By Chelsea CampbellBy now, we all know the best and most effective way to lose weight and look toned is through a proper diet and regular exercise. But what happens when you heed this sound advice, yet are still left with stubborn areas of fat that j...But what happens when you heed this sound advice, yet are still left with stubborn areas of fat that just won?t go away? What do you do when you?ve tried it all, and don?t want to resort to a surgical procedure like liposuction to get rid of ...CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting, is an FDA cleared fat-freezing procedure for non-surgical fat-reduction that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. A doctor or clinician uses ......
Editor's RatingVanquish ME Procedure Review6.1/10 OverallMarketing Claims6.7Peer Reviewed Literature6.0Consistency of Results6.2Comfort Level6.3Overall Satisfaction5.3Editorial ReviewPros:Treats a large area simultaneously with minimal or no ...Treats a large area simultaneously with minimal or no discomfort.Very effective for larger areas of fat. Very little to no pain, patient only experiences a mild heat sensation.Can also tighten abdomen as well as reduce fat.You can treat the abdomen ......
Editor's RatingCoolSculpt Mini Procedure Review8.2/10 OverallMarketing Claims9.5Peer Reviewed Literature4.0Consistency of Results9.5Comfort Level9.0Overall Satisfaction8.8Editorial ReviewPros:Relatively painless, non-surgical procedure.Proced...Easy for staff and patients, zero recovery.Cons:Need enough chin fat to be able to have suction maintained around the applicator.Can take more than one treatment.Doesn't treat neck sagging without fat. so many ......
Dr. Doris Day sits down with Dr. Christopher Zachary to discuss the merits of the EmSculpt device, what the fat burning procedure entails, and what results they've seen. EMSculpt takes body contouring into a new, intriguing direction by stimulati...Day sits down with Dr. Christopher Zachary to discuss the merits of the EmSculpt device, what the fat burning procedure entails, and what results they've seen. EMSculpt takes body contouring into a new, intriguing direction by stimulating ......
Non-Invasive Wrinkle Reduction TreatmentsWrinkles are creases and lines in the skin that occur as natural signs of aging. While sun exposure and lifestyle have a great impact on the occurrence of wrinkles, the loss of collagen and elastin, the fibrou...Non-Invasive Wrinkle Reduction TreatmentsWrinkles are creases and lines in the skin that occur as natural signs of aging. While sun exposure and lifestyle have a great impact on the occurrence of wrinkles, the loss of collagen and elastin, the fibrou......
By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE; Nazanin Saedi, MDStubborn fat in certain places can affect just about anyone. People don't necessarily have to be overweight to have areas that seem impossible to lose with just diet and exercise alone. While surgical ...By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE; Nazanin Saedi, MDStubborn fat in certain places can affect just about anyone. People don't necessarily have to be overweight to have areas that seem impossible to lose with just diet and exercise alone. While surgical ......
Editor's RatingCoolSculpting Procedure Review8.3/10 OverallMarketing Claims8.6Peer Reviewed Literature9.5Consistency of Results8.8Comfort Level6.5Overall Satisfaction8.1Editorial ReviewPros:Non-invasive and very effective to reduce body conto...Very minimal to no pain. No downtime. It predictably reduces 20-25% of fat in the treated area in most patient over the course of about 4 months. Expert consensus is that this treatment actually works according to its ...... note that this treatment is not equivalent to invasive surgery such as liposuction for bulk fat reduction.90% of patients, 90% effective (10% nonresponders).Cons:Time-consuming if multiple areas done with older applicator. Note that the New Cool ......
By Chelsea Campbell Non-invasive body sculpting procedures have exploded onto the cosmetic surgery scene as the latest way to achieve the body of your dreams without the dangers and recovery time associated with traditional surgery like liposuct...One such procedure, cryolipolysis, which goes by the brand name Cool Sculpting, promises to freeze fat cells and kill them off, giving you a love handle-less waistline forever more. It almost sounds too good to be true -- and unfortunately, in a ......
