Body sculpting or body contouring is a type of cosmetic surgery used to improve appearance by reducing localized areas of fat, cellulite, stretch marks, scars, and/or other unwanted tissue.
Body sculpting is the general term used to describe a variety of cosmetic surgeries, including liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, buttock lifts, facial fillers, neck lifts, eyelid lifts, nose jobs, and others.
Both surgical and nonsurgical procedures are included in the category of body sculpting. In some cases, you’ll receive injections of botulinum toxin to relax muscles that cause wrinkles or folds.
Other times, you might undergo laser treatments or skin resurfacing to smooth out rough patches.
Then there is body contouring. Body contouring refers to surgical treatments designed to change the appearance of cellulite, excess fat deposits, stretch marks, scar tissue, and/or scars.
Some people undergo one procedure alone, while others opt for multiple procedures over several sessions. For example, some people want to reduce the size of their thighs while others want to tighten their buttocks.
As non-invasive cosmetic treatments have gotten better and easier to get, fat-reduction procedures have gone from being a whisper to a shout in terms of popularity. This has caused the demand for fat-reduction procedures to a crescendo.
More than a dozen noninvasive body procedures that make use of a variety of technologies are currently available on the market, and more are scheduled to make their debut in the years to come.
Smart Lipo is a procedure that gets rid of stubborn fat pockets without having to cut into the skin. Instead, it uses laser energy to liquefy the targeted areas. Then, the surgeon pulls the melted fat out through small incisions.
This treatment is ideal for people looking to reduce localized fat deposits such as love handles, thighs, abdomen, arms, knees, calves, chin, cheeks, and neck.
CoolSculpting is a brand name for cryolipolysis. This is where you would freeze away unwanted fat cells.
Controlled cooling is used to target areas where fat cells are close to the surface of the skin. As the fat cell dies, it goes away and can’t be seen with the naked eye.
There are some potential side effects, such as bruising, swelling, redness, numbness, itching, pain, and hair loss. Some people experience temporary discomfort during treatment, and others report feeling cold while undergoing the procedure.
Heather joined the Bella Medspa team in January of 2020. After working several years in dental industry and the fitness industry, she decided it was time to put her business management skills and her love for aesthetics to use. She currently manages our six Bella Medspa locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania and is dedicated to helping us build and grow as the world of aesthetics continues to evolve.
Heather joined the Bella Medspa team in January of 2020. After working several years in dental industry and the fitness industry, she decided it was time to put her business management skills and her love for aesthetics to use. She currently manages our six Bella Medspa locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania and is dedicated to helping us build and grow as the world of aesthetics continues to evolve.