You can get a whole lot done on a power lunch: land an account, close a deal ... and turn the clock back 10 years. Unlike that girl in your high school class who mysteriously went away on an "extended vacation" (only to return with an entirely new nose), more and more women are taking advantage of quickie "lunchtime" procedures for transformations that won't put your entire calendar in disarray.
"People worry they'll look unnatural, have a lot of downtime and spend a lot of money, but the technology has improved and continues to improve, making it a lot easier for consumers to look their best in an affordable and efficient way," says Dr. Vish Banthia, founder and Chief Medical Officer of ZendyBeauty.com. With the help of Dr. Banthia, Dr. Barry M. Weintraub, a Cornell-educated, board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Manhattan and Real Self, we rounded up the top plastic surgery procedures that offer noticeable results with little to no downtime.
"People worry they'll look unnatural, have a lot of downtime and spend a lot of money, but the technology has improved and continues to improve, making it a lot easier for consumers to look their best in an affordable and efficient way," says Dr. Vish Banthia, founder and Chief Medical Officer of ZendyBeauty.com. With the help of Dr. Banthia, Dr. Barry M. Weintraub, a Cornell-educated, board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Manhattan and Real Self, we rounded up the top plastic surgery procedures that offer noticeable results with little to no downtime.
What: A nonsurgical facial treatment that uses ultrasound to tone and lift loose skin.
Average Price: $2,700
Procedure Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: none
Optimal results seen in: 3-4 months
Lasts for: 2-3 years
Though it's not an invasive surgery, this procedure does come with some painful zaps, stings and tingling as ultrasound penetrates deep within the skin's layers stimulate collagen production through heat. Lingering swelling and sensitivity is a possibility.
Average Price: $2,700
Procedure Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Number of visits: 1
Downtime: none
Optimal results seen in: 3-4 months
Lasts for: 2-3 years
Though it's not an invasive surgery, this procedure does come with some painful zaps, stings and tingling as ultrasound penetrates deep within the skin's layers stimulate collagen production through heat. Lingering swelling and sensitivity is a possibility.
What: A non-invasive treatment that uses radio frequency and magnetic pulses to stimulate collagen and elastin fiber generation to treat cellulite and loose skin on the face, neck and body.
Average Price: $1,125
Procedure Time: 30 minutes on average
Number of visits: 4 for maximum results
Downtime: none
Optimal results seen in: After 4 sessions (usually 2-4 months)
Lasts for: 3-6 months
If you have a short lunch break, pack a long-sleeved shirt for your appointment -- you can expect lingering redness for 30-45 minutes on areas that have been treated.
Average Price: $1,125
Procedure Time: 30 minutes on average
Number of visits: 4 for maximum results
Downtime: none
Optimal results seen in: After 4 sessions (usually 2-4 months)
Lasts for: 3-6 months
If you have a short lunch break, pack a long-sleeved shirt for your appointment -- you can expect lingering redness for 30-45 minutes on areas that have been treated.
What: A non-surgical spot-treatment procedure that uses controlled cooling to zap fat cells in targeted areas like love handles and back fat.
Average Price: $1,600
Procedure time: 45 mins - 1 hour per area
Number of visits: 1 visit per area
Downtime: none
Optimal results seen in: 3-4 months
Lasts for: permanent
The most uncomfortable part of the procedure may be the weird poses you have to wiggle into depending on what area you're targeting. Otherwise, be prepared for swelling post-visit before you actually start seeing results.
Average Price: $1,600
Procedure time: 45 mins - 1 hour per area
Number of visits: 1 visit per area
Downtime: none
Optimal results seen in: 3-4 months
Lasts for: permanent
The most uncomfortable part of the procedure may be the weird poses you have to wiggle into depending on what area you're targeting. Otherwise, be prepared for swelling post-visit before you actually start seeing results.
What: A non-invasive treatment that uses an intense light beam to target and treat surface skin damage, such as acne scars, age spots, sun damage and even stretch marks and wrinkles.
Average Price: $1,700
Procedure time: about 30 minutes
Number of visits: 3-4 sessions for optimal results
Downtime: 3-5 days
Optimal results seen in: 4 months
Lasts for: can last years; dependent on genetics and sun exposure
The procedure relies on less invasive, non-ablative lasers that don't remove layers of the skin, making the swelling, redness and recovery time all minimal.
Average Price: $1,700
Procedure time: about 30 minutes
Number of visits: 3-4 sessions for optimal results
Downtime: 3-5 days
Optimal results seen in: 4 months
Lasts for: can last years; dependent on genetics and sun exposure
The procedure relies on less invasive, non-ablative lasers that don't remove layers of the skin, making the swelling, redness and recovery time all minimal.