Americans spend almost 60 billion dollars annually in pursuit of weight loss with gastric bypass surgery being the most common type of weight-loss surgery; an option that isn’t for everyone. Like any major procedure, gastric bypass has significant health risks and side effects. In addition, to be a candidate for […]
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New treatments and procedures claiming to blast fat and smooth skin enter the market regularly, offering the possibility of a contoured, toned body. Many people who exercise regularly, and watch what they eat find stubborn weight collecting anywhere from the back, arms, abdomen, hips, thighs and derrière. Frustrated, they seek […]
Read MoreFat Cells Are Set From Birth Fat cells: we are born with a certain number. That’s the bad news. You can shrink them (“losing weight”) but they don’t go away. And it is a LOT of work to lose one pound. We all know. 3500 calorie reduction; that’s what is […]
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Here is a list of the surprising everyday habits that can age you. Time to switch up your routine! Certain Foods (Say, what?!) Inflammatory foods (think foods that make you a little hot or look a little red after eating) may accelerate the formation of wrinkles. Here is a […]
Read MoreData from leading plastic surgery organizations shows that non-surgical cosmetic treatments are more popular than ever. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.9 million non-surgical procedures were performed in 2014. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery also found statistics that non-surgical cosmetic procedures are 520 percent more […]
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Most people’s concerns with Botox start with either “How long has it been around? Is it safe?” or “How will I look after?” Each year, hundreds of thousands of women and men pay a visit to their derm and go under the needle in the name of smooth, wrinkle-less skin; […]
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You’ve probably heard recently that Modern Family star Ariel Winter had cosmetic surgery. The 17 year old star decided to undergo a breast reduction surgery. “I was 15 years old with [size] F [breasts],” Winter told Glamour’s Jessica Radloff. “How do you navigate that?” Now that Winter has decreased her […]
Read MoreIt’s back to school time. You’ve probably started hearing that phrase everywhere you go – in the supermarket, in the mall, in the bookstore. It’s a reminder to start thinking about: Who’s carpooling with you this year? Did you get all the supplies on the teacher’s list? Do your kids […]
Read MoreLosing weight is difficult. That’s a statement most can agree with. There are two general problems for many going through weight loss. The first is that often when the face becomes thinner, from naturally losing weight, it starts to look older (UGH). The second is that unfortunately eating right and […]
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Ever heard of the “lunchtime lift”? This cutesy nickname is given to mini facelifts that can, in theory, be performed during a lunch break from work. In our busy modern world, we’re lucky enough that we can add cosmetic procedures to the list of things that can be accomplished in […]
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