Of all the treatments out there for cellulite, how do you know what works and what's a lemon? There are a handful of good technologies available right now, but the only true way to know what works is to speak to an expert, see before and after pictures, and try it for yourself.

Read the entire article: Cellulite Cheat Sheet: VelaSmooth, Endermologie, Mesotherapy, Synergie, Lipodissolve, Ultrasound, and Dermawave

Veronica Tiscareno grew weary a long time ago of people looking at her chest and wondering aloud: "Who's Dwayne?"

Tiscareno's former boyfriend had persuaded her to get his name tattooed above her heart. The words "Dwayne's Heart," which Tiscareno got in the early 1990s and has lived with since, limited her wardrobe choices, she said.

"I was kind of dumb," the Riverside woman said.

Read the entire article: Laser science erases old slogans, sweethearts

Modern technology using lasers and radiofrequency energy, like Thermage, has brought a terrific benefit to anti-aging medicine. Baby boomers all over California who are passing through middle age are increasing the demand for procedures that can make years disappear is growing, and medical technology is answering the call!

• Grant Stevens, MD, FACS
      Marina Del Rey
  
• Alexander Rivkin, MD
      Los Angeles
  
• Dr. Michelle Spring
      Marina Del Rey
  

There are many injectable cosmetic fillers on the market today, but none nearly as innovative and effective as Restylane. Restylane is an FDA-approved cosmetic filler made in Sweden and designed to eliminate wrinkles and folds in the skin of the face and the lips. Restylane's new rewards program has excellent perks for new and repeat customers.

• Thomas W. Barnes MD, FAACS
      Newport Beach
  
• Grant Stevens, MD, FACS
      Marina Del Rey
  
• Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS
      Temecula
  
• Sanjay Grover, MD, FACS
      Newport Beach
  
• Tattoo MD Laser Clinic & MediSpa
      Los Angeles
  
• Alexander Rivkin, MD
      Los Angeles
  
• Dr. Michelle Spring
      Marina Del Rey
  
• The Laser Image Company
      Redondo Beach
  

Los Angeles leads the way in cosmetic procedures and laser hair removal has nearly become standard for both men and women. Laser hair removal can be used to treat unwanted hair anywhere on the body, for the bikini line, brazilian, back, buttocks, chest, legs and underarms. Prices have become affordable for anyone who is interested in removing unwanted hair in the LA area.

• Grant Stevens, MD, FACS
      Marina Del Rey
  
• Tattoo MD Laser Clinic & MediSpa
      Los Angeles
  
• Alexander Rivkin, MD
      Los Angeles
  
• Skin Renaissance Medical Center
      Garden Grove
  
• Dr. Michelle Spring
      Marina Del Rey
  
• The Laser Image Company
      Redondo Beach