By Eileen Spatz Raise your hand if you dread going to the gym. Raise both hands if you make yourself go to the gym and then feel gypped when you don't see the results you are certain you deserve after all that hard work. If one or both hands...The newest entry into the booming non-surgical fat-reduction segment of the beauty industry is called EMSculpt; the "EM" stands for the electromagnetic energy that powers it.EMSculpt ...The newest entry into the booming non-surgical fat-reduction segment of the beauty industry is called EMSculpt; the "EM" stands for the electromagnetic energy that powers it.EMSculpt takes ......
By ZALEA Editorial TeamLosing weight and attaining the perfect body is not always easy. Even after the most valiant attempts at diet and exercise, more extreme measures may be necessary. Up until recently, these procedures have involved surgery; howe...... numbs those areas with high volumes of dilute anesthetic fluids (tumescent anesthesia) so that the fat can be sucked out through a tube called a cannula. As the surgeon removes the excess fat, he or she sculpts the body to achieve the desired ......
By Wendy Lewis / BeautyInTheBag.comHaving a great body after having kids used to be all about hard work and no carbs, but those days are so over. Thanks to an explosion in new fat reducing technology, slimmer hips, flatter tummies and shapelier curve...Thanks to an explosion in new fat reducing technology, slimmer hips, flatter tummies and shapelier curves are within every woman's grasp.And we are not talking about surgery ...There were 180,000 non-surgical fat reduction treatments were performed in 2017, up almost 220% since 2012, according the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic ......
By Chelsea CampbellEven when eating right and exercising, it is common to be discouraged by areas of the body that don’t seem to be responding to your weight loss efforts. Often, there are lingering areas of stubborn fat or unsightly loose skin...Often, there are lingering areas of stubborn fat or unsightly loose skin that lacks tone. A recent surge of cosmetic procedures have hit the market that promise to diminish fat cells, resulting ...The typical results are a 20-25% fat reduction of the treatment area and require approximately three to four sessions and several months to achieve desired results.LasersIf the ......
By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA; Nazanin Saedi, MDThe number of procedures completed for fat reduction has risen in recent years, especially as non-invasive options have become more familiar to consumers. Although liposuction has been the mainstay fo...By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA; Nazanin Saedi, MDThe number of procedures completed for fat reduction has risen in recent years, especially as non-invasive options have become more familiar to consumers. Although liposuction has been the mainstay fo......
By Chelsea CampbellEven when eating right and exercising, it is common to be discouraged by areas of the body that don’t seem to be responding to your weight loss efforts. Often times, there are lingering areas of stubborn fat or unsightly loos...Often times, there are lingering areas of stubborn fat or unsightly loose skin that lacks tone. Whatever your goals are, today there are a myriad of options ranging from completely non-invasive to ...... field, allowing for both coagulation of fat and skin contractions, resulting in less body fat, a reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and tighten skin. Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction is performed under local anesthesia or light ......
By Justin West, MDType 'breast asymmetry" (uneven breast size) into your Internet browser, and you will be sure to find this phrase paired with negative words like "abnormal," "problem" and "condition." In reali...... correction can involve a combination of cosmetic breast surgeries, such as breast lift, breast reduction and breast augmentation. A plastic surgeon can achieve the even breast appearance you desire with one of the following techniques:Place an ......
By Dr. Steven R. Cohen, MD, at FACES+ Plastic Surgery, Skin and Laser Center, San Diego, CA; Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of California, San DiegoPrejuvenation is a new trend in anti-aging but not necessarily a new concept. ...... on ways to improve tissue health and reduce tissue decay since the first stem cells were found in fat and used by our team for aesthetics in 2003.Coming out of Craniofacial Surgery, team care was always the key to success. No single provider had ......
By Eileen Spatz You may be hard-pressed to pinpoint exactly when your chin decided to develop a backup chin. One day you looked in the mirror and realized the lower region of your face has lost the definition it once had due to fat accumulation ...... the mirror and realized the lower region of your face has lost the definition it once had due to fat accumulation below the jawline in what is referred to as submental fullness.A double chin can result from age, weight gain, or genetics, ......
