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  • The Perfect Man?
    The new man is lining up for every age-defying treatment – from lasers to liposuction. Here’s a rundown of the most popular procedures for guys.
    By Denise Wild   |   november+december 2008

  • Plan ahead
    Need flawless, camera-ready skin for the holidays?
    Anupa Mistry   |   november+december 2008

  • Face Treatments
    Sun exposure, genes and stress can make your face age quicker than your body.
       |   november+december 2008

  • Line up
    After losing weight, I was on the hunt for a filler to plump up my face.
    by Emily Taylor, as told to Dayna Boyer   |   september+october 2008

  • Breast Options
    After surviving breast cancer, decisions about reconstruction can be overwhelming. From when to reconstruct to how, we break down your best options for getting the new breasts you’ll love.
    Kathryn bailey   |   september+october 2008

  • One-Stop Smile
    A new technology that’ll ease your discomfort and your already time-crunched calendar – and still give you perfect-looking teeth.
    By Suzan Bianchi   |   july+august 2008

  • Key Ingredient
    Sea Buckthorn Berry
    Chantel Simmons   |   july+august 2008

  • Less is More
    Alpha Beta Face Peel Professional System
    Desirae Pelaccia   |   july+august 2008

  • Love bite
    Filomena Ruggiero used to hate to show her teeth. Thanks to jaw surgery, she’s all smiles.
    Marissa Ponikowski    |   may+june 2008

  • QuickChange
    Same-day implants get you in and out of the dentist’s office – new tooth in tow.
    By Liz Bruckner   |   may+june 2008

  • Sure Thing
    The wife of an orthodontist gets a sneak peek at SureSmile, the latest alternative to traditional braces.
    By Nancy Davis   |   may+june 2008

  • Key Ingredient: Red Clover
    The secret to youthful-looking skin might be growing right in our own backyards.
    Alicia McAuley   |   may+june 2008

  • Cell Mate
    The latest prevention squad is NIVEA DNAge,
    Chantel Simmons   |   may+june 2008

  • Web Derm
    Find information and insight on remedies for skin conditions.
    Chantel Simmons   |   may+june 2008

  • Three Strikes
    How a broken nose, a bad fix and a botched nose job finally resulted in the nose Yasmine Baddoura always wanted.
    By Marissa Ponikowski   |   january+february 2008

  • Arms and the woman
    After a bad liposuction, I thought I’d have to live with my uneven arms. Thankfully, I didn’t.
    By Sophie Keystone   |    2008

  • Island Beauty
    Medical tourism co-ordinators have made getting surgery abroad even easier, maybe even relaxing.
    By Marissa Ponikowski   |   winter 2007

  • Glossary of credentials
    To help you understand what these credentials mean, please refer to the following explanations.
    Chantel Simmons   |   winter 2007

  • Considering Surgery
    Deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery is a big decision, and so is deciding on what type of specialist to perform your surgery. To help you, the reader, when making such decisions, we’re making a few changes to Elevate that you’ll notice starting with this issue.
    Chantel Simmons   |   winter 2007

  • The firm
    Reduce fine wrinkles and improves the overall texture and tone of your skin
    Janette Ewen   |   autumn 2007

  • Shape Up
    Ultrashape Contour treatment
    Kerry Freek    |   autumn 2007

  • Magic Wand
    A new at-home skin-care system
       |   autumn 2007

  • Filler Update
    The latest injectables are filling more than just wrinkles.
    By Charmaine Noronha, Marissa Ponikowski, Chantel Simmons   |   summer 2007

  • Implant news
    Great news for women of all shapes and sizes!
    By Kerry Freek   |   summer 2007

  • Skinny dip
    We all want to believe a cellulite cream will zap those fatty cells for good, but...
    By Chantel Simmons   |   summer 2007

  • Close Encounters
    Herzig Eye Institute introduces a new procedure that lets you toss your reading glasses and see up close and personal once again.
    By Marissa Ponikowski   |   spring 2007

  • Raising the Brow
    Often ignored, seldom appreciated, your eyebrows can make or break your look. Here’s how to make yours bold and beautiful.
    By Marissa Ponikowski   |   spring 2007

