Body Contouring at Charlotte Skin & Laser
Refine Your Shape. Restore Your Confidence.
Even with consistent exercise and a healthy lifestyle, certain areas of the body can hold onto stubborn fat or loose skin. At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we offer advanced, non-surgical body contouring treatments designed to reshape and define without invasive procedures.
Whether you’re looking to smooth contours, tighten skin, or target those hard-to-reach areas, our expert team delivers safe, results-driven treatments tailored to your goals. Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, our approach combines precision, innovation, and personalized care—so you can feel more confident in your skin.
Charlotte Skin & Laser is your destination for all things skincare and rejuvenation. We are conveniently located in central Charlotte and welcome patients from all over North Carolina. Call (704) 333-9113 or visit us online to schedule your appointment. Stunning, healthy skin is possible when you partner with board-certified Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and her team.
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What Is Body Contouring, and What Options Are Available?
Body contouring includes non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures designed to reduce stubborn fat and tighten skin for a leaner, more fit appearance. These procedures use radiofrequency (RF) energy to destroy fat cells. The body then eliminates that fat.
The skin experts at Charlotte Skin & Laser offer a variety of treatments to help you achieve your body contouring goals. These treatments can modify the body’s shape and reduce the appearance of fat with minimal downtime. In fact, most patients can resume their daily activities immediately after treatment. As an alternative to surgical body contouring procedures, these treatments avoid the risks associated with anesthesia, infection, and extended recovery periods.
Common areas for body contouring include:
- Around the eyes, cheeks, or jawline
- Neck
- Under the chin
- Upper arms
- Abdomen
- Waist and flanks
- Bra bulges
- Back
- Buttocks
- Thighs
- Hips
- Knees
- Male breast tissue (gynecomastia)
What Does Body Contouring Treat?
Body contouring procedures are not intended as weight-reduction treatments. Dr. Rostan may recommend that you be at or near your ideal weight before your body-contouring procedure. Each patient will experience unique results; therefore, you may need multiple treatment sessions to achieve optimal results.
Following your Charlotte body contouring treatment, you will notice:
- Tightened skin
- The appearance of less fat in targeted treatment areas
- Enhanced overall profile
- A shorter recovery time than surgical procedures
- Fewer side effects than surgical procedures
Body Contouring Options in Charlotte, NC
Dr. Rostan and her expert team at Charlotte Skin & Laser use the most advanced and versatile RF body contouring treatments to stimulate collagen and reduce fat, improving the overall figure.
ThermiTight RF+
ThermiTight is a minimally invasive body contouring procedure using radiofrequency (RF) energy to gently heat the skin, stimulating collagen production for skin tightening. While not primarily a fat-reduction procedure, some patients may experience mild contouring benefits due to the heat’s effect on localized fat. Patients can quickly return to normal activities with minimal redness and swelling.
Our experts will determine if ThermiTight is suitable for your anatomy and needs. During treatment, the target area is numbed with a local anesthetic for comfort. A small probe will be inserted under the skin to deliver radiofrequency energy to target tissues. After a ThermiTight procedure, patients may experience mild redness and swelling, which usually subsides within a few days.
Vanquish
Vanquish is a contactless, nearly painless device that uses radiofrequency to kill fat cells, reducing excess fat. It targets areas like the thighs and abdomen, helping to improve their contours. Each body contouring session feels relaxing, like a warm bath. Our patients—both women and men—love that Vanquish can help tone their abdomen and reduce fat. The panel system hovers over the skin and can adjust to treat the thighs, abdomen, or buttocks.
The Vanquish device uses RF energy to eliminate fat cells by heating them to 112°F. Skin and muscles stay cooler to prevent injury. Sessions last 30 to 45 minutes with minimal side effects, such as mild tenderness or redness, making it ideal for a lunchtime treatment with no downtime afterward.
Patients may experience visible results after one session; however, our experts recommend four sessions, scheduled a week apart. It takes up to two months for destroyed fat cells to be eliminated, with the process continuing for four to six months after the final treatment.
While Vanquish destroys treated fat cells, new fat cells in treated areas are still impacted by diet and lifestyle. To sustain your Vanquish results, avoid significant weight fluctuations by maintaining a healthy diet and routine exercise.
