IT’S IMPORTANT TO LOOK YOUR BEST
when performing image-guided procedures to save or improve the lives of others.
Wait- who cares how you look during a trauma embolization, a thrombolysis consultation, or a lower limb revascularization??
Even when working extended hours and caring for others, it is critical to take care of yourself. The following are some beauty & self-care habits that work for this interventional radiologist.
FACE IT
A CC, or color-correcting cream smooths and evens the face within a few seconds, while also working as a moisturizer and sunscreen. I like Oil of Olay’s CC cream. It’s light, fast, and feels good on.
I swipe on lip stain in the morning, and it stays put through a quick breakfast. Most lip products will rub off on your procedure mask, so a stain gets the most mileage. I like this one. An additional lip gloss or balm in your bag or desk can salvage cracked lips or add color to your wan expression when your day runs long.
Dark under-eye circles can be brightened with some First Aid Beauty Triple Eye Remedy, or they can be worn as a badge of honor. I opted to display my dark circles for the first few years as an attending, to save myself a step getting ready for work, and so colleagues in other specialties wouldn’t think I was too well rested, lest they get envious.
I apply mascara in the morning, if I have time. Waterproof, smudge-free formulas are key, as sweat and oil make most makeup melt downward. Blush is fun to apply, if there is an extra moment to dote on yourself in the morning. It’s a good feeling sometimes!
