Everything You Need to Know About Body Sculpting [Complete Guide]

Have you been getting inspired by those Instagram models? How perfect their bodies are? Isn’t it? Want to achieve the body you always dreamt about? We are going to share a way that will undoubtedly help you achieve your dream body. That way is body sculpting or contouring. Yes, you have read it right.

Let’s be realistic here. You might not achieve that “perfect” body with body contouring, but it will help you get tightened and shaped up to some extent. If you have tried dieting and exercising, but nothing worked your way, then you can consider body sculpting. A lot of you might be confused about this term. This article will clear all your confusion regarding this body toning treatment – body sculpting.

What is Body Sculpting?

Body Sculpting or contouring is the method to reduce the extra body fats. It helps patients shed adamant body fats while giving a younger look to the body. This method could be surgical or non-surgical, depending on whether the patients go for an invasive (surgical) or radiation (non-surgical) procedure.

How Does It Work? 

Body sculpting, also known as body contouring, permanently destroys or freezes stubborn fat cells inside the skin. This body fat shedding process does not usually make you lose a lot of weight; instead, it helps reshape the body by reducing fat from the targeted areas.

Before having high hopes, you must understand that this process isn’t an alternative to a weight loss workout and dieting. You can indeed lose some fat from some targeted and stubborn areas.

This process can be done under various conditions. You’ll get to know all the conditions and types of body sculpting in the coming section.

Body Sculpting: Before and After

There will be a visible difference in your before and after pictures. The results will be noticeable after maximum sessions when it comes to non-surgical body contouring. You can’t notice any difference after only one session. On the other hand, you’ll see a visible difference after getting surgical body sculpting done.

You have to be realistic about expecting some good results in your body. Patience and determination are traits that will help you throughout your body sculpting journey.

Is Body Sculpting Effective? 

If you’re thinking of getting it done, don’t expect a huge transformation as it might disappoint you because this process isn’t for overly obese people looking for instant magic and making them lean. But yes, it does help you to reduce that excess fat that’s not moving even after doing a lot of diet and exercise.

Body contouring is effective for shedding extra or unnecessary fat cells from different body parts. So, you can consider this treatment after consulting the body sculpting specialist.

In the following paragraphs, we will help you understand the two types of body sculpting and how each type works. Here you go.

Non-Invasive Body Sculpting

Non-surgical body contouring targets specific areas through fat freezing, heat, and radiation methods. This non-invasive method is suitable for people scared of surgery and invasive treatments.

This method is considered safe to use as it reduces targeted fat pockets from following body areas.

• Hips fat
• Abdominal fat
• Apple arms
• Thigh fat

Benefits of Non-Surgical Body Sculpting:

• Less to no side effects
• No anaesthesia
• No bruising and scaring
• Realistic results
• Results last longer with maintaining weight.

Let’s take a detailed look at further types of non-surgical body sculpting or contouring.

1. Ultrasonic Cavitation

Using ultrasonic waves to reduce the fatty layer under the skin is the process of ultrasonic cavitation. You won’t have to go through the painful process of surgery. Ultrasonic waves are known as the best way to break the strong bond of fatty cells and release them from the body.

How Does It Work:

Ultrasonic cavitation is one of the safest and most common practices women consider to get rid of cellulite and infuriating adipose layer. A patient can do cavitation at home if they use the cavitation machine in the right way. Following body parts can be targeted with ultrasonic cavitation, face, arm, abdomen, upper arm, neck, hips, and thigh.

Also Read: Best Professional Cavitation Machines

Results:

Results may vary from body to body as ultrasonic waves behave differently. Few sessions won’t be enough for visible results. You should see your physician more often to get that dreamy body.

Side Effects:

There are no severe side effects other than tingling sensations in targeted areas. But pregnant women and people with severe heart or kidney conditions must avoid this procedure.

Also Read: Can Ultrasonic Cavitation Cause Cancer?

Cost:

Each session of ultrasonic cavitation doesn’t cost much. But 10-12 sessions will certainly cost you a lot. Getting a cavitation machine will help you save a lot of money.

2. Fat Freezing / Cryolipolysis

As the name suggests, this method destroys the fatty cells by lowering the temperature. Fat freezing is one of the safest and most commonly known procedures as it does not damage the skin.