Body Contouring ProceduresBy Chelsea SpatzBody contouring involves sculpting the body in order to reduce areas of fat and improve the tone and shape of the body. Body contouring procedures can include invasive or non-invasive procedures depending on ...ProceduresBy Chelsea SpatzBody contouring involves sculpting the body in order to reduce areas of fat and improve the tone and shape of the body. Body contouring procedures can include invasive or non-invasive procedures depending on the ......
By Chelsea Spatz Body contouring involves sculpting the body in order to reduce areas of fat and improve the tone and shape of the body. Body contouring procedures can include invasive or non-invasive procedures depending on the patient’s ...By Chelsea Spatz Body contouring involves sculpting the body in order to reduce areas of fat and improve the tone and shape of the body. Body contouring procedures can include invasive or non-invasive procedures depending on the patient’s ......
Summer is in full swing, and when it comes to spending long, sunny days bronzing on the beach that can be easier for some than others. Bathing suit season can test the resolve of anybody with a hint of insecurity about their body, but before you go g...Belly fat: Bikinis and belly fat are not friends. If you've tried a dedicated program of diet and exercise but still aren't happy with the results ...In a lot of cases, diet and exercise can solve the issue, but there are instances where male breast reduction surgery may be the answer.Belly fat: Bikinis and belly fat are not friends. If you've tried a dedicated program of diet and exercise ......
By Eileen Spatz Women aren't the only ones who loathe love handles and potbellies. Gals do not hold the patent on wanting to eighty-six crow's feet or frown lines, nor do they own the rights to hating their droopy eyelids. &n...And some guys" just like women" desire a solution for those stubborn fat zones that diet and exercise can't seem to touch no matter how hard they try.The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 1.3 ...This is a surgical procedure that involves a recovery time of about 7-10 days.Breast Reduction SurgeryMen can be hypersensitive about their "moobs" or man boobs, often the result of aging, weight gain, or genetics, so about ......
By Eileen Spatz Right up there with the enormous Christ the Redeemer statue, the Amazon rain forest, and Carnivale, Brazil's other big claim to fame is the Brazilian butt lift. Beautiful Brazilian women have been proudly displaying their bac...Over the next decade the use of fat grafting to the buttocks became more widespread.But it wasn't until the early 2000s that celebrities like J-Lo, Kim Kardashian, and Nicki ......
By Chelsea CampbellAs the aesthetic treatment industry continues to grow in popularity and experiences technological advances, the public is far more open to and aware of the cosmetic procedures available to them. Although women make up a majority of...Although women make up a majority of the demographic seeking anti-aging, sculpting, and fat blasting procedures, men are starting to catch on to the benefits as well. Below, we look at some of the treatments that are gaining popularity ...Breast Reduction Along with procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, face lifts, and nose jobs, men also accounted for 40 percent of the breast ......
By Chelsea CampbellThe air is warmer, the days are longer, and summer is so close, you can almost feel the...dread of bathing suit shopping. Ah yes, swimsuit season is almost upon us and so is that familiar dive in our self-esteem once we stand under...This invasive procedure involves suctioning fat from around the abdomen, hips, and lower back, harvesting the fat cells, and then re-injecting them into the buttocks. Extra fat cells are frozen ......
Editor's RatingProfound Lift Procedure Review7.5/10 OverallMarketing Claims8.0Peer Reviewed Literature6.0Consistency of Results8.5Comfort Level3.3Overall Satisfaction8.0Editorial ReviewPros:Reliable and consistent treatment for cheek sagging ...Contouring and volume replacement (dermal volume restoration) and ability to decrease unwanted fat (jowls, neck) 3) Skin tightening for laxity due to gravityCons:Need to completely anesthetize the skin; although that makes it painless, it means ......
By Chelsea Campbell These days, it seems that there is a plastic surgery procedure for just about anything you might feel insecure about. As beauty standards and trends come and go, the world of cosmetic surgery sees its share of spikes and dips...... of implants (which were later deemed dangerous), this surgery instead uses the patient?s own fat which is removed with liposuction and then transferred into the gluteal region. Once a virtually unknown procedure, the popularity of the butt ......
