Nonsurgical Body Contouring

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.

1. Laser lipolysis

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.

Multiple treatments are usually required.

2. Radiofrequency lipolysis

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. 360 cryolipolysis machine 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.

Multiple treatments are usually required.

3. Injection lipolysis

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.

Nonsurgical body contouring compared to liposuction

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 surgery or anesthesia. Nonsurgical fat reduction procedures tend to be less costly compared to a surgical liposuction.