4 Beauty Treatments We're Excited about in 2012
Makenzie on 7 Jan 2012 at 10:00am
It’s one week into the new year, and we’ve seen a lot of press about the exciting beauty procedures/products to come in 2012.
Here are the 4 things we’re most excited about --
1. Botox cream
According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), “Studies are underway to determine whether or not the drug is effective for cosmetic use when applied topically.” We heard of FDA testing back in 2010, too, so we’re hopeful this is the year something finally hits the market.
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2. LaViv
Approved by the FDA in 2011, word on the street is LaViv will make a huge splash in the world of injectibles. It’s a wrinkle filler made from a patient’s own skin cells. Rumor has it there will be a new procedure page on RealSelf soon... looking forward to the first reviews!
3. At-home fat zappers
In-office CoolSculpting was a hot topic in 2011, but what if you could zap fat at home?
According to plastic surgeon Dr. Phil Haeck, “Speculation is high that this will be the year the FDA releases the first ‘Patient Applied’ external ultrasound for do it yourself at home fat reduction.”
He notes that it will only be sold by physicians (so you can’t get it at Walgreens), and, while effective, will only eliminate small amounts of fat. But IMO, assuming you can safely use it on yourself again and again, it’d be worth the investment.
4. Ideal Implant
Dr. Aysel Sanderson recently told me about a new type of breast implant called the Ideal Implant. It’s filled with saline, but has multiple chambers to mimic the feel and movement of silicone and prevent rippling.
Truthfully, if approved, this implant won’t be available til 2013 at best. It’s currently in FDA trials, and those folks (thankfully) thoroughly scrutinize implants (hence why the US has been exempt from the PIP scandal). But it sounds like an ideal (sorry!) option in the future, so I’ll be keeping close tabs on this one.
Honorable mention: Natural breast augmentation.
With the increasing demand for natural breast enhancement, Dr. Haeck says “more and more plastic surgeons will adapt the techniques needed to make [fat transfer] a permanent transplant. Some may be successful in getting more than a 1 cup size increase.”
Any other cosmetic beauty things you’re excited for in 2012?
Photo credits: earl53 on Morguefile; MyLaviv.com; Idealimplant.com
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I've done a lot of diets in my days and found that the best for me has always been Weight Watchers. Even when I'm off the program for years I still use my learnings to make smart decisions. Recently I also used a calorie counting app on my iPhone, and I lost 12 lbs in 2.5 months! With exercise too. It was amazing to me to see how many calories I was actually eating in a day, compared to what I should have been eating to lose weight.
Atkins was waaaay too hard for me to follow.
I had not heard of LumiSlim until now. But I must say I'm skeptical of any product whose main marketing message is to providers who want to make more money, and not patients looking for an effective beauty solution.
From the front page of their website:
"If you are looking to add a new revenue stream to your health, fitness or beauty enterprise LumiSlim offers the most comprehensive and cost efficient solution."
Wait, isn't the Silk'n Face for anti-aging and not hair removal?
I've never heard of that! Have you tried it?
I totally want to try LaViv! Would love to post one of the first reviews! Please let us know when it's on the market.
You can start now Angie! Here's their list of board-certified doctors who offer it.
If you start now, then by the time you finish the first treatment maybe we'll have a new section... :)