Flex-Away Facial Exerciser: Anti-aging or just scary?

Michelle, Arlington, VA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:30:16 GMT

Hilarious! Thanks for sharing, you have a great sense of humor!

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Barbara Atha — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:42:29 GMT

The Flex-Away Facial exerciser may not be any good but Diane Mapes sure is. She's as funny as they come - a fantastic comedianne.
Thanks for the laughs, Diane; I sure needed them.

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Donna Self Laredo TX — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:44:15 GMT

Great article Ms Mapes- The humor brightened my day
I have one thats been in a box for months, guess I'll keep it there

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GM, Prescott, WI — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:51:44 GMT

Leave that device for the Hannibal Lectors of the world.
The rest of us can just age normaly. Or for the truly vain people, the is always more plastic surgery.

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Brianna, San Fransico , CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:52:49 GMT

This is very silly. Come on. What is going on in our world???? People are so concerned with their looks that they don't realize they could be in an accident and deformed for the rest of their life. Then what? Where is the FACIAL EXERCISER now???

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Jeanette Gravino, Marietta, Ga — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:57:12 GMT

This is a terrific article! I love your sense of humor about this facial exerciser and your personal experience process...I am aging as well and always on the lookout for devices that will help me look younger...thanks for saving me the time I might have wasted on possibly using this product! (looked like a cross between a horse bit and something out of “The Silence of the Lambs.”) Hilarious! Thanks for sharing.

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Annie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:57:37 GMT

Thanks for the info on the Flex-away. Yikes, it sounds like something I would have bought myself. There is another product, any chance you could check this one out too? You have to go to your dentist! Anyway, it's supposed to do the same thing about lines around the mouth. It's called "Angel Lift".

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Trish, Cabot, PA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:58:13 GMT

oh my gosh.. Your post was worth a good laugh (and they say laughter is good for your soul.) :) Thanks for sharing your experience with us other potentially curious readers. Based on your experience.. I'll opt not to try this device out.

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Sharon, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:59:05 GMT

I bought a similar device from QVC claiming the same results. I bought it about a year ago. I've used it a couple of times and was just thinking I needed to start on a regular basis. Thanks to this article, I won't waste my time. I'll put in the the pile with the creams & lotions that also don't work.

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Candi, Bloomington, IL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:04:44 GMT

This is hilarious, but I want to know where I can get this 1911 doctor's book (I have a 12 year old who could use a little "scaring" on occasion...)!

I think this would make a great Youtube video, I would love to see the device "in action", so to speak...

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Linda, Missouri — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:04:59 GMT

There are exercises that seem to help, but none of them require a device, and all you have to do is Google Lion face and Ugly face or facial yoga. And its free-though results will take time.

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boris goodman — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:13:04 GMT

Anyway just throwaway the flex away today.before it get you gray .

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Blendena Dormer — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:14:38 GMT

Instead of relying on something like this...check out Greer Childers way of reshaping the body including face and neck. Almost the same exercise except includes breathing and nothing is in your mouth.

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Julia , Minneapolis,MN — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:16:35 GMT

I was ready to buy one of these contraptions with the "What the heck cant hurt" thought. I do think it is ironic that "Dr. Anthony Youn, a Michigan-based, board-certified plastic surgeon and msnbc.com contributor" Would disclaim any device that a person could do in their home without an appointment with a plastic surgeon. It would be counterproductive for him to agree that flexing muscles could improve your aging face. Its like getting the oil companies to support bicycle use... Go pedal power and I figure if I flex my muscles in my legs enough it will make my tush look better. So much for flexing muscles!

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stevie B, colorado — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:23:14 GMT

Better:
DONT smoke, dont ever start smoking, and DONT do amphetamines. Either will age you 15-20% faster than normal

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Marianna Lara Fort Lauderdale Florida -Forgot this in my previous comment — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:23:47 GMT

PS: In my previous comment I meant to say, that we all know the conventional way to fix stretched out muscles is exercize, which serves to contract the muscles, as in situps. I mean don't we all already know this from P>E> class? You do x amount of abs and your belly DOES get tighter, ergo facial muscles like any other.

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Linda, Terryville, CT — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:24:16 GMT

If this product is as dangerous as it sounds, then I recommend that you go to www.qvc.com and in the dialog box type: facial flex. I have had mine for 2 - 3 years and love it. I use the heavier bands and IT WORKS for me. I use 2-3 bands at one time as they begin to stretch out after 8 uses, but you can also purchase the replacement bands from QVC. If the 2 parts break apart, you just snap them back together. 99.5 % of the product is molded plastic. The remaining .5% is stainless steel that holds the snap together parts together. And you can always return the product in the first 30 days without a problem. It is also very easy to clean and sanitize.

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T. Marshall, Indpls., In. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:25:15 GMT

What did you really expect? (see P.T. Barnum)
The product and the instruction set probably come from China, (what doesn't).
It still amazes me what some people will stoop to in order to make money.
Hmmm. What other bondage equipment do you own?

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S, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:28:08 GMT

hahahha funny device. how did u get urself to buy it? u could instead have gone to a mrio russo or some salon to give u a microderm or a checmical peel :)

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Joan, Newington CT — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:39:13 GMT

It seems to me that this device may actually increase lines and sagging in much the same way that any repetitive motion does to the face (i.e. smiling, pursing lips, frowning). Definitely NOT anything I wish to try!

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Bek, Fresno, Ca. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:47:30 GMT

I'm glad I'm not the only one to find these things out. I even fell for the things that should be basic, like, "Better than Botox". It didn't work either. Well...maybe I should give it another chance...

