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Do you know how much you are willing to sacrifice to be beautiful? A British woman, named Jayne Fenney, gave up more than you’d imagine, for her hot body. Jayne recently sold her three-bedroom home, her bed, washer and dryer, and even her television – all to pay for close to $47,000 worth of plastic surgery.

Now, before you decide that Jayne is a complete nut, it is important to understand the surgeries that she had. Jayne spent the majority of her adult life over weight. She struggled physically, as well as emotionally. She was exhausted all the time and her self-confidence was at rock bottom. With the help of her physician, Jayne made the life-altering choice to have a gastric band procedure. Over the course of the next year, she was able to lose over 150 pounds!

On the bright side, Jayne was healthier and more energetic than she could remember. On the other side, however, she was still having body issues. This time the problem was all of the excess skin and tissue that was left, after her large weight loss. Sagging abdominal skin, tissue on her arms and thighs, even her lower back, kept her clothes from fitting properly.

Then, that same amazing doctor told Jayne about the body lift procedure – and immediately, she knew it was for her. Jayne sold her belongings and splurged on a full-body lift that sculpted almost her entire body. The extra skin on her stomach, arms, breasts, and thighs was removed. She had her butt lifted, extra skin on her neck tightened, and even fat transferred to her cheekbones. She reported to the UK’s Daily Mail that she has absolutely no regrets, it was the best thing she ever did for herself. “Feeling great is worth ten houses,” she told the reporter, not sounding one bit crazy.

Before you sell your house for your next cosmetic procedure, call Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery. We will help you find the perfect payment plan for your needs, whether it’s by cash, credit card, or through one of our special healthcare financing plans.

Many celebrities have discovered that there is nothing a Fat Transfer cannot do! Whether it is a breast enhancement, buttock lift, or filling out the facial features, Fat Transfer has become the new ‘go-to’ procedure for Hollywood’s hotties. The results are so organic and natural looking that it is not always easy to spot who has partaken in the procedure.

Which celebrities do you think have benefited from a Fat Transfer or two?

Madonna has always been on the cutting edge of fashion and beauty. Now that she is getting older, she is still leading the way, only now with a Facial Fat Transfer. The ‘Material Girl’ has tackled the sharp, sunken features that come with aging, by having fat grafted on her cheeks and around her jawline, giving her a younger, healthier appearance.

There are other celebrity fans of the Facial Fat Transfer, too. Clay Aiken updated his boyish looks by filling out his jaw and lower face, Kate Gosselin turned her harsh features into a softer and more feminine look, Megan Fox upped her sultry factor with fuller cheeks, and Lindsey Lohan shook off her tired, sunken appearance with added fat under her eyes and beside her nose.

LeAnn Rimes, the country music darling, has found that a Breast Fat Transfer is the best of both worlds: loosing unwanted fat through liposuction, and enlarging the breasts to sexy fullness.  If you look closely at her physical changes over the last year, LeAnn has gone from a small A cup to a full B cup, all while losing every little bit of fat from her figure.

Elsewhere in Tinsel Town, we’ve seen Hillary Duff, the Disney cutie turned grown-up beauty, magically lose her last few pounds of baby fat, while at the same time her demure breasts suddenly became ample and round.  Bethennay Frankel and Kate Hudson had their breasts plumped and lifted, while saying goodbye to their post-pregnancy fat, after giving birth to their precious little ones.

The list keeps growing – keep your eye out and maybe you’ll spot the next fabulous celebrity Fat Transfer!

Looking for something new to do on your next date? How about getting “couples cosmetic surgery”? Maybe some Botox Cosmetic with your boyfriend, a facelift with your fiancé, or even a tummy-tuck with your true love – it will surely be a date that neither of you will ever forget!

That’s just how it was for one Philadelphia couple, Marsha and Mike Gavula, who have loved doing everything together, throughout their entire marriage. Over the years they had encouraged each other to learn SCUBA diving off the coast of Costa Rica, bungee jump in Key West, and even cheer each other on every week at the gym. But recently, they took their theory of couple support one step farther, and walked into their cosmetic surgeon’s office together. After a few minutes in the exam room, although it was not completely planned, Mike was ready to take the jump with Marsha. She explains, "He hadn't thought about getting anything done, but after hearing how I would look afterward, he decided he should probably go ahead and have a little something done, too."

Marsha and Mike are not alone. Dr. Leo McCafferty, the Gavula’s plastic surgeon, states that in his practice, the average number of couples he used to see for procedures was about six a year, but as times are changing, now he sees closer to 30 couples a year for cosmetic surgery. The reason for the increase: people are living longer and want to look as good as they feel, and when you add to that the fact that cosmetic surgery is no longer considered a world for ‘women’s only’, you end up with more couples who decide to invest in themselves as a team.