Editor's RatingSculpSure Procedure Review7.7/10 OverallMarketing Claims8.3Peer-Reviewed Literature7.7Consistency of Results8.3Comfort Level5.9Overall Satisfaction8.1SculpSure Editorial ReviewPros:25 min procedure with no downtime and good cli...Limited by size of area covered Minimizes about 20-25% of pinch-able fat so may not be appropriate for patients who want moreThis is not a "one and done" type of procedure for most patientsThings You should ...It takes 2-3 months to see the resultsThis treatment will help with fat reduction but will not completely remove all fatThis is a body contouring procedure - it is not for weight loss or to reduce large volumes of fatIt ......
By Eileen SpatzLiposuction is still the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the U.S., with 240,000 people opting to reshape their bodies with the technique in 2017, according to the ASPS. Just as with smartphones and ride-hailing options, l...For decades now, the breaking up and suctioning of fat from under the skin has helped countless individuals improve their appearance and self-esteem. About a decade ago, along came laser liposuction, ......
By Chelsea CampbellMost of us can agree on one thing, and that is that being a teenager is hard. Surging hormones, preparing for life beyond high school, and navigating complicated social dynamics is tricky enough. But teens these days face the addit...... approves of several surgeries for patients under 18: nose reconstruction, cleft lip repair, breast reduction, and otoplasty (which is to minimize the appearance of big ears). But the dramatic increase of young patients seeking these procedures has ......
By Dr. Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBEBrazilian butt lifts have become a very trendy aesthetic procedure. They have been advertised as a way to get larger, shapelier, and perkier buttocks, which have become wildly popular, especially given the increased atte...The Brazilian butt lift is the common name for gluteal fat injections. It involves taking fat from other areas of the body with excess fat, such as the abdomen and flanks, and injecting it into the ......
By Dr. Jeffrey DoverUntil recently the only approach to treat what is medically known as submental fat, or more commonly referred to as a double chin, was surgical with liposuction and or a neck/facelift. Earlier this year, our Boston dermatologists ...By Dr. Jeffrey DoverUntil recently the only approach to treat what is medically known as submental fat, or more commonly referred to as a double chin, was surgical with liposuction and or a neck/facelift. Earlier this year, our Boston dermatologists ......
By Chelsea CampbellThere’s no doubt that technology has made our lives easier than ever, and we have plenty of machines that take care of a lot of inconvenient work for us. When it comes to exercise, however, just how lazy are we willing to get...This included the Relax-a-cizor, a vibrating belt that promised to shake away belly fat, the Slim n’ Trim rotating board that was meant to be used to mimic the Twist dance craze, the Ab Circle Pro, which is a rotating disc that ...After the series is completed, most patients can expect to see a 1.5-3 inch reduction of fat in the waist area. This treatment also targets arms, flanks, and buttocks as well. Having a hard time getting your Kegels in ......
By Eileen Spatz When it comes to how we feel about a double chin, there is no hot or cold about it, everyone despises theirs. But it just so happens that hot or cold treatments hold the key to attaining a beautiful new profile, sans double chin....These non-invasive cosmetic procedures utilize technology that produces hot or cold temps to blast fat cells and leave you with amazing results.The dastardly double chin is among the top reasons why people seek out the help of a plastic surgeon. ......
Editor's RatingIntensif Procedure Review6.3/10 OverallMarketing Claims7.2Peer Reviewed Literature6.0Consistency of Results7.6Comfort Level4.2Overall Satisfaction6.4Editorial ReviewPros:Treatment improves oily skin, pores, texture, fine lines ...Can be used on all skin types.This procedure achieves tightening and crepey skin reduction without downtime.Another way to treat texture and acne scars.Cons:Procedure requires topical anesthesia to be comfortable otherwise the ......
Editor's RatingFractora Procedure Review7.2/10 OverallMarketing Claims8.5Peer Reviewed Literature7.0Consistency of Results8.8Comfort Level3.5Overall Satisfaction8.0Editorial ReviewPros:Impressive improvement of skin tone and texture.Very good...Very good to excellent results in acne scars and mild wrinkle reduction.Well tolerated with a topical anesthetic.Minimal post-treatment downtime (3-5 days).A very effective treatment that is safe on all skin ......
