Posted: April 11, 2020 at 12:41 am
When Jeff Bezos, the Amazon kingpin, debuted his new muscular physique at the Sun Valley Conference in 2017, he almost broke the internet. His Vin Dieselesque guns launched countless memes about how the dweebs dweeb had transformed himself into a jacked-up specimen worthy of an action franchise.
In interviews Bezos credits his diet (which includes roast iguana and octopus for breakfast), his unwavering commitment to working out, and eight hours of sleep. But not everyone is buying it.
Clean livingthats the catchphrase, isnt it? quips Patricia Wexler, the ne plus ultra of Manhattan dermatologists. Very few admit to doing any procedures.
Not a chance its just diet and exercise, says Roberta Del Campo, a dermatologist based in Miami, the countrys plastic surgery capital. Behind the scenes these people are getting all sorts of injectables and body sculpting treatments, such as Emsculpt and Trusculpt Flex, which have surged in popularity, especially among men, in the last couple of years.
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Other experts suspect that captains of industry such as Bezos, who is 56, are going to even greater lengths to project vigor for both boards and broads. The tech titans are all looking much better than they used to, says Jessie Cheung, a Chicago-based cosmetic dermatologist whose holistic approach often involves testosterone and growth hormone substitutes, especially for men of a certain age who are lacking in muscle and look frail.
Access to bio-hacking tools such as stem cells and hormones is allowing men to look, perform, and think better. Its worth noting that Bezos, along with fellow billionaire Peter Thiel, invested in Unity Biotechnology, a company researching drugs and treatments to keep aging at bay. Im pretty sure hes gotten a taste of some good stuff, Cheung says.
Welcome to the new male vanity, in which even Silicon Valley bigwigs considerably younger than Bezos are resorting to newfangled procedures to avoid aging out of the workforce. The stakes have never been higher. American men underwent 1.1 million noninvasive cosmetic procedures in 2018a 72 percent increase since 2000, a trend that shows no signs of abating. In its forecast for 2020, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery predicts the continued rise of the Daddy-Do-Over, the male equivalent of the Mommy Makeover, as men look to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance.
Its a lesson in maintenance the men in the presidential race would do well to learn. In the not so distant past politicians could dismiss reporters questions about whether theyd had a face-lift, as Arnold Schwarzenegger did during his 2003 run for governor of California, when he joked that they must be confusing him with Cher. Now pols and pundits of every party are being grilled as mercilessly about their appearance as about their Medicare plans.
"Unfortunately for Biden, you can see the work thats been done," says one NYC dermatologist.
Joe Bidens forehead and Donald Trumps hair flap and skin color are dissected with the rigor of Kremlinologists (some of them actually are Kremlinologists, in Trumps case). And with good reason: If Hillary Clintons wrinkles, Elizabeth Warrens glasses, and Amy Klobuchars eyebrows are fair game, why not the nipped and tucked peacocks strutting around on Capitol Hill?
Denials about the scars on the side of Bidens face are, according to the experts, malarkey. Unfortunately for Biden, who has obviously had hair transplants and Botox, among other things, you can see the work thats been done, says Wexler. Nobody should be talking about work. When you have work done, the last thing you want is for people to notice it.
The queen of Fraxels laser focus on male primping is not partisan. Mr. Trump has definitely had workand not great work, at that, she adds. Give him his crumb, though: He wasnt bad looking when he was younger and in better shape.
Trumps penchant for cosmetic adjustments has been an open if much denied secret since at least 1991, when Ivana Trump disclosed his scalp reduction surgery and chin and waist liposuction in their divorce papers. In February the world was served a fresh reminder, when the president was photographed, in an image that quickly went viral, stepping out of Marine One with a windswept rug and a fake tan for the history books.
At tony dermatologist practices from coast to coast, man-tans like Trumps and obvious old-school work like the kind favored by Vladimir Putin is frowned uponif anyone can move any facial muscles at all. Instead, next-gen lasers such as NeoSkin by Aerolase, IBeam, and Nd:YAG are used to eliminate redness and discoloration.
Instead of surgical face-lifts, which, to be fair, remain popular in certain parts of the country (I definitely see them more on the West Coast, Wexler says, where its been around longer and is more accepted), men of means are turning to noninvasive procedures, most notably Ultherapy, a relatively painless FDA-cleared ultrasound treatment that requires no downtime.
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For the ultimate injection of masculine vigor, though, Cheung works with membersand not necessarily of Congress. We make penises bigger and better, she says. Self-confidence for men is tied up with their penises and how well they work. We give them their swagger back.
Men looking for an extra glide in their stride are considering the augmented Priapus Shot, or P-shot, Cheung says, a treatment thats the male equivalent of the O-shot. She is also increasingly recommending a machine called Emsella, better known as the Orgasm Throne, which generates approximately 11,000 Kegel contractions in 30 minutes (it was originally developed for female incontinence). It really gives you an invigorating kick in the pants, Cheung says.
If the recent past is anything to go by, theres no guarantee that the candidates who end up squaring off in November will provide anything resembling accurate medical recordswhich is a shame, as they would make interesting reading. Like Bezos and less heralded moguls across the country, they are unlikely to reveal any touch-ups to anyone but their best pals.
Men will come in and ask for something their friend has had done, Wexler says. But you wont hear anyone on Jimmy Fallon saying, Im so tired: I was at the dermatologist all day.
This story appears in the May 2020 issue of Town & Country.
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Posted: December 4, 2019 at 9:46 pm
GEMMA Collins has revealed her trick for losing weight over Christmas: Stashing the fattening stuff away in her car.
