best.You are wise.I'm the wild one”

I chuckle as Steve rolls his eyes.

Then he approaches me handing me a towel and a bottle of water.

"Thanks dude" I smile at him.

I wipe the sweat from my face and after placing the towel on one shoulder I drink the water in a single sip.

"So where are you taking her tonight?" my best friend asks me curiously.

"Nothing special...I reserved a table at The River Cafe" I reply pretending indifferent.

"What?Nothing special?Buddy that's one of the most romantic and most expensive restaurants in New York” laughs Steve giving me a push.

"I know, I know.I just want it to be special.I want that she feel special for one night.That she understands that I love her.That I really love her” I murmur.

"Do you want to ask her to marry you?" Steve's eyes seem to want to get out of their sockets.

I choke on my own saliva at Steve's question.

I cough convulsively as I try to speak.

"What?No, no, no.I love her but I want to take things calmly. A step at a time" I reply.

"You rather" I tease him “When are you going to propose to Natasha?You have been together for 4 years now.Don't you think the time has come?"

I see him blush and look away from me.

“Oh man!You already did it?" I ask him incredulously that he hasn't said anything to me.

"No I did not.And do you think I would do it without first talking about it with you?" Steve replies pretending to be offended.

We giggle together.

"To tell the truth I have been thinking about it for a few days but first I want this case of the stolen Vibranium to be solved" he explains to me.

"Yes, I also think it is better to wait.This whole thing is already giving us too many worries”

Steve and I chat for a few more minutes then decide by mutual agreement to eat something together.

We head to the kitchen and as we walk down the long corridor Agent Scott comes to meet us.

"Hey Lucas where are you going?" Steve asks politely.

“I'm going away, I have some work to do”

Thank God he will finally get out of the way for today.

Maybe God doesn't hate me that much.

“Why don't you grab a sandwich with us?You too have been awake since before dawn and you will surely be hungry"

I am caught off guard by Steve's words.

Maybe God doesn't hate me but I'm starting to think that the one who hates me is my best friend.

Steve and his stupid kindness.

Fuck!

I just hope Agent Blondie has the good sense to refuse.

And as if he could read my thoughts Lucas' eyes stop in mine and with a big smile printed on that stupid face of him he exclaims “Sure, I'm hungry.Thank you”

I curse myself mentally and pretending to smile I walk towards the kitchen followed by the two blondes chatting behind me.

Damn Steve, he's paying for this.

Once in the kitchen Steve grabs everything he needs to make turkey sandwiches.

For a few minutes silence reigns.

Then an idea leaps into my head.

Let's play "pissing off Lucas".

I will have fun for sure.

“Hey Steve, can't you lend me your burgundy jacket tonight?You know dress code is required at The River Cafe”

Steve approaches the table with three sandwiches on his plate, hands us one each and sits next to me.

Lucas is on the other side of the table, right in front of me.

His eyes are scrutinizing me carefully.

"Of course.Oh and I'll also lend you the tie of the same color.You'll make a great impression!"

“Wow The River Cafe” Lucas interjects.

“Great place.A luxury venue.I didn't think you could afford it”

Lucas throws it there as if nothing had happened.

Steve's eyes immediately move to me, they are wide open and full of panic.

He surely fears in my violent reaction.

But it won't happen.

I imagined such a comment from him and I already have the answer ready for him.

“Don't worry man.I can afford more things than you think.

For example, I can afford to be with Amaya.Do you know her?Gorgeous, red hair?The same one you can't take your eyes off”

The jaw of the blond in front of me tightens, his eyes thin.

“Don't sing victory Barnes.She could always change her mind…” he is teasing me.

He wants me to lose my temper and then pose with Amaya as a poor boy who was attacked by the monster.

I smile at his words.

"Don’t hold your breath while waiting blond" I reply chewing a bite of my sandwich.

He seems to want to argue but something is holding him back.

What a shame.

I would have loved to have hit that perfect little face.

Steve looks back and forth between me and Agent Scott.

He seems ready to divide us.