By Carolynn Grimes If you’re one of the millions of people affected by a skin condition called rosacea, laser treatments may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that affects about 1 in eve...Dermatology, when lasers are used to treat visible blood vessels, most patients see a 50% to 75% reduction in visible blood vessels after 1 to 3 treatments. Some people see a 100% reduction.Rosacea Triggers Many patients will need additional ......
By Chelsea Campbell It’s no secret that plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures are a booming business. When considering plastic surgery or other cosmetic procedures, one of the first words that may come to mind is expensive, and tha...... in fact, be labeled as a medical procedure if it involves correcting a problem, such as a breast reduction to relieve back pain or a procedure to correct a birth defect. Most of the time, however, plastic surgery is purely cosmetic, and insurance ......
By Chelsea CampbellDid you know that only about 30 percent of how you age is genetically determined? You have more control over how you age than you think! Although wrinkles are the most obvious culprit of age, the truth is other factors ...How can NeoGen help?NeoGen can help reverse the signs of aging, and patients can expect:A reduction in fine lines and deep wrinklesMore even skin tone by removal of discoloration and hyperpigmentation Smoother, improved ......
Have you ever looked in the mirror or seen a picture of yourself and said, "When did I get a double chin"? It sneaks up on you and now it's all you see. "Many of my patients come in complaining of a double chin or a sli...Dr. Harpreet Lotay, a board-certified dermatologist. Lotay describes how the fat pockets under our skin start to descend and cause the 'jowling' look. "As we age we tend to lose volume in the lateral aspect of the ......
By Denise Mann / BeautyInTheBag.comSummer is quickly approaching, which means that getting rid of cellulite, the dimpled and lumpy cottage cheese skin that appears on our butts, thighs and abdomens, is a priority.Fully 90-percent of women and 10...However, many times, what we are seeing is laxity or areas of rippling and rolling lipodystrophy (fat deposits)."Cellulite has three very specific properties, explains Bruce Katz, MD, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of ......
By Eileen SpatzAfter sitting through one awards show after another recently, one might begin to ponder all the extra “work” that might go into the celebrities achieving that absolute perfection displayed on the red carpet. I mean, really&...This naturally occurring substance can actually help the body absorb fat cells where strategically used. Typically 6 treatments are recommended, one month apart. There is moderate pain, bruising, and ......
By Dr. Kyle T. Amber MDStudying the association of foods with any disease, including acne, can be extremely challenging. I once had a patient swear to me that anytime she ate fried chicken, her acne would flare. Once she stopped eating fried chicken,...... study looking at skim milk versus regular milk, again confirmed an association between low-fat/skim milk and acne [5]. Yet, a large Norwegian study found an association of high full-fat milk intake and acne, but none for low-fat/skimmed ......
By Chelsea Campbell Cottage cheese thighs. Orange peel skin. Skin dimples. These are a few of the nicknames that we have given one of women's most common and oft-hated imperfections: cellulite. It is reported that up to 90 percent of women h...When this tissue shrinks and shortens, it can cause indentations of the skin, and when the fat tissue then underneath is trying to protrude through it, that gives the cobblestone appearance."Although the cause has not been definitively ......
By Eileen SpatzAs with any other wise business decision, contemplating the cost versus reward of a cosmetic tune-up is akin to calculating return on investment. While the ROI on cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery may not be expressed in the same...The reality is that boomers have a big fat bullseye on their backs at work, with employers salivating to bring in fresh chattel. Lose your job in your 50's? Well, you might as ...Invasive procedures:Facelift: $7048Tummy tuck: $6,000Rhinoplasty: $5046Breast reduction: $5,631 Breast augmentation: $3,678Eyelid surgery: $3,500Liposuction: $3,200Non-invasive ......
By Eileen Spatz Have you ever found yourself gazing at someone, usually a celebrity, wondering how the heck they manage to never look a day older? We sit in awe, jaws agape in wonder, analyzing their skin, hair, and bodies pondering what all tha...What are the favored minimally invasive beauty maintenance procedures to ward off Father Time among the well-to-do these days?Laser TreatmentsLaser therapies create high-intensity light that can be used to target specific issues, ...PRP injections can result in tighter, more toned skin, reduction of writings, stimulate collagen production, and reverse volume loss.So there you have it, the beauty rejuvenation and maintenance schedule ......
