How to Prepare for Summer - Procedures to Gain Your Summer Look

The start of summer is on the way which also means it is time to start thinking about cosmetic procedures that can help you gain your desired summer look. While you might have already used diet and exercise to try and shed some winter weight, that does not mean that it is too late to gain a new shape and contour to the body. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular procedures available to you to help your gain your summer look.

Summer Plastic Surgery Procedures – Popular Choices

The removal of fat from the body is not always easy as some fat on the body is often resistant to diet and exercise. Many patients are not willing to undergo liposuction as it is an invasive procedure that also requires a recovery period on the part of the patient. An alternative to liposuction is CoolSculpting which is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure. The treatment removes excess fat in the body by cooling subcutaneous fat to the point that the fat cells in the body are destroyed and then absorbed by the body. The treatment uses a handheld device that contains applicators that are placed on the treated area, along with a gel, so they can cool the targeted fat. Then, a suction device removes fat through the movement of the device over the skin. Some of the most common areas that are treated include the abdomen, the arms, under the chin, and the back. There is no downtime after the procedure and multiple treatments might be needed to achieve the desired results.

Breast augmentation is a popular choice for summer as patients want to gain a larger and more contoured look to the breasts. This procedure, which is also known as a boob job, is when a surgeon makes changes to the shape or size of the breasts by placing saline or silicone breast implants either behind the breasts or below the pectoral muscle. The result is an enhanced or enlarged look to the breasts. Patients who do not want to have breast implants placed in the body can decide to have fat removed from another part of the body so it can be injected into the breasts via fat transfer. Overall, breast augmentation can add size and volume to smaller breasts and give the patient a fuller and more contoured figure. In addition, patients will gain a greater amount of self-confidence and an improved self-image.

The desire to gain a refreshed look to the face means you can turn to multiple treatments to gain a younger look such as fillers, chemical peels, and Botox. In addition to giving your face a younger and refreshed look, you will likely feel happier with your appearance. Besides wanting to have a rejuvenated look on a daily basis, you will also likely want to look your best at summer social events by reducing wrinkles and fine lines on the face.

The earlier you have fillers or Botox placed in the face, the sooner any redness and swelling will resolve where they were injected into the face. Botox lessens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and also gives the treated area a smoother look. When Botox is injected into a muscle that is located near a wrinkle, this allows neuromuscular blockers to reduce the amount of muscle contractions near the injection area. In turn, muscles are able to relax to the point that the skin gains a smoother and refreshed look. On the other hand, fillers are able to restore volume that has been lost in the face and lips due to the aging process as well as reduce the appearance of lines and creases on the face.

Chemical peels are available as light, medium, and deep peels and they are an acid solution that removes outer layers of the skin in the treated area. Once the outer skin is removed, the remaining skin will start to gain a smoother texture as well as a reduction in the amount of skin imperfections such as wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. A chemical peel is also able to exfoliate the outer layers of dead skin to reveal a new skin layer with an improved texture and tone.

Summer Look – How to Get Started

Whether you want to gain a summer look for personal reasons or to get ready for an event or social gathering, you need to make sure your doctor of choice is both board-certified and experienced in the treatment of choice. You can ask the doctor to see “before and after” photos of actual patients they treated in the past and also ask what type of results you can expect to see from the procedure.

Don’t miss out on summer fun because you are not happy with your appearance. Increase your confidence and feel good about your summer look with any of the procedures discussed in this article.

- MA