But Lucas, much to my chagrin, gets up and leaves not before saying goodbye to Steve and ignoring me.

"For a moment I was afraid he would hit you" Steve smiles amusedly.

I smile slyly, shrugging my shoulders.

"I don't deny you that for a moment I wanted it.Having a pretext to punch him would save me unnecessary arguments with Amaya”

Steve shakes his head dejectedly as he finishes eating his sandwich.

"Ok I'm going to take a shower and get ready" I announce.

“Ok brother.Then you come for the jacket”

I go to my room and start getting ready.

I feel as excited as a fucking girl on her first date.

I know that's not the case with us, but it's still the first time I've taken Amaya out for dinner.

I want everything to be perfect, I want her to feel like a queen tonight.

When I get out of the shower, I position myself in front of the bathroom mirror and run a hand over the misted glass due to the humidity created by the hot water.

I look at myself for a moment passing my hand through my beard, I would like to cut it to have a more sophisticated look for this evening but I will not do it because I know how much my doll likes it.

I dry and fix my hair and beard and then go back to my room to get dressed.

I wear a pair of elegant black trousers and a shirt which is also black, I spray a little perfume and after wearing a pair of black and shiny Dior derby shoes, I go to Steve's room.

I knock on the door and Nat comes to open and greets me with a whistle of appreciation.

“Wow Buck!You are stunning man"

I blush embarrassed, I did not expect such a welcome.

Nat grabs my hand and pulls me inside laughing.

"Hey man!" Steve greets me handing me the tie and then the jacket.

I finish preparing myself under the watchful eye of my friends.

"So?What do you think?" I ask taking a ride on myself.

"Great!" Nat exclaims, clapping her hands like a child.

Steve raises his thumbs upwards smiling.

"Good.I'm going” I sigh.

I suddenly feel nervous.

I walk towards Amaya's room.

I take a deep breath and with a trembling hand I knock on her door.

When she opens the door my jaw almost touches the floor.

I've never seen anything beautiful in my life.

Amaya wears a very simple little black dress with a red belt at the waist, and at her feet she wears dizzying heels that bring to mind only unchaste thoughts.

On her face only a touch of make-up and her inevitable crimson red lipstick.

Her hair is pulled back into a high ponytail.

This woman knows exactly how to make me lose my mind.

"What do you think?" she asks me making a turn on herself.

"You're perfect as always" I answer her grabbing her hips and leaving a kiss on her neck.

I don't want to ruin her lipstick.

Not yet at least.

"And sexy to take the breath away" I add with a wink.

She laughs just bending her head to the side of her, her wonderful green eyes like absinthe stare at me full of love.

"Let's go or we'll be late"

I grab her hand and drag her with me.

Amaya smiles in amusement.

"Where are you taking me?I'm curious” she chirps with sweet eyes.

Little temptress.

"Is a surprise.Trust me”

We leave the tower holding hands and with a small nod I stop a taxi.

I make my little robin sit in and after closing the door I go to the driver's window indicating the address and explaining that it was a surprise for my girlfriend.

We walk the streets of New York in pleasant silence.

Amaya's head rests on my chest as her gaze takes in the skyline.

I kiss her head breathing deeply the wonderful scent of her and I find myself overwhelmed by my own thoughts.

When I was living in the 40s and I was just James Barnes I just dreamed of coming back from the war, marrying a good girl and maybe getting a job in a factory.

I would have led a normal life.

Ordinary.

But then Hydra broke my dreams.

Hydra destroyed my life.

But ever since that day on the Helicarrier, when I rescued Steve from the Potomac, I began to realize the direction my life had taken and from that moment I have always felt a kind of emptiness.

A void that is difficult to explain.

I had lost everything.

My mother, my sisters, my brother.

Steve.

I had missed the opportunity to live my life.

Now I was just a danger, a monster that had to be hunted and killed.

For years I have thought that perhaps the easiest solution, the most obvious one, was death.

What life prospects did I have?

I was dangerous, the monster inside me could have jumped out at any moment.