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Joan Downing, Elba, Alabama — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:48:02 GMT

Thank you for writing this article,I am so proud that I am not the only person that bought this device and was totally clueless. I also looked at it for days before attempting to use it, I think I streched my lips trying to get it into my mouth. this was several months ago, I hid it in my closet not wanting anyone to find it. Although, they would never figure out what it was, now I will be able to toss it into the garbage.,but, knowing me I will fall for another Fountain of Youth as soon as I find it on the web.

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Joyce Browers — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:52:13 GMT

Have you tried jutting out your lower jaw and tipping your head back, it pulls all the way down to the chest. I noticed a big difference in 3 weeks for my sagging neck.

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Sandra Nunez,Pompano Beach,FL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:54:03 GMT

Hi,
I wold like to have more information
Thank you

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Laurie Milligan Charlotte, NC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:54:15 GMT

I'm curious, why did you think that 2 weeks of anything would take away years of ageing? Even Thermage takes up to 6 months! The fact that it took you a month to try it tells me your heart wasn't in this and then jee what a surprise that a board certified plastic SURGEON would dismiss the product! Can we get someone to do a responsible study on the product before telling everyone it doesn't work? Just a thought!

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Jennifer new york — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:55:44 GMT

We as a people need to accept the fact that we will get old. It's great looking like a 16 year old, but you know what? we had our "16 year old time". Get over wanting to be young and enjoy life. It is what it is.

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lizzie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:55:55 GMT

This sounds like advice given to young women years ago that making extreme vowel stretches (a,e,i,o,u) with your mouth would tighten or keep the muscles in the face and neck tightened and keep away the wrinkles.

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Sue, WV — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:57:40 GMT

Good thorough article. Gave me enough information to make the same choice as author! Thanks.

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Jodi Mulvey, Salt Lake City, Utah — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:59:27 GMT

I tried this device and it didn't work for me either. The secret I have found for looking younger is having a "face lift" with acupuncture!

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Val — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:06:19 GMT

Well, it looks like it's stretching the mouth out and that it would certainly contribute to more wrinkles around the mouth (the "parenthesis" type of wrinkles, you know, the kind the make one look like a ventriloquist's puppet?). I know that I would not waste my time on flexing my facial muscles!

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Flowers, Randallstown, Md. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:08:38 GMT

I am very sad that people would throw away money on this product. If you are blessed and $49.00 to throw away try giving that money to a charity, a church a friend in need, your local SPCA. We are all going to get old that does not mean you have to age w/o your dignity. Looks are not that important where you spend eternity is not decided by your face or body.

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bob johnson ocean city md — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:13:10 GMT

save you $49 bucks. An easy and free way to do the same thing this contraption does is to:
1. Say the letter "E" but exagerate your mouth by a wide smile while pronouncing the letter. Hold it there for a few seconds.
2. Then say the word "oooooooo" again exagerate your lips tightly.
Repeat this about 20 times.

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Karen Blackmon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:13:37 GMT

You know, I think developed muscle in any part of the body helps give a more youthful look. It makes sense to me that exercising facial muscles thus giving them tone would help one look younger. I often wonder if my years of chewing gum so often has added to the sculpted look of my face, which doesn't look 49 years old to me or anyone else. I think you should have given this little device more time....

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Charlotte Crowe — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:16:17 GMT

Many thanks for your clear, honest and informative review of this product. Manufacturers of all kinds are constantly preying on the aging population about the way they look.

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rene — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:19:36 GMT

true and do not forget that with age wi also loose production ofcollagen a substance like glue that keep our skin nice an stretched .

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Dolemike — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:20:30 GMT

Hanging out with older people often makes you look younger.

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Rick, Boise, Idaho — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:21:37 GMT

I would imagine that you could probably achieve the same results by chewing gum on a regular basis. This sounds like a gimmick to me.
It seems as if the makers of this product are just playing on people’s fear of growing old. The only thing this product provides is a silly looking face for the user. I bet the makers are laughing all the way to the bank!

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Bea Goode — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:24:52 GMT

Watch the movie "A Prairie Home Companion." In one scene Lily Tomlin uses a similar device (of much simpler and elegant design, simple pads on spring-loaded wire that doesn't go inside the mouth). Lily Tomlin's face has the smooth muscular tone of a much younger woman, so I'm guessing that she uses this thing for real and has done so for years. Someone should ask her. (Not that I'm endorsing the device spoken about here. It looks poorly designed.)

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Claudia — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:24:58 GMT

OH MY GOD!

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Yvette Wolf — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:26:17 GMT

You don't go the gym and get results in two weeks, do you?

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Babs, New York, New York — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:26:38 GMT

Maybe your muscles need more than two weeks to gain strength. It seems to me that muscles in the face must work like muscles in the rest of the body and therefore esistance excercise should work in the face as in does in the rest of the body. I would suggest that you build up slowly and continue for longer
before you reject the possibility that this device could work.

Your plastic surgeon "expert" has everything to gain by perpeuating the myth that facial muscles don't work like other muscles. Perhaps a body building expert might be a more open-minded and specifically qualified expert in how muscles are actually built up and how facial muscles may differ from muscles below the neck.
When ever I read articles that suggest that facial exercise might be useful in toning and firming the face, an expert is trotted out from the cosmetics industry or a plastic surgeon. These people have everything to gain by helping people feel helpless.

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virginia jackson houston tx — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:29:45 GMT

ROFL that is funny! All these products and the only thing that works is good genes or plastic surgery. Although Mick Jagger's face has kept good muscle tone. Almost to the scary looking point so maybe facial exercise is good if you start early?

