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 ...Mild to moderate buttocks and outer thigh cellulite, not too much atrophy, good skin tone, realistic expectations.Physician Testimonials"This is not for cellulite on the mid ...Excellent for a one time treatment of cellulite dimples on the buttocks and upper thighs.Cons:Bruising can be pronounced.Some minor pain during treatment.Can only treat up to 25 cellulite dimples in a single session.Things You ......
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...Lumenis NuEra targets problem areas, such as the abdomen, flanks, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, upper arms, elbows, knees, bra and back fat. The system treats cellulite and skin laxity."With a significant percentage of adult ...... shape and sculpt other areas where muscles need tightening along with fat reduction such as the thighs.Cutera truSculpt iDYou've heard about Coolsculpting that freezes fat cells. Then there was SculpSure that heats fat cells to break them ......
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...... designed to reduce fat in problem areas such as the abdomen, and love handles, back, inner and outer thighs and under the chin. The procedure takes 25 min per treatment area, does not require anesthesia and has zero downtime.Typical Clinical ......
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...The non-invasive treatment works on flanks/love handles, abdomen, inner and outer thighs, double chins and bra fat bulges.Typical Clinical Applications:Abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs and submental fat.Best Patient ...The non-invasive treatment works on flanks/love handles, abdomen, inner and outer thighs, double chins and bra fat bulges.Typical Clinical Applications:Abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs and submental fat.Best Patient Candidates:Within ......
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 ...... the abdomen and flanks, and it was later approved in 2017 for treatment of the back, inner and outer thighs, and most recently, the submental area.SculpSure body contouring works by using laser energy to raise the temperature of the deeper body ......
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...FDA-cleared laser treatment for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen, flanks, back, inner thighs, outer thighs, and chin. As consumers have been moving towards non-invasive options for fat reduction, SculpSure has become a popular option.So, what ......
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...... unwanted fat by suctioning out fat deposits commonly found on the stomach, buttocks, inner arms, thighs, back, and hips. This is an invasive procedure that does provide dramatic results, but it is only recommended for areas of stubborn fat that ......
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...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......
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...Coolsculpting uses a device that freezes fat cells by application to areas like the abdomen, thighs, arms and chin with a specialized applicator, suctioning up the skin while cooling the deep layers of tissue, freezing the cells below. The ......
By Eileen SpatzTaking that momentous step to place a call to a plastic surgeon?s office for a consultation about breast augmentation may have many diverse motivations. Perhaps Mother Nature did not bless you with much more than an A cup set of breast...... was approved for augmentation, after years of saline-only (although saline implants have silicone outer shell) devices were used for this purpose. Then, in 2013, the cohesive silicone gel (often referred to as ?gummy implants?) was ......
By Eileen SpatzIt's funny how we can tune out a potential negative when we've made up our mind about something we want, preferring instead to focus on all the positive aspects. When in consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss plan...Both saline and silicone implants have a silicone outer shell. This shell is not impervious to blunt trauma, puncture, or the normal wear or aging of the implant inside the body over time, ......
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...Labiaplasty is the alteration of the outer vagina, namely the labia minora. This procedure often entails a reduction of the inner labia so that there is less protrusion, or a trimming of ......
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...This is a non-chemical facial resurfacing procedure that uses microcrystals to exfoliate the outer layer of the skin and vacuuming up the dead skin cells. The body then triggers new skin cell and collagen production, leaving smoother, ......
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...s of liposuction?a surgeon makes small incisions around specific target areas, usually the stomach, thighs, and buttocks, and then numbs those areas with high volumes of dilute anesthetic fluids (tumescent anesthesia) so that the fat can be sucked ......
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...CoolSculpting uses a device that freezes fat cells by passing over areas like the abdomen and thighs with a wand, suctioning up the skin while cooling the deep layers of tissue, freezing the cells below. Once the fat is frozen, the cells ......