I could have hurt other innocent people.

But then Steve came along.

A smile escapes my lips.

He always believed in me.

For him I will always be worth.

After Wakanda I started to hope again.

The Winter Soldier no longer existed.

I had my best friend again and had met others.

Natasha, Sam, Tony, Sharon...

I said to myself "Let's try it" and I tried.

I tried to integrate into the world, a world not mine.

Stranger.

A world that had evolved in my absence, a world that had moved on without me.

I tried to love, to have a woman by my side as I had always dreamed of.

I really thought it worked.

But at night, when the world slept, that little emptiness reappeared and grew bigger and bigger.

Everyday more.

And in that emptiness, between the screams and the pain, I saw all the people I had hurt when I was him.

The monster.

I didn't remember the names but I remembered every single face.

I remembered the fear in their eyes, those silent pleas.

How many fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, friends have I snatched from life?

Many.

Too many.

And in the end the void had become a chasm capable only of sucking into it what little hope I had allowed myself to feel.

Until she arrived…Amaya.

I smile and watch her as she is lost in her thoughts, the city lights reflecting in her green eyes.

Those eyes that have captivated me from the first moment, it took just a glance of her to understand how screwed I was now.

Gone.

Gone for that wonderful woman with sinful red hair and tempting beautiful lips.

Amaya feels my gaze on her and lifts her face to mine.

"Why are you smiling Sergeant?" she whispers to me, caressing my chest.

I smile even more.

"I'm happy"

I kiss her.

"I am happy and I love you" I repeat to her holding her tighter to me.

Her head comes back to my chest.

"I'm happy too and I love you too" I hear her murmur on the skin of my neck.

The taxi begins to slow down.

We are almost there.

I feel excited and scared at the same time.

I hope she likes this place.

The taxi stops in front of the restaurant entrance, I pay the ride and get off.

I open the door to Amaya and hold out my hand to help her.

She clings to my arm and gazes at the place in ecstasy.

I drink from the wonder that oozes from her eyes.

"Do you like here?" I ask her, a little agitated.

She doesn't speak, she clings to my arm with all the strength she has.

Her small hands, delicate but capable of killing, convulsively grip the fabric of my jacket.

I watch her as her gaze is lost in front of her.

This is one of the many reasons why I love her.

She too has her past, difficult and sad.

Her hands are dripping blood like mine.

Basically we are only two lonely and desperate souls that found each other.

Two souls who seek only to give each other comfort and love.

"James..." my name a whisper on her lips.

"Tell me my little robin" I urge her to speak.

She seems to have lost the capacity.

"This place…this place is great.Magnificent.But also too expensive.You shouldn't have”

In her eyes I can see some guilt.

“Hey don't think about it.This evening is for you.I want it to be perfect!Do not think about anything.Just relax” I tell her, kissing her temple.

She pulls away from my arm and turns completely to me.

She wraps her arms around my neck and kisses me softly.

I reply to the kiss while my arms close around her waist by tightening her as much as possible against my body.

"I love you"

"I love you too doll"

We remain embraced some more moment then I grab her hand.

"Let's go" I tell her.

And together we enter.

The evening proceeds pleasantly, the food is superb and Amaya is a great company.

Let's spend time chatting with a breathtaking view to make us backdrop.

I tell to Amaya my childhood, of how to live in the 40s.

She talks to me about her childhood, tells me about his life and of what her dreams were.

Of how she had spent the last years looking for his parents' killer.

For the first time she talks to me about them.

"They were killed on August 20th.On my birthday" she tells me.

I am astonished in silence.

"Do you know?Every year, in that particular day, I make a madness" she smiles without joy.

"As if with a madness I could exorcise the pain.That pain always present but unbearable on that particular day" she murmurs.

"A few years ago I swam naked in the Hudson and I risked the assumption.A year I got drunk until I lose the senses.Last year I did something I had never done.I decided to have sex with a stranger"

She smiles in a clever manner by beating his long eyelashes sensually.

I am increasingly coated.

"Really?" I ask her.

