What is arm liposuction? The Upper Arm Dilemma: How to get rid of that stubborn upper arm fat? The answer could be as close as your local doctor’s office, where you can undergo a simple procedure called Arm Liposuction, or “arm lipo.” You won’t have too many risks associated with this surgery because it doesn’t involve taking any skin or muscle off during the process; only removing unwanted excess fats from around your arms. Arm liposuction is an effective treatment for those with the upper arm area and behind-the-arm region needing a slimmer appearance. What is arm liposuction? Arm liposuctio ..read more

9 Plastic surgery health benefits What are the plastic surgery health benefits?? It’s an often asked and researched question; can plastic surgery really improve your health?  If so, how?  We’ve done a good bit of research, and the results are below, but first, we created an infographic that, we hope, does a good job of summarizing our findings.  Check it out, and then read up on the details below the infographic.  We’d love to hear your thoughts on this and, of course, feel free to share this article and this infographic as you see fit. If you have already decided to have a ..read more

What is LipoMelt? LipoMelt is a body contouring and weight loss procedure that consists of non-invasive, gentle red-light therapy with no side effects or downtime. Lipomelt is an inside-out treatment which uses your body’s natural metabolism to draw the fat out of your tissue. It is safer than traditional liposuction as it requires no skin penetration. You are able to immediately return to your normal routine. How does Lipo Melt work? Special red light pads will be wrapped around your body in places with fat deposits you want to lose. Take a look at the video here: The red lights are of a ce ..read more

What is an Hourglass Tummy Tuck? We’ve written a good bit about other plastic surgery procedures but wanted to spend a bit of time on the Hourglass Tummy Tuck as it’s a wonderful approach for women (and men!) to get their youthful appearance back. You’ll also see it referenced as a hourglass mommy makeover or hourglass lipo. Unlike a traditional tummy tuck procedure, where the intent is to remove excess fat and skin from around the frontal portion of your abdomen, an hourglass tummy tuck takes this further and removes the excess fat from around your entire midsection. The result is the hourgla ..read more

Thinking about taking the Botox shortcut to smooth those laugh lines or crow’s feet?  You’re not alone. You’ll be joining approximately 8,000,000 other Botox injection patients from last year.  It is, by a huge margin, the most popular of all cosmetic procedures. But how long does it take for Botox to work? When will you see the maximum effects? And how long will they last? Here are the quick answers: First effects in 3-5 days. Full effects in about 7-14 days. Effects will last about 3-4 months. Bear in mind; many factors will come into play so the above are ballpark estimates.&nb ..read more

Mommy makeover cost: What should I expect to pay? Getting an accurate “average” mommy makeover cost is tough since the procedure will consist of different surgeries based on the patient’s wishes. However, you clicked here to get an understanding of mommy makeover prices, so for a broad ballpark estimate, and remember this will depend on the actual procedures you have performed, you can expect to pay: Expected range for the cost of a mommy makeover: $14,000 – $35,000 Here’s a couple of specific prices we could find: Mommy makeover cost in California:  $18,000 – $24,000 San Diego: La Jolla ..read more

What is cosmetic eye surgery The medical term is blepharoplasty and the main intent is usually removing excess skin around the eyes, thereby reducing the bagginess from the lower eyelids and removing excess skin from the upper. The result is a more youthful appearance which is the aim of almost all elective cosmetic surgery.  You’ll also see it referenced as eyelid surgery or an eye lift. In the end, these, and more, are all types of cosmetic eye surgery.  In this article we’ll talk about these and then go into a bit of detail of other types as well.  One distinction to unders ..read more

Best Scar Removal Cream Humans scar, it’s a fact of life.  Break the surface of your skin and the body’s natural response is to build up scar tissue to help heal and protect that spot.  It’s your body’s way of caring for you.  But, as humans, we are also keenly aware of our appearance…looking good is important…and so we want ways to remove those scars or at least reduce them to the point where they are unnoticeable.  The best scar removal cream that you’ll find can help with this effort and, when used consistently over time, can reduce the appearance of your scars drastical ..read more

Vitamins to take before Plastic Surgery Ensuring your body is ready for plastic surgery is a large part of the battle to ensure you have a complete and speedy recovery.  Not smoking, not drinking, etc are all sound advice and we cover that elsewhere.  This article specifically discusses vitamins to take before plastic surgery that will help get your body in a good place for a quick recovery.  As with any advice you read here or anywhere else, consult your surgeon to ensure he or she agrees with what you find  here.  Also, along the same concept, but sure you share the ..read more

Botox in a bottle reviews Ageless, smooth, wrinkle-free skin is the holy grail of many, and with good reason as many of us try to reduce or eliminate signs of aging. Some now call it the 90 second wrinkle eraser.  Many have resorted to regular trips to the doctors office for botox injections but these days there are viable products you can use right at home.  “Botox in a bottle” has become a favorite way to describing these but we should say, right up front, that you won’t actually find any Botox in any of these bottles.  We provide a Botox in a bottle review below but for a bit ..read more