Editor's RatingKybella Procedure Review6.8/10 OverallMarketing Claims8.2Peer Reviewed Literature4.4Consistency of Results8.4Comfort Level6.0Overall Satisfaction6.8Editorial ReviewPros:Works after 2-3 treatments in most patients.Minimal pain w...Cons:May not get the contour they expect due to sub platysmal fat and sub mandibular gland enlargement.Patient selection and education is critical.Post procedure swelling bruising and tenderness.Things You ......
By Chelsea CampbellAlthough cosmetic treatments are not the taboo they once were, many consumers are still looking for natural, discreet options when it comes to having aesthetic procedures done. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,...Sure and Coolsculpting are becoming increasingly popular because they reduce areas of stubborn body fat with subtle but noticeable results. A major benefit of these non-invasive treatments is that they do not require incisions, which means stitches ......
By Eileen SpatzA funny thing happened on the way to treating Type 2 diabetes… a longer life! An inexpensive medication called metformin (metformin hydrochloride) that has been around for decades has recently found itself front-page news. ...... have significantly lower rates of cancer when compared to the general population, in addition to reductions in other age-related illnesses, such as dementia and inflammation.Well, this little white pill that costs about five cents a pop has ......
Editor's RatingPhysician Review of GentleLase Hair Removal by Syneron Candela9.0/10 OverallMarketing Claims9.5Peer Reviewed Literature9.7Consistency of Results9.7Comfort Level7.0Overall Satisfaction9.0Editorial ReviewPros:High level of p...It claims an 80% hair reduction in as few as three treatments, depending on skin and hair type provides. The system has a large 24mm spot size can treat a back in less ......
Editor's RatingPhysician Review of Ultherapy Procedure by Merz5.8/10 OverallMarketing Claims6.4Peer Reviewed Literature8.0Consistency of Results6.4Comfort Level2.4Overall Satisfaction5.9Editorial ReviewPros:Non-surgical treatment for non-surg...Some skin laxity reduction especially in the lower face and neck area.Good treatment of horizontal neck lines that are hard to address with other devices.Can also be ......
By Chelsea CampbellThe results are in: a survey of a study by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) has shown the most popular cosmetic procedures in more than 100 countries worldwide, and the fastest growing cosmetic surgery...Just like a breast reduction or a breast augmentation, the reasons women choose this procedure can be for either comfort purposes or aesthetic ones. President on the ......
By Eileen SpatzIt starts young, that goal of staving off the signs of aging. I can remember slathering on under-eye cream in my early teens after reading some sage advice in Teen magazine that this would help prevent the dreaded crow’s feet lat...The results include reduction of wrinkles, age spots, acne scars and other blemishes, balancing out of skin tones, and tighter skin. The average cost of a laser ......
By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, and Nazanin Saedi, MD Over the years, we have witnessed a rise in counterfeit skincare products and devices available to improve the appearance of consumers. Dermatologists have since cautioned against ...In recent years, CoolSculpting procedures for non-invasive fat loss have gained increasing popularity, but unfortunately, this has also fallen victim to counterfeit devices that are ......
Editor's RatingThermiTight Procedure Review7.8/10 OverallMarketing Claims7.5Peer-Reviewed Literature9.0Consistency of Results8.5Comfort Level6.5Overall Satisfaction7.5Editorial ReviewPros:Procedure takes 30 to 60 minutesLifting and tightening...Physician Testimonials"We frequently use this technology for submental fat and laxity and get near facelift like results. It can also used for small deposits of abdominal and inner thigh, saddle bag fat." - Stephen ......
By Carolynn Grimes Dr. Leyda Bowes, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami, Florida believes "healthy skin is beautiful skin." A graduate of the University of Miami and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bowes is well known for her ex...It's also normal to lose fat in our faces which can cause a drooping effect. However, when administered correctly, fillers can fill-in the fat that's lost over ......
