http://www.realself.com/blog http://www.realself.com/blog/laser-needle-knife-nothing-narcissista-intro My 45th birthday is less than three weeks away. The thought of which makes me swallow hard. I’ll pull on my big girl pants and power through, but want something stronger than layer-cake to ease the transition. Before I reach for one more overpriced cream, or take a spontaneous approach to Botox, peels and lasers, I’m going to take a big step back and make a plan. A plan for what really needs to be done … if anything. Maybe what I really need is a personal trainer or guided... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/weight-loss-journey-win-500 Calling all weight loss aficionadas and aficionados!  We've partnered with the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA) for an amazing $500 giveaway! All you have to do is share your journey. On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, RealSelf will be giving away a $500 prize to one lucky person who has entered the RealSelf/WLSFA giveaway. We'll also match this amount, by donating $500 to the WLSFA. In order to enter, simply write a review of your personal weight loss journey and... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/angelina-jolie-double-mastectomy-breast-cancer Angelina's chances of getting breast cancer went from 87 percent to under 5 percent due to the procedure, she said. Angelina Jolie, 37, bravely opened up in an article she wrote for the New York Times about getting a prophylactic mastectomy in February after finding out she had the BCRA1 gene. Her mom, Marcheline Bertrand, passed away after and eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. Something her kids asked if it would happen to her.  "We often speak of ‘Mommy’s... Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/reasons-refuse-mommy-makeover The RealSelf Daily: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. 5 Reasons To Refuse A Mommy Makeover Real Stories: I Got Plastic Surgery For Mother’s Day My Journey: Why I'm Not Afraid To Talk About My Mommy Makeover In Other News Today... Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Interviewed About Tummy Tuck Procedures on Real Self New directives for people who have undergone plastic surgery Boob Tube:... Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/give-mom-dream-surgery-for-50 All week we've been talking about Mommy Makeovers, and other mommish things, in honor of Mother's Day. To catch up on everything, check out the links below. We hope you all have a great Sunday!  Guides How To Give Mom Her Dream Surgery For Under $50 How To Prepare For Your Mommy Makeover 8 Things To Expect When Recovering From A Mommy Makeover  Real Stories Real Stories: I Got Plastic Surgery For Mother's Day My Journey: How A Mommy Makeover In... Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/expect-mommy-makeover-recovery RealSelf Daily Clips: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. Lap Band V. Gastric Bypass: 8 Things To Know About Major Weight Loss 8 Things To Expect During Your Recovery From A Mommy Makeover Ask Rachel: How She Told Her Mom About Her Mastectomy & More My Journey: A Mommy Makeover In Mexico Video of the Day: Kimberly Jean's Day Before The Surgery In Other News Today... Botox... Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/chris-christie-more-notable-people-lap-band-surgery RealSelf Daily: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. Lap-Band Surgery: 6 Celebs Who Have Had It Done Real Stories From The RealSelf Community About Lap-Band Surgery The Guide To Younger Hands Part 3: Treatments For Color & Texture How Plastic Surgery With My Daughter Brought Us Closer Together In Other News Today... Malaysia among popular countries for plastic... Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/lap-band-surgery-chris-christie Chris Christie's weight loss secret was revealed -- and it's not a fad diet, it's lap-band surgery. Gov. Christie told the New York Post that he had the surgery in February. He reportedly weighed 300 to 350 pounds prior to the procedure and claims he's lost 40 pounds since. Lap-band surgery (85 percent Worth It rating) involves placing a silicone band around the stomach to reduce its size. See Also: 6 Celebs Who Had Lap-Band Surgery Many who have undergone the surgery claim... Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/rid-dark-circles-your-eyes RealSelf Daily Clips: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. RealSelf Original Content The #Fix: How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes The Guide To Younger Looking Hands Part 2 Zoe Saldana Says She Will Get Botox The Search for Health Info Goes SoLoMo - MediBeauty Today Video of the Day: Dixdoesdallas85 Makes Some Mistakes 3 Weeks Post-Op In Other News Today... Cosmetic... Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/long-luscious-lashes RealSelf Daily Clips: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie: The 20 Most Requested Celeb Lips The #Fix: How To Get Long, Luscious Eyelashes The Guide To Younger Looking Hands Part 1: Evaluate Your Needs For Doctors, the Future of Marketing Is on Demand - MediBeauty Today In Other News Today... Plastic surgery innovations you should know about 98 pc... Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/dog-tummy-tuck Because dogs just want to look good too, right? The formerly pudgy dachsund, Obie, who weighed 77 lbs, underwent a tummy tuck because his owner put him on a diet that helped him shed 37 lbs — but he still had an uncomfortable amount of excess skin left. Sound familiar? Click here to read more about Obie's tummy tuck! Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/salma-hayek-kate-middleton-the-requested-noses The RealSelf Daily: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. What You Should Know About Nursing Nightwear Six Celebs Who Swear By Spanx Salma Hayek, Kate Middleton: The Most Requested Noses When You Want Plastic Surgery -- But The Doctor Refuses 5 Reasons Why Good Reviews Are Good for Business- MediBeauty Today Beauty Beat Infographics For How to Make Hair Grow Faster Top 12... Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/michelle-obama-kate-hudson-more-the-10-desirable-arms The RealSelf Daily: Your daily news blast of all the latest original stories on RealSelf and consumer and industry highlights and trends. Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson & More: The 10 Best WishPic-Worthy Arms The #Fix: How To Get Rid Of Upper Back Fat How Dermatologists Are Helping Boston Marathon Victims In Other News Today... Plastic surgery for toned arms: Upper-arm lifts surge more than 4,000% in a decade Crystal ball' for implants: Texas plastic surgeon offers... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/korean-beauty-queens-the-don-t-all-beauty-queens-the Photos of strikingly similar looking Korean beauty queens have stirred quite a controversy on the web, but are the Korean beauty queens any different from pageant girls in any other part of the world? To be a beauty queen you have to have the big hair, flawless makeup, and classic good looks — enough to give A-List celebs a run for their money. After popping up on a popular Japanese blog and then making its way to Reddit, photos of similar looking Korean pageant girls have people... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:15:00 -0700 http://www.realself.com/blog/boston-dermatologists-helping-marathon-victims How dermatologists are helping victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.  Emotional scars may last a lifetime, but the physical ones don't have to.  One dermatology center, SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Mass., is offering free laser treatments to all victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to help them erase the scars they acquired from the explosions.  “We will do whatever is necessary to help these wounds heal and treat these scars that are results from... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700