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THE BODY
The Spa: Belle Visage Day & Spa, Studio City, 818-907-0502
Aluma Skin Renewal, a non-surgical facelift (US $325/30 min.) that temporarily reduces wrinkles and tightens skin. "A lot of clients do the eye area before a photo shoot," notes Tina Keshishian, who co-owns the spa with Kirsten Dunst's mom, Inez.
Loyal clients: Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gyllenhal
Favourite product: Paul Scerri Regenerating Serum (US $70/1.75 oz)
Botox: Dr. Garth Fisher, Beverly Hills, (310) 273-5995
Botox skin treatment in the forehead to reduce frown lines, erase crow's feet, and smooth the neck 2-3 weeks before the Oscars
Fee: US $300 per area; full forehead US $400
Recovery time: 3-5 days
Clients: confidential. VIP entrance and exit for celebs.
Nip/Tuck: Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills, 310-550-6300
Three weeks before the Oscars, celebs check in through a private VIP entrance. Then, in a minimally invasive (and extremely popular) procedure, Dr. Lloyd Krieger uses liposuction to thin out fat under the chin and neck. ($4,000/45 min.)
Fingers & Toes: The Peninsula Spa, Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888
Pacific Coast Manicure: In the one-person only nail salon, sip champagne and munch dried fruit. (US $65/45min.) Peninsula Signature Pedicure: Reflexology, an herbal foot bath, and jasmine oil massage plus polish. (US $155/75 min.)
Clients: Packed with stars before the Oscars. Sarah Jessica Parker and the cast of The Sopranos have reportedly been spotted there.
Product: Somme Institute Eye Cream (US $68/5 oz.)
High Brow: Anastasia Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, 310-273-3155 or 888-409-BROW
Brow shaping: A seven-step process with Anastasia Soare (US $75/20 min.) (US $40/20 min. with an assistant)
Well-groomed clients: Madonna, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey
Favourite product: Anastasia Clear Brow Gel (US $21/35 oz.)
Pearly whites: Bill Dorfman, Beverly Hills 310-277-5678
Dr. Dorfman of Extreme Makeover fame sees celebrity clients one week before the Oscars. A 45-minute in office Zoom treatment lightens teeth by eight to ten shades. (US $450)
Clients: Extensive and confidential celebrity clientele list
Product: BreathRx kit includes toothpaste, a tongue scraper, mouth rinse (US $36)
Super Stylists
Stylist: Phillip Bloch
Fave brands: Marchesa gowns; Larisa Barrera handbags
Where to buy: Neiman Marcus; Bergdorf Goodman
Clients: Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Jim Carrey, Jada Pinkett Smith
Stylist: Ricci DeMartino
Fave brand: Shoes and accessories by Stuart Weitzman
Where to buy: Stuart Weitzman, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9600
Clients: Eva Longoria, Lisa Kudrow
Stylist: Jeanne Yang
Hot brand: Giambattista Valli, Armani
Where to buy: Paris; Milan; Cameron Silver's Decades Gallery in L.A.
Clients: Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hilary Swank, Brad Pitt
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