Body contouring involves different techniques to help reshape and rejuvenate almost any area of the body. In the past, plastic surgery has been the only answer to these issues. Now, we are able to use non-invasive technology to achieve the same or similar results. Non Invasive
- Liposonix utilizes ultrasound technology to target and eliminate unwanted fat.
Potential treatments include
- Waist, abdomen and love handles with a reduction of up to 1 inch or 1 size with just one treatment.
Side effects
- Temporary redness at the treatment site
- Mild swelling
- Pain or discomfort, which can be reduced with various numbing techniques. Twilight anesthesia is available upon request.
- Cost of Liposonix varies depending on the area(s) being treated as well as the amount of energy needed to obtain desired results.
Minimally Invasive
- Fat Transfer is a popular alternative treatment for wrinkles and contour irregularities. This technique is used to re-contour areas of lost volume and can provide added definition to specific areas of the face and body using your own fat cells.
- Potential treatments include:
- Correction of superficial to deep contour deformities
- Re-contouring areas of lost volume.
Side effects
- Temporary redness
- Mild discomfort with treatment, which can be minimized with the utilization of various numbing techniques. Twilight anesthesia is available upon request.
- Firmness or lumpiness at the transfer site
- Mild swelling
- Bruising at injection site, which can be reduced with the use of topical medications. The risk of bruising can be minimized prior to treatment by avoiding aspirin, aspirin containing products as well as some herbal supplements.
- Cost of fat transfer varies depending on the area(s) being treated.
Duration: Fat transfer results are permanent although some patients may need multiple treatments in order to achieve full volume restoration.
Invasive
Liposuction is a technique used to remove areas of excess fat and contour specific areas of the body.
Potential treatments include:
- Abdomen
- Flanks/Love handles
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Hips
- Back
Side effects
- Potential risk of infection
- Bruising at the treatment site. The risk of bruising can be minimized prior to treatment by avoiding aspiring, aspiring containing products as well as some herbal supplements.
- Mild discomfort with treatment, which can be minimized with the utilization of various numbing techniques. Twilight anesthesia is available upon request.
- Swelling
Cost of liposuction varies depending on the area(s) being treated.