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Lynn, Philadelphia — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:31:35 GMT

This is just ridiculous. Another stupid product to stop aging which doesn't work. When are people going to learn to stop trying to be perfect. It is a shame that companies are making so much money preying on people's insecurity

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Angie Reyes, Rochester, New York — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:32:13 GMT

Hi, While this product might have not made you younger, reading this article has probably given me an extra 10 years of life. The laugh I got out of this just imagining your horrified face everytime you formed an "o" was hysterical to me. I laughed so hard I cried. Thank you for sharing and God bless.

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david wayne osedach, san diego, CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:34:49 GMT

I think your money would better be spent on paying attention to your teeth; i.e. cleaning, whitening, and straightening.

While the costs ae a great deal more the resulting youthful looks are undeniable. A big improvement for most.

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T Frederickson — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:35:06 GMT

From reading the claims of this product I should have a face of a two year old since I spend alot of time chewing food!

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Diane S. Somerville, MA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:38:56 GMT

I have not used the above device, but have used the facemaster by Suzanne Somers, once a day for the past 6 months and I can see a considerable difference in the way my looks. Especially around the jowels. The skin is alot firmer, and the area surrounding my cheek bones alot more prominent. Many people have commented and were not aware I was using anything.
It's worth a try.

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William Mitchell — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:41:55 GMT

That's just silly

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DCStark, Bel Air, MD — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:43:35 GMT

LOL. Never ceases to amaze me at all the scams people come up with to take money from the vain and gullible. Thank you for taking the time to study this new "patent medicine/snake oil/fountain of youth" for us.

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JoAnne Turnage, Memphis, Tennessee — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:44:48 GMT

Please brush up on your grammar. This is an interesting article, but errors are abundant.

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Helen, Nashville, TN — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:44:56 GMT

This device may not work because its not working enough facial musles. I have a book called facersize, which Ive been following for a few years, the doctor doesnt seem to think strenghening the facial muscles works but I disagree. I am 50 the other day my daughters friends mother asked how old I was, my daughter told her, shed thought I was the same age as her 38 , so I beg to differ I think its working just fine :-)

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Linda Hanley Pioche, Nevada — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:47:21 GMT

I have used a different product for almost 4 years faithfully. While it did not make me look younger my neck and facial muscles are strong. I have no lines along the sides of my face and I look very closely at other people and see that I do indeed look a little younger I wouldnt give my facial flex up for anything. It is simpler than the one shown and I believe the first one made.

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William Mitchell — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:47:56 GMT

A fool and her/his money are soon parted. A sucker is born every minute. And again, this is just silly.

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matt Chicago Illinois — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:49:11 GMT

anyone remember A Clockwork Orange? this seems as though it should have made the scene in the movie viewing room.

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Pilar Camacho — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:49:29 GMT

hey Diana... you're so funny!
Thank you for make me laugh!

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Terri, San Dimas Califonia — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:49:55 GMT

I bought one too and I felt as if I looked even older after! Maybe because I wasn't used to staring at myself so much..............

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Lindsay Wineka Salisbury, NC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:51:55 GMT

OK thanks for the laugh, which just made my facial muscles a little MORE lax.

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marta, Omaha, Neb. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:53:03 GMT

Why buy something to exercise your face. I checked out a tape from the Denver public library years ago by the actress who played Shirley from the "Lavern and Shirley show." on facial exercise and in no time at all I saw results. I couldn't find where I could buy the tape and all other facial exercise program doesn't seem to compare to that one. There wasn't expensive equipment to buy and I definitely saw results. If anyone can get me some information on how to get that particular video I'd appreciate it.
Thanks

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John Doe Norwich, CT — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:54:10 GMT

I envy my daughter's generation (she is only 3) because they are the only ones who are really going to see the true advances in science. In today's world, science is a joke. The advancements we have had in the past decade originated 50 years ago and those advancements have been only re-designed but trully we have not done much. Hopefully we will get a technologically advance generation that contributes in the re-shaping of science. Anyways, for many years many have claimed to hold the cure to aging, unfortunatelly it cost billions of dollars to consumers, and at the end it wasnt "it".

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zZYAWNZz , California — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:56:46 GMT

These anti-aging devices are useless and idiotic. If you want to fight aging, you have to AT LEAST deal with it at the cellular / genetic / biological levels. Stupid noobs.

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nick, Maryland — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:59:17 GMT

It's hideous. and it costs $50!

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Alicia O'Rourke, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:06:06 GMT

This thing cracks me up. If people are serious about anti aging there are steps to follow that produce real results without going under the knife. They are as follows... Make healthier food choices, drink pleanty of water, always get a good nights sleep, exercise regularly, use a decent spf product when you can not avoid the sun, smile more and get an awesome skin care product and use it consistantly such as Mary Kay's Miracle set which you can get by going to Marykay.com and clicking on consultant locator to find a consultant near you or check out my web site. www.marykay.com/aliciaorourke

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Peggy Kass, San Anselmo, CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:08:19 GMT

This device does not work but there is a system of facial exercises that does work--Facial Magic. Can't remember the name of the woman who developed it and she sells a DVD and book. I've done them at different times over the last ten years but always fallen lax with them. Five months ago, at age 62, I decided I needed to get serious and I have been doing them faithfully daily ever since with remarkable results in the deep lines in my face as well as the pouches on my jaw line. These exercises DO work. I recommend them. People meet always think I am in my late 40s or early 50s rather than 62.

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Cindy Chapman, Albuquerque, NM — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:12:45 GMT

I have used a device similar to this for several years. Before I started using it, I was getting droopy skin under my chin and sagging skin around the jaw line. I use it for two minutes a day, not this exact contraption but something much simpler called the Facial Flex. Believe me, I'm a skeptic and wouldn't have used this for years if it didn't work. The sagging skin disappeared and I am 59 and look like I'm in my 40s. If you exercise the muscles underneath the skin, the skin doesn't sag as much. Flat out true. The writer of this article should have gone more than "skin deep" in her research. SORRY...

