A recent study looked at the consequences of using the drug for four years—more specifically, whether it could help maintain weight loss. Here's what researchers found, and why it could change public perception.

HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound, and it’s simply another term for a procedure you've likely heard of. But don't let the word 'facial' fool you—there's nothing relaxing about it.

This RealSelf member waited four years for her mommy makeover, which included a mini tummy tuck with liposuction and a breast augmentation. To her delight, the abdominal incision ended up "smaller than I expected, not much bigger than my C-section scar," she writes.

This patient's result shows how a Brazilian butt lift can dramatically change the curves of the back, waist size, abdomen, hips, and buttocks, making everything more proportional.

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