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Here’s how much downtime you’ll need for top cosmetic procedures

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Thinking about an enhancement before summer vacation or a big event? You might need more time to recover than you think. While you may be up and moving a week or two after your procedure, your results could take a lot longer to show. Here’s how much downtime you’ll need for  top procedures on RealSelf . Breast augmentation Initial recovery:   2 days Resume day-to-day activities:   2-3 days Full results:   90% of swelling resolved at 3 months – may take 9-12 months to fully drop and fluff “Start massage of the implants (moving them within the pockets) one to two weeks post op to keep pockets open and spacious,” said  Dr. Robert Tornambe , a New York plastic surgeon. “Do it daily forever. This keeps the breasts soft and decreases capsular contracture, in my experience.” Dr. Erica Anderson , a Reston, Virginia, plastic surgeon, said it’s important do only what feels right during recovery. “ Listen to your body,” Anderson said. “If it hurts, don’t do...

20-somethings are getting preventative Botox to stop wrinkles before they start

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When it comes to smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines, there is no questioning the effectiveness of  Botox  and similar treatments like  Dysport  and  Xeomin . There’s a reason tens of thousands of people get the treatments every year. Now, there’s also a growing trend to stop wrinkles before they start with preventative Botox. Traditionally, Botox patients are in their 40s or older and looking to treat existing wrinkles and lines. Now, some patients in their 30s, and even their 20s, are getting treatments in an attempt to limit the severity of wrinkles that form later in life, according to  Dr. David Shafer , a New York plastic surgeon. “Preventive Botox helps reduce the formation or worsening of static wrinkles that are seen at rest,” said Dr. Shafer. “Botox can help smooth dynamic wrinkles while also improving or preventing static wrinkles.” Related:  11 uses for Botox: Fighting wrinkles, sweat, and opioid addiction   Related:...

6 amazing hand rejuvenation photos

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How old do your hands look? According to  Vogue , this is a  growing concern  for many. After all, what good is concealing the wrinkles on your face if your hands still give away your true age? Fortunately, making hands look younger is standard practice for many cosmetic doctors. Here are three common  hand rejuvenation  techniques, and some amazing before-and-after photos to show off the results: Radiesse Radiesse  is a semi-permanent  injectable filler  that is used to correct wrinkles and plump up areas of thinning skin, including the backs of the hands. “Plumping the skin in this area helps to disguise the tendons and blood vessels that become more visible with time and age and weight loss,”  Dr. Grant Stevens , a Los Angeles plastic surgeon, said in a  RealSelf Q&A . “Often a patient’s hands and arms look much older than their face, and we strive to have you looking like one youthful whole person.” ...