By Chelsea SpatzBreast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement or breast implants, is a surgical procedure that increases the size or fullness of a woman’s breasts using artificial implants made of silicone or saline, or in some cases, f...... of a woman’s breasts using artificial implants made of silicone or saline, or in some cases, fat from the woman’s own body. This procedure is sought by patients who wish to restore breast volume, increase their cup size, or attain a ......
By Chelsea CampbellGoing to the gym has a lot of benefits - it obviously improves muscle tone, increases strength and stamina, is great for releasing endorphins, and can also be a place to socialize. But sometimes your hours at the gym each week just...At this point in time, the device is not able to remove fat, but many patients do a fat removal process like CoolSculpting first, followed by body toning, with impressive results. Although it’s not a ......
Double Chin? Under Eye Bags? Correct them Non-Surgically!By Chelsea CampbellSome of the most frustrating imperfections for people to deal with are often the most difficult to treat in a non-surgical way. We’re talking double chins, under-eye ba...... energy into the deeper layers of the skin, destroying specific tissues responsible for acne and fat accumulation without causing burns. This deep tissue stimulation destroys the fat cells in under-eye bags and under the chin and encourages the ......
Everyone is wondering what has happened to Renee Zellweger's eyes... again. She's kind of been out of the limelight for a while but now she's starring in her latest role about Judy Garland, and it looks like she's had eyelid sur...Gordon. Before her first eyelid surgery, Renee had full, fatty upper lids and that's what gave her, that unique signature look. But when she had eyelid surgery, they took that volume away ......
By Dr. Kyle T. Amber MD"Don't eat so much chocolate; it will make your acne worse!" my mother would shout as I gave into my sweet-tooth as an acne-prone teen. As a child, it sounded as though it was a typical motherly excuse to get me t...... two enriched chocolate bars for a month, contained 1,200 calories, half of which was vegetable fat, with no change in oil secretion in the skin [1]. Still, skepticism of these findings persisted [2]. One small subsequent study of subjects ......
Dermal FillersDermal fillers, also known as fillers or injectables, are various products used to fill fine lines and wrinkles and restore volume in the face or hands. Popular dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid fillers and collagen fillers. F...Most popular lip enhancements are done with dermal filler or fat injections, most commonly hyaluronic acid. The filler is injected into the lips to improve plumpness and volume, enhance the shape, or correct ......
By Chelsea CampbellWhile many of us outgrow acne or just find a way to manage it, it still often leaves memories of those embarrassing breakouts long after the pimple itself is gone; namely, in the form of acne scars. These stubborn pockmarks or disc...Collagen or fat fillers can be injected into rolling or boxcar scars to fill the soft tissue around the scar and even out the indentation. At $500-$1500 per ......
So you've finally decided to get a cosmetic procedure done that you've been thinking about for a while. Maybe it’s Botox to relax your forehead wrinkles. Or, maybe you’ve been wanting to try a little bit of filler in your lips. Th...The brown and red discoloration in your skin. And volume loss or the loss of fat deep in your skin.Finally, DiGiorgio says you should talk about the expectations for your procedure with your doctor. “What problems is the ......
By Chelsea CampbellJust when you thought plastic surgery had covered just about every niche, along comes a new procedure that will make many people do a double take. We're talking about belly button plastic surgery, and there is actually a medica...Darren Smith explains that an umbilical hernia is "a condition in which tissue, usually fat, protrudes through a small hole in the abdominal wall (comprised of connective tissue and the six-pack muscles) and makes the belly button bulge ......
For today's segment of We Want to Know, we're looking at singer, songwriter, Mel B to see what surgical or non-surgical treatments she's had. Mel B or Melanie Janine Brown first became famous in the 90s as a member of the Spice...I think she's really maintaining the volume of her face probably with facial fillers or with fat. She's obviously doing some Botox because she doesn't have any static lines on her forehead or between her glabella. I don't ......
By Kenneth A Arndt, MD; Mona Sadeghpour, MD Every day we are asked if there is an age that is too early to start preventing the skin from aging or to start on the journey for skin rejuvenation. We have been thinking about this question for ...... caused by the natural loss of collagen, the restructuring of bone, and the subsequent movement of fat pads in our face, which overall result in the formation of wrinkles, sagging, and hollows on the cheeks. We can replace this loss using fillers ......
