Plastic Surgery On Your Mind?

At Vibrant Nation, the online community for women over 50, members connect every day to share wisdom on how to make the most of our lives (and bodies) as we age. Here are Vibrant Nation members' tips for looking our best now – without cosmetic surgery.

Plastic surgery on your mind? Before you do that, do this I understand why many women consider liposuction to deal with "bat wing" arms. But at 53, my arms look better than they did when I was 20 — and I'm not afraid to show them off. Here's what I did, and it works.

Better than Botox: 5 makeup alternatives to cosmetic surgery and dermatological procedures Not quite ready for Botox, fillers, lasers or a little scalpel work? Try these makeup tricks to delay or even eliminate altogether the need for expensive (and risky) medical intervention.

Shrink your "meno-pot": 4 little-known strategies to reduce post-menopausal belly fat One of the less-than-lovely things about being over 50 and going through menopause is the shift in where we store fat. Luckily, there are ways to decrease amount of fat in your post-menopausal waistline – without surgery.