Body contouring: Latest trends, types, procedures and all you need to know | Health

Say goodbye to stubborn love handles and say hello to a new, more confident you with body contouring! These cosmetic procedures revolutionize the way we think about our bodies and offer a solution to a multitude of problems. From non-invasive treatments to surgical options, there’s never been a better time to take control of your figure and achieve the look you’ve always dreamed of. Body contouring is becoming increasingly popular to help you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin. Let’s explore the different types of body contouring procedures, their benefits, and what to expect during the recovery process. (Also read: Body contouring: benefits, criteria, purpose, tips for preparing for surgery and non-surgical methods )

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Karishma Kagodu, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Founder of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, useful insights into body contouring and its recent advances.

What is body contouring?

Body contouring is a term used to describe any technique or technology that can redefine, recreate and reshape the body. Body contouring procedures include liposuction, tummy tuck, breast lift/reduction, breast augmentation, buttock augmentation, and skin lift or lift. All of these procedures are nothing but methods of body contouring in plastic surgery.

The introduction of brand new technologies and treatment options in the world of body contouring has brought about a revolutionary change. With this, the interests and expectations of patients are growing, demanding increased effectiveness, immediate results, affordable costs, fewer complications and perfect results.

Recent advances in the field and increasing requirements:

In the new era, the population is not only demanding surgical options, but is also moving towards non-surgical options. Various surgical and non-surgical technologies have been introduced over many decades to effectively address patient concerns. Surgical options that have become extremely popular for liposuction around the world are VASER ultrasound, LASER and POWER liposuction.

Emerging a decade ago, skin tightening devices such as The Ulthera and HIFU and most recently The Morpheus8 (Radio Frequency Needling and Forma by Inmode (Radio Frequency Heat)) are by far the newest non-surgical face and body contouring options.

These treatments have become very popular with the likes of Kim Kardashian and Eva Longoria, who use the Morpheus8 to treat pregnancy bumps and sagging facial skin. Other non-surgical body contouring technologies for fat reduction include cryolipolysis, sound wave therapy, and injections.

Things to note:

It is important to remember that all non-surgical techniques have proven to be temporary, require multiple sessions and require maintenance. If you’re hesitant about cosmetic surgery, these options are excellent choices. However, if you are looking for permanent results, cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are your only option. Plastic surgery procedures are also highly customized to individual needs and thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon is required.

Examples of non-surgical fat removal methods:

• Cryolipolysis/ CoolSculpting
• laser lipolysis
• Radio Frequency Lipolysis
• High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Lipolysis (HIFU)
• Fat Dissolving Injections
• Morpheus 8 radio frequency microneedling

Advanced surgical body contouring for lasting results:

1. VASER: VASER or Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance is one of the most advanced methods of liposuction, better suited for treating larger areas. Using “solid science”, VASER emulsifies fat with vibrational amplification of sound energy at resonance without damaging surrounding tissue and only targeting fat. This makes the procedure very safe, with faster recovery, good skin tightening and fewer risks.

2. PERFORMANCE: Assisted Liposuction: It features a vibrating cannula that dissolves fat faster and with less surgeon fatigue.

3. LASER liposuction: Laser energy is delivered to the targeted areas through a small cannula to break up fat cells.

Non-surgical skin tightening methods:

1. SHAPE: Skin tightening method that uses heat and radio frequency to increase collagen production and collagen stimulation, resulting in face and body lifting, tightening and contouring.

2. Morpheus8: Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive, advanced micro-needling treatment that stimulates the remodeling of skin and superficial adipose tissue. It is the only device that combines high-frequency heat with microneedling, resulting in skin tightening and slight fat reduction on the face and body.

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