The plastic surgery secrets of the rich and famous

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Brachioplasty
Venus dimples
Scalp lift
Frontoplasty
Knee straightening
Elbow rejuvenation
Hand rejuvenation
The thigh gap
The thigh gap
Keratopigmentation
Canthopexy
Eye whitening
Hip implants (no, not replacements)
'Cankle' removal
Bone elongation
Umbilicoplasty
Umbilicoplasty
Cryolipolysis, aka 'Cool Sculpting'
Pubic hair regrowth
Pubic hair regrowth
Bichectomy, aka 'buccal fat removal'
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It's the best-kept secret of the rich, and no, it's not the name of their divorce lawyer, it's much better, it's their plastic surgeon. And their next best secret? Knowing what they've done. Let's see what the most popular cosmetic tweaks of the moment are and the price they pay to maintain their best looks.

Brachioplasty

Say goodbye to those flappy and giggly arms. An incision in the fatty tissue removes the excess skin that permits the sagging. With more and more people wanting to go sleeveless these days (hello, hot summers), this procedure is being increasingly requested. It will run you a cool $2,500 - $5,500. Dumbbells also do the trick, by the way.

Venus dimples

These are those lower back dimples. Evidently, it's genetic; you ever have them, or you don't, and some who don't have them, really want them. Lucky for them, they can be achieved through micro-liposuction in the area with local anesthesia.

Scalp lift

A scalp lift treatment is a superficial scalp tightening to attempt to cover areas with alopecia, such as the crown or sides.

Frontoplasty

Similar to a scalp lift is the frontoplasty, which attempts to resize the shape and size of the forehead. A portion of the scalp is removed and sewn shut, which can also reposition the eyebrows and remove forehead wrinkles.

Knee straightening

More and more celebrities are trying to hide their real age by focusing on areas such as the knees, which can reveal their date of birth quite accurately. To achieve smoother skin in this area, treatments such as infiltrations, lasers, and radiofrequency are used to help smooth the skin for a more youthful appearance.

Elbow rejuvenation

As with the knees, the skin on the elbows can also require attention to maintain its youthful appearance. Hyaluronic acid is always helpful to keep skin moisturized and supple to maintain a smooth and soft texture.

Hand rejuvenation

The hands have always been a dead giveaway for aging bodies, but significant advancements have been made to help treat age spots and wrinkles in these areas of the body. Calcium hydroxyapatite can be a savvy ally to help in the war against time. The effects of this treatment can last for about a year and a half.

The thigh gap

Although the "thigh gap" has been in fashion for years, it is beginning to lose popularity in more body-positive circles; however, it is still quite sought after among plastic surgeons.

The thigh gap

This is a procedure in which surgeons remove excess fat between the thighs, allowing space to appear when the legs are closed. The procedure, for cosmetic purposes only, as it has never been proven to provide more stability to the body, can cost between $3,500 and $5,500.

Keratopigmentation

Don't like the color of your eyes? Don't like wearing colored contact lenses? Then keratopigmentation may be for you. It basically consists of tattooing the iris to modify its color. However, there is some debate surrounding this procedure, as some ophthalmologists are concerned about the risks involved.

Canthopexy

Speaking of the eye, for those interested in that desired "cat eye" look, welcome to Canthopexy. This technique is actually quite simple to achieve from a surgeon's perspective and is performed by tightening the canthal tendon. The price ranges from $2,500 to $3,500. Meow.

Eye whitening

And to perfect the "windows of the soul", we are going to make them pearly white. For those who didn't know that was possible, remember that in the world of plastic surgery, almost everything is. Eye whitening surgery is a procedure designed to correct those slight yellowish or reddish discolorations of the sclera or the white area of your exposed eyeball.

Hip implants (no, not replacements)

The curvilinear aesthetic modeled/imposed by the Kardashian clan has caused more and more people to want to emulate the sisters by widening their hips, some with silicone implants. If they are wanting to go more 'natural,' they can also use their own body fat to avoid implanting foreign objects into their body. Best to not appear fake, right?

'Cankle' removal

Just when you thought plastic surgery had gone too far, welcome to 'ankle' removal procedures Surgeons now remove excess fat using lipolasers under local anesthesia, so those who want it can have the 'ankles of their dreams'.

Bone elongation

With scientific advances, there are few things beyond human reach, even our physical stature. Surgeons are now able to expand our actual bones. Sound painful? Although we have no personal experience, we'll take them at their word when they say it's expensive and extremely painful, but it does gain inches in height. Mindblowing.

Umbilicoplasty

Navels are like opinions, everyone has their own; wait, is that so? Well, no. But for some, if the shape isn't perfect, it can be quite uncomfortable, especially in hot summer.

Umbilicoplasty

Well, don't worry; modern plastic surgery has got you covered with umbilicoplasty. The procedure fixes your belly button, which was formed from the snip snip of your umbilical cord after birth.

Cryolipolysis, aka 'Cool Sculpting'

Do you want to be bikini ready without diet and exercise? Cryolipolysis, also known as 'Cool Sculpting,' might be for you. It's a non-invasive procedure that destroys fat cells by exposing them to very low temperatures. It has been marketed as a 'fat blasting' system with incredible overnight results.

Pubic hair regrowth

Did you follow the laser removal trend 'down south' and then have 'buyer's remorse' years later? The world of plastic surgery can fix that too. There is now a way to 'regrow' your pubic hair.

Pubic hair regrowth

Yes, you heard that right. This micrograft technique uses the hair from the lower nape of the neck and transplants it to your 'desired region.' It is performed with local anesthesia, costing between $4,200 and $5,500.

Bichectomy, aka 'buccal fat removal'

This procedure once offered only to the rich and famous, has become widespread. Bichectomy, or "buccal fat removal", removes fat from the cheeks, with the intention of "slimming" and defining the cheekbones. It is performed under local anesthesia through a small incision inside the mouth. The price is around $1,500.

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