"Oh yes!And you don't imagine my surprise when I saw you in that pub" she says.

She has a strange look in her eyes, as if she hids me something.

"You just don't remember me, right?" she suddenly asks me after a few moments of silence.

I look confused at her.

"What do you mean?"

Her sweet laugh resonates in my ears.

"We had already known each other.I doubt you can remember by the way" she says.

I think carefully about her words but I just can't understand what she's talking about.

I try to strive but I think I would remember her if I had already met her somewhere.

"A few years ago" she starts telling "Hydra gave you a task.Kill the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. but for your misfortune on the day you attacked him I was at his side"

She stops and grabs her glass of wine for a sip.

Her eyes don't even come off for a moment from mine.

"And...oh man I kick your ass that day, so bad!" she laughs amused.

But I can't laugh.

I feel panic assail me.

"I hurt you?" I murmurs in a trembling voice.

My hands close into fist under the table.

"Oh yeah...a lot!You fractured me the arm in three points, two ribs cracked, jaw displaced, you cut me a nerve of the thigh with a stab and I brought a cranial trauma.But hey!Don't do that face because you didn't go better"

I barely smile.

She continues with her story.

"I cut you your metal arm"

"You what?" I sweep away.

"You understood well!Fighting we ended up a window of a DIY store.You greeted me on the window and you were thrown up on me, I managed to beat your head against the wall and you fell to the ground stunned.Next to me there was an ax and so, without thinking twice, I grabbed it and I cut your arm.Just in the elbow's hollow.I took advantage of that moment to escape.You are the only goal I have ever failed.Before you no one had ever came out alive of a fight with me"

I looked at her.

I am absolutely speechless.

I don't remember anything about this.

"What do you think?Are you under shock?" she asks me laughing in a amused way.

How can I tell her?

How can I tell her that right now a thought is invading my head?

"Ok this will seem strange to you but...I'm horny right now" I admit.

The thought of her fighting me without a rememing, wildly, sends me out of my mind.

Imagine her covered with blood and dust, while she is indomitable make boil the blood in the veins.

Amaya throws her head back laughing heartly.

"Are you serious?" she asks between a laugh and another.

"Absolutely doll.Think about you fierce while fights is a somewhat exciting thing"

We laugh together and then return serious.

"I knew thet approached you that night would be a mistake" admits Amaya toying with a piece of bread.

"But I'll do it back.You were my most beautiful mistake"

"You too are my most beautiful mistake" I reply by grabbing her hand and holding it to my lips.

"What do you say if we go?Nearby there is a very nice bar.Let's go for a drink" I invite her.

She for her answering nods and after paying the bill we head to the bar.

We enjoy the hot air of this late July evening.

I pull the jacket and the tie and roll up the sleeves of the shirt.

Amaya stops and putting herself in front of me she unbutton the first two buttons of my shirt and her hands disorder a little my hair.

"So it's better.I prefer you more wild" she laughs and gives me a kiss.

Arriving at the bar we take up at the counter and order two beers.

We continue to chat, exchanging kiss and caresses all the times.

"I have to go to the bathroom.Excuse me" Amaya tells me kissing my lips and getting up from her place.

I look at her as she walks away from me, her hips swaying provocative to every step.

First go to the door that will take her to the bathroom she turns to me, she wink and disappears.

I lick my lips and after drinking another sip of beer I get up and follow her.

It's like a dejavu.

I enter the bathroom where silence reigns.

I don't even have time to look around me as a small hand grabs my shirt and drags me into the first cubicle.

Amaya's tongue immediately takes hold of my mouth.

She kisses me with fury, with passion.

Her hands immediately go to look for the buttons on my shirt.

"Ma'am please stop" I murmur, smiling on her lips.

“My girlfriend is waiting for me over there”

Amaya laughs amused and she kisses me again.

When her hands finish with my shirt she moves to my pants, she pulls them down with the boxers to mid-thigh, and then kneels at my feet.

I grab her face with my hands and with my thumbs I caress her lips.

