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Navigating Body Contouring Options: Which Treatment Is Right for You?
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July 19, 2024
Every body type is unique — a masterpiece, individual in shape and structure. Yet, many of us have areas we’d like to enhance, improve or subtly refine. With body contouring, you have the power to build muscle, reduce fat and eliminate cellulite to help you reach your fitness goals sooner. At the Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay, our array of advanced body contouring solutions is designed to meet you wherever you are on your transformation journey.
What Is Body Contouring?
Body contouring offers a way to target those stubborn areas that don’t quite respond to diet and exercise. Whether it’s cellulite, persistent belly fat or a lack of muscle definition, these treatments help fine-tune your physique to help you reach your goals. Each technique, from fat reduction to skin tightening, is carefully selected to target your specific concerns, offering effective results that enhance your natural body shape in a way that feels true to you.
To better understand how each treatment can meet your specific body contouring goals, let’s take a closer look at the options available at the Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay.
Treatment Snapshots
CoolSculpting Elite®
CoolSculpting Elite harnesses the power of cryolipolysis to freeze and eliminate stubborn fat cells without surgery. It is effective in areas like the abdomen, thighs and arms.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: None
- # of Treatments: At least 2 per area
- Results: Permanent with a healthy lifestyle
CoolTone®
CoolTone uses Active Magnetic Pulse™ technology to strengthen, tone and firm muscles in the abdomen, buttocks and thighs by inducing powerful muscle contractions.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: None
- # of Treatments: 4-8 treatments
- Results: Long-lasting with maintenance
EMSCULPT®
EMSCULPT is a noninvasive treatment that builds muscle and burns fat using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: None
- # of Treatments: At least 4
- Results: Long-lasting with maintenance
truSculpt® Flex+
An advanced muscle-sculpting device that adjusts to your fitness level, truSculpt Flex+ strengthens, firms and tones your muscles with electric muscle stimulation.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: None
- # of Treatments: At least 2
- Results: Long-lasting with maintenance
Sentient Sculpt®
Sentient Sculpt targets cellulite using advanced Precision-GigaWave™ technology to reduce dimpling and improve skin texture and elasticity.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: Minimal
- # of Treatments: 3-4 treatments
- Results: Long-lasting
Acoustic Wave Therapy™
Acoustic Wave Therapy improves the appearance of cellulite by breaking down the fibrous bands under the skin with sound waves.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: None
- # of Treatments: 6+
- Results: Long-lasting
InMode Evolve®
InMode Evolve tightens the skin, reduces fat and tones muscles with radiofrequency energy and electrical muscle stimulation.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: None
- # of Treatments: 6 treatments per area
- Results: Long-lasting with maintenance
InMode Define Cheek & Chin®
InMode Define Cheek & Chin targets the chin, cheeks and jawline to reduce fat and tighten skin, addressing concerns caused by weight loss or aging.
- Anesthesia: None
- Downtime: Minimal
- # of Treatments: At least 4 treatments
- Results: Long-lasting
Kybella®
Kybella is an injectable treatment that reduces submental fat, or a 'double chin,' by destroying fat cells with deoxycholic acid.
- Anesthesia: Numbing (optional)
- Downtime: Minimal
- # of Treatments: Varies, typically between 2-6
- Results: Permanent with a healthy lifestyle
Choosing the Right Body Contouring Solution for Your Needs
When it comes to body contouring, one size doesn't fit all. Some people may struggle with unwanted fat, while others might be more focused on muscle building or cellulite reduction. Let's explore some common concerns and the innovative treatments designed to address them.
You Want to Build Muscle
Leg day. Arm day. Shoulders. Abs. Setting up a workout schedule can help you build muscle in key areas, but there could be a million different reasons why you aren't seeing the results you want. Maybe you aren’t challenging yourself enough or your weekly rotation is off. Changing your body takes time, but if you’re frustrated by inconsistent progress, body contouring devices like EMSCULPT, truSculpt Flex+ and CoolTone can help you achieve your goals faster.
