Body contouring treatments like CoolTone®, CoolSculpting® Elite, and ULTIMATE CONTOUR™ are a non-invasive way to sculpt your body and eliminate unwanted fat pockets for an enhanced figure. While you can enjoy the results of a body contouring treatment for years, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and stable weight is necessary to maintain your results so that you’re just as happy with your improved body today as you are tomorrow.
How Body Contouring Treatments Work
Body contouring treatments rely on a special modality (heat, freezing, energy, liquification, or surgery) to destroy fat cells in a specific area of the body. Once fat is eliminated to improve the body’s contour, it will not return, although fat cells elsewhere in the body may swell if a healthy diet and exercise routine are not followed.
Treating a specific area, like the abdomen, thighs, or hips, with a body contouring treatment can help give you a more toned look by eradicating those last few hard-to-get-rid pounds. While these treatments are an effective way to reduce and spot treat areas with fat, different techniques can be used to reduce the fat cells in an area, in turn improving the body’s size and shape for an improved appearance. Even though body contouring treatments are effective, they are not weight loss tools and should be used to help refine your body rather than to lose weight.
Some body contouring treatments offer the added benefit of collagen production, mainly through applied heat, to tighten the skin and reduce the look of sagging. With less fat behind the skin, sagging skin can become more apparent. Also, with less fat in an area like the upper thighs, the appearance of cellulite may be improved while also giving the illusion of improved shape and slimness.
The Results You Can Expect
Different body contouring treatments can produce different results, so it is essential to understand which modality is best for your body and area of concern before committing to it. After a full series of treatments, you can expect an improved contour of the treated area with somewhat tighter skin. Most results are not immediate and are cumulative, taking at least three months to become visible.
Since skin elasticity plays a vital role in how long your body contouring results last, ensuring optimal skin health is essential. That means taking care of your skin and preserving the quality of the collagen in the skin can help maintain better results. While most body contouring procedures are considered permanent, some may require touch-ups to maintain optimal results.
Factors that Influence How Long Body Contouring Results Last
To make the most of your body contouring treatment and its results, pay attention to certain factors that can influence how long body contouring results last, including:
- Making healthy lifestyle choices
- Staying on top of maintenance treatments if required
- Skin elasticity and the overall quality of the skin
- Maintaining a healthy weight without major fluctuations
- Following a healthy diet and regular exercise routine
How to Maintain Your Results
Body contouring treatments can result in a slimmer, better-contoured shape you desire; the results are only as long-lasting as your lifestyle. To maintain your results and improve how long body contouring results last, make sure to follow these tips:
- Eat a well-balanced diet consisting of plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive fat and salt.
- Work out regularly to keep your muscles toned and improve circulation throughout the body. Cardiovascular exercises and strength training are best.
- Wear compression garments to help reduce swelling in the treatment areas. The longer you wear them, the better.
- Stay on top of your follow-up appointments so we can assess and track your improvements and determine if additional treatment sessions or other treatments are necessary to help you reach your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are touch-up treatments necessary to sustain body contouring results?
Not everyone needs touch-up treatments, but they can be helpful in maintaining your body contouring results. Annual or bi-annual sessions may be recommended.
Is body contouring safe?
Body contouring is a safe, noninvasive way to get rid of small pockets of unwanted fat and create a more streamlined figure. It generally involves little to no pain. These treatments are also FDA-approved, with plenty of scientific data to support their results and safety.
How is body contouring different from liposuction?
Body contouring treatments nonsurgically disrupt fat cells and eliminate them through a natural release process to shape and firm a certain area of your body. Liposuction, on the other hand, surgically removes fat through suction. It is also associated with several risks and a long recovery period.
What can I expect after a body contouring treatment?
Since the treatment is noninvasive, you can return to your normal activities immediately. For a few days following the procedure, there may be some minimal redness, bruising, swelling, or tenderness around the treatment area.
Will my results look natural?
Yes. Body contouring procedures are designed to enhance your body and create a natural, balanced look. There should be a smooth transition from the treated areas to the surrounding ones with no lumps or bumps.
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