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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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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.

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Chin implants
What: Implants are inserted either through the mouth or through the chin to enhance appearance of chin and jawline or increase chin height.
Average Price: $4,000
Procedure Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: 1-2 days
Lasts For: Permanent
Optimal results seen in: Immediate

A chin implant not only corrects a weak chin, but can take up excess sagging skin of the neck. The incision can be done either outside the chin, or through the mouth, a method which Dr. Weintraub says ensures that no stitches show and the stitches that are present are dissolvable. If your surgeon goes with the former, you can return to work in two days, but there will be swelling and bruising for a week.

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Cheek augmentation
What: Facial implants or injectable fillers are used to enhance sunken cheeks and facial hollows.
Average Price: $3,550
Procedure Time: 1.5 hours
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: 2-3 days
Lasts For: Permanent
Optimal results seen in: Immediate

This procedure can vary depending on if you opt for fillers -- the quicker option -- or actual implant surgery. With the former, you'll be able to go home that day. If you choose implants, you're looking at a one-night stay. However, the end results are often very natural: You'll look different, more symmetrical and youthful, but people just won't be able to put their finger on why.

BY ERICA SMITH | MAR 26, 2014 | SHARES
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