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Lunchtime Lipo and 10 Other Quickie Nip & Tucks

Get your fat sucked, tummy tucked, face lifted and wrinkles erased -- no downtime required
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Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
What: A non-invasive treatment that uses an intense light beam to target and treat surface skin damage, such as acne scars, age spots, sun damage and even stretch marks and wrinkles.
Average Price: $1,700
Procedure time: about 30 minutes
Number of visits: 3-4 sessions for optimal results
Downtime: 3-5 days
Optimal results seen in: 4 months
Lasts for: can last years; dependent on genetics and sun exposure

The procedure relies on less invasive, non-ablative lasers that don't remove layers of the skin, making the swelling, redness and recovery time all minimal.

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Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
What: An invasive laser resurfacing treatment that removes the top layer of skin. Average Price: $1,700
Procedure time: about 30 minutes
Number of visits: just one session
Downtime: a week
Optimal results seen in: Notice results in one or two weeks, but optimal is 4 months Lasts for: can last for years; dependent on genetics and sun exposure

Unlike non-ablative laser skin resurfacing, ablative laser resurfacing actually removes the surface of the skin. The downtime is longer, but you only need one office visit compared to 3 or 4, and the stronger wavelengths work best for removing wrinkles.

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Breast Augmentation
What: Breasts are enhanced through implants, a lift or both.
Average Price: $6,500
Procedure time: 1 hour
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: 5-7 days
Lasts for: permanent
Optimal results seen in: Immediate results (taking downtime into consideration)

This surgery can be done through a tiny incision in the armpit, and because the patient can wear a sports bra a few days after the procedure, she can be back to work on Monday as long as her job does not entail intense physical labor.

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Tummy Tuck
What: The removal of excess abdominal skin, fat and stretch marks following pregnancy or weight loss.
Average Price: $7,825
Procedure time: 2-3 hours
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: 10 days - 3 weeks
Lasts for: can last many years, depended on weight, exercise, etc. Optimal results seen in: Immediate results (taking downtime into consideration)

Though results are very noticeable, be ready to work around a very visible scar that may take up to a year to fade. Surgeons advise bringing your bikini bottoms to your consultations to plan out your incision with your doc.

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Liposuction
What: An invasive procedure that removes fat through suction.
Average Price: $5,900
Procedure time: 1-4 hours
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: 1-2 days
Lasts for: Permanent
Optimal results seen in: Best results seen in 4-6 months

According to Dr. Weintraub, nobody has to know you've had this procedure done. Though you may be privy to scarring and swelling, patients wear a compressive garment under their clothes following surgery 2-3 weeks to keep everything smooth and in place.

BY ERICA SMITH | MAR 26, 2014 | SHARES
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