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Karen, Baltimore Md — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:13:31 GMT

would this help someone who has bell's palsy?

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Shelley Nahs, Chandler AZ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:14:21 GMT

Hi Diane,
If you are looking for something that actually helps you look younger in a short amount of time, please email me. I have something that you might want to try and write about the results. No facial "exercising" necessary. :)

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Christine, Kansas City, Missouri — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:14:40 GMT

I have seen the commercials for this. It does look difficult to use and a little intimdating. When I read this article I laughed so hard. Though I didn't buy this crazy contraption, I have invested in Oil of Olay!

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Evelyn Mack, Wilmington.N.C. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:15:31 GMT

I laughed till I cried what a "wit" Ms. Diane Mapes is I wish more stand up comics were that good.
Thank you for saving me from ordering this one more anti-aging thing in the drawer "apparatus".
I am getting old and I will learn how to live with it.

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Susan Henry — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:22:25 GMT

A wonderful alternative to this contraption for me is a type of massage, called the Mehta massage. It was developed by a British Indian and is hard to find someone who can do it in this country. I've had it done a few times. When the one side of your face has been stroked and massaged, you literally feel "lifted". The masseuse will show you the difference before she begins the other side of your face. Wow. I looked far more rested and actually felt awake, less puffy. It's a great massage for your sinuses too. I've never been able to fit in as many as they recommend in a row (six massages are claimed to give you the same results as a light face lift) but my muscles in my face were definitely relaxed. In the very least, this massage is preventative. At $42 a pop it's not overly expensive but definitely something that the everday person may not be able to afford on a regular basis. Worth it just for the relaxation. I fell asleep while it was being done last time. More natural than a contraption and doesn't hurt a bit!

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Gus, Boise, Idaho — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:25:25 GMT

Sounds like a good way to get Temporomandibular Joint problems. I'm a boomer too.

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Carla Carbon, Burbank, CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:32:57 GMT

I don't think the writer of this article was using it right and I'm not sure that only 2 weeks is enough time to judge(my instructions even say results will appear in 6-8 weeks). I have a similar model I purchased through QVC and have been using it for approximately 2 years. I didn't see results until almost 2-3 months but there is definitely tighter/stronger muscle tone in the cheeks and the beginning jowls/double chin I had are gone.

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David Peterson, North Palm Beach, Fla — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:34:19 GMT

I prefer my "wrinkle iron". Even our local news station featured it and said "better than botox".
Free demo if you're in my area. Cheers, David

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fsilber, Memphis, TN — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:36:38 GMT

"But the problem with a drooping muscle is not that it’s weak; it’s that it’s lax; it’s stretched out."

Then how is it that strength exercise reduces the droopiness of muscles on the body?

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Boniam Los Angeles CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:38:41 GMT

Words have power and People in the Marketing world really know this, Please be reallistic do not bite nor BUY any of these lies!.
Age is in your mind, just eat healthy food, exercise, (do not smoke, do not drink) and keep a balance between your spirit, drink a lot of water and you will have a longer life (probably with less wrinkles)

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Gail, Glendale AZ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:39:31 GMT

Diane, you might want to look into "Facercise", a technique developed by Carole Maggio. Originally a book and cassettes, then a video, this is a series of gadget-free exercises. I believe they grew out of exercises for stroke victims with facial paralysis, developed in consultation with medical professionals. (Dr. Youn might be surprised at what can be done.)

Hope you look into this alternative, even though it is not a device or gadget! Of course there is now a web site - www.facercise.com!

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Jane Dot, Portland, Oregon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:39:33 GMT

This is patently false. If flexing the muscles doesn't do anything, why do you see older people ripped with nice muscles? OF course they don't look 20 but they look 10-20 years younger than they are. Sometimes modern medicine are wrong.

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danortega, Berkeley CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:40:13 GMT

Actually if you want to work out your face, go watch a funny movie. I've been to movies where I pretty much laughed my ass off, and when I was done my face was sore, felt like my face muscles had a good workout. Plus your abs get a work-out as well. Plus laughing has to be good for you, doesn't it?

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Jackie Christopher — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:42:14 GMT

I DO NOT BELEIVE ANY DIVICE WILL WORK ON ANYTHING, GOOD LIVING, NON DRINKERS, NON SMOKERS! EAT CORRECTLY A BALENCED MEALS EVERYDAY, A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP &&&& THIS DEPENDS ON YOUR BLOODLINE

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Darlyne West Port Angeles Was — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:48:30 GMT

It is too bad that people cannot just accept their looks and move on and use the money for better things. You can donate to food banks in your local area and get a smile and that will do more then the horse bit in the mouth

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Barbara Dickson — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:52:14 GMT

This is honestly one of the funniest things I have ever read - LOL!!!!!!

Thanks for the day-enhancer.

Barbara

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le Cycliste — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:01:12 GMT

I'd rather find an enthusiastic woman to preform oral sex on daily. that'd INSTANTLY take care of those "down-turned lips" (AKA "frown").

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rene rosier — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:03:17 GMT

this thing is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It totally made me look younger. But for it to work its best you have to give up sex for at lease 1 month and practice midget throwing 4 times per week.

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T.Michelle, Louisville,KY — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:03:44 GMT

To the author; thanks for taking the time to do the research and test this product out. It's one product less that I will feel the necessity to buy. After all, we all are just a little vain and want to keep our youthful good looks. Your description of the efforts as you tried the product had me in stitches.

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ralph newton, san francisco, ca. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:21:53 GMT

Sounds like another Billy Mays special..,Surprised its not 19.95,and if you order today,we'll send another one FREE

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Gary — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:23:28 GMT

A fool and his money are soon parted. And you don't even need an Email address!

