Showing posts with label Cellulite Treatment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cellulite Treatment. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Fight Against Cellulite


With Summer right around the corner, many women are scrambling to look their best in their swimsuits this season.  For 90% of those women, a panic attack may be in order because of something you may or may not be familiar with….CELLULITE!

Unfortunately, no one is immune – not even beauties such as Uma Thurman, Kim Cattrall or Kim Kardashian. While men can have cellulite too, women are much more likely to become victims simply due to the distribution of fat, muscle and connective tissue in the skin.

Although the cause of cellulite cannot be pinpointed to any one factor, most attribute it to a combination of things, such as:  genetics, diet, hormones, skin elasticity and lifestyle.

Unfortunately, a permanent cure for cellulite is still to be found, however, there are a few different ways we can  camouflage it:

·       Use a self tanner to even out skin tone and blend in the tiny imperfections. Check out this post on our very own recommendations for the best self-tanners.  (insert link to last year’s blog)

·       Endermologie, a machine assisted deep tissue lipomassage, helps reduce the appearance of cellulite. Sessions should be done at least 1-2 times per week for a total of 10-14 treatments to see optimal results. We have many patients here at Aesthetic Enhancements that have been extremely pleased with their results. Call today to set up an appointment to speak to Amanda, our paramedical aesthetician about how endermologie can help you treat your areas of concern!

·       A confident attitude! Everything looks better when you hold your head high with a big smile on your face. 

Friday, July 23, 2010

Summer Drinks That Could Sabotage Your Bikini Body!


Hot Summer, Cool Drinks!

Summer is here! And that means scorching temps and the desire for a refreshing drink! Caloric intake has increased as much as 15% in the last 20 years, and about half of the extra calories come from sweetened drinks. The average person in the U.S. drinks more than 400 calories per day, which means 20% of our total calories can be traced back to cups, cans, and bottles. With those shocking numbers, here are a few tips on how to steer clear of the worst offenders to make sure you keep your body bikini ready!
          
Before you reach for that glass of lemonade, did you know that it has the equivalent of 6 teaspoons of sugar? Not to mention that around 100 calories for a glass, it is not much better for you than a can of soda! Instead why not try making your own infused water? You can add lemon, orange or cucumber slices for a refreshing (and healthier) beverage!  
                                                                                   
We sometimes trick ourselves into thinking that because something contains fruit it must be good for us! While alcohol would seem to be the culprit, it is actually the mixers that are loaded with sugars (and calories). An 8 oz. frozen strawberry margarita contains over 700 calories - and don’t even think about having a pina colada which can have as many as 880 calories! Instead why not have a light beer? At 100 calories, you will be saving hundreds of calories as well as reducing your chances of a stroke, heart and vascular disease.
                                                                                                           
While coffee does have health benefits such as reducing the risks of diabetes and heart disease, frozen coffee drinks are full of saturated fats and sugars. With 660 calories and nearly 50 grams of fat, drinking a large Coffee Coolatta from Dunkin Donuts might leave you letting out your belt a notch. Instead try chilled green tea, which has all of the health benefits minus the damage to your figure. If you want a bit of flavor, add slices of fresh fruit or freeze 100% fruit juice and drop in a cube or two.
                                                                       
Ahh…milkshakes are the dessert disguised as a harmless drink! While they might seem to be a refreshing treat, they are in fact quite dangerous - filled with saturated fat and sprinkled with tons of sugar. A healthier alternative is a homemade smoothie with a cup of yogurt, some ice, and a handful of fruit. Make sure to watch the portions so you don’t inadvertently consume extra calories! 



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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

How To Maximize the Outcome of Your Brazilian Butt Lift:


Victoria’s Secret's Brazilian Supermodel, Alessandra Ambrossio, lets us in on a little secret that will help maximize the outcome of your Brazilian lift - and keep heads turning! She follows these 5 simple exercise steps that will keep your rear toned and shaped to perfection! Before beginning any new exercise regime, remember to check with your doctor.
STEP 1:  Plie Squat
  • Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart with arms at sides and toes turned out.
  • Tuck tailbone under, squeezing glutes.
  • Lower body into a plie squat as low as possible without allowing knees to pass over toes.
  • At the same time, raise arms to shoulder height in front of body with palms facing down. Hold position for 2 seconds, then return to starting position.
  • After 20 reps, pulse at the bottom for 20 seconds.
STEP 2:  Touchdown
  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointed forward.
  • Squat down until knees are bent 90 degrees.
  • Lunge backward with left leg with right hand placed along outside of right thigh.
  • Raise left arm in shoulder height in front of body with palm facing out.
  • Return to starting position and repeat, alternating sides.
STEP 3:  Explosive Lunge
  • Lunge forward with left leg until knee is bent 90 degrees directly over ankle with right knee pointing toward floor.
  • Jump up, pushing off the floor with both feet. Switch legs in midair, landing with right foot forward in a lunge. 
  • Repeat, alternating sides.
STEP 4:  Towel Squat
  • Stand with feet together with toes pointed forward and arms at sides with right foot on top of a folded towel.
  • Shifting weight to left leg, bend left knee 45 to 90 degrees while sliding right leg and towel slowly out to the side as far as possible and hold for 4 seconds.
  • Slowly draw in right leg while straightening left leg.
  • Repeat, alternating sides.
STEP 5:  Squat with Kickback
  • Stand with legs shoulder-width apart and arms at sides.
  • Sit back into a squat keeping weight on heels. 
  • Lift right leg up straight behind you, keeping hips pointing forward while extending arms forward.
  • Return to start and switch sides.
These 5 simple steps will be sure to keep your new bottom looking like you too have some Brazilian in your “jeans”!  Find out how our Brazilian Butt Lift procedure can help contour YOUR shape - Contact our Orlando, Florida Plastic Surgery, Skin Care and Hair Restoration Center for a complimentary consultation today!   Don’t forget to check out RealSelf.com to see AMAZING before and after photos of Dr. Soto’s Brazilian Butt Lift patients!



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