Over the years our skin begins to show signs of aging. We go from trying to reduce or control acne in our teens to maintaining a youthful appearance through our adult life. As an adult, we are all using skin care to do one thing…restore our skin to its past glory days. However what most do not realize is that a vast majority of the products that are being slathered all over the skin do not carry the ability to effectively restore the skin.

Swiss Pharmaceutical Skin Care Company, NeoCutis, has created one of the most, if not simply the most advanced, biotechnology used in the pharmaceutical skin care market today. NeoCutis has developed a revolutionary skin care line built around its foundation of PSP, (Processed Skin Cell Proteins). PSP was discovered through many years of medical research initially intended for wound healing and burn treatments. PSP is a precise combination of proteins that include Human Growth Factors, Cytokines, and Interleukins that possess the ability to repair and rejuvenate the skin and its underlying tissues and functions. The key issue to remember is that the PSP has the ability to change the underlying tissues and their functions. From wound healing to anti-aging, NeoCutis possesses unparalleled innovation in the Pharmaceutical skin care market.

Perfume, dinner reservations, and flowers – all the stand by presents for mom. This year, why not surprise her with a gift as special as she is? Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery has a wide range of Mother’s Day ideas, and there is something for every type of mom.

The Soccer Mom
Soccer moms spend a lot of time outside and their skin could use some pampering. Why not treat her to some Obagi skincare products? All Obagi products use the Penetrating Therapeutics technology, can minimize premature aging, reduce skin damage, and protect against sun damage. She can protect her skin and feel revitalized.

The Super Mom
The super mom is everywhere, doing everything, for everyone. Over the years, the results of childbearing, weight gain, and aging can take their toll, though. The perfect gift for her: a Mommy Make-Over. Tightening of the tummy, lifting of the buttocks, and removal of the love-handles will give her back the body she deserves.

The New Mom
New moms need to be indulged, so they can feel relaxed, refreshed, and recharged. The ideal gift for her – a Microdermabrasion treatment to instantly renew her skin. The procedure will remove dead skin cells, revealing a softer, smoother, and more radiant complexion. She will leave the office feeling energized and renewed.

The Empty Nest Mom
Once all the children have left home, the Empty Nest mom can finally focus on herself. How about setting her up with some Botox Cosmetic, to rid her of that hard earned frown line and forehead creases? A few injections and she will look years younger – ready to tackle her new world.

The #1 Grandma
Who spoils us more than grandma? Well, it’s time to spoil her back with her the benefits of a Neck Lift. The procedure can take years off Grandma’s appearance by removing the ‘crepe paper’ skin on the neck and below the chin. This present will definitely move you up to the favorite grandchild!

Chin implants, or ‘chinplants’, have taken the cosmetic surgery world by storm. They have become the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedure, soaring by 71%, even surpassing the growth of popular procedures such as breast augmentation. Nearly 21,000 Americans with small, underdeveloped, or recessed chins opted for the procedure in the last year alone. The biggest jump has been in people over the age of 40, who are starting to get loose skin at the jaw line and see that a chin implant can make immediate improvements.

Cosmetic / Plastic Surgeons say the boost in ‘chinplant’ procedures was likely prompted by the rising use of video chatting, Facebook, and IPhone applications such as Face Time. People using these applications are repeatedly bothered by how they see themselves looking, which has in turn created an increase in cosmetic surgeon visits.

Studies have shown that a strong chin is equated with leadership and strength. Former Presidents Clinton and Ford, as well as President Obama, all have strong chins. A 2007 study of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies showed that 90% of chief executives had chins stronger than the average U.S. population’s. Knowing this, people are beginning to feel that getting a stronger, more defined chin will translate into more success at work and in relationships for themselves, as well.

Hollywood and Botox Cosmetic, it is a mix that just seems to perpetuate speculation. Did they or didn't they? Will they or won't they? You try to guess, but who can really tell? Many of today's stars are getting very vocal with their opinion on cosmetic procedures. Take a look at what these 14 of Hollywood's finest had to say about Botox Cosmetic.

Julia Roberts: "I tried the Botox one time . . . it was not a cute look for me. I have three children who should know what emotion I'm feeling at the exact moment I'm feeling it."

Sharon Osborne: "I think that Botox is one of the best things that's ever been created . . . there's no recuperation, it doesn't hurt. You literally go in, have it done and out!"

Gwyneth Paltrow: "I'll take my wrinkles, I don't like the Botox thing."

Jenny McCarthy: "I go every two months. My tricks are, I get Botox in my forehead—I just have my doctor do a little shot there . . . it's a great little secret!"

Vanessa Williams: "I use it very sparingly. I want to look natural."

Salma Hayek: "Botox, trust me I've been tempted — but I resist,"

Jennie Garth: "I believe in just a little bit. It allows you to keep that mobility in your face. It's a great little secret."