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Diana P., Salinas, CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:23:36 GMT

There is another brand out there with the same concept but it doesn't look as cumbersome or complicated. It is a very simple design,it works for me I noticed my laugh lines are less noticable and my neck looks smoother.

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STEPHANIE LINDENHURST, NY — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:24:13 GMT

I DO THOSE EXERCISES 3 TO 4 TIMES A WEEK, I'VE BEEN DOING THEM FOR YEARS WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME. I HAVE THE SAME RESULTS

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laughing_at_you, Reading PA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:25:52 GMT

hahahahhahahahah OMG you really must have extra time on your hands to write something like this..... I hope you enjoyed your binky. Don't forget to write about the blanket you made for yourself too. Here is some cheese for your whine <}

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Mel B Texas — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:26:58 GMT

I don't know why everytime I read something written by a writer on MSN, they are always dissing something. Don't waste your time reading any freelance articles for this site cause they're all going to hate whatever they're reviewing & seem mean spirited and grumpy people in the process. I don't know if this product works or not but they never do pro's or con's.... somehow all of their peices are cons.

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Patrick McDonough — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:29:45 GMT

Sounds like a scam. I guess you can sell anything in America.

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Curt Holm, Milwaukee, WI — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:33:23 GMT

HAHA!! That's just hilarious! I may have seen a commercial for this thing on tv, but passed it off as another one of the many useless gadgets we're indundated with all the time. I'm glad to see someone tried it and proved it doesn't do a thing. And with a doctor to back you up too! Great article.

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Madeleine Long-Wade, Burlington, NC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:33:42 GMT

I laughed at the first "our experience" paragraph and then tears came after reading every other sentence. This is one of the funniest articles I have read in a very long time. Your description of this horrid device as well as the picture that speaks a thousand words, leaves me with just a couple of deeper laugh lines around my own aging mouth -- and I haven't stopped yet!! Thanks so much for sharing this...funny and informative.

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Jon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:37:50 GMT

While it may be a farce, based on Dr. Youns comments I would not trust him to tie my shoes. I am have a PE major been a trainer and coach and the principal they are using is one that we use in rehabing a ligament injury. When a ligament gets stretched it does not return to the origional state it stays stretched. So to stablize the joint you strengthen the muscles to that joint. Also muscles are dynamic not static like ligaments and would tend towards being tight not lax like the doctor says. They may appear thinner at 1st but would need time and more workouts to bulk up (and fewer reps per set and a couple more sets). Which the way this apperatus is designed and the way the mouth is designed may be hare to achieve the stated result. So do not take the idiot doctor at his word cause he is an idiot. He must have his doctoriate in comic books where he can make up his own rules.

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Goki Yorukitsu — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:43:11 GMT

Wow technology sure is booming now that the 21st century is coming out of its shell!! Thats great that we have made a so called "Fountain of youth"

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Terri S, Alpine,Ca. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:50:53 GMT

Hello, A few months ago I saw on a program about face exercises, no machine. I have been doing them since, and I have seen a difference. It is quite easy. You put your lower lip above your upper lip, not quite touching, then smile. I do it while I'm driving, on the computer, watering my garden, etc.. Whenever I remember I am doing it. And best of all it's FREE. Terri

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C d T, Newton, NJ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:53:41 GMT

do some major sit ups and that will tone your neck.

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Rebecca, Egg Harbor Township, NJ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:55:03 GMT

Loved this article! - I always wondered if that product worked! Now I now have a few more pennies to put in the kids college fund!

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Linda D, Nashville, Tn — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:56:12 GMT

When my mother had a stroke, I bought a book on facial exercises to lift her eye and mouth back to the correct position.
I sat on the foot of her bed in the hospital for 17 days, oohing & aahing for hours a day and doing exaggerated chewing. My face HURT...but it did make me look younger, lifted. So when the original version of this contraption came out, I bought one. I think oohing & aahing was easier....and I don't look as weird driving down the road as I did with that thing in my mouth.

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S Foster — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:57:39 GMT

Thanks- I won't puechase it!

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S. Cooper — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:58:22 GMT

LOL while reading your description and comments on this device.

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Lyn S Orange County, Ca — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:01:39 GMT

this is similar to Facal Flex which was developed years ago to help stroke victims rebuild facial muscle strength. Facial Flex was found to improve the appearance of muscles that lose firmness with age. I have the used the FAcial flex,a much smaller item and much easier to use without pinching

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P Trammell. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:03:21 GMT

Miniature “thigh master”

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JB, White Plains NY — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:07:18 GMT

Not surprised that that medieval-looking device didn't work. It is surprising that no one has been seriously injured with that thing! Has anyone had any visible results with Facial Yoga or device-free facial exercises? I've managed to convince myself that my sagging chin looks firmer after doing the tongue exercises. But the truth is, there are just days when I need to believe that I look younger than I feel. So I'm not sure whether my chin is firmer or my imagination is stronger.

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Caesar, Lancaster, CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:26:59 GMT

Simply smile a lot more and frown a lot less, and then ask for a refund, you do not always have to pay to torture yourself. If it does not totaly reverse the aged skin at least it will make you look younger and nicer.

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Carlos Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:33:58 GMT

Be so careful these things can lead to Jaw Joint and muscular problems..... No matter how often it is said if it sounds too good, then perhaps you should not do it! Becareful also of bleaching kits! Get it done correctly so your health will not be affected.

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D Basford, Chattanooga TN — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:48:33 GMT

Why do people fall for these outrageous gimmicks? Do we automatically lose common sense and reason as we age? My goodness. This made me laugh out loud (at work, no less).

