Cosmetic Laser Advances Gain Momentum

For many people, diet and exercise successfully keeps them healthy and looking good, but for some men and women, no amount of exercise and 'weight watching' can get rid of those stubborn love handles or lower belly fat.  Fortunately there are many new non-invasive (non-surgical) treatments available to help combat those stubborn areas.

The Body Contouring Institute offers the most complete range of services for removing fat pockets; offering Ultrasound, Mesotherapy, Radio Frequency, CoolSculpting, Thermage, and Liposuction.  Sometimes, it may be beneficial to undergo a combination of treatments to achieve overall desired results.

The American Academy of Dermatology provides an explanation of some of the latest advances on reducing body fat in this article: Cosmetic laser advances gain momentum | aad.org

Fraxel Laser for Stretch Marks

Did you know that Fraxel laser treatment can do more than skin resurfacing?

True, it is great for skin texture and making skin look younger, but it is also the treatment of choice for acne and surgical scars and can reduce the visibility of unwanted stretch marks.  Stretch mark treatment with a fractional laser, which promotes collagen production and thickening of the dermis, can reduce their appearance.

Fractional laser treatments can dramatically improve stretch marks and improvements in texture and color can be achieved with a series of treatments.  A series typically consists of 5 to 6 treatments.

 Before and After courtesy of Fraxel.com

Buttock Aesthetics

A Classification For Buttock Aesthetics and Its Relevance To Beautification Procedures

Opinions of what is beautiful serves an age-old controversy.  This is the case for both facial and corporal beauty.  Indeed, it is epoch, ethnic, and celebrity sensitive.

Thin lips were the ideal in the 50’s; now lip augmentation is one of the most widely performed cosmetic procedures.  Likewise, the 50’s idealized a higher waist to hip ratio than the nineties. However, a shift is being felt in body aesthetics.   

Probably, motivated mostly by the idolization of voluptuous celebrities such as Beyonce Knowles and Kim Kardashian, a greater, lower body curvature is increasingly desired by many women.   However, just as various facial contours are seen by different observers as prettier than others, buttock enhancement candidates often have a wide variety of expectations regarding their buttock contours. 

Concomitantly, it is risky for cosmetic physicians to assume that their own assessment for lower body beauty corresponds to that of the patient.  Mutually understandable reference points can be very helpful in achieving the result that is satisfactory to the patient.

Example Buttock Enhancement Index