Body Contouring
Body Contouring
Body Contouring
Create & Restore A
Balanced Shape.
Create & Restore A
Balanced Shape.
What fat can be targeted? To help with unwanted areas of fat there are a number of options – minimally invasive to completely non-invasive. The only areas of fat that can be targeted are the areas just under the skin – the “pinch or grab” of unwanted fat. None of these methods work on the fat collected under the muscle – the so-called abdominal or visceral fat. So step one – you must have an area of fat under the skin that you can pinch or grab between your fingers.
SHOULD I CONSIDER NON-INVASIVE FAT REMOVAL
Without making an incision, a dermatologist can permanently remove a pocket of unwanted fat.Non-invasive fat removal can be used on just about any area of the body. The belly, flanks (love handles), thighs, chin, neck, back, upper arms, and knees are all treatable.
MINIMAL TO NO DOWNTIME
FASTER RECOVERY
LOW RISK OF SCARRING
REMOVE SMALL AREAS OF FAT
WHAT IS BODY CONTOURING?
Body contouring is a type of cosmetic procedure used to sculpt and define areas of the body through removal of excess stubborn fat. This provides many patients with the physique they’ve been hoping for but have never been able to achieve in the past.
Body-contouring procedures are generally quite versatile. Areas like the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, back, buttocks, chest, chin, jawline, knees, and ankles can all be reduced in volume.
Results are tailored for each specific case and look incredibly natural thanks to the experience of our skilled professionals. During consultations at Charlotte Skin & Laser, we can recommend the ideal treatment option for each patient based on their needs and goals.
TYPES OF CONTOURING
Depending on your personal preference, there are five different types of body contouring treatments to choose from. While you may get similar results with each type, these methods can look and feel vastly different. Once you understand the specifics of each procedure, you can choose your body sculpting treatments with confidence.
I prefer the term liposculpture as areas of unwanted fat are sculpted away for a more balanced shape. This is done under local anesthesia in the office with the fastest results of all body contouring methods.
Liposculpture is great for large areas of fat that are way out of balance with the rest of the body shape
Areas Target
- lower abdomen
- under the chin
- knees
- inner thigh
- outer thigh
Treatment Length
- One treatment area takes 30-60 minutes, with little to no downtime in most cases
This is freezing of the fat which damages fat cells. This crazy notion was pursued from “popsicle panniculitis” in infants that can occur after sucking on a popsicle or ice cube. To enhance damage from freezing, we use acoustic shock waves and massage to break up or “crack” the frozen fat immediately after treatment.
The most common treatment is Coolsculpting and is what we offer at CSL
Areas Target
- thighs
- flanks
- arms
- underneath the buttocks
- double chin
Treatment Length
- One treatment area takes 30-60 minutes, with little to no downtime in most cases
These methods are the opposite of freezing. They use heat to damage unwanted fat. Our laser device is a
1064nm laser called Bliss. The laser energy is delivered via a handpiece placed on the skin. Large areas can be treated as 4 of these handpieces can be applied at a time.
Vanquish is great to pair with Coolsculpting or Bliss as it reduces or debulks the areas we will then target more specifically with the Bliss or Coolsculpting.
Areas Target
- adbomen
- flanks
Treatment Length
- Each treatment takes one hour on average, and you should be able to go back to your daily activities immediately.
- Multiple treatments are usually required.
These devices use acoustic waves or ultrasound to heat tissue as well as improve cellulite and improve skin. These highly focused sonic waves can break down fat cell wall reducing size of a fat deposit. Typically destroyed fat cells do not grow back and can last longer with weight maintenance.
Areas Target
- adbomen
- flanks
Treatment Length
- Each treatment spaced out 2 weeks apart and gradually results appear within 6 to 12 weeks.
- Multiple treatments are usually required.
Kybella is injected into fat to enzymatically dissolve it. It is FDA approved for under the chin fat but probably the best applications for it include jowls and really small areas of pesky fat like bra fat, knees and jowls.
Areas Target
- chin area (specifically under the chin)
Treatment Length
- Typically, treatment takes about 30 minutes. Apart from some swelling and bruising, recovery time is minimal in most cases.
- Multiple treatments are usually required.
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