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Kerry Hingey — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:55:53 GMT

Wonderful review! Perhaps there are other applications that the Hannibal Ibes, excuse me, Hanna Ibes company has overlooked. Based on my experience as a RN and years of work in the field of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, I feel this product could provide benefits for weight loss if the appliance is worn throughout the day, removed only for five minutes for each of three meals. Another possibility may be to reduce a diastema, a large space between the teeth, such as Arnold Schwarchenegger has. So, 'chin-up', if you can, there may be other uses for this thing. I just hope your husband and friends are sympathetic and will speak up for you in public as it looks like you won't be able to yourself while wearing this wonderful appliance!

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wav — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:04:15 GMT

sorry I wasted my time reading this narcissistic twaddle

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Pam, St. Petersburg, FL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:26:12 GMT

The idea that working your facial muscles more is going to affect wrinkling just defies logic. Unless you are expressionless, i.e. Botoxed, your facial muscles are constantly working. It seems to me that they are overworked, if anything, and probably need some rest!

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Chris Seattle, Wa — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:33:42 GMT

Jack LaLane used to talk about exercises of the face. This devices appears similar.

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Sarcastic Clown — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:56:31 GMT

yeah I'm sure that it's in the best interests of a plastic surgeon to recommend this... No conflict of interests at all.

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peggy lewski — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:03:55 GMT

oh that's a shame. i use this tool regulary and achieved some rathe impressive results. i'm a mom of 4 and facial exercise has kept my face from heading down south. my face is firm, strong and youthfull (i'm 42 - look 10 years younger thanks to facial exercise)

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Robbin, Taos New Mexico — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:31:16 GMT

I started using a similar device about 10 years ago. It does work if you use it right and keep it up and there is not too much damage to start with. It all has to do with muscle memory. You want to start excercising the face before you get old so that your facial muscles can stay tight.

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Sandra, Teaneck, NJ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:25:06 GMT

From my experience anti aging has always worked best when it is from the inside out. Emotional balance, good nutrition and exercise goes a long way. And dont forget to see your doctor.

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Daniel — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:58:38 GMT

Being in a good mood, laughter, not envying or wishing bad on anyone are all great ways to stay young and laughter does work out your face. Frown lines are much uglier than laugh lines and at the same time you have a lot of fun doing these things!

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Mariella Brandtner, Miami, Florida — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:13:06 GMT

You did not give it enough time to do anything! I have been using it more over 4 months and I could not be more impressed with the results! I am completely in love with my flex-away.

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Anna May, Victoria, Canada — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:34:57 GMT

Do you really expect improvement after only two weeks use? You have to keep at it to see results. Just like going to the gym you don't just exercise the muscles of your body for two weeks and expect to look like a bodybuilder do you? I personally found the device just amazing. It has firmed up my chin, lifted my eyebrows, filled out my cheeks, given me a glowing complexion, and yes made me look a lot younger. I know this because people allways think I am at least 10 years younger than I am. But then again I didn't give up after only two weeks. It took a few months of dilligent (70 reps)use twice a day to really start seeing results.

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Gene Shaffer Sherman Oaks California — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:35:28 GMT

I manufactured several years ago a similar facial exercise device named the Chin Gym. It worked on isometric principles..and it wored. Over the course of a couple of years I sold well over 50000 units around the world. The testimonials were my greatest joy. Hundreds of men and women wrote me telling me of their noted facial improvements after several months of using the Chin Gym... Only after a very negative news story that was based as this story is around a pompus doctor that had not used the device, and someone who had used the device for a week not months as was necessaryas with any exercise regiment to get results. The health catalogs and other merchants stopped carrying my product and destroyed my business.

It saddens me to see that our news media looks for anything they can jump on in a negative manner, no matter if the sourcing is correct or not with the end result the destruction of someones long thought out dreams.
A muscle can be reformed with proper exercise. Try telling that it cannot to the millions of people that have seen the results doing similar isometric exercises for other parts of their bodies.
Please get the facts straight before you hurt another business of someone that might have a good product that works.
Gene Shaffer

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Lauri, Austin, TX — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:19:56 GMT

Your comment about the anti-aging effects of a bleaching kit...I started using a straw to sip my cool or iced coffee to keep it from further staining my teeth only to learn that using a straw increases the fine lines around the mouth eventually giving me the appearance of a smoker. You know what? Aging happens. I'm just going to have to let it.

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stan — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:20:04 GMT

it would be so much easier to just appreciate the way you look now.

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Beverly Hanna — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:21:53 GMT

Hi Diane,

I am the inventor of the Flex-Away System which you
recently reviewed for the MSNBC health page. I must
confess first off that I can't dispute your criticism
of the comfort factor since this is an issue I've been grappling with since the idea of a facial exerciser first came to me ten years ago. Since then
I have invested in several costly changes to improve the comfort but with limited success. Then a couple of months ago I found a gel-like plastic which has
been safety-approved for use inside the mouth and Voila! What an improvement. I am taking the liberty of sending you a kit with the new, softer
buttons and hope you give it a try.

As for your comment about still looking old after two weeks, it may take longer depending on your age. I will be 80 years old come January and while they still give me a seniors' discount at McDonalds
without asking my age, I only wish the rest of me looked as good as my face. (In case you are curious, my photo appears on an unrelated website,
www.beverlyibes.com. My maiden name is Ibes. I was only 72 when that photo was taken.

I would like to invite Flex-Away users to send in emails telling how it is working for them.

Beverly Hanna

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Kwame, Detroit, MI — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:48:27 GMT

Try this exercise. Tilt your head as to look straight up. You may notice that your mouth opens slightly. Now try to extend your lower jaw above your upper jaw. You'll feel it. This will lift your neck mussles just below your chin. Turning your head slightly to the left and right will tone your neck to each side of your chin. The EEE and OOO technique works also. Expect results and nice comments after 3-6 weeks.