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 ...... that removes fat deposits from various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, and others. During a liposuction surgery, a sterile solution of saline and lidocaine is injected into the area of fat removal to make ......
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 ...... that removes fat deposits from various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, and others. During liposuction surgery, a sterile solution of saline and lidocaine is injected into the area of fat removal to make vacuuming ......
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 ...Suneel Chilukuri M.D."We prefer to treat large abdomens and large areas of flank fat. Some thighs can also be treated successfully"- Robert Weiss M.D."Didn't work as advertised. Had patients angry and staff not wanting ......
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...Typical Clinical Applications:Skin laxity on the neck & jowls, breasts, arms, abdomen, thighs and kneesBest Patient Candidates:Patients with skin laxity in the neck & jowls who do not want surgeryOther Patient Considerations:Skin ......
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...Such areas are most likely on are the lower abdomen, love handles, arms, back, inner thighs, and under the chin. At a certain temperature, the fat in the cells crystalize, inducing ?programmed cell death? over a two to three month ......
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...... 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-percent of men will develop cellulite, and despite the common perception, ......
Microneedling with radiofrequency (RF), combines two technologies that can help with acne scars, pore size, and tightening of the skin. Dr. Paul Friedman, a board-certified dermatologist from Houston, says, "We're finding new appl...The RF energy heats the underlying layers of skin, without disturbing the outer layer. This process stimulates collagen and elastin causing the skin to contract and tighten. For All Skin TypesThe value of microneedling ......
By Eileen SpatzCould it possibly be that something that can supposedly improve collagen production and reduce wrinkles and age spots has been around for over 140 years? And here we thought our generation is the one on the cutting edge of all things i...... valuable structural protein that acts as a kind of scaffolding within the skin, holding up the outer layer. By the time we hit our mid-fifties we have lost approximately 40% of our usual collagen levels, leaving us with sagging, wrinkled skin. ......
People frequently take their skin for granted. It's a powerful organ that has amazing abilities to protect and rejuvenate. But between age, sun and the wear and tear of everyday life, our skin naturally loses some of its youthfulness. If you find...... or lunchtime peels) which utilize more mild acids such as alpha-hydroxy acid to exfoliate the outermost layer of skin, addressing mild discoloration and roughness, and giving a refreshed look. With proper care, these take roughly one week to ......
By Brent Martin, MDThe skin is a powerful organ that has the ability to protect your body from the outside environment all while having the ability to repair itself when damaged. Damage results from cumulative exposure to light or chemicals along wit...... mild acids composed of alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic, lactic, salicylic to exfoliate the outermost layer of skin. These peels are ideal for patients who do not want to spend much time recovering from a deeper peel. Light peels ......
By Eileen SpatzMicrodermabrasion-that's a six-syllable mouthful of a term that you may have heard of, but weren't privy to what exactly it is. In a nutshell, this is where your Latin and Greek root word studies from yesteryear may help ...When the outer layer of skin (the stratum corneum) is removed, the body responds by replacing the lost skin with fresh new skin cells, increasing collagen ......
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...Botox eyelift that can lift the outer edge of the eyebrow, which is a feminine look. Men use Botox injections for crow's feet around the eyes or near the temple, as well ......
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...Co2) laser or erbium yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser, will heat up the outer layer of skin tissue. Non-ablative lasers, such as pulse dye laser, Nd:YAG laser, and alexandrite laser, work beneath the surface and can ......
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...She uses Botox to treat the crow's feet that develop at the outer corners, and the 11’s that pop up between the eyes. Botox works to paralyze the muscles and subsequently diminish fine lines and ......
By Eileen Spatz“Your skin is gonna look like shoe leather by the time you are 30,” admonished my mother back in the day when I would lavishly apply baby oil to my skin and bask for hours in the sun. Mom was on to something, that’s f...Collagen is the unseen structural protein that provides the fibrous architecture that holds up the outer layer of our skin, keeping it looking smooth and plumped up. That dang aging process is responsible for a continual decline of about 1% of ......
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