The reality TV veteran says she has now taken to stockpiling cheese and other treats in the back of her Nissan Micra to stop her eating them.
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In an exclusive interview, Gemma said: Ive lost three stone now and I feel better than ever. But Christmas is the month of temptation and it is a struggle to be good.
I bought some beautiful cheeses and I had to put them in my car. At this time of year people say, Oh Ill have a mince pie but by the time youve got to Christmas Day, youve put on two stone.
My car is literally full of cheese but its great because its helped me be more disciplined. I always try to have everything in moderation now.
Gemma told me in August how she had used weight-loss injections but she has now switched her focus to exercising more.
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She said: Ive been using them less and have stopped taking taxis and started walking more.I was doing some stuff for the BBC but rather than getting a car I walked.
Gemma was speaking at the launch of Travel Republics Break Up service, which gives couples a plan B if they split up before a trip abroad, with more information at travelrepublic.co.uk.
Despite her dieting efforts, Gemma who is now back with on-off boyfriend James Argent said trolls are still mocking her size.
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She added: I feel amazing but people still say Im fat all the time and it gets on my wick.I am as I am and I wont apologise for that. But I do think, Oh God, when are they going to stop? I am happy, Im fit and healthy, Im loving life.
And Im not giving trolls any attention.
Good for you, Gem. Now excuse me while I put the contents of my fridge in my car.
SHARON Osbourne has ramped up her bitter feud with her former X Factor co-star Simon Cowell by calling him a dirty old man for filling his judging panels with attractive young starlets.
Recalling the short-lived US version, which saw Simon and L.A. Reid joined by Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, feisty Sharon said: They looked like dirty old men beside these two little girls.
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Sharon didnt speak too fondly of working with Simon on Americas Got Talent either, following former judge Gabrielle Unions claims of a toxic culture on the show.
Sharon claimed: It is a boys club, OK, it is. The boys take care of each other and the women are not paid as much as the men.
I dont think Simon should expect a card this Christmas.
DUA Lipa channelled her inner Barbie in this glittery, pink mini-dress as she posed for snaps at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Japan on Wednesday.
Dua was there to perform her latest track Dont Start Now and also scooped the Favourite International Artist gong.
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The New Rules singer is returning to the UK for a well-earned break over Christmas but is likely to split her time between London and New York where she has a pad with boyfriend Anwar Hadid.
With sub-zero temperatures expected on both sides of the Atlantic, there wont be another chance to wear a dress like this for a while.
I told on Wednesday how Dua has been signed up for Glastonburys 50th festival next year, and now another Brit has dropped a heavy hint he will be playing, too.
Craig David last performed at Worthy Farm in 2017, but was keeping coy when asked if he would be returning. He said: I dont know if I am yet but it would be wicked Glastonbury is just amazing. Lets see.
With Paul McCartney and Diana Ross already agreed, its going to be a bumper event.
GEORGE Ezra wont be riding Shotgun any more after revealing on Instagram on Wednesday that he has finally passed his driving test. Now he can concentrate on his new album and can even drive to the studio.
LITTLE Mix were up early for an appearance on Heart Radio.
But there must have been a mix-up at LM HQ because they were clearly all dressed for very different occasions.
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Here is my guess on what the girls Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson must have each thought was in store for them.
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AFTER working on Bond movie No Time To Die, Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is planning another film. She told Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6 Music: Ive got a movie idea that Im really excited by, so Im going to write that and hopefully make it next year or the following year. Its going to be a creative year.
LEONARDO DiCaprios girlfriend Camila Morrone has defended their 23-year age gap. The model, who has been dating actor Leonardo for two years, said: Theres so many relationships in Hollywood where people have large age gaps. Anyone should be able to date who they want to date.
MODEL Rosie Huntington-Whiteley went naked when heavily pregnant with her two-year-old son Jack, as she couldnt fit into her clothes. Rosie, who is engaged to actor Jason Statham, said: I basically walked around naked for the last month. I was like f*** it. Clothes dont fit any more, they dont look cute.
CAMBRIDGE band Sports Team have big things in store for their show tonight at Londons Kentish Town Forum. As well as delivering a set packed with songs such as The Races and Fishing, they have hired a brass band to play festive renditions of their tracks to fans queuing outside and have even teased an attempt at a human pyramid.
MUSIC snobs have always been quick to write off Robbie Williams, but tomorrow he will cement his place in pop history.
The singers festive record The Christmas Present is set to top the charts, meaning he will tie with Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most UK No1 albums.
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He will match Elviss record of 13, with only The Beatles ahead of him.
Of course, if Robbies albums with Take That were also included, his total number of chart- toppers would be 16.
And yes, that seriously overshadows Oasiss eight No1 albums, despite Liam Gallaghers continued taunts.
Chart figures on Wednesday showed that Robbie had sold 35,426 copies of his album since last Friday, putting him a safe distance ahead of his nearest competition, Rod Stewarts Youre In My Heart, which had sold 23,777 copies.
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Robbie was held off achieving the feat last week when Coldplay beat him in the biggest chart battle of the year, but their album Everyday Life has sold 22,224 copies so far this week, meaning they wont be challenging him tomorrow.
Im a firm believer that during his three decades in showbiz, Robbie has been one of the most entertaining people in the business both on stage and off.
Judging by the success of this album, theres still much more to come.
Acts with most No1 albums
1. The Beatles - 15
2. Elvis Presley - 13
=3. Madonna, Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams - 12
=6. David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen - 11
=8. Michael Jackson, U2 - 10
=10. Abba, Eminem, Queen, Rod Stewart - 9
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