David Ostad, a Park Avenue plastic surgeon, does about 40 facelifts a month. But with his own skin, he follows a less-invasive regimen. He loads up on salmon and antioxident-rich vegetables (including red and yellow peppers and broccoli), and avoids foods high in sugar, even carrots and raisins. Sugars cause inflammation of the skin, which is what leads it to age.

Dr. Ostad has also trained himself to sleep on his back, so as not to put pressure on his face, which he says can speed up the wrinkling process. When washing, he shuns soap, which dries out skin, and gently pats his face dry with a towel instead of rubbing it. He drinks lots of fluids, and even spritzes his face with spring water throughout the day.

To checks on his progress, he used a special mirror that magnifies his skin times six. It highlights unsightly blemishes like enlarged pores and uneven pigmentation. He then tackles these imperfections with a Q-tip and some acid, which improves the skin's texture and elasticity.

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posted by irene @ 8/13/2003 08:38:00 AM