• Tummy Tuck Reality TV star Kim Kardashian was recently spotted in a body-hugging mesh crop top and pencil skirt revealing a well-toned midriff at Studio City, California. Kim credits her hourglass look to the waist training that she and her sister Khloe have been obsessing with since last year. The makers of the modern-day corset claim that the slimming device significantly cuts down water retention and reduces inflammation in the uterus following childbirth.

    Do these waist cinching devices really work? Yes they do but only temporarily. Many women use waist trainers days or weeks before they are about to wear a body-hugging dress for a party. Also, the corsets promote positive body image which in turn encourages them to eat healthy and exercise regularly.

    If you’re looking for permanent results, there’s no reason to fret! You can give Kim’s corset training a try and couple it with the following surefire ways to permanently achieve a firmer, healthier, and shapelier midsection:

    Assume the role of sleeping beauty!
    Getting enough sleep do not just help boost the immune system and make you appear naturally glowing the next day. A study has found out that a slimmer waist is not just about eating less and moving more but also about getting enough sleep. A 2012 study revealed that one’s sleeping habits play a significant role in losing weight. Additionally, the researchers found out that chronic sleep deprivation is a risk factor of obesity.

    Strengthen your core.
    The core is comprised of your muscles in the abdomen, back, pelvis, sides, and buttocks. Functionally speaking, a strong core enhances your body’s balance and stability. The real world benefits of having a strong core include having a healthy back, good posture, excellent balance and stability, and less difficulty in performing household chores. Aesthetically speaking, a slimmer waist is also a consequence of a strong core. Planks, squats, lunges, and kettlebell swings are excellent core exercises for beginners.

    Explore your body-contouring options.
    Liposuction is currently the most frequently performed body contouring procedure in America. This is not a surprise at all because such treatments really deliver their promise in shaping and sculpting the body’s natural contours. Additionally, the introduction of new techniques has made body-contouring procedures less invasive with shorter recovery periods.

    Let us help you find out which body-contouring procedures are ideal for your specific needs and cosmetic goals! Fill out this contact form or call 415.398.7778 to schedule an appointment today!

  • Body Contouring It is generally not advisable to have these three procedures done at the same time.  Combining body contouring procedures such as this, especially when they are somewhat time intensive procedures increases post-operative complications.

    These types of body contouring procedures are very common after a significant weight loss, but it is best to practice a bit of patience.  You should consider factors, such as: is it safe?  What might your recovery time entail?

    Give it some thought, and decide on which procedure you absolutely can’t wait to have done, just in case multiple procedures prove impossible.  It is advisable to first meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  The two of you should then discuss a surgery plan which is tailored specifically to your needs and goals and that prioritizes your safety.