ME-SO SKINNY!

As we embrace the first days of spring, I wanted to reveal the biggest secret that will be on the beach this summer.

A ton of those smoking-hot bodies soon to adorn the best beach on the New Jersey shore and Paradise pool are turning now to mesotherapy – a natural body contouring treatment – to achieve that ultra masculine and feminine silhouette we love to love so much in July.

“Mesotherapy is a technique where medication is injected into the mesoderm layer of fat in specific desired areas,” said Dr. Neil Rosen of Preventive Medicine of Monmouth. “The medication used is completely safe and naturally found in the body; we just use it in a very concentrated form.”

It’s vanity’s secret weapon.

Based on individual requirements, the doctor selects a mesotherapy formula that, when injected into the “problem” area slowly diffuses into the fat and breaks it down.

The number of treatments required varies depending on body type and personal aesthetic goals. For the average person, the results last for about 12 months when combined with exercise and a decent diet. Then, a patient goes for easy maintenance “touch ups.”

Mesotherapy was invented in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor. Today, 50,000 physicians worldwide offer mesotherapy treatments for a variety of medical issues. About 2,000 of the doctors are in the U.S.

The French Academy of Medicine recognized mesotherapy as an “inherent part of traditional medicine” in 1987. The FDA is conducting its first mesotherapy body contouring clinical trials, according to a recent statement by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

I know of almost 20 area men and women who have chosen mesotherapy – also called Lypolysis and Lipodissolve – instead of scary liposuction. Dr. Rosen has “hundreds of patients” in the greater Asbury Park and shore area.

“I would never let anyone cut me open unless there was no other option for my health,” said one Asbury Park male meso lover. “Liposuction should be a last resort. Mesotherapy is the perfect alternative for me.”

The treatment works best on people who have fat pockets to be eliminated around the stomach, flanks, arms, thighs, eyes, back and chin. It has been reported that Britney Spears, Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Matt Damon and many other bold-faced names rely on mesotherapy treatments.

“Mesotherapy does not traumatize the body like surgery does,” said Dr. Rosen. “There is no scar tissue, residual effects or down time post-treatment.”

If figuring out what cosmetic procedures people have had was an Olympic sport, I would be on the cover of a Wheaties Box. Mesotherapy great because it is so subtle even a trained eye has difficulty telling that a person has undergone treatments.

And that makes for a great summer secret.

Call Diane at Dr. Rosen’s office for more info: 732.219.0894.

Other hot vanity products your neighbors are not telling you about:

Anything by Olay – especially the Rejuvenating Serum (cheapest at Costco) and the Pro Vital line.

Neutrogena sun protection and sunless tanning products.

Alford and Hoff men’s ultra-luxury skin care products. Everyone from Joe Theisman to Elton John depends on this line to look younger and camera-ready.

PRIM-OH! VIEWS

Last week, I visited an open house at a new ocean front development in Sea Bright. The house was high-end builder’s grade McMansion – high on glitz, low on character. The view, however, was extraordinary – and at $3.3 million, with almost $45,000 taxes, it should have been.

As the spring real estate market kicks off, I took a peek at the million dollar views of three properties in our area – same ocean crashing against the fab shore – minus the million dollar price tag.

$649,000, two bedrooms two baths: Ocean views really “wow” from every room in this north / south / east exposure Ocean Grove penthouse condo, with a 300 square foot terrace. The current owner’s furniture is the “gift with purchase.”

$499,000, two bedrooms, one and a half baths: This brand-spanking-new south-facing condo’s view is a duet of classic summer views – both of Fletcher Lake and the Atlantic. Built solid by the highly respected Sawbucks Construction, I especially love the pocket doors and that fab sea air floating in from the two doors leading to the archetypal Ocean Grove front porch. It’s also located where parking is rarely a horrific summer buzz-kill.

$629,000, 2 bedrooms 2 bath: It’s all about the luxe, original differentiators in this 1,700 square foot condo – centralized media system (panel on the wall controls everything from your iPod to your DVR), radiant heat, decadently huge shower stalls and indoor in-building parking.

Designed by the Asbury Park-based architecture firm Grey Watt, The Griffin has a cohesive – and non-gaudy – style theme throughout. It’s a property downtown that’s architecturally interesting and elegantly functional.

Images and property specifics supplied by realtors.

THE KELLIE AND NELLIE SHOW

Ocean Grove, the most dog-friendly town in the area – Asbury Park City Council can you hear me – has welcomed its newest four-legged resident and you can watch the official “big reveal” go down on television Saturday (March 14), at 8 pm.

From thousands of applicants, Animal Planet’s “Underdog to Wonderdog,” on basic cable, played canine matchmaker for longtime Ocean Grove resident Kelli Chaffers helping her adopt Nellie – a beautiful, mature collie-mix.

“It’s been an incredible experience taping the show for the past few weeks,” said Kelli also parent to a son Kelsey and two cats, Miss Diva and Handsome. “I told the producers I wanted a dog that lounges, not runs and Nellie is the exact speed I want.”

I spoke with the show’s hottie-host Ryan Smith about the production.

