Published May 10, 2011 | Last updated at 10:25 am on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 by Tara Hanrahan

If you’re looking for long term results from a (near) painless day of non-invasive procedures, this is the guide. These are quick, non-surgical procedures that have long lasting results.

Pick only the ones that you think will make the most dramatic difference to your appearance, then book them back to back and viola! you have a makeover day and you’ll reap the benefits for months – maybe even years – to come.

Don’t be put off by the stated cost. You can get most of these procedures done for half the price on deal websites like Groupon and LivingSocial.

Recommended For Everyone

Get Your Teeth Whitened Professionally – Cost £120-£160 : Time 2 hrs

If you’ve ever been a smoker, or a tea drinker (even a berry eater) this will make a dramatic difference to your smile! Warning: This procedure can be ‘uncomfortable’ bordering on painful. It’s somewhat of an endurance exercise. Professional tooth whitening lasts about a year – longer if you do touch ups at home.

Get a Brazilian Blow-dry – Cost £120-180 : Time 2 hrs

There are different types of Brazilian blow-dries. The main aim of them is to significantly reduce frizz while boosting shine. Warning: Some brands illegally use high levels of formaldehyde in their formula; research the brand used by the salon before booking an appointment. A Brazilian blow-dry lasts 2-4 months.

Recommended for Some People

Get Your Lips or Eyebrows Defined With Micro-Pigmentation Cost £300+ : Time 1 h

If your lip line is irregular, or your lips are noticeably thin – or if you have patchy or over thinned eyebrows – micro-pigmentation (semi-permanent makeup) could help fill them out for you. Go for a natural look. Micro-pigmentation lasts 2-4 years.
UK: Try PerminentlyPerfect.co.uk

Get Botox £200+ : Time 1 h

If you have small lines on your forehead; or even pronounced lines on your forehead and you want to prevent them from becoming any more defined, Botox is one of the most affective options. (The other toxin-free option that can show equally good results is to simply learn to stop scrunching up your forehead.)
If you have the sides of your eyes done (crow’s feet/smile lines) you won’t be able to smile naturally, so it’s not recommended. Botox lasts about 4 months.


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