The Needle and the damage done

THE REPERCUSSIONS OF A BOTCHED COSMETIC PROCEDURE COULD BE FAR WORSE THAN A MISALIGNED NOSE

Published: 2 Oct 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Life

Although Looksorn (surname withheld) realises that ageing is inevitable, he is committed to doing whatever it takes to preserve his youthful looks for as long as possible. He went to see a dermatologist for the first time back when he had just entered secondary school and was plagued by acne. Ever since then he has made great efforts to keep his skin looking fresh and healthy, consulting beauticians and investing in high-quality imported cosmetic products, mostly collagen-based.

He told Life he once paid 50,000 baht for an intensive facial treatment to rejuvenate his skin.

"I simply want to look young. Who doesn't? I think, being attractive is a boon for people," was the candid response from Looksorn, 36, an openly gay man. "Good-looking students are more popular with their peer group and teachers. Attractive applicants have a better chance of getting the job. Concern about one's appearance is quite normal these days."

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ubuntu
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Discussion 8 : 02 Oct 2012 at 23.388
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# 3 Dear "Handsome Man"

You are correct. As a matter of fact something magical happens enroute to Thailand. Men, regardless of weight, charm, physical attractiveness, intellectual ability, are transformed into "Brad Pitts" with the intellectual prowess of Harvard Lawyer Barack Obama.
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Discussion 7 : 02 Oct 2012 at 14.117
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these beauty products are mixed with formaldehyde basically formalin used in cadaver for skin/tissue preservation.
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Discussion 6 : 02 Oct 2012 at 14.016
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Self confidence and a warm manner go as far as outward superficial beauty. But you can't buy and sell that so easy!
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Discussion 5 : 02 Oct 2012 at 14.015
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Self confidence and a warm manner go as far as outward superficial beauty. But you can't buy and sell that so easy!
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Discussion 4 : 02 Oct 2012 at 11.294
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well put rebel, but the foreigners keep flocking here by the thousands every year to BKK and Pattaya for a make over. I've seen some of the botched jobs and just shake my head. Have heard from former patients of serious infections afterwards
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Discussion 3 : 02 Oct 2012 at 11.083
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I do not consider myself ugly, but I never have a shortage of Thai Ladies calling "Handsome Man", so I do not see the point in this nonsense. Or are these Thai Ladies looking at my handsome wallet.
LOL
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Discussion 2 : 02 Oct 2012 at 10.292
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" As a present to himself for his 30th birthday, he signed up for a course of Botox injections..."

Too right - it all starts with a little prick!
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Discussion 1 : 02 Oct 2012 at 09.061
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Nice at the outside, but empty at the inside. Just worried about what other people think about their appearance... So pathetic. Vanity can kill. Use your brains and get a life!
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