Body Shaping
Body shaping is a medical or surgical procedure aimed at aesthetically reshaping specific areas of the body. These procedures may involve removing excess skin and fat, reshaping or contouring the area. Body contouring generally does not assist with weight loss but instead addresses the effects of excess skin or fat in targeted areas.
Types of Body Contouring
Body contouring can be performed using various methods:
- Cryolipolysis: Uses very low temperatures to destroy fat cells. An example is CoolSculpting®.
- Injection Lipolysis: Involves injecting deoxycholic acid to target fat cells.
- Laser Lipolysis: Utilizes laser technology to destroy fat cells, such as Zerona®.
- Radiofrequency Lipolysis: Uses sound waves and heat to target fat cells. Methods like truSculpt® fall into this category.
Why is Body Contouring Done?
People choose body contouring to achieve a slimmer and more toned appearance or to attain a specific body shape. It is often used to correct areas where diet and exercise have not been effective.
Surgical methods can also help remove excess skin to achieve smoother and more youthful-looking skin. These procedures may be performed to remove excess skin after significant weight loss or to improve skin that has become loose, saggy, or wrinkled due to aging.
Body contouring can target various areas of the body and is commonly applied to:
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Thighs
- Arms
- Waist
These procedures can help you achieve your personal aesthetic goals and improve the appearance of specific areas of your body.