Ankle Envy? 3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Cankles

What do you get when your calf and ankle meet without a smidgen of taper between the two? A cankle, of course. Just the word alone conjures a less-than-dainty image. Also referred to as fat ankles, chubby ankles and thick legs, cankles are the result of excess weight, bloating and/or the genes mom and pop
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Vanquish: The Latest in Non-surgical Lipo

When it comes to the human form, there’s no lack of interest in getting your curves in all the right places. While surgical procedures often deliver the gold standard in results, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ annual statistics reports a 43% decline in the number of surgical fat reduction (liposuction) procedures since 2000. They
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Radio Frequency is Hot. Meet Venus Freeze

If I told you that Venus Freeze could help you slim down and tighten up, would you believe me? Thanks to the patient review system at RealSelf.com, it’s not really a moot question. In unprecedented numbers, real patients are reporting a 100% approval rating level as of today’s date, and that speaks volumes given that
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Nonsurgical Breast Augmentation: Liposuction, Fat Transfer plus Brava Provide Better Results

If you’re looking to augment your breast size, we’ve got great news: implants aren’t you’re only viable option. Doctors are increasingly taking fat via liposuction from one part of the body (tummy, thighs, love handles) and re-injecting it into the breasts for enhanced shape and volume. The idea of moving fat from one place to
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Cosmetic Controversy: Can a Tummy Tuck Aid in Weight Loss?

Study authors report an increase in ‘fullness’, with long-term results in near-obese patient population. Body contouring with liposuction or liposuction procedures required for figure finesse.   No matter the weight-loss method, one question on everyone’s mind is, just how long with the weight stay off? In the case of tummy tuck, a study published in
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