Approximately 2 out of 3 US citizens are overweight, so congratulations on your weight loss efforts. Sadly, many people find themselves disappointed as they realize that despite shedding pounds, they still lack the desired appearance. If you’re one such person, the good news is that we offer a solution with non-invasive body contouring.
The majority of us want to feel happy with how our bodies look and also feel good from inside, but often this can’t be achieved with diet and exercise alone. This is where non-invasive body contouring comes in.
This effective cosmetic treatment helps you lose stubborn fat and shape your curves the way you want, without the need for invasive surgery like liposuction. While both methods permanently remove fat cells, there are significant differences between the two.
Non-surgical body contouring isn't intended as a primary weight loss method. Instead, it targets specific areas of excess fat for elimination. It's best utilized to address stubborn fat cells, particularly after traditional diet and exercise efforts haven't produced desired results.
In contrast, liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure aimed at significant weight loss. It requires anesthesia, multiple incisions in unwanted fat areas, and the extraction of targeted fat cells.
Here at MINT STL, we use advanced laser technology that dissolves and eliminates fat cells to resolve the problems of loose skin and wrinkles commonly associated with weight loss. Body contouring or sculpting, as it’s also called, safely tightens loose skin without the hefty surgical cost and lengthy recovery time.
The eliminated fat cells are gradually processed by the lymphatic system, which naturally flushes out cellular waste from your body. Since these cells are permanently eradicated, maintaining regular exercise and a healthy body weight ensures long-lasting results.
One of the greatest advantages of non-surgical body contouring is that once the fat cells are eliminated, they don’t return. This is because when you gain weight or store excess fat, your body does not generate new fat cells. Instead, the existing fat cells expand.
It's important to note, however, that if weight is gained, the existing fat cells will enlarge. Consequently, you may observe pockets of fat in new areas, reiterating the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise routine.
Non-invasive body contouring offers more than just physical advantages; it can also bring about emotional benefits by boosting self-confidence and happiness, and creating a more balanced body shape.
The ideal candidate for body contouring needs to have achieved their weight loss goal (or be no more than 20-30 pounds away) and be committed to keeping it off with exercise and a healthy diet. The patients that benefit most from body contouring will have stubborn fatty areas they dislike or excess skin but minimal excess fat.
It's essential to understand that non-invasive body contouring relies on the body's natural waste removal process, which means it takes time for the destroyed fat cells to be eliminated. You should start to see results within three weeks of your first session but it may take as long as four to six months to achieve the final results.
A typical session lasts 30–60 minutes, and you won't encounter intense pain! However, some clients may experience:
Most clients report feeling a slight pressure and mild cooling or warming sensation in the treated areas. These effects are temporary, and there's no need for recovery time after the procedure.
A significant advantage of non-surgical body contouring is its capacity to address multiple problematic areas simultaneously, including sensitive regions like the inner arms. At MINT STL, some of the most sought-after areas treated using non-surgical body contouring include:
While individual responses may vary, we may suggest commencing with small, targeted areas during each session for optimal results rather than treating all areas simultaneously.
Following surgery, it often takes weeks, and sometimes even longer, for your body to completely heal. This entails refraining from activities such as exercise and, in some cases, avoiding swimming pools or baths.
In contrast, with non-invasive body contouring, you can undergo a treatment session and resume your normal routine immediately afterward. This allows you to schedule treatment during your lunch hour or break and promptly return to daily activities, including exercise.
During an initial consultation, you'll receive personalized attention from a clinician who will assist in identifying areas for reshaping.
Our team includes highly skilled professionals like Dr. Goke Akinwande. Your safety is our priority.
Following an assessment, and assuming you’re eligible for the procedure, a customized treatment plan will be tailored to your needs. If you’re not quite where you need to be, our other services also include a Semiglutide Weight Loss Program and Botox.
Why not schedule a consultation with the experienced team at MINT STL and take the first step to improving your shape and looking years younger.