"I love you" I whisper to her looking into her eyes.

She doesn't answer me, she grabs my erection in her hands and without ever taking her gaze from mine he brings it to her lips.

Her perfect pink tongue ends in her lips and she goes to lick the red tip of my cock, just teasing it.

Then her red, warm lips wrap around it.

I grab her head harder than and I guide her.

I fuck her mouth, moaning softly.

I move back and forth hard, I can feel myself hitting her throat.

But my little robin knows what to do and she tilts her head back to welcome me as much as she can.

She lets me do it and when I cum she eagerly drinks every drop of me.

Licking my entire length over and over again, sucking my balls making obscene sounds.

She lifts herself up kissing me while her hand starts to masturbate me, my erection begins to grow again.

I turn her back and lift her dress over her hips.

"Does it remind you of something robin?"

Amaya nods panting in anticipation.

I kneel behind her

and take off her panties I put them in my pocket.

I run a finger all the way down her slit, she's already soggy.

“Oh doll…I haven't even touched you yet and you're already all wet for me.You're so ready” I whisper on her skin that is covered with chills.

"I'm always ready for you" she gasps.

I pass a finger again and then leave her an almost impalpable kiss.

My hands rest on her ass, spreading it out, to get a better view of her beautiful pussy.

I lick her and her legs tremble.

I lick her again but this time I insert a finger into her warm flesh.

I feel it tighten around my finger, milking it.

I lift myself up and grabbing my throbbing erection, I guide its inside her body.

We both moan.

I grab her hips and squeeze hard, I want my fingerprints to stay on her body for days.

I begin to push hard by grabbing her leg.

I place my arm in the hollow of her knee, lifting her leg.

Her arm tightens around my neck while she holds herself against the wall with the other hand so as not to lose her balance.

My Vibranium arm tightens around her waist and my hand lowers until it reaches her clit.

I massage it following the pace of my thrusts.

Amaya's head tilts back, resting on my shoulder.

I turn my face in search of her lips and when I find them I bite its and then suck her lower lip.

"I love you" she moans on my lips.

"I love you" she repeats as the orgasm overwhelms her.

I keep pushing in her until I cum too overwhelmed by an orgasm that seems to shake up my soul.

I rest my forehead against her.

"I love you too doll"

We try to get dressed quickly before anyone can find us.

"James, I need my panties" Amaya tells me as I step out of the cramped cubicle to rinse my hands.

I pretend not to hear her.

"James!" she calls me back.

"Do you want to give me my panties back?"

"No, I don't think I will"

I laugh amused at her expression.

"Are you serious?And should I be without panties all evening?"

"I think so but do not worry...we are going home now and once there you will certainly not need it" I reply sensually as I wave her underwear in front of her face.

She looks at me with a mischievous smile on her lips.

She approaches and fiddling with the collar of my shirt she whispers "Aren't you done with me yet?"

"Oh doll...we are only at the beginning.For tonight you will be mine and only mine”

I kiss her with passion, our tongues dance together sensually.

We are interrupted by two girls who come in giggling, look at us and after exchanging a look they giggle again.

I think they have a perfect understanding of what just happened between me and Amaya.

We go back to the bar and pay for the beers, not before arguing with Amaya about who to offer.

In less than twenty minutes we are home.

We head towards the lift and once inside I grab her by the thighs and lift her, making her legs wrap around me.

I press her against the walls of the elevator and kiss her passionately, stroking her thighs left uncovered by her dress.

“James stop!You know there are cameras" laughs Amaya amused.

"I don't want to let Tony see us while we have sex"

"Why not?" I tease her.

She punches me in the chest.

“Stop it perverted” she laughs heartily.

"Ok" I give up and put her back down on her feet.

Once the elevator doors open, Amaya grabs me by the hand and takes me to her room.

The tower is dark and silent.

The only sound comes from my girlfriend's heels tapping rhythmically on the white marble floor.

As soon as I enter her room I take possession of her lips again.