TBP: Why did you choose Kelli for your show?

Ryan: A couple of reasons. First of all, Kelli has a vivacious and exciting personality. We love working with people and families that have a zest for life, and that’s Kelli in a nutshell. In addition, Kelli’s son is leaving home for the first time. While a beautiful dog cannot replace Kelsey, it can help ease Kelli’s family life adjustment.

Part of our job is to take relatively unadoptable dogs and match them with owners that can help them; the dog in this episode is shy, reserved and shut down as a result of its past, and it needs an amazing person like Kelli to make it’s life wonderful.

TBP: Kelli was made for TV. Part of your show is also doing a makeover on the dog and small home improvements. What did your team do to Kelli’s home?

Ryan: I can tell you this: our canine carpenter David’s objective is to build something that brings a somewhat shy dog out of her shell and put her in an environment where she can learn to become just as gregarious as Kelli.

TBP: Anything about the show that was challenging or different?

Hey, I have to save something for when you watch the show. I can reveal that the personality issues with this dog were unlike any issues that we have encountered before.

This is a great episode for people considering adopting a shelter dog without great knowledge of that dog’s past. Viewers will learn a lot about how to uncover a dog’s history in order to make it the best possible companion for its owner.

Our dog for this episode is one of the most beautiful dogs I have ever been around, and she goes on an amazing journey throughout the show. I really can’t wait for you to see it.

TBP: What did you think about our Historic Ocean Grove?

Ryan: Our team was blown away when we visited Ocean Grove – in awe of the striking architecture. We all fell in love with the serene beach community and its residents. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect place to shoot our show.

TBP: Your show takes a super-important issue – rescuing and nurturing mature dogs – and makes it engaging, fun and inspiring. Thanks Ryan.

Briefly: Save the date for “Gaylarious” a comedy show presented by Jill Potter and Aaron Coleman’s production companies, Saturday, April 4 at the WonderBar.

“Hosted by Christie Girlington, the show is a team of four cutting-edge gay and lesbian next-generation queer comics,” said Jill.

Tickets at AwwMama.com.

Richard@TheBPlot.com

NAMELY…

Michael Buess, owner, Bodega Shoppe

The horserace for creative business names around our city continues. I present to you the backstory for six more monikers below.

Bodega Shoppe

“I’ve lived in New York City for more than twenty years and the corner bodega is where I go for everything,” said Mike Buess, owner, of one of my favorite stores in town. “Corner markets sell a little bit of everything – similar to what I do at Bodega Shoppe which is a lifestyle store selling home furnishings, gifts and personal accessories. I added ‘shoppe’ to differentiate my store from a real bodega.”

Corazza

“It’s my maiden name,” said Kathleen Banks, owner of the fab mid-century modern home furnishing store on the Boardwalk. “It also means shield or armor. I have been wearing it proudly – and it has helped me a lot – for my entire life.”

WindMill Restaurant

“The original name for the restaurant was ‘WindMill Drive-In,’ said Rena Levine-Levy, chief operating officer of this chain that sells 12,000 fantastic hotdogs each week. “In 1964, my parents and their partners were looking for a location to open a drive-in. They found the building shaped like a wind mill – in the middle of what was a pretty empty landscape back then – and named the business after the distinctive shape of the building. Many don’t know the building came before the restaurant.”

Aww Mama Productions

“Whenever my dog Kayla did something cute my friends and I would say ‘aww mama,’” said Jill Potter, founder. “The phrase ‘aww mama’ has just become familiar lingo for me, so I incorporated it into my new business.”

Pyramid Productions

“I have always been intrigued by the mystery of the pyramids,” said Aaron Coleman, founder. “The creation of an event, to me, is like the building of a pyramid. And the actual logo is the same as my tattoo.”

Stone Pony (per its website)

In 1974, friends John “Jack” Roig and Robert “Butch” Pielka opened the doors of the Stone Pony. Jack purchased the abandoned building formerly a restaurant and leveraged the managerial and construction skills of Butch. During the building’s renovation, the club’s name simply came to Butch in a dream. The rest would be Asbury Park history.

Previous columns at TheCoaster.net reveal the genesis of other local great business’ names, such as Synaxis, Clementine’s and Munch.

Briefly: There is a grand new addition to Ocean Grove – and I am not talking about the monster building under construction on Ocean Pathway that is changing the historic skyline forever.

Thanks to Animal Planet’s “Underdog to Wonderdog” – the show that pairs stray dogs with loving homes – resident Kelli Chaffers has adopted a wonderful adult collie mix, Nellie, from a shelter. Production, which included improvements to Kelli’s home and a makeover and training for Nellie, took place during the past two weeks in the City.

Further details about the taping from the production team are more hush-hush than the Frost-Nixon interview.

Except, I know Nellie was feted Thursday in fab Asbury Park fashion at Robert DeSanto’s beautiful home with many friends and cocktails.

The show featuring Kelli and Nellie – and hottie host Ryan Smith – will air Sat. March 14, 8 pm.

Richard@TheBPlot.com.