Many people spend months in the gym, follow weight loss diets, or go on medically-assisted weight loss to shed extra pounds. However, even after reaching their ideal weight, they still have those stubborn pockets that refuse to budge. Exercise can help target some of that fat, but it doesn’t always cooperate.
This is where body sculpting comes in to target those fat pockets. Also known as non-surgical body contouring, this procedure smooths different areas of the body when dieting and exercise are no longer reliable. Find out what body sculpting is and how it can help you.
What Exactly Is Non-Surgical Body Sculpting?
Non-surgical body sculpting is a procedure used to reduce fat in specific areas of the body and tighten loose skin. Unlike procedures like liposuction, it improves the body’s contour without creating incisions or using anesthesia. This treatment involves minimal to no downtime, with most patients going home immediately after the treatment.
Body sculpting can take on many forms, but our providers at Cosmetica use energy-based technologies and advanced devices. Certain frequencies help decrease excess fat, strengthen the muscles, and tighten the skin for effective reshaping. The procedure is targeted to the patient’s body composition and goals.
How Does Non-Surgical Body Sculpting Work?
Body sculpting relies on the body’s ability to reshape itself with the right trigger. Rather than removing the fat directly, it produces structural and metabolic changes that promote an internal body contouring process. Here is what happens in the body:
1. Fat Disruption
Body sculpting devices like TruBody and EMSCULPT NEO® deliver thermal energy such as laser, ultrasound, and radiofrequency. This enters the fat cells’ membrane and damages them without breaking the skin. The body starts to naturally eliminate the compromised cells through the lymphatic system, reducing the fat volume in that area.
2. Collagen Stimulation
Very often, what keeps you from enjoying a truly sculpted body is the presence of loose skin. Mild to moderate excess skin on areas such as the arms, belly, or back can make it look like you have fat pockets. The mechanical energy and heat from body sculpting treatments trigger collagen and elastin production, which tighten the skin and improve elasticity.
3. Muscle Contraction
Advanced treatments, like EMSCULPT NEO®, use electromagnetic stimulation to induce hundreds of muscle contractions per minute. The action is similar to what happens during exercise, only at a higher rate, as the average 30-minute session delivers almost 20,000 pulses. With time, patients can build lean muscle, improve tone and definition, and even support metabolic activity by increasing muscle mass.
Who Should Get Body Sculpting Treatments?
Non-invasive body sculpting treatments are a suitable choice for patients who meet the requirements below:
- You are within 20 to 30 pounds of your ideal weight
- You have pinchable fat in stubborn areas that don’t respond to exercise
- You want to bypass the liposuction recovery time
- You have realistic expectations about the gradual results
Patients should understand that body sculpting does not replace healthy diets and exercise, but complements them.
Common Treatments Used for Body Sculpting
Body sculpting treatment plans may differ from one patient to another, depending on their goals and the amount of fat. Below are some popular options:
1. TruBody
TruBody is an advanced body sculpting treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) technology to target and dissolve stubborn fat. It is commonly used on areas such as the thighs, love handles, abdomen, submental area, and any other part of the body with excess skin.
It works best for areas with moderate amounts of localized fat, acting as a non-invasive KYBELLA® alternative and stimulating collagen production.
2. TruFlex
When mere fat reduction is not sufficient, and you want to improve your muscle tone, body sculpting plans can also include TruFlex. This device uses electromagnetic pulses to trigger muscle contractions and mimic a rigorous workout. It’s useful for areas such as the abdomen, legs, and arms, building stronger and more defined muscles.
3. EMSCULPT NEO®
Those seeking a 2-in-1 treatment that uses synchronized radiofrequency usually opt for EMSCULPT NEO®. The device uses RF heating to destroy stubborn fat and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM+) technology to promote muscle growth. The treatment lasts around 30 minutes and has applications for most body areas where you have excess fat.
What to Expect During the Treatment
The specific steps depend on the technology chosen for your body type, but most can expect the following:
- Short Sessions: The final treatment duration depends on the size of the area you want to have treated, but it is usually around 20 to 60 minutes. Most patients read or relax during this time.
- Comfortable Treatment: Patients can feel some slight warming or rhythmic muscle contractions. It takes some getting used to, but it rarely needs topical numbing agents.
- Results: Changes are not visible right away, but most patients note the first signs of improvement after four to six weeks. It all depends on how fast the body metabolizes that fat and builds tissue.
Some patients feel like one treatment is sufficient. However, a protocol for ideal results will need two to four sessions. That’s because most body sculpting treatments remove only up to a quarter of the fat in the area.
Schedule Your Body Sculpting Treatment Today!
Body sculpting treatments are a suitable choice for women and men with localized fat pockets that they don’t want to address with surgery. If you are near your ideal weight and wish to improve your muscle tone and tighten the skin, body sculpting can prove useful. Schedule an appointment with Cosmetica Anti-Aging, Aesthetic Lasers, and Weight Loss Clinic to achieve your desired body.
Contact Cosmetica Anti-Aging, Aesthetic Lasers, and Weight Loss Clinic at 650-643-4132 to learn more about body sculpting treatments. We can offer the insight and treatment you need to achieve optimal results. Alternatively, fill out the online contact form, and we will get in touch with you soon!