Category: Body Makeover

Body Makeover

Lipo is No Longer Just for Skinny People

A common misconception is the thought of liposuction being reserved for overweight or obese individuals. However, with large volume liposuction, that mistaken belief is now actually true.

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‘Coolsculpting’ Inventors Develop New Non-Surgical Method for Targeting Fat

The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) laboratory that invented cryolipolisis or "Coolsculpting" is developing a new form of the technology that can selectively reduce fat almost anywhere in the body using a safe, injectable ice solution or "slurry," Massachusetts General Hospital reports.

Body Makeover

Julius Few, MD, Predicts 2017 Trends in Cosmetic Surgery

2016 was the year of the “Selfie Surgery," but what’s next in the world of aesthetics? As we approach the New Year, plastic surgeon and founder of The Few Institute, Dr Julius Few, takes out his crystal ball to predict the beauty treatments of 2017.

‘Human Ken Doll’ Rodrigo Alves Comes Out as Transgender, Now Identifies with Barbie

by Debbie Overman | Jan 6, 2020 | Body Makeover | 0

“Celebrity Big Brother” star and so-called “human Ken Doll” Rodrigo Alves has come out as transgender, the 36-year-old revealed to the Mirror on Sunday, New York Post reports.

Brooke Shields’ Secret Is WarmSculpting, But Is It Better Than CoolSculpting?

by Debbie Overman | Jan 3, 2020 | Aesthetics, Body Makeover, Lasers & IPL, Products, Sculpting | 0

Sure, there’s a spate of body-contouring procedures available now that promise a non-invasive way to melt — or, alternatively, freeze — the fat away. But do they work? One celebrity fan says yes, according to New York Post.

My Plastic Surgery Dilemma

by Debbie Overman | Jan 2, 2020 | Aesthetics, Body Makeover, Rejuvenation | 0

A woman’s relationship with her body is complicated. Especially in Dallas, according to D magazine.

Lower Risk for Malignant Melanoma After Bariatric Surgery

by Debbie Overman | Jan 2, 2020 | Body Makeover, Dermatology, Lifestyle, Skin Cancer | 0

Bariatric surgery is associated with a distinct reduction in skin-cancer risk, a study shows. This finding can be described as a key piece of evidence that substantiates the connection between weight loss and malignant skin cancer, according to a media release from University of Gothenburg.

Top Doctors Reveal the Secrets to a Perfect Surgical Recovery

by Debbie Overman | Dec 31, 2019 | Aesthetics, Body Makeover, Rejuvenation | 0

It takes time, and more than a little bit of patience, to see the results of top aesthetic treatments, according to NewBeauty, which offers some advice for getting through the process.

Obesity Persists as Surgery Barrier Among Transgender Adults, Per Study

by Debbie Overman | Dec 30, 2019 | Body Makeover | 0

More than a quarter of transgender or gender-nonbinary adults presented with obesity when seeking gender-confirmation surgery, and those considered ineligible due to high BMI were unable to lose weight to qualify for the procedures, according to findings from a single-center study published in Endocrine Practice, according to Healio.

Rise Of The Golden Jawline – How Jawline Filler Became The Must-Have Aesthetic Treatment

by Debbie Overman | Dec 20, 2019 | Aesthetics, Industry Trends, Sculpting | 1

It looks taut and elegant from every angle… but is the price of a ‘perfect’ jaw really worth it, Elle asks.

10 Doctors Give Their Best Mommy Makeover Advice, in 10 Words or Less

by Debbie Overman | Dec 19, 2019 | Body Makeover, Mommy Makeover | 0

If you’re considering a mommy makeover to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy state, here’s the advice 10 RealSelf Verified doctors from across the country would give you—in 10 words or less, because we know you’re short on time.

Treating Lipedema With Liposuction May Help Women With ‘Painful Fat’ Disease

by Debbie Overman | Dec 19, 2019 | Liposuction | 0

To gain insights into this misunderstood condition, Anna-Theresa Bauer, MD, of Technical University Munich, Germany, and colleagues, surveyed 209 women with lipedema who were treated with liposuction, according to Newswise.

Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss Transforms Lives

by Tonya Johnson | Dec 16, 2019 | Sculpting | 0

Here are several important considerations when adding this procedure to your practice.

Flight Attendant Hopefuls in South Korea Are So Desperate to Get the Job They’re Having Plastic Surgery

by Debbie Overman | Dec 11, 2019 | Aesthetics, Body Makeover, Rhinoplasty | 0

In South Korea, a career as a flight attendant is said to be so sought after and the competition so fierce that would-be cabin crew are willing to go under the knife in painful plastic surgery operations to make themselves more appealing to the country’s airlines, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo.