Zululand Observer - Weekender

Rotary Tea and Talk event a success

- Tamlyn Jolly

AFTER a series of informativ­e talks organised by the Richards Bay Rotary Anns, the ladies who attended their morning tea are more knowledgea­ble about a variety of health and cosmetic procedures.

The Tea and Talk was held on Saturday morning at Blue Marlin Guest House and included such topics as bone density testing, Botox, Slender Wonder and flower arranging.

Dr Wim Watson piqued the ladies’ interest with his facial rejuvenati­on talk and Botox carried out on Rotary Anns’ Cheryl MacFarlane, who volunteere­d for the procedure.

He reiterated the fact that Botox is not the same as plastic surgery and the goal of Botox is for harmony, balance and restoratio­n of facial proportion­s.

By relaxing the facial muscles, Botox gives a more youthful look by decreasing the prominence of wrinkles caused by stress.

He also spoke about dermal fillers and how they are used to plump up cheeks and lips.

Dermal fillers last for about a year while Botox lasts only three to five months.

Chemical peels to resurface the skin, and threading to lift, contour and volumise were also items on his agenda.

Motselisi Mosiana then took the podium to talk about the importance of bone density testing, which should be done every two years.

A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporos­is before a bone is broken, and it helps estimate the density of bones.

Anien Watson then gave a flower arranging demonstrat­ion and included some useful hints and tips on the art of floral

 ??  ?? Jelly beans were raffled as part of the fund-raiser and Jennifer Haupt’s estimate was about 100 beans short of the actual number. Rotary Anns’ Michelle Vincent looked on
Jelly beans were raffled as part of the fund-raiser and Jennifer Haupt’s estimate was about 100 beans short of the actual number. Rotary Anns’ Michelle Vincent looked on
 ??  ?? Dr Wim Watson gives Rotary Anns’ Cheryl MacFarlane a Botox treatment after an informativ­e talk on the procedure
Dr Wim Watson gives Rotary Anns’ Cheryl MacFarlane a Botox treatment after an informativ­e talk on the procedure

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