"Are you ready?Because I will not stop until you are begging me to do so"

I take her in my arms and carry her to the bed, I lay her down on it and admire her in all the splendor of her while she eagerly waits for me to make her mine over and over again.

Her hair is scattered on the white sheets, the contrast between the red of her hair and the white of the sheets is hypnotic.

Her clear eyes seem to illuminate the entire firmament.

She is so beautiful that it hurts.

And I love her, I love her with every fiber of my being.

I feel my heart tighten to this sweet feeling of mine.

I feel happy.

I am happy.

I'm finally happy.

I look at her intensely and suddenly I remember.

"I have something for you doll.

Wait here, I'll be right back"

I bend down to give her a kiss and then I head to my room.

I hope she likes my surprise.

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Chin Reduction In Hyderabad

A double chin, or submental fat, is a common condition where excess fat accumulates beneath the skin in the area below the chin. This condition can occur due to a variety of factors, including genetics, weight gain, and age-related changes in skin elasticity. While having a double chin is not necessarily a sign of poor health, it can affect one's self-image and may be a cause for concern. 

If you want to get rid of your stubborn double chin and want to achieve a defined chin and chiselled jawline, there are several treatment options available. One such option is chin reduction surgery. We at Eternelle Aesthetics, the best cosmetic clinic in Hyderabad provide facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and can provide exceptional care for those seeking cosmetic chin surgery to improve their appearance and restore function.

What is Chin Reduction Surgery?

Chin reduction surgery, also known as genioplasty or mentoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to reduce the size and shape of the chin. The surgery can involve removing a portion of the bone in the chin or shaving down excess bone. It may also involve repositioning the chin to create a more balanced facial appearance.

Cosmetic concerns a chin reduction procedure can treat include:

A prominent or excessively large chin

A weak or receding chin

Asymmetrical chin

A chin that is disproportionately long in comparison to the rest of the face

A chin that protrudes too far forward, causing an unbalanced facial profile

A chin that is too angular or square-shaped, creating a harsh or masculine appearance

How is Chin Reduction Surgery Performed?

During a chin reduction procedure, the surgeon typically administers either general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with sedation to ensure that you are comfortable and pain-free throughout the procedure. To reach the chin bone, the surgeon makes an incision inside the mouth or under the chin. Depending on your needs, the surgeon will remove or reposition a portion of the bone to achieve the desired shape and size.

In cases where the reduction is being made to the soft tissue of the chin, the surgeon will make a small incision under the chin, the excess tissue is removed, and the remaining tissue is repositioned.

The procedure typically takes one to two hours, and you can return home the same day. 

Chin Reduction Surgery Recovery

Every patient's recovery time is different and depends on a number of factors, such as their age, general health, and whether or not they had other procedures done in addition to their chin reduction. But most patients can resume their normal activities within two to three weeks after the procedure.

What Should You Expect During the Recovery Period?

After undergoing chin reduction surgery, it is common to experience swelling, bruising, and mild pain. Your doctor will prescribe medications to help manage these symptoms. To promote a smooth recovery, it is crucial to follow specific postoperative instructions, which may include:

Eating a soft food or liquid diet for a few days after surgery to avoid any strain on your jaw or chin.

Avoiding any strenuous activity, including exercise, for at least two weeks after the surgery to prevent any complications.

Keeping dressings over your incision to protect the area and promote healing. You may need to keep the dressings in place for several days after the surgery.

Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your progress and address any concerns or issues that may arise.

What to Expect From The Results of a Chin Reduction Procedure?

While the results of a chin reduction procedure are typically noticeable immediately after the surgery, the final outcomes will continue to evolve over the course of approximately six months as your body heals. During this time, any swelling or bruising will gradually subside, allowing you to fully appreciate the permanent enhancements to your chin shape and size.

What is The Cost of a Chin Reduction Surgery?

On average, in India, the cost of a chin reduction surgery can range from Rs. to Rs. However, the actual cost can be higher or lower depending on the specific circumstances of your case. It is recommended to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to receive a personalized quote and to discuss payment and financing options.

