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When people think of cosmetic procedures the most common thing that will come to mind are surgical procedures such as facelifts, breasts augmentations and liposuction.

However, there are a variety of other cosmetic procedures that will change your appearance without having to turn to surgical options. Many of these will involve chemicals and lasers that may be used to enhance the appearance of the skin, as well as treatments such as Botulinum Toxins, which are used to rejuvenate the face.

These can range from dermal fillers, which are used to get rid of wrinkles to non-surgical breast enlargements using something such as Macrolane TM breast enhancement. At cosmetic surgery consultants there are a wide range of non surgical procedures that are outlined on the website. Some of them can be considered here.

Starting with Macrolane TM breast enhancement, this a form of non-surgical breast enhancement which is becoming popular because as it will increase the cup size of the breast without causing scarring. Macrolane is a gel that is made up of a hyaluronic acid called Stabilized, Non-Animal hyaluronic acid (NASHA), which is actually created naturally within the body.

There are also various facial fillers such as Juvederm, a form of dermal filler that aims to iron out wrinkles by injecting the Juvederm solution into the relevant area. As a facial filler it can be used as an alternative to surgical procedures such as facelifts. Likewise Restylane is also used to iron out wrinkles and to enhance the lips, and other lines that might appear on the face. It is a gel that is injected to add volume to the skin.

Laser treatments include procedures such as Fraxel Laser, which is another way in which wrinkles can be treated. Fraxel Laser treatment involves lasers being shined onto the skin to treat relevant areas whilst avoiding the surrounding areas. It requires an anaesthetic before the lasers produce microthermal zones within the skin; these are tiny columns that are created to rejuvenate the cells found in the tissue.

Beyond the ones mentioned here, there are many other non surgical procedures, which are outlined on various other parts of the website.

Liposuction has long been heralded as a brilliant solution to those stubborn pockets of fat which we just can’t shift, but now there is a younger kid on the block which is taking the industry by storm.

Laser liposuction has increased hugely in popularity in recent years and it’s not hard to see why.  One girl, who was ashamed of her calves and ankles, has spoken out about how the procedure has changed her life for the better.

Beauty-therapist Anne Grey was so embarrassed by what she deemed her “cankles” that she would hide them under full-length dresses and trousers, even if the weather was insufferably hot.  Like many women who suffer from low self confidence, Anne felt “trapped” by her insecurities according to The Sun newspaper and, eventually, she decided that enough was enough and that cosmetic surgery was the best way to restore her confidence. “I always hated my calves and ankles… I was paranoid and longed to wear mini-skirts like my friends,” she was quotes as saying. She went to visit a Harley Street doctor and laser liposuction was the recommended treatment as it was felt this would add some definition to the calves and help restore Ms. Grey’s confidence.

Laser liposuction breaks down the fat in stubborn areas until it is merely dissolved into the body; thus treated areas will appear more defined and contoured. Anne is definitely happy with the results, saying that her confidence has now gone “through the roof” and that she finally has the confidence to wear the fashions she wants to because she feels that her legs “look amazing”. Hers is a heart-warming story and one which should encourage more women to seek help for embarrassing problems.  Recent figures suggest that as much as 91% of cosmetic surgery is still carried out on women, despite media reports that men are becoming vainer.   Anne’s story, and these figures, should reassure women that they would be joining a whole legion of their sisterhood if they decided to tackle the things about themselves which they were not happy about and the confidence they got at the end of the treatment would certainly be worth the cost. Innovations such as laser lipo also mean that recovery times are not nearly as long as they would be for regular lipo and this should appeal to many career-women. Help is at hand, and it could come quicker than you think.

A wedding is the social event of the year for any family. 6 months is spent of trying to find an outfit, then a further two weeks spent dithering over whether a fascinator would be too garish or not and then, finally, the big day arrives.  Then when you get the photos back you notice that your bridesmaids might not look as glamorous as you may have first hoped. Never fear, there is a name for it within the cosmetic surgery profession, it’s called the ‘Bridesmaid’s Bulge’.

The rather vulgar term refers to excess body fat or ‘flab folds’ which can become visible when women are forced into strapless dresses for weddings (hence the name given to the problem).  Dr. Paul Cronin has spoken out, explaining that: “Technically, it’s the anterior ancillary fat pad… We have all seen those wedding photos when the older bridesmaids are forced to wear unflattering strapless dresses. That’s when you notice these folds of flab sticking out at the sides, below their armpits. These women are generally not overweight.” Of course, by the time you’ve got the wedding pictures back it’s somewhat too late to do something about the problem but it is hoped that, by drawing attention to the problem, more women will be able to take action before they fall victim to the dreaded bulge of the bridesmaid.

The problem is that these areas generally don’t respond to exercise. They are stubborn areas of fat that will likely stay even with the most rigorous exercise program, never mind with the tiny amount of workout most people find time to squeeze into their hectic schedules. Other areas notoriously hard to tone include the ‘muffin-top’ area; the part which infamously spills over every time we try pull off the Victoria Beckham look and squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans.  There is help at hand though and, because of recent advances in technology, the solution doesn’t have to lie in invasive and expensive surgery.  Non-invasive alternatives, such as Laser Liposuction, can help break down the stubborn areas of fat and simply dissolves it away into the body. Of course, proper liposuction, or a tummy-tuck would be a much more permanent solution to the problem. Don’t wait until some wedding photo’s make you cringe, get your bridesmaid bulge sorted now and you might be the next one walking down the aisle!

Ever had that feeling that you really need to lose weight but the problem has become so great that you just don’t know where to start? The mission of tackling your entire life and completely changing the way you view diet and exercise may just seem insurmountable. Well, now there may be a helping hand coming your way in the form of cosmetic surgery. It has long been warned that Liposuction is not an alternative to weight loss and that it is not a quick fix; this remains the case but there is a new form of liposuction on the market which is set to shake things up.

“Smart Lipo” is the new kid of the liposuction-family on the block and it is said to allow surgeons to undertake liposuction but in a much less aggressive way.  The treatment is said to be able to “jump start weight loss” according to Dr. Ronald Downs.  As much as the results are a physical change, Downs also believes that the mental changes Smart Lipo can provide are just as important. He commented that if someone has been trying really hard to lose some weight, but aren’t really seeing any impressive results then Smart Lipo can often give them the visual stimulus they need to continue with their weight loss program and pursue a much healthier life.

There are also, according to leading doctors, surgery and scientific benefits to the procedure as well.  The Smart Lipo allows surgeons to get just underside of the skin and thus the tightening of the skin which can be achieved during the surgery is vastly improved on normal liposuction. Of course, as with previous forms of liposuction, this surgery will not do the work of a diet for you. Rather, it will help show you the type of body which you may want and which you wish to achieve and thus you should be spurred on to continue with your new healthy regime.

The introduction of this new procedure is also designed to bring the flagging liposuction industry in a more healthy state of being. Liposuction was once the most popular procedure in the United States but this is no longer the case; new advancements and new procedures have knocked it off the top spot. However, this new form of quicker, less invasive lipo could well see Liposuction sprint back to the top of the league tables.