Thermage body contouring

Thermage is a body contouring procedure that most people now have an open mind to. In years past, liposuction was viewed as a dangerous and risky method to getting rid of unwanted fat and improving a person's general appearance.

Indeed, stories of excessive bleeding, prolonged bruising and botched attempts at body enhancement were not unheard of. People considered liposuction as a worthy, albeit, dangerous method for body sculpting. One had to think twice whether the risk was worth it or not.



However, with numerous advancements in this field, the risks have greatly been reduced and liposuction and body contouring have fast become regular procedures that almost anyone can avail of.

Traditionally, liposuction involved the use of a small tube known as a cannula that was inserted through a discreetly made incision in the target area. Once in, the surgeon would move the cannula back and forth to break up the fat cells to facilitate the sucking process.

Some procedures employed the use of a double cannula. This consisted of an inner and an outer tube. The outer tube was used primarily as an "anchor" to make sure that the canuula stayed firmly in place for the operation. The inner tube was what the surgeon would move back and forth to break up and suck out the fatty deposits. The double cannula resulted in greatly lessened bleeding and bruising.

An even better development was the use of a "smart" laser. The smart laser was simply aimed at the target area and it vaporized the fat cells. It is referred to as a "smart" laser because it has the capability to single out the fat cells from other kinds of tissue. This advancement has greatly simplified the risks involved in liposuction.

Thermage body contouring, on the other hand, does not necessarily deal with fat elimination. It involves more of implants, lifting and fat re-distribution.


Popular areas for the placement of implants are the biceps and triceps area. Implants placed here add definition in a way that body building can not. Implants in the butt area, inspired by the wide popularity of Jennifer Lopez, have also become increasingly in demand. Calf implants have also become the solution to people who are particularly concerned about this area.

Restylane for dark eye circles

Restylane for dark eye circles is a common topic brought up by patients, clients, doctors, and surgeons alike. There are many reasons for this. One, the eyes take on the most attention by people in their everyday lives when they talk to others. It is the most noticeable area on the face. In fact, there is a logarithmic decrease in the importance of other objects in the face the further you go away from the eyes. Second, the under eye dark circles can occur early on before other age changes take place. Sometimes, the early age related changes under the eyes can occur in the as soon as the late teens and early twenties. And you thought you were going to look great at least until your 30's.

What are the alternatives for the under eye area? Fillers are the least invasive. We are specifically discussing injectables like restylane, juvederm, perlane and much less commonly radiesse. Even less invasive than injectables is to consider the option of conservative skin care, although the improvements with this modality are extremely subtle. Fat injections are more of a long term option for filling in the dark circles under the eyes. Facial implants that are placed on the orbital bone under the eye are more of an aggressive approach that, however, can last for the longest time! The Young Volumizer is another volumizing approach to fill in the under eye dark circles for more long term improvement. Another option is a lower eyelift that can be combined with or without laser resurfacing in the lower eyelid to tighten up the skin.