The media loves to speculate on whether or not celebrities have had plastic surgery, and especially when they're as beautiful as Gwen Stefani. We want to know all about what they've done, because if it worked for them, then hey, maybe the sam...Loss of volume in the mid-face is a common problem as we age. Not only do we lose fat in our faces, but we also begin to lose bone. Adding filler to the cheek area can bring back some of the fullness you had when you were younger ......
By Eileen Spatz As with any industry worth its salt, the plastic surgery industry conducts annual surveys among its nationally board-certified plastic surgeons to extract from them the golden information that relays consumer preferences and port...... procedures for their patients, they also want to see improvements and advancements in the area of fat grafting, scar management, and skin tightening techniques. As the industry continues to respond to the demands of the consumer, who knows what ......
Carolynn GrimesCryolipolysis, otherwise known as CoolSculpting?, uses cold temperature to break down fat cells and contour the body non-surgically. And now, one of the inventors of CoolSculpting says, the selective removal of pigment with cold is pos...GrimesCryolipolysis, otherwise known as CoolSculpting?, uses cold temperature to break down fat cells and contour the body non-surgically. And now, one of the inventors of CoolSculpting says, the selective removal of pigment with cold is ......
By Carolynn Grimes Most all of us have heard the saying, ‘you can tell a woman’s age by looking at her eyes, neck, and hands.’ It’s no wonder, all these areas have thinner skin and are subject to sun exposure on a regular...As we age, the veins and tendons start looking more pronounced as we lose fat from the top or the dorsum of our hands. “There are all sorts of dermal fillers that can be utilized to give that youthfulness back to the ......
Dermal FillersDermal fillers, also known as fillers or injectables, are various products used to fill fine lines and wrinkles and restore volume in the face or hands. Popular dermal fillers include hyaluronic acid fillers and collagen fillers. Filler...Most popular lip enhancements are done with dermal filler or fat injections, most commonly hyaluronic acid. The filler is injected into the lips to improve plumpness and volume, enhance the shape, or correct ......
By Chelsea CampbellWe spend plenty of time worrying about keeping our faces looking fresh and youthful, but often the first signs of age happen below the chin. It's very common for people to develop sagginess, redness, discoloration, and wrinkles...Kybella or with CoolSculpting. Which one is best suited for you depends on the amount of tissue or fat under the chin, but she prefers Coolsculpting for larger surface areas and likes that it requires no downtime. She also likes the amount of ......
Wedding season is fast approaching and some of us are navigating the emotional transition from going to friends? weddings to now attending our kids? weddings. Being around all those youthful faces might spark a realization that we don?t look as young...Maybe your baby fat has long been lost, so the next spot on the list goes to Voluma XC, the Juvederm filler used for cheeks. Its base is hyaluronic acid which is ......
Are you looking tired, even when you don't feel tired? Maybe you're seeing some fat under the chin that wasn't there before. And if you're like most women of a certain age, you look at your neck and say, "When did this happen?&qu...Are you looking tired, even when you don't feel tired? Maybe you're seeing some fat under the chin that wasn't there before. And if you're like most women of a certain age, you look at your neck and say, "When did this happen?&qu......
Editor's RatingCellfina Procedure Review7.3/10 OverallMarketing Claims8.8Peer Reviewed Literature4.0Consistency of Results9.0Comfort Level6.3Overall Satisfaction8.5Editorial ReviewPros:Permanent results.Only local anesthetic needed.Excellent ...... the primary structural cause of cellulite -- the connective bands woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks. These tight bands pull down the skin, creating the puckering seen on the surface of the skin. Similar to a rubber ......
If you compared a picture of yourself from your 20's to one of yourself in your 40's or 50's, you're likely to see a difference in your skin and the way it's positioned. Facial aging first shows itself as a few wrinkles around the...But did you know you not only lose fat in your face as you age, but you also lose bone structure? To understand facial aging, let's start with the jaw or what's called ......
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