Body Contouring FAQs
What is body contouring?
Body contouring includes surgical and nonsurgical fat reduction procedures. These procedures
reduce or remove stubborn pockets of fat to contour and shape different areas of the body
What is nonsurgical body contouring?
Nonsurgical body contouring is also known as nonsurgical fat reduction. There are many types
of nonsurgical fat reduction procedures, but most are based on one of the following four
principles
1. Controlled cooling: using freezing temperatures to target and destroy fat cells
2. Laser lipolysis: using controlled heating and laser energy to target fat cells
3. Radiofrequency lipolysis: using controlled heating and ultrasound technology to target
fat cells
4. Injection lipolysis: using injectable deoxycholic acid to target fat cell
Who is the best candidate for body contouring? The best candidate for body contouring is someone who is close to their desired weight and wants to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
The best candidate for body contouring is someone who is close to their desired weight and
wants to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise
What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an FDA approved treatment that is noninvasive and uses cold temperatures to
target and destroy fat cells in various areas of the body. The freezing temperature kills off fat
cells, which are eventually flushed out of your body through the lymphatic system
What is the “down time” of these procedures?
Most nonsurgical body contouring procedures are minimally invasive to noninvasive. Generally,
you can resume daily activities immediately after the treatment
How long does a treatment take?
One treatment area takes 30-60 minutes
How many treatments are required?
Multiple treatments are usually required to delivery satisfactory results