Venus Bliss
The innovative Venus Bliss is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses diode laser technology to target and heat fat cells, initiating their breakdown for natural elimination by the body. It also incorporates radiofrequency (RF) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to tighten skin, improve muscle tone, and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Venus Bliss does not require anesthesia or downtime and can provide visible results within three to six months.
Venus Legacy
The Venus Legacy is a non-invasive anti-aging and body contouring solution that can be used on the face and other delicate body areas. Like the Venus Bliss, the Legacy incorporates radiofrequency (RF) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), but Legacy treatments focus on improving body contours by treating skin laxity rather than fat reduction. Legacy delivers long-term results with minimal maintenance and is suitable for all skin types.
Venus Legacy tightens skin, smooths deep lines and wrinkles, lifts and sculpts areas like the cheeks, brows, neck, and body, and reduces stretch marks and cellulite. Treatment improves the skin’s overall appearance, treats acne breakouts and lesions, and diminishes redness.
Accufit
Non-invasive Accufit uses cutting-edge technology to help build and tone muscles with superior results. Accufit targets specific muscles and actively engages and stimulates them throughout the entire treatment, providing a more comfortable experience.
By applying electromagnetic pulses to the targeted areas, Accufit can help you achieve improved muscle definition and a more sculpted physique, reaching your desired aesthetic goals. Accufit can help sculpt and tone the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks with a joint-friendly, low-impact method. With gradual improvements in muscle tone and definition, Accufit delivers long-lasting results within a few sessions.
Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent liposuction, unlike traditional liposuction, utilizes local anesthesia, so patients are awake during the procedure. This procedure involves infiltrating the treatment area with substantial volumes of diluted lidocaine and epinephrine. This “tumescent fluid” protects the underlying structures, ensures effective local anesthesia, and significantly reduces bleeding. It is regarded as the safest method for fat removal.
Tumescent liposuction requires small cannulas, lowering the risk of skin irregularities and reducing tissue trauma. With this technique, healing occurs quickly, and scarring on the skin surface is minimal. As such, tumescent liposuction produces smoother results with less discomfort.
Liposuction is a versatile procedure that can help sculpt:
- Chin and Cheeks
- Neck
- Breasts
- Upper Arms
- Abdomen
- Waist
- Flanks (love handles)
- Back
- Hips
- Inner and outer thighs
- Knees
- Ankles
Am I a Candidate for Body Contouring?
If you’re near your ideal weight but have stubborn pockets of fat or stubborn skin that are resistant to diet and exercise, you’re a perfect candidate for body contouring. It’s essential to come in with realistic expectations about the outcome, as well.
While body contouring is not a weight loss procedure, it is ideal for candidates who want to target specific areas, such as the abdomen, love handles, flanks, thighs, upper arms, saddlebags, or bra rolls.
We recommend that candidates be at least 18 years old, in good overall health, and understand the risks and benefits associated with the procedure. Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not be candidates.
Choosing Charlotte Skin & Laser as Your Charlotte, NC Body Contouring Provider
Improving your figure and boosting your confidence with body contouring treatments requires a refined and artistic technique, along with careful attention to detail. At Charlotte Skin & Laser, our innovative body contouring treatments are designed to provide exceptional results. By carefully studying each patient’s contours and skin quality, Dr. Rostan and her team strive for results that enhance each patient’s healthy figure.
Charlotte Skin & Laser is dedicated to helping our patients achieve beautiful, healthy skin for life. We integrate the art of medicine with the science of beauty to offer our patients expert-level aesthetic care, helping them feel like the best version of themselves.
We maintain high standards of continuing education and patient care to provide our patients with the care they need to achieve their skin goals. Whether you are looking for a routine skin examination or advanced cosmetic care, the skin specialists at Charlotte Skin & Laser have the skills to help you reach your goals.
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Integrating The Art of Medicine with the Science of Beauty
At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we offer personalized skincare with a boutique touch—combining medical expertise and aesthetic artistry to deliver natural, results-driven care. From skin checks to rejuvenation, our expert team is here to guide you.
How Does Body Contouring Fit into a Fitness Routine?
Body contouring is a complement, not a substitute for a fitness routine. It’s necessary to maintain a regular fitness routine, whether long walks every day or weightlifting at the gym, in order to maintain your results and your health.
