If you follow any celebrities on Instagram, chances are you’ve come across a picture of an LED treatment before. You know, that strange-looking mask that retails for about $2,000? That’s it. Perhaps you’ve thought of trying one of the many at-home handheld devices, such as the Quasar MD Plus that Kim Kardashian uses –apparently, she’s … Read more
Liposuction is the top cosmetic surgery in the United States, with some 400,000 procedures performed every year on various parts of the body. Laser liposuction is one of several relatively new technologies that are now offered as a way to replace or enhance this classic body contouring procedure. Laser liposuction might seem like a great option on the surface. However, … Read more
While historically difficult to get rid of, chest wrinkles are no longer impossible to treat thanks to recent advancements in technology. Second only to the face, the chest is one of the most susceptible areas of the body to wrinkles caused by sun damage and natural aging. With age, the body slows its collagen production, … Read more
Strawberry legs are extremely common, affecting millions of people every year. The term “strawberry legs” is colloquial and generally describes darkened pores or small bumps at the site of each hair follicle. Home remedies may work, but in most cases, dermatologists recommend laser hair removal as the most efficient and only permanent solution. Every summer, … Read more
Snap-On Smile is a noninvasive removable dental arch that snaps over existing teeth. This appliance is less expensive than other procedures, and offers a temporary solution to cosmetic dental issues. While porcelain veneers are more expensive, they are also permanent, more durable, and stain-resistant. What is Snap-On Smile? A removable cosmetic dental arch that snaps over … Read more
Gummy bear implants promise to give breast augmentation patients a more natural look with fewer complications. Form-stable implants, also known as gummy bear or teardrop-shaped implants, are a compelling option for women seeking a low-risk breast augmentation technique, with a wide range of natural-looking shapes and sizes to choose from. Here are the pros and cons of … Read more
Capsular contracture can happen at any time, even years after surgery. There are many non-surgical methods for treating capsular contracture, but not all of them are effective. Surgery may be necessary to remove scar tissue. What is capsular contracture? Whenever there is a foreign object inside of your body — a breast implant or pacemaker, … Read more
The nose is made up of several bone, cartilage, and soft tissue components. Rhinoplasty is an intricate cosmetic surgery procedures that requires a great deal of finesse on the part of the surgeon. Following the surgeon’s pre-op and post-op recommendations has a significant impact on the procedure’s success. While in many cases nose reshaping serves … Read more
Zerona is a noninvasive procedure that promises to shave inches of fat off the body. According to several experts, Zerona does not live up to these claims. Other non-surgical fat removal procedures to consider include VelaShape and CoolSculpting. The promise of a treatment that can shave 3.72 inches from the waist, hips or thighs is … Read more
truSculpt is a newly launched treatment that simultaneously reduces fat cells and tightens skin tissue. It is the only FDA-cleared device that can be used on the entire body. The procedure is in the same price range as CoolSculpting and SculpSure. It uses a unique type of energy modality to reduce non-invasive fat. While surgery … Read more