Miss Piggy: "I'm 99% Botox!"

Nicole Kidman: "I've tried a lot of things . . . I even tried Botox, but I didn't like how my face looked afterward."

Simon Cowell: "To me, Botox is no more unusual than toothpaste,"

Mila Kunis: "I will not put a needle in my body unless I have a medical reason, but ask me in ten years."

Linda Evangelista: "I use Botox and I'm not afraid to say it,"

Jennifer Anniston: "I have tried Botox and I see how it's a slippery slope."

Kim Cartrell: "I have a big crease between my eyebrows and I use Botox to get rid of that, but that's it."

The first modern, silicone breast implant was placed 50 years ago, in 1962. Since then it has become part of the American culture. Most people have probably never given much thought about how the breast implant got its start, though. The BBC recently published an article, to honor the half-century anniversary of the implant, “A Brief History of Breast Enlargements”, and Houston’s top plastic surgery center, Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, would like to share some of the highlights with you.

• 1890s:  Paraffin was injected into the breasts but soon it was found to leak into other parts of the body.
  
  
• Through the years, non-surgical solutions have been tried:  vacuum pumps, suction devices, a multitude of lotions and potions, and padded or inflatable bras.
  
  
• 1920s & 1930s:  Doctors began moving fat from other parts of the body to the breast.
  
  
• 1940s:  Japanese would inject non-medical grade silicone into the breasts of prostitutes, hoping to attract U.S. Servicemen. The use of silicone is considered crucial to the future of implants.  However, the earliest uses of silicone often led to serious health issues.
  
  
• During the 1950s, girls with a curvy silhouette took center stage, such as Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell.  “Falsies” became popular with the ladies – but women wanted more and began to find the idea of surgical breast augmentation an enticing option.
  
  
• 1950s:  Polyurethane, cartilage, sponges, wood and even glass balls, were all implanted into the breast but the risk of infection was high.
  
  
• 1962:  History is made; a silicone envelope filled with silicone gel becomes the first silicone implant, safely placed by Dr. Frank Gerow& Dr. Thomas Cronin in Houston, TX.

You know what you want: reduced frown lines on your forehead and no more fine lines around your lips. The problem: you are confused on exactly what product you need. Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Houston’s top plastic surgery center, is here to simplify the difference between Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers.

Botox Cosmetic
What it is:

• Botox (Botulinum Toxin) is made from a purified protein, which blocks the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that causes muscle contraction.

How it works:

• Botox is injected into the target muscle, weakening it, and thus eliminating wrinkles.

Where it works:

• Botox is best used on the muscles around your eyes and forehead – for ‘crow’s feet’, ‘frown lines’. Botox is also good for eliminating neck bands.

How long it lasts:

• It takes 3-5 days for results to show, after a Botox Cosmetic treatment, and they last about 3-4 months.

For Botox Houston before and after photos, click here.

Dermal Fillers
What they are:

• Dermal fillers are natural volumizing substances, such as hyaluronic acid or calcium bases micro-spheres.

How they work:

• Dermal fillers are injected just below the dermis, to restore volume and eliminate wrinkles by providing structural support to the skin. They also stimulate your body’s own collagen growth, which further improves the look of the skin.

Who they are:

• There are many dermal fillers on the market, and each is slightly different. A few of the most popular dermal fillers include Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse.

Where they work:

• Juvederm – treats forehead wrinkles, nasolabial folds, ‘smile lines’, thin lips, and sunken cheeks.
• Restylane – treats lines around the mouth, ‘lipstick lines’, ‘laugh lines’, ‘marionette lines’ or the lines that run downward from the mouth, and to fill out the area under the eyes.
• Radiesse – treats lines around the jaw and chin, nasolabial folds, and reshapes the cheeks.

How long they last:

• The results from dermal fillers are apparent immediately and can last up to a year or even longer.

Everyone talks about losing fat: through exercise, liposuction, or body contouring. Well how about making your body more beautiful by ADDING fat? Not to add on weight, but to add volume, giving your face and body a more youthful appearance. That’s right; use that excess fat instead of just losing it!

Fat transfers have been gaining more attention in recent years, but cosmetic surgeons have actually been performing these procedures for decades.  During the 1980’s, doctors perfected the use of fat transfers for cosmetic purposes by using a patient’s own fatty tissue, after a liposuction procedure, to provide volume and definition to the face and body.  Since that time, plastic and cosmetic surgeons have been improving fat transfer techniques, to safely provide dramatic results for their patients.

To perform a fat transfer, fat cells are removed from the body either by syringe or during a liposuction procedure, using a cannula. The delicate fat is then prepared for re-introduction into the body, by removing any blood and unwanted substances, and then injected into the desired area with a syringe. Fat can also be removed by surgically cutting small strips from the donor area and placing the fat tissue at the recipient site through a small incision.