The skin expands to accommodate extra fat when you gain weight. Losing the excess weight often creates a plethora of skin that usually hangs loosely off the arms, legs, abdomen and face. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic...
Multiple pregnancies, significant weight loss and heredity influence the look and condition of the midsection. Sometimes loose skin and fat accumulate around the belly, and no amount of exercise seems to get rid of it. A tummy tuck, or...
Weight loss and pregnancy are the main causes of loose and sagging skin on the abdomen. According to The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, you can inherit the propensity for loose skin. The skin can be stretched so much that the...
A butt implant surgery is a cosmetic procedure that women and men have to do improve the look of their backside. The surgery can be done using artificial implants or fat injections that are taken from elsewhere in the body. Because the surgery is...
For some, plastic surgery is a way to regain a normal appearance after an accident. For others, plastic surgery is a way to correct perceived cosmetic flaws. Regardless of the reason for the plastic surgery, there are serious disadvantages of the...
If you've lost a lot of weight, you might now be blessed with better health, increased self-esteem and a brand new jeans size. You can also be cursed, however, with surplus skin that hangs down in unsightly folds. Surplus skin has hazards beyond...
If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, you may be considering undergoing breast enhancement, also call breast augmentation. Breast augmentation was one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2009, according...
The skin contains elastic fibers that allow it to expand and contract. As you age, your skin loses elasticity and may become loose or saggy. This can also occur after significant weight loss. Unfortunately, skin can't be toned like muscle can, and...
The effects of cosmetic surgery can be both physical and psychological, ranging from larger breasts or a decrease in body fat to improved self-image and confidence. Negative effects usually occur when mistakes are made in the operating room or...
Breast augmentation typically is performed on women with small, undeveloped or misshapen breasts or on older women who have lost the shape of their breasts because of age or multiple births. The procedure involves inserting an implant under the...
Breast augmentation is routinely performed on women with underdeveloped or small breasts that have decreased in size through age, disease or children. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, saline or silicone implants are...
Restylane, sometimes misspelled as Restyline, is a dermal filler, designed to restore fullness to the skin and correct moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. It is made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid, a substance that already exists in the...
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes loose skin and excess fat from the belly region. Plastic surgeons typically recommend a tummy tuck in cases where stomach muscles separate, sag or weaken due to pregnancy, aging or genetic predisposition....
Spider veins are the blue or red jagged lines near the skin's surface. According to the Cleveland Clinic, women are more prone to developing spider veins than men. However, everyone is at risk and the these veins affect up to 60 percent of adults....
Wrinkles may be superficial or deep and are caused by several factors. Too much exposure to sunlight leads to wrinkle formation as well as exposure to tobacco smoke. Sunlight breaks down collagen, a protein that keeps your skin firm and free of...
Lipo (commonly referred to as liposuction, lipoplasty or liposculpture) is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to remove unwanted fat and reshape targeted areas of the body. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, some swelling,...
Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to getting rid of unwanted hair. The iEnhance website reports that a laser sends energy to the hair shaft's pigments and basically burns the errant hairs. The laser pulses are absorbed by the surrounding...
Shaving or removing hair consistently on the face, underarms or legs is done daily by many women. Laser hair removal allows women to undergo a painless procedure that permanently removes hair in unsightly or stubborn areas. The procedure is done...
Traditional liposuction removes fat from the body through a hollow metal tube called a cannula. Liposuction presents few health risks, but some exist, including the risk of scarring, infection and damage to underlying structures, according to the...
Sagging breasts don't rank as high on the worry scale as cancer, pain and tenderness, or nipple discharge, but they're still a concern for women. Your breasts sag when they lose skin elasticity because of factors such as aging, smoking or gaining...
One of the first signs of aging that eventually affects everyone are wrinkles under and around the eyes. Wrinkles form as the elastin and collagen in the skin begin to break down with age. Luckily, you don't have to accept wrinkles without a...
The appearance of the "ideal" female bust is subjective and can change with fashion trends. During some periods, such as the 1970s, women with flatter chests were often used as models in advertisements. During other periods, bigger-breasted...
Breast size is primarily determined by genetics and body composition, which means you are likely to have large breasts if your mother's breasts are larger than average. Very large breasts may cause head, neck and shoulder pain; lead to poor...
Breast augmentation surgery allows women to achieve the breast size and shape they have desired or reconstruct the breasts following breast removal surgery. While advancements in surgical techniques and smaller incisions have helped to speed...
A lower body lift, also referred to as a belt lipectomy, is surgical procedure that is performed in an attempt to tighten loose skin on the buttocks, thighs and hips. The surgery is usually performed on those who have had dramatic weight loss,...
Train on that elliptical machine all you want, but eating right and targeting your abs directly are the keys to success for a flat, toned tummy. According to the Mayo Clinic, the best way to lose weight is through regular exercise and a diet of...
Plastic surgery is becoming more popular than ever. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 11.7 million procedures were performed in 2007, an increase of more than 400 percent since statistics were first...
A skin peel, or chemical peel, is a treatment in which a chemical like phenol, trichloroacetic acid or glycolic acid is applied to your skin to dissolve or peel off the upper layer and allow new skin to develop in its place. Skin peels are...
