Frequently Asked Questions Body Contouring:
What is body contouring? Surgical and non-invasive body contouring are interventions for problem areas of the body shape. Body contouring is a process to restore your old figure or fix a problem area.
Non-invasive body contouring increases flow of both the lymphatic and circulatory systems, and it also helps with cleaning of the tissues. The main use of body sculpting treatment is inch loss, diminishing of cellulite, and tightening of the skin.
Benefits: Lose 1-3 inches per treatment with state-of-the-art equipment. Benefits are often immediate, but may be delayed in some people.
For Best Results: A series of 3-9 body sculpting treatments are recommended per each area, but some individuals may require more treatments to achieve maximum results. There should be at least 2-3 days between each treatment. This is not a weight loss treatment, but an inch loss. The inches will only return if the client goes back to their old habits. Eating the right types of food, proper exercise, and drinking 8 glasses of water per day are always recommended. For best results, it is recommended that you exercise within 4-6 hours (this can be a light jog or walk) of treatment and avoid sugar and alcohol for 24 hours after each treatment.
Precautions: Body sculpting treatments are not recommended if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have a lymphatic disorder, acute illness, metal implants, pacemakers, or are currently being treated for active cancer.
Who is the best candidate? The best candidate for surgical or non-surgical body contouring is someone near their ideal body weight with localized problem areas. However, if you are significantly disproportionate (i.e.: size 8 top and size 14 pants) or have an obvious problem area even if you are overweight, you may still be a candidate for intervention.
What is the “down time” of these procedures? There is no down time. The procedure is done in the office, while you are awake. Clients have been using their smart phone and answering email, watching a movie on an iPad, or have been doing paperwork during their treatment. The treatment lasts an hour for each area treated. Some areas, such as the love handles require two treatments, one on either side. You can immediately go back to your normal activity as soon as the treatment session is over, including going to the gym and working out right away. This is one of the best procedures for busy people; it will not