Choose the Best Cosmetic Clinic in Hyderabad for Double Chin Reduction

With a team of highly qualified and experienced plastic surgeons, advanced facilities, and state-of-the-art technologies, Eternelle Aesthetics offers a wide range of non-surgical and surgical options for double chin reduction. 

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Day 3 - Smixi to Konitsa

The sun is shining. The view is stunning. John has been cleaning his chain since 6.00. We leave early. And straight up the long hill we came down last night. The views are amazing.

For a day billed as mostly downhill, there is a great deal of uphill.

Coffee in a pretty town square sets us up for the day.

The landscape is jaw dropping. Beautiful forests. Serpentine roads. Myriad hairpins. How to show you when you can't take a hand from the handlebars at 50km an hour hurtling downhill, braking for the next hairpin desperately hoping the cables don't fail.

There’s a moment when we all stop to watch a grpup of large dogs herding a flock of sheep. The sun is shining, They are on the grassy slope or a long mountain valley. The sheep are wearing bells. Time stops. The dogs and sheep are walking on at a relaxed pace. Bells ringing. It is so relaxed. And relaxing. We could have stayed for hours....

Not much further on, at the top of a particularly large climb, we reflect on a couple of dramatic changes in performance in the team and the probable cause.

Alcohol John is back to the climbing form we have come to expect. This is clearly down to his claimed reduction in alcohol intake. Martin too had a go at abstinence but couldn't hold out til the trip, which certainly explains his improved performance compared to last year. He may well have achieved the fastest time up some of the hills - on his electric bike.

Love Andy, by contrast, is a changed man. He is deep in love, which is truly wonderful to see. But this seems to have injured his knee, his back and his mental resilience. The poor man is suffering badly. But we've never seen him happier.

Life's swings and roundabouts.

We arrive at Konitsa and a small contingent of us carry on towards Albania for a bonus loop. Lightning flashes and thunder echoing down the valley. Light showers and one heavy one.Then sunshine again. The weather really has been unpredictable. The landscape has been consistently extraordinary.

Over this year and last, we have cycled the length of mainland Greece - from Nafpaktos to Albania. Up the Pindus - the spine of Greece. Really some of the most spactacular scenery we have seen.

We finish exhausted, low on fuel, but happy to have made it. Lovely hotel. And more food than we can eat at supper - with a proper royalist of a proprietor.

112km. 2000m climbed  2,700m descent

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Canadian actor, Saint Von dies after 12 surgeries to look like K-pop singer

A 22-year-old Canadian actor named Saint Von Colucci has died after undergoing surgeries to look like K-pop superband BTS’ singer Jimin. The actor died at a South Korean hospital on Sunday morning. Von Colucci died after suffering complications from the cosmetic procedures he had a few months ago, reports aceshowbiz.com. According to his publicist, Von Colucci spent $220,000 on 12 plastic surgeries so he could play the K-pop star for a US streaming network. He went into surgery on Saturday night to remove implants from his jaw that he had put in in November 2022. He developed an infection from the implants and due to complications, he had been intubated but he died hours later. His publicist Eric Blake tells Daily Mail Von Colucci moved to South Korea from Canada in 2019 to get into the music industry. He was working as a trainee for one of the three big South Korean Entertainment companies, his publicist says. “Its very tragic and very unfortunate,” says Blake, who had been working with the young actor since March 2022. Blake explained that Von Colucci, who stood 6 feet tall and weighed 182 pounds with dark blonde hair and blue eyes, was “very insecure” about his looks. “He was very insecure about his looks,” Blake explains. “He had a very square jawline and chin and he didn’t like the shape of it because he thought it was too wide an wanted a V-shape, the shape many Asians have.” He said Von Colucci had 12 cosmetic procedures over the last year, including jaw surgery, implants, a face lift, a nose job, eye lift, an eyebrow lift, a lip reduction and some other minor surgeries. “He was very unhappy about his appearance,” Blake said “He was very insecure about his face. It was very hard from him to get a job in South Korea and he felt very discriminated against his Western looks.” Read the full article

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