Are face transplants successful?

Did you know that the first ever successful face transplant was of a woman in France who was mauled by her dog? This was not long ago, in 2005. Her name was Isabelle Dinoire and she was 38 years old.

She was lucky, but others were not. On June 8th, Laurent Lantieri - the surgeon who performed the transplant operation - reported that his patient had died due to cardiac arrest.

The victim? A man from France who was undergoing the world's first ever face AND double hand transplant operation after he was disfigured in an accident.

This was in April. He died not even three months after the surgery when being treated for an infection that had set in on his face. Cardiac arrest claimed what could have been a stunning medical victory.

So are face-transplants, plastic surgery and transplant operations successful? Although science and medicine have come a long way, many believe that one can only guarantee a 50/50 chance for a positive outcome.

Eye care - guard against 'crow feet'

As much as this may sound like your mother giving you unsolicited advice.. ;) take care of the skin around your eyes. Treat it as gently as you can.

The skin around your eyes is the most delicate skin on your body and takes wear and tear less easily than other parts of your body. As it is less elastic than other areas of skin, it wrinkles easier and once wrinkled, only plastic surgery and extreme care can help it to look as untouched as it once was.

For you women, use cotton balls and lotion, toner or make-up remover to wipe away the cosmetic products used.

For you men, use cotton balls and facial toner to wipe away dirt, dust and any concealer or eye-liner you may be wearing.

Using cucumber helps to de-stress the eyes, but it is just a myth that it can help cure wrinkles.

Take care of your eyes and the gentle, smooth skin covering around them. They are the only pair you've got.