Search for FACERCISE. See above-Gail of Glendale AZ.

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Rosemary Ibes — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:49:24 GMT

What about attacking the well being of others? Too bad you not concerned about that. You can approve comments about bj and exercising for oral sex, but you can't abide attack comments in rebuttal? And in
response to Kwame's advice about neck (sic) mussels below the chin, he offered a free and easy method for getting a turkey neck by tearing the skin loose from the underlying tissue. Bravo Kwame. If they throw you out of the mayoral office you can write a
beauty advisory for msnbc and give Dr. youn a hand.

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Linda Barr — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:50:12 GMT

I have used the Flexaway now for about a year. It is a fantastic product that does what it promises IF you do the work. Most people are too lazy to follow through and shame on the writer---two weeks is not long enough to see any change. She should have given it longer before discounting it as a scam. I am fifty- two and people think I am about thirty-nine. This was not the case prior to discovering FlexAway. And shame on all of you people who are dismissing it and laughing about it without even trying it for yourself. Facial muscles are not different than any other muscles in our body. They can be built up and toned up. Flex Away does that beautifully and it's a shame you are all keeping your saggy, unattractive faces just because you refuse to work hard and accept that fact...

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Denny W., Grass Lake, MI — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:19:03 GMT

There's much talk about humor here, and suckers and
scams, etc., so it seems relevant to quote the humorist, Mark Twain. One of his characters says,
"Hain't we got all the fools in town on our side? And ain't that a big enough majority in any town?"
Of the 30 postings here, ain't it fair to say 25 of
them are fools. Who else would take seriously Ms. Mapes assertion that she used this abominable device for two weeks and still looked old. Who is the sucker here and who the suckee, do you suppose?

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Wayne S., Jackson, MI — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:27:15 GMT

Although I do not work for Hanna Ibes Inc., I do handle the shipping of the FlexAway orders and have constant contact with it's customers. I can tell you that our orders have increased since Ms. Mapes "review", but I am discouraged by her and others demeaning treatment of our customers, which include movie producers, a Supreme Court justice and other notable and respected members of our communities. The FlexAway is not and never claimed to be a "miracle" device and quite frankly is not for everyone. The statement that after two weeks "I still looked old" is an unrealistic expectation and as you can see through other postings many have had great success with their FlexAway and wouldn't be without it. A review is fair, an attempt to misrepresent a product for comedic purposes is not.

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Kari Sprowl — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:40:18 GMT

Well, I'm 60. People tend to guess 45. I'd say the device is WELL worth the money and effort!

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Veronica — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:44:02 GMT

The doctor is wrong. Exercising your facial muscles tones your face just like exercising your body. I have tried Flexaway, and although it is ridiculously overpriced for two pieces of flimsy plastic and a rubber band, it does work. I also own a Facial Flex and while this is much easier to use, it seemed to target my lower cheeks and jaw and gave me chipmunk cheeks. But that is just because of my face shape. Anyway, he's wrong, it works.

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Linda Fulwider,North Carolina — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:54:40 GMT

Does exercise anywhere else on or in the body work if you do it faithfully? Of Course it does!!! It is just plain ignorance to think that facial exercises don't work! Diane Mapes article is ridiculous...She didn't say anything about talking with the company to see what see might be doing wrong!
Think about it!? What plastic surgeon would ever recommend something good for your face like EXERCISE...that's FREE for crying out loud! Use your heads! By the way...elective surgery is the "Scam"!

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Eileen Chilson 13559 Mesa Crest Drive, Yucaipa, California 92399 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:08:52 GMT

The Facial Flex absolutely does work! I haven't tried the Flex-Away system, but they're very similar. The reason this did not work for you is because you didn't use it long enough. You need to use it consistanly for 3 months to start seeing results. After a year you will see great results! I've used it faithfully for a year and it lifted my face and made me look 10 years younger. You can read reviews about the Facial Flex on Folica.com

I am not affiliated with this website.

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Lindsay,Cape Town, South Africa — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:33:19 GMT

Facial exercise does work but it does not prevent the formation of wrinkles. I've been doing it since the age of 21 and at 46 years definitely have more defined jawline and cheekbones than my contemporaries.

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Joan Blown, city, state — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:13:33 GMT

I agree with some of the readers that you did not give yourself enough time to see results. Any exercise regimen takes a couple of months to show results.
You should have asked an exercise expert not a plastic surgeon.

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perennialdeity,cali,colombia — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:45:59 GMT

1 whole minute twice a day???? That is preposterous guys. I have a better solution that just takes seconds, only has to be done ONCE and makes you look 10 years younger instantaneously. It has been kept secret until now because it is too EASY and CHEAP and there's NOTHING LIKE IT! Want to learn the secret to RECOVERING YOUTH?...visit this link http://sempiternalfountainofagelessyouthforever.wordpress.com/the-best-kept-secret-of-rejuvenation-that-only-takes-seconds/

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karyn cincinnati ohio — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:42:13 GMT

I have one of these and it works! I love it when I get the change to do it. It seems odd, but it really works well. It was developed for people that had burns on their faces, to tone up the muscle and skin. I love it!

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Janet , Frederick, Maryland — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:08:11 GMT

I have been doing facial exercises for approximately 2 years. I saw an improvement with in the first 2 weeks. Every week showed more improvement. I loved the results and so did my husband. I bought the Flex Away in hopes to cut down the time it took for full facial exercises, which was about 40 minuets a day. I also was not as happy with my lower face results,as much as my upper face. With the Flex Away it now takes me 5 minutes to complete my exercises and 70 additional reps at night. Which takes about a minute and a half. It's cut my time down, and has defined my jawline and neck more then before. It's done for me, exactly what I wanted it to do. It works!

