The pursuit of the ideal body shape is nothing new, and sometimes, we wonder, staring at the mirror, if we can change certain aspects of our body. With modern cosmetic techniques, specifically body contouring, it’s possible to achieve the desires we want in our bodies. But before you try out these techniques, you should know the treatments, the after-treatments, and the duration so that you can make a better-informed decision. Body contouring, also known as body sculpting, is a series of cosmetic techniques that trim down fat, shape some body areas, and tighten the skin. It’s literally sculpting your body to the shape that you desire. Everyone has in them to achieve that ideal body shape, but sometimes, even a strict proper routine of exercise and diet is not enough to achieve that goal. That’s why these cosmetic treatments exist, to remove the stubborn fat that doesn’t seem to go away. Body contouring cosmetic treatments can remove the fat deposits in the abdomen, thighs, and waists. Body contouring removes excess skin, eliminates excess fat, and reshapes a targeted area. However, body contouring is not a means to achieving weight loss. Body contouring can only address parts that can’t be removed with weight loss or remove the extra skin due to significant weight loss.
Different Types Of Body Contouring
Body contouring cosmetic techniques have different approaches to how they sculpt your body. There’s surgical body contouring, and there’s non-invasive body contouring. Let’s explore both of these options to identify their respective after-treatments and how long it will take to heal.
Non-Invasive Body Contouring
Non-invasive body contouring, also known as non-surgical fat reduction, is a non-surgical procedure that removes the ideal targeted areas. The body can reach its perfect shape by removing the excess fat, which may not be possible with a proper diet and exercise alone. It’s non-invasive, so you don’t expect any tool that will cut through the skin. One of the most common procedures for non-invasive body contouring is Radiofrequency lipolysis.
Radiofrequency Lipolysis
Radiofrequency lipolysis is a cosmetic treatment that uses strong radio frequencies that heat the fat without physical contact with the patient, which means no incisions or injections. The device is at least once centimeter away from the patient, so you’ll be lying down and the device is almost practically attached to you. The fat cells heat up without affecting or causing damages to other skin layers.
The most common devices for the radiofrequency lipolysis procedure are Evolve and Evoke devices.
Evolve
Evolve is a device that utilizes the radiofrequency lipolysis method that targets the whole body except the facial structures. Evoke body contouring is recommended for those satisfied with their current body weight but need help in some areas. When we imagine weight loss, we picture ourselves having a tip-top shape physique. However, the reality is often disappointing. When we experience weight loss, it leaves behind saggy skin. Likewise, removing some fat clumps is nigh impossible despite a strict diet and exercise. With the Evolve device, removing the fat cells and tightening the skin is possible. The Evolve device can target specific areas in the skin, heat the fat cells to extinguish them. Heat a bit the sub-dermal layer to promote collagen production, which tightens the skin, giving a rejuvenated and trimmed look.
Evoke
The Evoke device uses the same technique as the Evolve device, and the difference is that Evoke devices specifically target the facial structure. The concept is also the same, heat both the fat and the sub-layer skin to promote collagen production. Evoke can help trim the fat clumps in the face, for example, removing double-chin, but its main feature is rejuvenating the skin. One of the effects of aging is that collagen production underneath the skin decreases. As a result, the skin sags, and wrinkles start appearing. The Evoke device rejuvenates the skin by targeting the sub-dermal layer to stimulate collagen production, removing sagging and wrinkles.
After Treatments Of Radiofrequency Lipolysis
Before you experience the procedure, the doctor will give you some instructions to ensure that the areas that will be affected are clean. They will also look at your medications to see if any prescriptions you are using may inhibit the recovery process later. If there are any, they will request you to stop the medicines two weeks prior, only momentarily. After the body contouring procedures, you are free to go on your way. Radiofrequency Lipolysis has no downtime, and there are no after-treatments. Yes, you heard that right, none. There’s a possibility that you may experience redness, discomfort, and minor bruising. However, it will only last several days, no need for any medications for it either. Cover them with makeup for now.
Invasive Body Contouring
Invasive body contouring, also known as surgical body contouring, is an invasive procedure that sculpts the body through different means of surgery. These surgeries include lifts and tucks, facelifts, breast lifts, liposuction, and double chin surgery.
What happens During Invasive Surgeries?
These surgeries have their specific methods to achieve goals. But generally, here is how it happens. The surgery can last for several minutes to several hours, depending on what you want them to do.
- First, they will mark sites that you want them to work on, and they will do some safety checks and apply some anesthesia.
- Next, they will clean the area and prepare the skin for incisions.
- They will make incisions and cut, shape, reposition, and remove excess fat the crease the look you want. The same goes for the skin.
- Suction out more excess fat.
- Close the incisions and apply some bandages.
After Treatments Of Invasive Procedures?
After treatment for surgical procedures requires maintenance that can last for several weeks or even months. For the first few days, they might need you to stay in the clinic or hospital, depending on the procedure. You may have a tube attached to drain fluids and prevent swelling. They will give you instructions on maintaining the bandages, and they will provide you with pain killers and other medications to assist in the recovery.
Where Can You Have A Body Contouring Treatment?
The after-treatments of any body-contouring can depend on which procedure you are using. But generally, non-invasive body contouring will require no after-treatments and no downtime. In contrast, invasive procedures may need medications and pain killers and several weeks or months of recovery.
To know which body contouring procedures work best for you, reach out to us at Tensegrity Health & Aesthetics.