Types of Body Sculpting

Body sculpting is an umbrella term for several procedures and laser treatments. Also known as body contouring, these methods can eliminate fat, shape body areas, and tighten skin after significant weight loss. While body sculpting is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise routine, it can perfectly complement a healthy lifestyle and help you achieve your desired body shape.

Many body sculpting techniques, from non-surgical to surgical, can restore symmetry and enhance natural beauty. Let’s look at the different types of body sculpting we offer at Neaman Plastic Surgery and what they can do for you!

NON-SURGICAL BODY SCULPTING

Non-surgical body sculpting procedures are popular alternatives to traditional techniques because they do not require surgery, general anesthesia, or a lengthy recovery period. These treatments target stubborn fat deposits and help contour the body without incisions or downtime.

EmSculpt Body Toning

When strength training, muscles grow because contractions cause tiny micro-tears in muscle fibers. As the body repairs itself, these ”tears” increase muscle size. With EmSculpt, you’ll experience 20,000 contractions in one treatment-the equivalent to 20,000 perfectly-performed sit-ups, lunges, or squats in just half an hour!

EmSculpt is ideal for busy people who can’t build muscle quickly, but this innovative technology can benefit anyone who wants to define or grow their abs and glutes. Focus on the tummy, abs, butt, and thighs to help achieve the toned, contoured body you want. It’s recommended that most clients follow up with additional EmSculpt sessions every six months.

While EmSculpt can help you get a great silhouette and enhance what you already have, remember that any type of muscle toning for aesthetic purposes must be coupled with a healthy amount of fat. Some clients combine Emsculpt with various fat-loss procedures, such as:

• Vanquish Me
• Exilis Elite
• A healthy diet
• Cardio exercise

CoolSculpting

If you have stubborn pockets of fat that haven’t responded well to diet and exercise, CoolSculpting Elite may be for you! It is one of the safest and most effective non-surgical methods to eliminate unwanted fat with little to no downtime.

Through technological advancements, CoolSculpting was developed and approved by the FDA in 2012 as a safe and effective way to freeze fat cells and kill them, called cryolipolysis. Once the fat cells are dead, they will eventually be eliminated from the body. This process typically takes 1-3 months (possibly more), resulting in up to a 20% to 25% reduction of fat in the treated area.

Body Skin Tightening

With today’s busy schedules and lifestyles, surgery or rigorous workout programs to obtain a sculpted silhouette may not be an option. That’s why we provide non-surgical treatments such as the Exilis Elite laser procedure, which achieves skin tightening and fat reduction with no downtime, and is an amazing option when it comes to different types of body sculpting. 

During a quick and painless 30-minute treatment, the Exilis radiofrequency and ultrasound technology stimulates collagen production within the skin. It liquefies unwanted fat cells by heating the underlying layers of the skin. The result is firmer, tighter skin and reduced fat for improved skin laxity and texture.

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SURGICAL BODY SCULPTING

You can also look into surgical types of body sculpting to remove excess fat and skin through surgical means. It’s typically recommended for individuals who have lost significant weight or have excess skin due to aging or pregnancy.

Tummy Tuck

Skin can become loose and flabby due to weight fluctuations, childbirth, age, and genetics. Over time, the skin produces less collagen and elastin, the key elements for supple skin that “snaps back.”

Also known as a “tummy tuck,” abdominoplasty is the most effective cosmetic surgery for achieving a flat, taut stomach. It can be combined with liposuction to further contour and slim the abdominal area, significantly enhancing the outcome.

Liposuction

“Lipo” has been one of the most popular elective surgeries around the globe for decades. While it’s not necessarily a “fat loss” procedure and certainly not a weight-loss method, larger quantities of body fat can be removed in minutes. The results are instant, although swelling can delay the appearance of full results by a few weeks.

Liposuction is a standalone procedure to reduce fat that may build up in various areas. It can also be combined with other surgeries to help sculpt and slim the figure, such as a tummy tuck, mommy makeover, breast augmentation, or body lift. For example, at Neaman Plastic Surgery, Liposuction is commonly performed during a tummy tuck to enhance the final result and produce the highly-desired “hourglass” figure.

Body Lift

A body lift, or circumferential abdominoplasty, is commonly performed after significant weight loss to address sagging skin appearing in the abdominal area, the flanks, the lower back, and the hips and buttocks.

This excess skin is removed during a body lift, and the features are lifted to achieve a firmer, tighter contour. This procedure helps complete the weight loss journey, resulting in the sculpted physique you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Body lifts can also smooth out the skin to remove dimpling and irregular surfaces, which is common with dramatic fat loss.

The body lift is often combined with liposuction to target pockets of fat that won’t budge with diet and exercise. It can also be combined with:

• An arm lift (Brachioplasty)
• A butt lift
• A thigh lift
• A tummy tuck

OBTAIN THE SCULPTED BODY OF YOUR DREAMS WITH NEAMAN PLASTIC SURGERY

Body sculpting has become increasingly popular as people strive to achieve their desired body shape. Non-surgical methods such as CoolSculpting offer a safe and effective way to reduce stubborn fat without surgery or downtime. These treatments are ideal for those looking to reduce fat in specific areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and arms.

Surgical options such as liposuction and tummy tucks may be the best for those looking for more dramatic results. These procedures require a longer recovery time but can significantly change the body shape.

At Neaman Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa, we believe in the power and importance of self-improvement. Our team works closely with patients to help them feel like the best version of themselves through cosmetic enhancement, whether surgical or non-surgical. And understanding these different types of body sculpting can help you choose which is right for you. Contact us today to learn more about your body sculpting options!