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Want Beach-Ready Body? Try These Devices!

It happens every year: You promise yourself you'll diet and exercise your way into that skin-tight bathing suit, but it's nearly Memorial Day and those winter pounds are still there.

So, now what?!

Fret not!

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn showcased several new items meant to get your body "beach-ready" in no time - and non-invasively.

And not just women - men, too.

The following descriptions come in part from the makers of the products

Problem: Unwanted Hair

Solution: Silk'n SensEpil home hair removal system

Utilizes HPL (Home pulsed light), similar to the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) used in many doctor's offices.
Results begin to be visible at two weeks, and progress over several months.
Use every 2 weeks for 3-4 sessions, then as needed.
Results are noticeable after 4 sessions.
Takes less than 30 minutes to treat an entire leg.
Internal skin sensor prevents burns or other complications.
Feels warm, no pain.
Do not use on face, dark skin, or tanned skin.
50-60 percent reduction of hair after 6 months.
Cost: $500
More info

Problem: Cellulite and Dimples

Solution: Wellbox lipomassage

Portable, take-home device that allows you to smooth and tighten your buttocks in the privacy of your own home. Utilizes a deep mechanical massage with 'micropulsations'.
Technology is based off of Endermologie, which is used in many medspas.
Cost: $1499 (a set of 10 similar treatments in an office is $1000)
Use 2-5 times per week for the first month, for 5 minutes per area. After the first month is maintenance 1-2 times per month.
More info

Problem: Acne and Sun-Damaged Skin of Your Back

Solution: Dermaglide Microdermabrasion

We all know baking soda can be used in the kitchen to get rid of that not-so-fresh smell from the fridge, but did you know it can be used to smooth the back and improve "backne"?
Dermaglide microdermabrasion system is the first one to use all-natural baking soda crystals to smooth the skin, reduce acne, and improve sun damage.
Cost: $80 per session.
Recommend: One treatment every other week until happy, then maintenance treatments every month or two.
More info

Problem: Wrinkled, Sun-Damaged Skin on Your Ams

Solution: New Retinoid Body Spray

This is a hot, new body spray poised to hit doctors' offices within the next few months.
It's used to tighten skin and reduce wrinkles over the entire body - hands, arms, tummy, anywhere you want to apply it.
This is similar to Retin-A, one of the only skin creams scientifically proven to tighten skin and improve fine lines.
Expectations are key: This will not take my grandma's batwing arms and turn them into Michelle Obama arms.
Cost: $52
Apply every other night until happy with results

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