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Our experts carefully design body contouring treatments to restore your overall figure for a youthful, refreshed look. Before scheduling your procedure, we will ensure that you understand the appropriate body contouring treatment, the process and recovery, that you are comfortable with the proposed treatment plan, and that you are excited to partner with our office.
Preparing for Your Body Contouring Appointment
Your provider will ensure you know how to prepare for your upcoming body contouring appointment before scheduling, but here are general ways to get ready:
- Avoid medications like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve for one week before your appointment to minimize bruising. Tylenol is okay to take.
- Stay hydrated the week before your appointment.
- Eat a balanced, protein-rich diet and skip foods high in sugar.
- Avoid heavy meals at least two hours before your body sculpting session.
- Don’t consume alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours before your appointment, as they can cause dehydration and increase bleeding and bruising.
- Smoking can negatively affect your injectable results; avoid smoking, vaping, and all nicotine products for at least 48 hours before your appointment.
- Shave body hair near and around the treated area.
- Remove all jewelry.
- Come to your appointment with clean, moisturized skin free of makeup.
- Wear comfortable clothing that will allow access to the area treated.
What to Expect During Your Body Contouring Procedure in Charlotte, NC
Body contouring treatments are simple, quick in-office procedures that are typically well-tolerated. Once you arrive at the office, you will be taken to a treatment room to meet with your provider to review your treatment details. Before starting your body contouring treatment, your Charlotte dermatologist will cleanse the area and apply a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort, if needed.
Throughout your treatment, our experts will use the appropriate device to target and reshape specific areas of your body. You may feel heat or discomfort, similar to how your muscles feel after a workout.
Depending on the treatment and the size of the area being treated, body contouring procedures typically take between 30 and 60 minutes.
What to Expect After Your Body Contouring Treatment
Recovery from non-surgical body contouring is quick, with minimal downtime. Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness may occur but usually subsides within hours to days. It’s essential to follow the after-care instructions from our team, such as avoiding strenuous exercise and hot showers for 24 to 48 hours and staying hydrated.
Non-surgical body contouring offers noticeable improvements, but full results develop over several months. Regular follow-up sessions can enhance and maintain your results. At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we strive to ensure a smooth recovery, leading to a more sculpted and confident you.
If you have questions about your body contouring recovery or post-treatment care instructions, please call the office at (704) 333-9113. We are committed to providing every patient with a superior experience.
How Long Do Body Contouring Results Last?
Body contouring results vary by patient based on their initial condition and desired goals. Typically, patients see results two to six weeks after their final treatment. They will see continued enhancements for three to six months as their physique develops a more sculpted appearance.
We recommend four to six sessions to achieve optimal results. By following a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise, body contouring results can last for years. As individual results vary, Dr. Rostan may suggest establishing a maintenance plan to help you sustain your results.
Revitalize Your Figure with Body Contouring at Charlotte Skin & Laser
Restoring your figure with body contouring treatments is quick, simple, and effective. At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we focus on delivering superior results that help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin and the trim figure you want.
Contact our office today at (704) 333-9113 or schedule your appointment online to get started with one of Charlotte’s premier board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan. Your journey toward beautiful, healthy skin and a slimmer figure begins here.
Charlotte Body Contouring FAQS
How does radiofrequency body contouring actually destroy fat cells?
Radiofrequency (RF) body contouring uses controlled thermal energy to heat fat cells to a precise temperature where they can no longer survive. Once the fat cell membrane breaks down, the body naturally processes and eliminates the damaged cells through the lymphatic system. This gradual clearing process is what creates a smoother, more sculpted appearance over time. Because the heat is targeted, surrounding tissues remain unharmed, making RF a safe and effective option for anyone who wants a non‑surgical fat reduction option.
Is non‑surgical body contouring effective for people who exercise regularly but still have stubborn fat?
Yes, RF body sculpting is especially helpful for people who maintain a healthy lifestyle but still struggle with genetically resistant fat pockets. These areas often struggle to dissolve due to hormonal patterns, fat‑cell distribution, or age‑related metabolic changes. Body contouring helps refine those last few inches, so your natural muscle tone becomes more visible, giving you a more defined, athletic look without dramatically altering your routine.
What does RF body contouring feel like during treatment?
