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Interested in learning more about our services? Below you will find a list of our frequently asked questions and answers. If you do not find an answer to your questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

WHAT IS NON-SURGICAL BODY CONTOURING?

Non-surgical body contouring works from outside the body to target stubborn areas around the body. These methods will shrink fat cells or liquify them, which causes the body to process the fat cells eventually. There is no scaring left behind, no pain and no down time. It can take weeks (or even a few months) to realize the final results, it can mimic that of natural weight loss.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE IN TREATMENT AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

Ultrasound. Ultrasound (ultrasonic) fat removal utilizes ultrasound-created energy to liquefy fatty tissue.
Radiofrequency Energy. Radio frequency technology for nonsurgical body contouring purposes delivers therapeutic heat to skin tissues for reducing cellulite, wrinkles and folds affecting the body.
Low level laser therapy. Laser therapy emits cold laser energy into body tissues that are absorbed by fat cells, which are broken down and absorbed into the body. Incorporating laser technology for eliminating fat deposits around your abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms and other areas of the body. Once outside cells, this fat is assimilated by the body and eventually removed via natural processes.

DIFFERENCES OF SURGICAL VS NON-SURGICAL

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.

WHAT CAN IPL (photofacial) DO FOR ME?

This treatment is beneficial for many skin problems such as hyperpigmentation spots, blemishes, acne, wrinkles and freckles. Photofacial is also known as photo rejuvenation and can even treat age and sun spots.

IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL EFFECTIVE?

You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. To remove the hair, most patients need 26-8 treatments. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years. When the hair regrows, there tends to be less of it with thinner hair shafts.