While the exact technology each of these devices use varies, they all work by stimulating supramaximal muscle contractions, which are more intense than the contractions your muscles undergo during regular exercise. This helps improve muscle tone and definition in targeted areas, letting you sculpt and refine your physique without breaking a sweat at the gym.
For Building Muscle, Try These Treatments:
You Want to Burn Fat
If you're struggling with stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise, CoolSculpting Elite might be the solution you need. This advanced body contouring technology uses a scientifically developed process called cryolipolysis to target and freeze unwanted fat cells. CoolSculpting Elite is specially designed to tackle hard-to-shift fat deposits in areas like the belly, thighs, abdomen and arms. After treatment, targeted fat cells are naturally processed and eliminated by the body, leading to a more sculpted appearance without any surgery or downtime.
While primarily designed to build muscle, EMSCULPT can also help to reduce unwanted fat in treated areas. In clinical trials, patients saw an average 16% increase in muscle mass and 23% fat loss, making EMSCULPT a great option for building muscle and getting rid of stubborn fat.
For Unwanted Fat, Try These Treatments:
You Want to Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite
Cellulite is notoriously difficult to treat, primarily because it can develop regardless of weight or fitness level. Cellulite occurs when fat deposits push through the connective tissues beneath the skin, leading to a lumpy or dimpled appearance. Factors such as hormones, aging and genetics all play a role in its development, making cellulite less responsive to diet and exercise.
Targeting the root cause of cellulite is required for effective treatment. Sentient Sculpt dissolves the fibrous tissues that tether the skin and create dimpling with Precision-GigaWave technology, while Acoustic Wave Therapy uses sound waves to mechanically break them down. Both devices offer consistent and reliable results to help you achieve smooth, cellulite-free skin.
For Cellulite Reduction, Try These Treatments:
You Want Slimmer, More Youthful Facial Contours
If you’re experiencing volume loss, a double chin, jowls or loose skin as a result of weight loss or aging, InMode Define Cheek & Chin can rejuvenate your facial contours and combat the effects of “Ozempic face.” It specifically targets the chin, cheeks and jawline with microfocused RF energy to tighten and lift, providing a nonsurgical alternative to more invasive procedures.
Another nonsurgical option for improving the appearance of a double chin is Kybella, an injectable treatment that can permanently reduce submental fullness and enhance your facial profile. Kybella works by using deoxycholic acid to break down unwanted fat beneath the chin, an area that’s difficult to address through traditional methods like diet and exercise.
For Slimmer, More Youthful Facial Contours, Try These Treatments:
You Want to Do It All
You’re an overachiever — we get it. For patients looking to get everything done at once, we recommend Evolve by Inmode, the Swiss Army knife of body contouring devices capable of muscle building, fat burning and skin tightening simultaneously. Who says you can’t have it all?
InMode Evolve uses a trifecta of technologies — radiofrequency energy, electrical muscle stimulation and thermal lipolysis — to deliver comprehensive results. This powerhouse not only helps sculpt your physique but also enhances skin quality by promoting collagen production and improving skin elasticity. With InMode Evolve, you can address multiple concerns in one go, making it an ideal choice for those who want maximum results with minimum fuss.
For Total Body Sculpting, Try This Treatment:
Need Extra Help Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals?
If your body contouring goals include overall weight loss, our medical weight loss programs with semaglutide or peptides can complement your treatment plan. These programs are tailored to your individual needs, helping you achieve sustainable weight loss with a combination of dietary planning, lifestyle adjustments, and medical interventions suited to your health profile and goals.
Discover the Power of Nonsurgical Body Contouring at the Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay
Ready to take the first step toward achieving your fitness goals? At the Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay, we're committed to helping you look and feel your best with innovative and nonsurgical solutions that work. To get started and find out which body contouring treatment is right for you, call us at 813-327-4646 or click here to book your appointment online!