  • Amazing Grace
    Self-conscious about her teeth, our cover model gets to the root of the problem with a smile makeover.
    By Liz Bruckner   |   spring 2007

  • My Story
    By that time, I had hit my 50s and ealized the “invisible women”syndrome. I really felt the difference.
    By Stella Richards   |   spring 2007

  • Wrinkle proof
    Send your wrinkles on an extended holiday with Revanesse, the latest facial filler.
    By Mariss Ponikowski   |   spring 2007

  • More than skin deep
    Breast reduction not only boosted one woman’s bust but her confidence, too.
    By Lea West   |   winter 2006

  • stepping out
    From conquering cellulite to toning thighs, we’ve got the best ways to get your legs uncovered this season.
    By Kimberly Williams   |   winter 2006

  • do-good Docs
    By helping those less fortunate, these cosmetic doctors aren’t just in it for the money.
    By Emily Wexler   |   winter 2006

  • Ready or not
    Think you’re ready for surgery? Take our quiz to find out.
    By Shandley McMurray   |   autumn 2006

  • RIGHT ANGLES
    Slim, shape & tone. We’re not talking about your figure. The latest procedure targets your face.
    By Diana Kowal.   |   autumn 2006

  • Lofty idea
    The latest face lift – the Face Loft - reshapes your face and rejuvenates your skin without surgery.
    By Fiona Wagner   |   winter 2006

  • Ready or not
    Think you're ready for surgery?
    Take our quiz to find out.

    By Shandley McMurray   |   spring 2006

  • Round up
    Collagen makes a comback in Evolence, a new injectable filler.
    By Jennifer D. Foster   |   summer 2006

  • CELEBRITY SMILES
    Are you a Jennifer, a Courtney or a Julia? To get your ultimate smile, find out. By Chantel Simmons
    By Chantel Simmons   |   winter 2005

  • You tried it
    Euro Locs hair extensions from Continental Hair
       |   winter 2005

  • Red Alert
    How facial rejuvenation treatments helped one woman look as young as she feels.
    By Chantel Simmons   |   winter 2005

  • Snow White
    How one woman reversed her sun damage, one vitamin at a time.
    By Ruth Bondar, as told to Elevate Magazine   |   winter 2005

  • Slim Pickings
    Banish cellulite with these top treatments and creams.
    By Christina M. Campbell   |   winter 2005

  • Good in bed
    Who needs female Viagra?
    The new woman is turning to cosmetic surgery, not medication, to rev up her romp between the sheets.

    By Shandley McMurray   |   winter 2005

  • Snow White
    How one woman reversed her sun damage, one vitamin at a time.
    By Ruth Bondar, as told to elevate Magazine   |   winter 2005

  • Glamour-mama
    From liposuction to breast lifts, here’s how to get your pre-baby body back – for good.
    By Nancy Davis   |   autumn 2005

  • Man Boobs
    Most men love breasts on women. So what do you do if you’re a guy who needs a bra?
    By Karen Hanson   |   summer 2005

  • Sass Jordan
    A new album, a new look and her third season as a Canadian Idol judge, Sass Jordan is Canada’s sweetheart.
       |   spring 2005

  • Celebrity Watch
    From B-list has-beens to red-carpet A-Listers, here's how 10 of the hottest celebs got back in the money.
    By Joel McMconvey   |   spring 2005

  • The Great Escape
    Destination spas are the hottest trend in cosmetic surgery. We picked the Top 5 surgery-and-spa getaways around the globe. Pack your bags!
       |   spring 2005

  • Pin-up
    No cuts. No scars. The latest face lift uses only pins.
    By Christine Hanson   |   spring 2005

  • Nose-worthy
    New Technology means you can reach new levels of nose perfection.
    By Camila Cornell   |   autumn 2004

  • Look-see
    Toss your glasses for good. The reason to get laser eye surgery get clearer every day
       |   winter 2004

  • Picture Show
    Before-and-after photos:can you trust them?
       |   spring 2005

  • UNDERSTAND THE RISKS
    It's crucial to achieving your best results
       |   spring 2004



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