Body, Laser and Skin Procedures

Abdominal augmentation is a cosmetic surgery technique involving implants placed under the patient’s midsection. This gives the patient the look and feel of a well-toned six-pack. To decide whether you should cancel that gym membership, check out more info in our abdominal augmentation forums.

Abdominal liposuction is the plastic surgery procedure that involves removing excess fat around the abdomen area. By sucking out the excess fat, the patient appears slimmer and rejuvenated. This procedure is often used in conjunction with other surgeries.

Body contouring is a new cosmetic surgery technique that removes excess skin and provides a more fit appearance. Body contouring is mainly used by patients who have just lost a large amount of fat and are left with droopy skin – but it’s not for everyone. Find out more about body contouring to see if it’s right for you.

The body lift is a series of plastic surgeries designed to remove excess skin and fat from the patient’s entire body. Arm lifts, tummy tucks, upper and lower abdominal lifts, and other procedures are available to help you achieve the body you desire. Are you in need of a new body? Check our body lift forums to see if a body lift is right for you.

Very similar to contouring and lifts, Body Reshaping is the plastic surgery procedure in which excess fat and skin are removed while muscles in the abdominal area are tightened. Which procedure is right for you? Talk it over with others to find your answer.

Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure designed for rapid, permanent weight loss results. The stomach is stapled together to make a little pouch, so when the patient is eating, he or she feels full much faster. If this sounds like something you can stomach, then enter our gastric bypass forums and find out more about this procedure.

There are many different methods for hair removal, but which one is best for you? From waxing and plucking to shaving and lasers, each method has its own drawbacks and advantages. See what everyone is saying in our hair removal forums.

Hip liposuction is the cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess fat around the hip area. Whether due to pregnancy, normal weight gain, or other reasons, liposuction for the hips is a great way to get the shape you desire.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has its pros and cons. While HRT can relieve you of some of the side effects of menopause, it comes with the cost of a higher risk for cancer. Decide for yourself to see if Hormone Replacement Therapy is right for you.

The Human Growth Hormone treatment is one way to add growth hormone to a person when they show low levels of HGH in their body. What HGH is not good for, however, is an alternative to anti-aging procedures. Dispel the myths and find out more about HGH in our forums.

Hylaform is another dermal filler designed to hide wrinkles and counter the signs of aging. Hylaform is a naturally occurring substance and is the fourth filler cream approved by the FDA. Talk it over with other patients in our forums and see if Hylaform is the choice for you.

Laser hair removal is by far one of the longest lasting plastic surgeries around for removing hair. This treatment usually requires three to four trips to accomplish, but the results speak for themselves.

Laser skin resurfacing is a relatively new plastic surgical procedure that uses bursts of laser light to remove skin irritations like blemishes and acne scars. Lasers are proving safer and safer as time goes on, so ask around in our laser skin resurfacing forum to see if this procedure is right for you.

Laser spider vein treatment is one of the many cosmetic procedures used to treat spider veins. The lasers are a welcomed alternative to incisions and other surgeries; however, they are not without side effects. Ask around in our forums to see if this is for you.

Laser tattoo removal is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove that Donald Duck tattoo on your right thigh, or any other mistake or bad memory. Laser treatments produce results, but some side effects do occur. To discover the best ways to erase that ink, discuss it in our forums.

The Levulan Photodynamic Treatment is a new procedure meant to combat acne and other facial blemishes. The topical cream is applied to the area undergoing treatment, after which a laser goes over the skin to set in the cream. Hear the buzz about this new plastic surgery procedure in our Levulan forums.

Lipodissolve is the controversial non-surgical procedure that includes using a cream to break down fat cells and naturally shed them. Patients may like idea of shedding pounds without going under the knife—but you spread that cream, read more about Lipodissolve in our forums.

Liposelection by VASER is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove fatty tissue from target areas without messing up the surrounding nerves and blood vessels. This new procedure is worth talking over in our Liposelection fourms.

Lipoplasty is a surgical procedure which includes removing excess fat around specific areas to give a leaner appearance. This procedure is usually done in conjunction with other plastic surgeries and is fairly common. See what others are saying about liposuction in our lipoplasty forums.

A Mesotherapy injections is a non-surgical procedure, including the injection of target areas with medicine in order to break up and rupture fatty cells. This procedure is used mainly in body sculpting and cellulite treatment. See what others are talking about in our Mesotherapy forum.

The mini tummy tuck is an ideal plastic surgery for anyone with excessive fat in their stomach area, especially between the belly button and pubic bone. The fat is removed from that area and the muscles are tightened to give a youthful look. Talk it over in out forums and see if the mini tummy tuck is right for you.

Want to improve your looks, but fear invasive procedures? Plastic Surgery isn’t always necessary—many non-surgical cosmetic treatments are far less drastic than going under the knife. Compare your absence of battle scars in our non-surgical cosmetic treatments forums.

Obagi Blue Peels is a cosmetic procedure used in conjunction with laser or dermabrasion to remove the surface layer of skin. This procedure is great for removing poor skin, blemishes, and other abrasions.

Imagine waking up each morning with your makeup perfectly applied. From permanent eyeliner to permanent lipstick, permanent cosmetics offer women the chance to be effortlessly beautiful—permanently. Take a dip inside the fountain of youth with our permanent cosmetics forums.

Scar revision can be accomplished a number of ways. Laser treatments, skin grafting, and flap surgery are just some of the ways to lessen or get rid of scars altogether. If you have a scar you’re not too fond of, check our forums to see which treatment is best for you.

While taking care of your skin is crucial as you age, beginning a skin management regimen as early as possible is invaluable for enduring skin health. Skin management ranges from basic prevention to skin surface treatments like Retin-A. Learn more in our skin management forums.

Tumescent liposuction (tumescent means swollen and firm) is a liposuction technique in which a local anesthetic and a capillary constrictor are used, preventing blood loss and making genera anesthesia unnecessary. Find out more about this revolutionary liposuction technique in our tumescent liposuction forums.

Tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure in which stomach muscles are tightened and excess skin and fat is removed. Tummy tucks are performed under general anesthesia, and involve a considerable recovery period. Our tummy tuck forums will help you decide whether a tummy tuck is right for you.

Ultrasonic liposuction is an innovative liposuction technique that involves the delivery of ultrasonic energy to fat cells, in order to hasten the surgery. Ultrasonic liposuction does comes with its risks, however, and remains controversial. Join the debate in our ultrasonic liposuction forums.

Ultrasound assisted lipoplasty (UAL) is a liposuction procedure in which ultrasonic energy is delivered to fat cells through tiny incisions, streamlining the process of fat removal. Ultrasound assisted lipoplasty does comes with its risks, however, and can be controversial. Join the conversation in our Ultrasound assisted lipoplasty forums.

Umbilicoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure which involves changing the appearance of your belly button. Not satisfied with how your belly button looks? Umbilicoplasty is way to go. But know what you’re getting yourself into first by visiting our forums.

Vericose vein treatments are branching out. Radiofrequency, stab avulsion, and lasers are being used to treat this unsightly occurrence. Talk it over in our vericose vein treatment forums.