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Complete Guide to Cheek Augmentation: Options, Cost, and Recovery
The midface has traditionally been overlooked in cosmetic surgery, However, cheek augmentation has been gaining popularity as one of the most effective anti-aging procedures available, restoring youthful fullness and appeal to the face. Updated, September 2017 What Is Cheek Augmentation? High cheekbones and full cheeks are universally celebrated as markers of beauty. However, the cheeks ... Read more
Gastric Balloons Promise Significant Weight Loss — Is It All Hot Air?
Do gastric balloons live up to the claims of their manufacturers? Here we examine the pros and cons of this new, non-invasive weight loss technique. The concept is fairly simple: weight loss balloons are meant to reduce the amount of available space in the stomach, effectively filling you up so you feel less hungry. Over a period of several ... Read more
Free Plastic Surgery: Are Clinical Trials the Answer?
Clinical trials are critical to shaping the future of healthcare and aesthetic medecine. But that doesn’t mean they’re your ticket to a free plastic surgery makeover. We spoke to four doctors about the risks and benefits of volunteering to test new cosmetic procedures. What Is a Clinical Trial? A clinical trial is a study in ... Read more
Freeze Fat Away with Coolsculpting [INFOGRAPHIC]
CoolSculpting is an FDA approved, noninvasive procedure that uses precise cooling to destroy fat cells below the surface of an individual’s skin in a process known as cryolipolysis. Although CoolSculpting isn’t considered a weight loss remedy, it can be used to contour stubborn areas of fat that are not eliminated through diet and exercise. The ... Read more
The Pros and Cons of the Mini Facelift: Quick Recovery, Limited Results?
You feel great on the inside, but when you look in the mirror your exterior doesn’t seem to reflect your inner glow any longer. Instead, all you see are the forces of time, gravity, sun damage, and heredity staring back at you, especially in the lower face region. Thankfully, modern facial rejuvenation techniques such as ... Read more
From Turkey to Swan: Mama June’s Extreme Neck Lift Makeover
Mama June’s astounding makeover — as documented in her most recent TV series, From Not to Hot — included procedures to lift and sculpt her double chin. Fans of TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras — you know who you are — remember child beauty pageant contestant Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and her mother, Mama June Shannon. ... Read more
Weighing Your Options: How to Choose the Best Non-Surgical Fat Removal Treatment
If you’re dreaming of loosing a few pounds but dread the idea of surgery, there are many non-invasive fat reduction procedures that can help. The body has certain problematic areas — the tummy, thighs, neck, upper arms, and love handles — where fat can be difficult to lose through regular diet and exercise. Using a ... Read more
Outline Your Pout: Make a Lasting Mark with Permanent Lip Liner
If you’ve always dreamed of tossing out your makeup bag, then you may be a good candidate for permanent lip liner and full lip color procedures. With immediate results that last forever and the ability to customize your desired aesthetic, permanent makeup lets you ditch your expensive makeup stash for good. If you want to, ... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Hand Rejuvenation
The lines in your palm won’t unveil any secrets about your life, but the back of your hands might. The best way to guess a person’s age is to look at their hands, not at their face. Although an effective skincare regimen and facial cosmetic procedures might help you look years younger than you really are, the wrinkly skin, prominent veins, and ... Read more
Zwivel’s Complete Guide to IPL Photofacials
There are a number of light-based facial rejuvenation technologies on the market today, each producing therapeutic light in a unique manner. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacial treatments use small, handheld devices to create high intensity bursts of light over a wide spectrum of visible and infrared waves. Filters allow the practitioner to select a specific light range, depending ... Read more