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What is the subgluteal banana and how can it be eliminated?

The subgluteal banana is the accumulation of crescent-shaped subcutaneous fat that forms just below the gluteal fold, at the top of the thigh. To eliminate it, combine a caloric deficit that reduces your total body fat with strength exercises (deadlifts, hyperextensions, and lunges) that tone the gluteal muscles. When the fat is stubborn and unresponsive, aesthetic medicine (such as cryolipolysis or radiofrequency) is very effective, and in more pronounced cases, precision liposuction with skin retraction offers the most definitive result.

How to relieve back pain: what really works and when to consult

To relieve back pain quickly and safely, it is advisable to apply cold during the first 48 hours and heat afterwards, avoid prolonged rest and keep moving with gentle stretches, such as bringing the knees to the chest. Over-the-counter painkillers can help occasionally. If the pain persists for more than two weeks, is very intense or reappears after surgery, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation.

Does the fat from liposuction come back?

Quick answer: The fat removed during liposuction is permanently eliminated.

Clinic of the Famous: Where well-known faces get their surgery

When referring to "the clinic of the famous", it is about the aesthetic medicine and surgery centres trusted by well-known faces from television.

Traditional rhinoplasty vs. ultrasonic rhinoplasty: Differences, Advantages and which to choose

The main difference between a traditional rhinoplasty and an ultrasonic rhinoplasty lies in the instruments used to reshape the nasal bone.

Types of Liposuction: Complete guide to choosing the right technique (Barcelona and Madrid)

Choosing between the different types of liposuction is the first step to achieving the result you seek. Not all techniques do the same thing

Round or anatomical implants? Which to choose according to your case

It depends on your breast tissue, the coverage that tissue offers the implant, and the result you seek: neither shape is "better". In most primary breast augmentations with moderate tissue, current round implants achieve natural results; anatomical ones retain specific indications where they remain the best option. We explain what truly changes between the two — and what is pure myth.

Skinboosters and Biostimulators: Which to choose according to your skin

When you ask "does it matter which biostimulator they use on me?", the honest answer is no: the difference is not in the brand, it's in your skin.

The "Ozempic face" does not exist: what really happens to your skin when you lose weight

In recent weeks, many headlines have appeared about the effects of Ozempic on the body, especially on the skin, and about the surgeries supposedly caused by weight loss.

Epitomee Capsule: the new biodegradable device for weight loss without surgery

The treatment of overweight and obesity has added a new option of great interest: the Epitomee capsule.

Double Chin and Jowls in Barcelona: Treatments, Prices, and When to Operate

The most common inquiry about neck contouring in Barcelona is 'I want to get rid of my double chin.'

Is a 350cc implant too large?

350cc is not a size: it's a volume. To know if it fits, you need to assess breast base, own tissue, skin, constitution, and aesthetic goal.

The surgeon of Michael Jackson who trained Dr. de Benito

In short: Dr. Steven Hoefflin, a plastic surgeon from Santa Monica, operated on Michael Jackson and Sylvester Stallone

Blepharoplasty price 2026 in Spain

The price of a blepharoplasty in Spain in 2026 ranges from €1,500 to €6,500, depending on whether the upper, lower, or both eyelids are operated on, the complexity of the case, and what the budget includes.

Polylactic acid: Stimulate your own collagen

Polylactic acid is an injectable biostimulator used in aesthetic medicine to rejuvenate the skin progressively and naturally.

Facial sagging: real causes and most effective treatments

Facial sagging is one of the most evident signs of skin aging. It manifests as a loss of firmness and tension in the facial skin

How to lose belly after pregnancy?

After pregnancy, the female body undergoes a series of natural transformations.

How to rejuvenate your face by 10 years?

Well-done facial rejuvenation does not transform your face; it returns it to a point where it looked rested, balanced, and natural. And that, in most cases, does not require surgery.

What is endoscopic lifting?

One of the age symptoms that we handle the worst is in the eyes. Over time, and sometimes at early ages, the eyebrows tend to droop and there is an excess of skin on the upper eyelid. The optical result of this natural process is smaller, sadder, and more tired-looking eyes.

Discreet breast augmentation

When talking about breast augmentation, one might think that candidates always seek a big or exaggerated change, but it is often forgotten that undergoing such surgery can simply aim to boost self-esteem or help the patient feel better in their body.

Instituto Benito, pioneer in AI for facial diagnosis

NESAI offers us a complete vision, even of what is beneath the skin. It analyzes the skin structure, detects irregularities, and helps us identify remnants or previously applied materials. Thanks to this information, we can plan treatments with total precision and safety.

An immediate lifting effect, is it possible?

Silhouette Soft sutures are polylactic acid thread lifts, a completely absorbable material that contains micro cones. Although there are many threads on the market, none achieve the traction results like Silhouette Soft Sutures.

The star protocols to eliminate stubborn fat and cellulite

The latest advancement in the treatment of fat accumulations, especially in stubborn areas, is an injectable with lipolytic action, a quick, painless treatment that temporarily reduces accumulation, mobilizes fat, and inhibits the formation of new deposits, especially in difficult areas like the abdomen, flanks, inner arms, banana rolls, and inner thighs.

The beauty secret of celebrities

Lately, many of the most admired Hollywood stars are revealing one of their secrets to youth.

Operation #fitlegs with Gloria Morales

Gloria Morales trained as a dancer and physical education teacher, but her curiosity and passion took her a step further, and in 2015 she founded BalletFit, a type of training that combines aspects of classical ballet and fitness.

Gold Glow: the new facial treatment designed by IdB

Gold provides vitality and luminosity to the skin, as well as having regenerative properties. For this holiday season, Instituto de Benito offers a cabin treatment to instantly achieve luminosity and freshness on your face: combat fatigue and show your best face.

Velvet Skin beauty treatment

It is a treatment that combines the Hydrostretch Booster technique + Antioxidant Microneedling + Gold Glow.

New advances in lip remodeling

The lips are undoubtedly the part of the face that reflects each patient's personality. Keeping them hydrated, seductive, attractive, yet discreet and natural, is one of the most sought-after trends within the "selfie" phenomenon. The advancement of techniques in lip remodeling, with subtle fillers, is one of the most demanded currently, especially at younger ages.

Photobiodynamic therapy to renew your skin

LED therapy has become the latest beauty trend to stimulate, repair, or regenerate the skin. This technology contributes to an increase in blood flow in the face, providing anti-inflammatory, bacteriological, and depigmenting properties.

Kintsugi Treatment: Repair and rejuvenate your 360 gaze

Nature is fragile, yet it changes, blooms, and even heals its scars. The skin around the eyes is five times thinner than the rest of the face.

Choose the best plan for the bikini operation

Summer is approaching and it's inevitable to worry more than usual about improving those parts of the body that show stretch marks, cellulite, or localized fat.

Why is jawline definition so important?

The jawline has always been portrayed by illustrators as an important feature of beauty. Historically, the faces of cartoon characters from our childhood like Superman and Batman are examples of characters with the strong masculine image of jawline definition.

The rise of male cosmetic surgery

Remote work, one of the side effects of the coronavirus, has led to a rise in cosmetic surgery procedures.