IF IT IS TRUE THAT FAME FOL- lows success, then there must be truth behind the efficacy of natural medicine and the use of energy to reshape the face and body.

Here are two of the most effective and dramatic approaches to aesthetic and cosmetic medicine today.

Dynamic lipo

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world today. Unwanted bulges and pockets of fat can easily be sucked out of the body within minutes. However, there are health risks and complications involved such as fat embolism and adverse reactions to anesthesia.

Moreover, graduates of liposuction know that a second visit to the doctor is necessary in order to smoothen out the uneven treated areas. The downtime needed for healing discourages people from choosing surgery. Of course, there is the medical bill to consider as well. But there is a natural and risk-free remedy available through the dynamic Lipo Medical Machine, designed by Israeli surgeons and manufactured in the US. It uses external high-frequency ultrasound and held paddles which breaks up stubborn fat cells in the epidermis and dermis. This 45-minute procedure, called Cavitation, has the capacity to liquefy up to 500 cc of fat, which is then expelled through another treatment called lymphatic drainage, which stimulates rapid elimination through urine and stool.

After two pain- and scar-free treatments done seven days apart, results lead to a visible 4 to 5-in loss and 5 to 10-lb weight reduction.

Beauty expert Mikaela Bilbao who imported this technology, which is much like external ultrasonic-assisted liposuction, explains that a five-treatment program can make one 25-lb lighter. But the best news of all is there?s no need for diet and exercise.

However, modifications in these aspects can speed up the slimming and trimming process. For free consultation, call Dr. Marianne Simeon at Philosophy by Mikaela, tel. 818-5401.

Acupuncture facelift

According to ancient Chinese medicine which is 5,000 years old, there is an intricate network of energy pathways throughout the living body. Tapping this body map is the key to good health and ageless beauty. It is called acupuncture.

Dr. Kim Fae-Woo, a famous Korean cosmetic surgeon, perfected a technique, inspired by acupuncture, to remove five to 10 years off the face. The latest cosmetic revolution today is called Chinese protein acupuncture, which can remove wrinkles softly, reshape the face and plump up breasts. Improved by Korean technology, its effects have sent shock waves among the cosmetic world.

This no-anesthesia, no-surgery procedure done over a three-treatment package can restore skin elasticity, raise the nose and redefine cheekbones and sagging chins. A painless and light insertion of super-thin stainless-steel needles are placed in specific acupuncture points on the face. Any disruption in the energy pathways is corrected, thereby stimulating the nervous and muscular tissues. The result: A change of body energy and vigor and restored balance. Within a month, youthful glow and lift are evident. That?s because new cell growth has been stimulated and blood circulation improved via a more efficient lymphatic drainage system. This is where the protein comes in a re-synthesis of the natural protein lost.

Dr. Kim will be in Manila on Jan. 22 for a special free lecture and demonstration at Kaya restaurant on Jupiter St., Makati. Call Kathy Park/Menchie at 895-0862/0917-2020589.

Home spa remedy

From my home remedy book: Want an instant lift? Mix the following:

1 tbsp baking soda

1 tsp raw oatmeal,

1 raw egg white (beaten)

3 drops VCO (virgin coconut oil)

Combine ingredients. Apply to face. Rinse after 7 minutes.

Affirm today: ?I defy time.?

Love and light!