Can Gold Erase Time?

A new cosmetic procedure has been introduced in Japan. The procedure involves sewing pure gold threads under the skin in the face. While it may sound crazy, the procedure appears to take years off the face. When the gold is inserted into the epidermis, the body naturally creates large quantities of collagen around the gold. This doesn’t just improve the state of wrinkles and sagging, but makes wrinkles smaller and whitens the skin so that it doesn’t appear so dull. And the effects work for 10 to 15 years. This procedure was originally developed in ancient Egypt. Cleopatra was said to have used the procedure as her secret to young-looking, smooth skin. While the procedure isn’t yet available in the United States, about 400 Japanese women have undergone the procedure, many with positive results. The procedure, however, is very expensive.