Most patients describe the sensation as deeply warming, similar to a heated massage or a hot yoga session. As the device glides across the skin, you may feel a tightening or contracting sensation as the energy penetrates the fat layer and stimulates collagen. Our treatments are designed to be comfortable, and many patients find the warming sensation relaxing. There’s no need for anesthesia, and you can return to your day immediately afterward.
How soon will I see visible changes after RF fat‑reduction treatments?
Some patients notice early improvements in firmness or contour within a few weeks, but the most dramatic changes typically appear between 8 to 12 weeks. This timeline reflects how long it takes for the body to metabolize the destroyed fat cells. Because collagen production continues to increase after treatment, many patients see ongoing improvements in skin tightness and smoothness for several months.
Can body contouring help tighten loose skin as well as reduce fat?
Yes, our RF body contouring treatment is one of the few non‑surgical treatments that addresses both fat reduction and skin tightening simultaneously. The heat emitted from the device stimulates fibroblasts, which boosts collagen and elastin production. This helps firm lax skin, smooth crepey texture, and improve overall tone. It can be especially beneficial for areas like the abdomen, arms, and thighs where fat reduction alone may not provide the desired level of tightening.
Are results from non‑invasive body contouring permanent?
The fat cells destroyed during treatment are gone for good. However, remaining fat cells can still expand if you gain weight. Maintaining a stable weight, staying active, and following balanced nutrition helps preserve your sculpted results. Many patients choose annual maintenance sessions to keep their contours sharp and their skin firm.
Can RF body contouring treat small, delicate areas like the jawline or under the chin?
Yes, modern RF devices come with precision applicators designed for smaller, more delicate areas such as the jawline, under‑chin fullness, and lower face contours. These treatments can help create definition, reduce mild submental fat, and improve early skin laxity without incisions or downtime.
How does non‑surgical body contouring compare to liposuction?
Liposuction removes larger volumes of fat in a single procedure, but it requires anesthesia, incisions, and recovery time. Non‑surgical body contouring offers a gentler, more gradual approach. RF treatments reduce fat and tighten skin without the risks associated with surgery. Patients who prefer subtle, natural‑looking improvements often choose RF body sculpting as a safer alternative.
Can body contouring help reduce cellulite or dimpling?
While RF body contouring isn’t a dedicated cellulite treatment, many patients notice an improvement in dimpling and uneven texture. The heat helps stimulate collagen, improve circulation, and soften the fibrous bands that contribute to cellulite. As the skin becomes firmer and smoother, the treated area often appears more even and smoother.
What lifestyle habits help maximize body contouring results?
Hydration is key. Drinking plenty of water helps the lymphatic system flush out treated fat cells more efficiently. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding large weight fluctuations also support long‑lasting results. Some patients incorporate lymphatic massage or light movement after treatment to encourage circulation and enhance fat resolve.
Can men benefit from RF body contouring treatments?
Definitely. Men frequently use body contouring to refine the abdomen, flanks, chest, and jawline. RF fat reduction is particularly helpful for reducing gynecomastia, also known as, fat‑related male breast fullness without surgery. Because the results look natural and subtle, many men appreciate that the improvements don’t appear obvious.
How many sessions do most patients need for noticeable body sculpting?
Most patients achieve their best results with a series of 4 to 6 treatments, spaced several weeks apart. The number of sessions depends on the treatment area, the amount of fat present, and your aesthetic goals. Dr. Rostan will create a personalized plan that targets your specific concerns and desired level of contouring.
Can RF body contouring be combined with muscle‑toning treatments?
Yes, combining RF fat reduction with electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) or other muscle‑toning technologies can dramatically enhance definition. This approach reduces fat while strengthening and sculpting the underlying muscles, creating a more athletic, lifted, and toned appearance. Many patients love the synergy of fat reduction and muscle building.
Is there an ideal time of year to schedule body contouring treatments?
Many patients begin treatments in the fall or winter, when they’re wearing more layers and have time to complete a full treatment series before warmer weather. However, because RF body contouring requires no downtime, it’s easy to schedule year‑round, even during busy seasons or before events.
What makes RF body contouring a good option for patients who want subtle, natural‑looking results?
RF body sculpting works gradually, allowing the body to eliminate fat at its own pace. This creates a smooth, natural transition rather than a sudden or dramatic change. Patients who want to look more toned, refined, and proportionate without looking like they’ve had a procedure often love the progressive nature of non‑surgical contouring.
