Article - Gulfnews.com
"I
always wanted to be a plastic surgeon. I used to read a lot about the subject
and found the field very fascinating.
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Catherine Bergeret Galley
Specialist plastic surgeon
"I always wanted to be a plastic surgeon. I used to read a lot about the
subject and found the field very fascinating.
"I like to treat people and make them feel good about themselves. The
image is very important and it is imperative that we enhance it." Dr.
Galley, who is 40 plus, has always tried to look good - an important tenet in
her profession as clients look up to her for correcting their imperfections.
"If I am not in a good shape, they will not come to me. How I look makes a
difference to them."
Dr. Galley has her weaknesses too. "I love good food, but if I have had
many dinners in a week, I try to be on a diet and regularly watch what I eat.
If I eat a heavy meal, I avoid desserts like cakes. I always try and include
more protein than fat in my diet. I eat pasta and rice and avoid foods that
have rapid assimilation sugar and fat."
Dr. Galley also exercises, at least thrice a week. The key is consistency.
"To train for 40 minutes is better but if you don't have time, 30 minutes,
three times a week, is enough!"
The key to healthy living, according to Dr. Galley, "is regular exercise,
a balanced diet, an anti-ageing treatment, multi-vitamin tablets and essential
fat acids, every day. It keeps me in good shape, physically and mentally."
According to Dr. Galley, people have no time to exercise and this can prove
detrimental. Especially after 40, the proportion of fat in the body increases,
there is lose muscle and one may gain weight."
Apart from trying to stay in good shape, it is also vital to take care of the
skin, which means avoiding the sun by using the right sunblock.
"There are plenty of good products in the market today. French products
RoC Dermatologic, Roche Posay and Avene work very well on my sensitive skin -
in cleansing, toning and moisturising." Clinique, according to Dr. Galley
is "excellent for oily skin, it is a good moisturiser and the sunblock, in
particular, is very light and effective.
"To make my skin firmer, I take an injection called Hyaluronic Acid. It
treats wrinkles and hydrates the skin from the inside as well.
"Make-up makes me feel good and allow people to see me better. "I
love Clinique's foundation as it is not greasy. I also love the loose powder
from Lancome and, sometimes, even mix it with a little gold colour to give a
natural shiny look to my skin."
Dr. Galley has discovered the simplest yet most effective manner of looking
good. "Wear colours that complement your hair, eyes and skin tone and
kindle the magic."
Lip colours in beige, beige pink, red, and red orange are her favourites.
"I like emphasising my eyebrows with a brown pencil in keeping with my
hair colour. One must keep the eyebrows soft."
Every woman has her favourites when it comes to cosmetics, and Dr. Galley is no
different. "I like Lancome. I also love Yves Saint Laurent mascara and
eyeliners because they have very soft tones. I like their light browns, prune
and deep green, but very soft."
"I think it is my smile and eyes that convey that I am a happy person.
Sophia Loren has beautiful eyes and I think Queen Rania of Jordan has very
beautiful eyes too. "I like deep expressive eyes. I don't want to change
anything about my face.
I want to stay young and when I need to get a facelift done, I will do
it."
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