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Since CoolSculpting® reduces fat gradually for a moderate change, it's unlikely to cause sagging skin or make loose skin look worse. The fat cells that are broken down after the treatment are expelled by the body over months of time. The skin typically retracts around the new slimmer body contours.
Caffeinated drinks should be avoided as they are dehydrating. They include coffee, cola drinks, energy drinks and tea. Alcohol is also dehydrating...
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Stephens recommends using the juice from two to three lemons (about four to six tablespoons) throughout the day, and drinking one or two glasses of...
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This effective juice jolts the metabolism, boosts energy and burns fat all day.
Learn More »Loose skin can often be left behind on the belly, thighs, flanks, and arms after significant weight loss or pregnancy. With this in mind, one of the issues patients considering non-surgical fat reduction in the Philadelphia area often worry about is whether CoolSculpting® will result in them being left with saggy skin. Laxity is typically seen after patients rapidly lose a large amount of weight. Since CoolSculpting® reduces fat gradually for a moderate change, it’s unlikely to cause sagging skin or make loose skin look worse. The fat cells that are broken down after the treatment are expelled by the body over months of time. The skin typically retracts around the new slimmer body contours. Another issue that patients are often curious about is whether CoolSculpting® will tighten loose skin. Patients should remember that fat-freezing is a treatment for reducing subcutaneous fat, so its primary use is not for improving laxity of the skin. Interestingly, the inflammation created by CoolSculpting® has been shown to tighten the skin. However, patients who want to tighten their skin after fat reduction with CoolSculpting® can choose alternative cosmetic treatments to use in combination with fat-freezing treatments for firmer skin. These treatments can also be used on their own.
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Learn More »A panniculectomy requires a horizontally-oriented incision in the area between the pubic hairline and belly button. The shape and length of the incision will be determined by the amount of excess skin.
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The FDA warn against the use of most dietary supplements, including slimming teas, mainly due to a lack of reliable studies and evidence of their...
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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends washing your face in lukewarm water. It's the perfect middle ground for all skin types, as Beal...
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Made into a potent powdered supplement blended right into water or your favorite beverage to be appreciated as a scrumptious morning smoothy.
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Dried fruits, such as dates, figs, prunes, apricots, and raisins, are another great source of dietary fiber that acts as constipation relief....
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