We all have parts of our bodies that never seem to flatten out or tone up, regardless of how many sit ups we do or miles we run. It’s always that stubborn few inches keeping us out of the size 2 or just barely near that goal weight. But what if I told you that those inches could literally melt away, and all it required was laying down on a table? Well, the future is now, and non-invasive fat reduction treatments are exactly that easy.

Semaglutide (Ozempic) is a long-acting analog of a naturally occurring hormone in the body (GLP-1) and was FDA approved in 2021 for the treatment of obesity and well as readily prescribed for the treatment of diabetes since 2017. It is now becoming the leading drug in the weight loss industry due to its ground breaking results. What is GLP-1? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (or GLP-1) is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is secreted in the gut and targets multiple receptors throughout the body related to appetite and hunger.

Although many women have taken to shaving their faces in recent years, it’s hardly the first thing that springs to our mind when we think of self-care beauty regiments. But what if you could shave away not just any unwanted hair, but also uneven skin, acne scars, sun damage, even fine wrinkles? Our skin is exposed daily to a number of damaging toxins: air pollutants, sweat, oil, even the sun. The skin of the face often absorbs all of these harmful elements, causing it to appear dry, dull, or damaged. Dermaplaning peels away that topmost layer to reveal a brighter, fresher you beneath.

Chemical peels have been around since the 1920s, and have only gotten more effective (not to mention safer.) with time. They can be one of the least invasive and most effective ways to restore your skin to its natural healthy, glowing state.

Fractura resurfacing is a medical procedure which uses laser technology to penetrate the skin and address topical problems at their root source. Unlike microneedling or many chemical resurfacing peels, fractora is considered to be a non-ablative procedure: meaning it targets the bottom layers of skin without directly treating the top layers.

IPL is essentially a flash of light (think like a photo flash) that penetrates directly to the second layer of skin. The energy will absorb directly into specific cells, and once the energy is absorbed, the heat from the energy will kill the cell. IPL can be used to treat unwanted pigmentation by focusing the energy on pigment cells, or else it can be used to treat unwanted hair by focusing energy on hair follicles (killing the follicle prevents hair from regrowing).

Skin resurfacing is the process of removing damaged layers of outer skin to promote healthy cell growth. These procedures boast patients as having healthier, younger looking skin which can last for years at a time.

Laser skin treatment options are less invasive, risky, and more budget-friendly. Depending on the size of the area, sessions for laser skin tightening can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes, and it’s common for a patient to undergo 6 sessions over a period of several weeks. Each session is quick, simple, and nearly painless (you may experience slight discomfort from the heat of the laser, but it’s rare). And the best part? Laser skin tightening can cost you as little as $500! Depending on the size of the area and experience of your physician, laser skin tightening will run anywhere between $500-$3500, but even $3500 is nearly half of $6000.

Microdermabrasion is a procedure used to freshen and rejuvenate the skin. It’s most commonly used on the face for problems such as wrinkles , acne scarring, and age spots, but can be used elsewhere on the body to treat things such as stretch marks.

Non surgical facelifts are designed to give you the same tightening effect as a traditional surgical facelift, but without the potential trauma of substantial incisions, general anesthesia, or prolonged hospitalization/recovery. There are many non-surgical facelift procedures which can deliver jaw dropping (or should I say jaw tightening) results. From volume restoration to facial threading, it’s hard to compete with the cost and convenience of a non-surgical facelift.

Although not often mentioned in breakfast cereal commercials, Vitamin B12 is an extremely important vitamin to our overall health. B12 is responsible for keeping nerves and red blood cells healthy and aiding in the production of DNA. B12 has also been known to boost metabolism, prevent certain types of anemia, and improve overall brain function.

Botox is a medical treatment where a medical professional injects a small amount of a protein into the skin, causing the muscles to temporarily relax and not be able to fully contract. But don’t worry. The Botox simply sends a signal to the central nervous system which says, “don’t contract these muscles.”

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. There are several products in the Juvederm family, and they all have their own unique way to fill and tighten the face. Each product is tailored to target specific problems, depending on the area of the body and the depth of the targeted site.

Kybella is the only FDA-approved injection specifically designed to eliminate excess fat beneath the chin. It’s made with a synthetic replica of deoxycholic acid: a naturally occuring bile found in the body which aids in fat absorption.

Radiesse is an injectable filler that stimulates collagen production to plump naturally occurring wrinkles and folds in the skin, generally in and around the face. Radiesse, like Restylane, is ideal for treatment around the nose and mouth, but can be used for treatment to reduce wrinkles in hands as well.

Restylane is a family of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers that can help smooth out wrinkles and add volume to cheeks and lips. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the human body and is found in our connective tissue, making Restylane a natural procedure with minimal risk of irritating the skin

Revanesse Versa is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that can be used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds.