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Q I look permanentl­y tired – even when I’m not! Is there a longterm solution, and how do I cover it up in the meantime?

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AVeronica,Salisbury DR AAMER SAYS: An updated version of the Vampire Lift, also known as the platelet-rich plasma facial (PRP), is now one of our most popular treatments – highly effective at rejuvenati­ng tired-looking skin. The treatment entails having blood drawn from your arm, which is then processed through a centrifuge to concentrat­e the blood platelets and re-injected back into your face. Since the platelets are high in growth hormones, this stimulates the skin, giving it a ‘younger’ healthy colour, while new collagen growth helps it to appear smoother. Results are immediate and continue over the following weeks. You may be slightly swollen and red for a day or so. A course of three one-hour treatments, a month apart, will give long-lasting results. From £750 per treatment. LESLEY SAYS: Good skincare can make all the difference. Facial oils like Rosina’s Rose Perfecting Oil, £22, (rosinaslot­ionspotion­s.com) help provide the skin with essential fatty acids and vitamins, restoring a dewy, plumped-up look. Mix a drop into moisturise­r or foundation, or apply on its own after cleansing. A regular weekly DIY enzyme mask will also help to restore radiance. Take chunks of papaya, mix with egg whites and spread over your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Or treat yourself to Filorga Oxygen- Glow Mask, £32, with active ingredient­s like papaya to brighten. Also, choose foundation that isn’t too pale. Max Factor Facefinity All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation, £12.99, doubles up as primer and concealer, while GOSH Foundation Drops, £10.39, mixed with moisturise­r, will give a natural glow and silky finish.

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