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Body sculpting, also known as body contouring, refers to a wide range of non-surgical and surgical procedures designed to reshape and improve the appearance of the body. This process can eliminate excess fat, tighten skin, and enhance muscle definition to achieve a more toned and defined physique. The Science Behind Non-Invasive Body Sculpting
Jul 3, 2016 · According to reported data by the American society for aesthetic plastic surgery in 2013, the significant risk of invasive body contouring procedures has led to 521% growth of noninvasive techniques since 1997 . In addition, it has been estimated that noninvasive body-contouring procedures are growing 21% annualy .
- Zahra Alizadeh, Farzin Halabchi, Reza Mazaheri, Maryam Abolhasani, Mastaneh Rajabian Tabesh
- 10.5812/ijem.36727
- 2016
- 2016/10
- Overview
- Fast facts
- Cryolipolysis
- Laser lipolysis
- Radiofrequency lipolysis
- Injection lipolysis
- Nonsurgical body contouring compared to liposuction
- Bottom line
Overview
Nonsurgical body contouring is also known as nonsurgical fat reduction. There are a variety of nonsurgical fat reduction procedures. These procedures reduce or remove stubborn pockets of fat to contour and shape different areas of the body. Most nonsurgical fat reduction treatments are based on one of these four principles:
•Cryolipolysis, or controlled cooling, uses freezing temperatures to target and destroy fat cells.
•Laser lipolysis uses controlled heating and laser energy to target fat cells.
•Radiofrequency lipolysis uses controlled heating and ultrasound technology to target fat cells.
•Injection lipolysis uses injectable deoxycholic acid to target fat cells.
Convenience:
•Body contouring procedures are nonsurgical and minimally invasive to noninvasive.
•Typically, you can resume daily activities immediately after the treatment.
Risks and side effects:
•According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 169,695 procedures were performed in 2016. Typically, only mild, short-term side effects were reported. These included redness, swelling, and pain.
Cost:
CoolSculpting is a treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It’s a noninvasive fat reduction technique that stems from the science of cryolipolysis. It uses cold temperatures to target and destroy fat cells in various areas of the body. Surrounding tissues are left unharmed. The freezing temperatures kill off fat cells, which are eventually flushed out of your body through the lymphatic system. Once these cells are gone, they shouldn’t reappear.
Target areas:
•abdomen
•thighs
•flanks
•arms
SculpSure was first cleared by the FDA in 2015. It’s a noninvasive method of lipolysis that uses laser energy to heat and destroy fat cells. The treatment’s high temperatures can cause the fat cells to die. The body’s lymphatic system gets rid of the dead fat cells within the period of approximately 12 weeks after the procedure.
Target areas:
•abdomen
•flanks
Treatment length:
•Each treatment takes approximately 25 minutes. Typically, there is little to no downtime.
UltraShape and BTL Vanquish ME are nonsurgical, FDA-cleared procedures that use ultrasound technology to contour the body. In general, ultrasound technology is very gentle to the skin when treating stubborn pockets of fat. It involves very little to no discomfort.
Target areas:
•abdomen
•flanks
Treatment length:
•Each treatment takes one hour on average, and you should be able to go back to your daily activities immediately.
Kybella was approved by the FDA in 2015 as a nonsurgical injection to treat fullness in the submental area (under the chin), also known as a double chin. Kybella uses a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a substance that is otherwise naturally produced by the body and that helps absorb fat. Deoxycholic acid has the potential to kill fat cells. The body gradually metabolizes the dead cells during the weeks after treatment.
Target areas:
•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. You should be able to resume daily activities almost immediately.
•Multiple treatments are usually required.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, risks associated with surgical liposuction include anesthesia risks, infection, fluid accumulation, damage to deeper structures and organs, deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications, and others. Nonsurgical body contouring has fewer risks simply because it doesn’t involve surger...
Americans spent more than $247 million on body contouring procedures in 2016 alone. It’s important to keep in mind that nonsurgical fat reduction should be accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet and regular exercise. This will help you to maximize and maintain results.
Jul 23, 2023 · abdomen. thighs. love handles or excess fat around the hips and abdomen. The following nonsurgical fat reduction treatments are available: Cryolipolysis or CoolSculpting: Cryolipolysis is a ...
Dec 7, 2022 · Non-invasive body contouring describes non-surgical procedures that do not remove any tissue (fat or skin) from the body. It is different from a surgical body contouring procedure, like tummy-tuck ...
Introduction Nowadays, a lot of body contouring devices and methods are introduced all over the world. The object of the present narrative review was to update and classify existing evidence on these methods and devices. Methods We searched databases including PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar for 11 essential keywords, including cryolipolysis, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU ...
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Women and men are increasingly seeking nonsurgical body contouring procedures because of low downtime and high safety profiles. Current technologies use laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound, and cryolipolysis to achieve improvements in body contour. Cellulite treatments are minimally invasive procedures with growing popularity and success.