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Jane Matt San Antonio Texas — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:49:30 GMT

I've bought this product and it is Bullshit! So i got my money back!

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:55:34 GMT

If things like this worked, people who chew gum would have skinny faces.

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Nancy O — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:44:25 GMT

After I read this little "funnie" commentary I realized the main intent of the author was to write a homorous jab at a device she knows very little about. I bought one of these devices but have given it a month USING IT CORRECTLY and it has tightened the area under my chin noticeably. I intend to use it further to tighten it even more. It is clear from the author's description when she says " And speaking of teeth, every time I looked in the mirror at the soft white rubber nestled up against my aging choppers", that she never had used the device correctly because the band NEVER EVER rests on the teeth). So I find it unfortunate that people will read this article and take the author's sloppy testing and incorrect conclusions about this device as thier own, and never try the device. For those who do try it CORRECTLY,and WORK to give it time as the directions make clear, the benefit will be apparent.

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R. Harris — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:08:18 GMT

I have exactly the device mentioned in this article and it definitely works. You can't use anything for only two weeks and then dismiss it because you haven't had a 'miraculous' change. Check out the before and after photos on the website - better still don't. Sit there with your smug, saggy faces.

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Lee Walkeer, North Carolina — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:51:22 GMT

i have used this device itn tookn longr then two weeks but i had the 'Jowl" thing going on, they have gone, however it didn't help my double chin

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Pauline Jepp Cheshire England — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:00:24 GMT

I think working the muscles can only be positive BUT will this device encourage your front teeth to pertrude??

Any thoughts on this please

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pj, nashua, NH — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:37:49 GMT

I used the Flexaway System for several months. At first I was very pleased with the way it felt...I could feel the muscles in my neck and cheeks working. Be VERY careful though...after 3 months of dedicated use, I woke up one morning and just kept looking at my face thinking. "What looks so different???" and then I realized that I had developed DEEP marionette lines. I looked OLDER! Gaunt! Tired! I've since stopped using the system. The woman who runs it was very moody when I called her and now I feel as though I've wasted my money and I'm so worried that these lines won't go away. Be careful when you work your face. The pictures they show are great, but you never know how your own muscles will develop. Take it slow...!! I wouldn't mind paying the money...but to be treated poorly by the customer service after the fact was terrible...I only wanted some advice...Oh well..I guess if my post makes only one person think twice...it's done it's job...

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C. Aselin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:04:28 GMT

Thank you guys you gave me a good laugh, this comments are hilarius. My opinion is: If you think you look so hidious to buy such a stupid device and you are either too poor or too coward to go for a plastic surgery ( I am both) there is nothing to say to prevent for buying one. I'll get one myself, When you have issues all your life with your appearance it is a terrible thing to wait for old age to show up without putting any figth.

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Sam — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:29:22 GMT

I bought the product. Total waste of money. When I place the contraption in my mouth, all I keep doing is dribbling saliva involuntarily. It got to a point where I had to have a permanent box of tissues by my side. It was really messy. One thing though, it does bump up the lips. I noticed my lips were fuller, however, I also noticed a a crease developing from where my marrionette lines ended. That was when I decided that was the end of the line for me. No more flexes. I dont recommend the product to anyone.

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dora thimot — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:32:59 GMT

The directions specify consulting a dentist first, but who does really? I found after a month of use that my gums hurt and was fearful of losing my very expensive implants; therefore, gave up and threw it away. Advice: consult your dentist....

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HD — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:52:05 GMT

Don't waste your money.

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C. Moughamian, Wentzville, MO — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:30:51 GMT

Would it be in Dr. Anthony Youn's best interest to advise people to do facial exercise? With all do respect, being a PLASTIC SURGEON I would think that he is looking for people to, "do business with".

The one thing that I question; if a muscle can respond to exercise in a 70 year old, in the same way as a 20 year old, then why would the muscles in your face be an exception?

Oh yes, and keep up the good humor, if nothing else will make you feel young that will certainly add years to your life!

Flex-Away Facial Exerciser: Anti-aging or just scary?

Mr Lillingston — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:00:54 GMT

I purchased a flexaway this year, I had previously used the facial flex and found it quite easy to use, but I thought I would try the flexaway because I heard it uses more muscles, I live in The U.K.and I got very bad service from Hanna Ibes Inc. I ordered the device on 21st July and it wasn't sent until 17th August, anyway I tried the item when it arrived and I really found it difficult to use compared to the facial flex I bought in the U.K. so I asked if I could send it back, Ms Hanna agreed to take it back and give me a partial refund, I sent it back sraight away by recorded delivery which cost £6, and you can probably guess what happened next I haven't received a penny back, I sent a total of 4 emails, the first two were replied to then they just didn't reply, so I lost my payment and my return postage, pretty dreadful service I would say.

Flex-Away Facial Exerciser: Anti-aging or just scary?

Tiffany — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:45:16 GMT

The owner of this company is extremely rude. I spoke with her over the phone about a problem with shipping that occured and she became irrate and told me that she was "80 years old and she can be rude if she wants to". Then she hung up on me. First, I would expect more from the owner of a company. Second, especially since the product she is selling doesn't work. I have been using it for 4 weeks now, twice a day with absolutely NO RESULTS!!!

Flex-Away Facial Exerciser: Anti-aging or just scary?

Laura James Utica, NY — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:57:59 GMT

Funny and well-written. but ... I have one of these device, and it actually does work after about 6 weeks of twice daily use. I suppose results vary, but I'm real happy with the purchase. Still, it's always good to be wary.