How Does it Work:

In this process, a cupping or suction device will be adjusted on targeted areas, and the temperature will be lowered to extreme cold to freeze those adamant fatty cells that have been bothering you and keeping you from getting ideal body weight.

Results:

Keep in mind that results will not be instant by fat freezing as your body needs a massage to eliminate dead fat cells from the body. Results will be obvious after a few massages sessions. Fat freezing effectively reduces fat bulges up to 25% per treatment.

Side Effects:

Cryolipolysis is an FDA-approved treatment which means it’s safe to use with no side effects. Although, some patients will experience fewer to no side effects. Patients might feel pain, skin redness, or a tugging sensation after the procedure. But these side effects will be temporary and disappear within one week. Also, not all the patients will experience these symptoms.

Cost:

Cost varies from clinic to clinic. In general, the cost of fat freezing ranges from $2000-$4000 per session.

3. Red Light Treatment

Red light treatment or therapy is another FDA-approved fat-reducing non-surgical treatment. This technology is one of the newest and quick technologies. The targeted and most suitable areas should be the hips, thighs, and abdomen.

How Does it Work:

A lamp having a specific wavelength is used to transfer light into the skin. The fat cells get excited after getting exposed to a specific light. After that, fat cells eliminate their content by creating small openings. Now, desired weight loss is possible by eliminating excess fatty cells in the targeted areas.

Results:

The results with red light therapy are pretty fast and noticeable after three or four sessions. A patient can achieve body goals with red light treatment.

Side Effects:

The red light procedure is completely protected for everybody except pregnant ladies and patients with severe conditions. Otherwise, everyone can get it without any worry.

Cost:

Per session of red light therapy might cost around $1300. Factors like the quality of the machine used and how deep you want to destroy fat cells will vary the cost.

4. Laser Treatment

Another non-invasive and painless fat reduction procedure is laser treatment, which works perfectly for people who have reached their desired weight but can’t reach their desired body shape. Each session of laser treatment lasts for 25-30 minutes.  

How Does it Work?

Applying controlled heat to targeted areas ensures the destruction of all the stubborn fat cells while keeping the skin unharmed. The treatment also includes a cooling process to ensure that other tissues are unharmed.

Results:

Don’t expect instant results from laser treatment. You’ll start noticing results after two months.

Side Effects:

The laser treatment doesn’t have any severe side effects. Patients might get a slight burning sensation in treated areas during treatment. Other than that, there will be no side effects.

Cost:

The roughly cost of laser treatment is around $1300-$1400.

Surgical Body Sculpting

Whenever someone hears about body sculpting surgery, it might make them freak out, thinking of the amount of pain, risks, side effects, and whatnot. But you must understand all the body contouring options if you’re planning to get it.

Benefits of Surgical Body Sculpting:

• Getting instant and quick results
• Helps the body to be in shape
• Last as long as you want with a healthy diet and exercise

1. Liposuction

Liposuction or lipoplasty is one of the popular fat reduction surgical procedures. This process is all about removing fat cells by surgery from specific areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, chest, back, buttocks, hips, calves, ankles, chin, and neck.

How Does it Work:

Liposuction must be done by a professional. The complicated liposuction procedure involves opening the targeted area with sanitized tools and removing all the excessive fatty cells under the skin.

Results:

If you want to lose overall body weight, then this treatment isn’t suitable for you. Whereas if you want to reduce fat from targeted areas, liposuction will be an option for you and you’ll get desired results after surgery. Also, you have to be extra cautious after a few weeks of surgery.

Besides, it should be noted that your skin might get loose from treated areas if your body doesn’t have enough elasticity.

Side Effects:

Liposuction comes with some risks and side effects, such as reaction to anaesthesia, temporary numbness, skin infection (rare), fluid accumulation, kidney problems, and lidocaine toxicity. It would be best if you talked to your surgeon before going to an operation theater; otherwise, you might regret doing it in the first place.

Cost:

The cost of the treatment depends on the expertise of the surgeon and areas of the body that need treatment.

2. Fat Transfer

Fat transfer is another complex body continuing process that involves removing fat cells from a patient’s body and transferring them on uneven and other irregular body parts—also known as fat grafting, fat injection, and lipo filling.

How Does it Work:

The complete fat transferring procedure is complex and comprises various steps. The method removes extra fat from different body parts and then transfers it to the body parts where there’s an uneven body surface to contour the body, such as removing fat from the thigh area and investing it into checks or other body parts.

Results:

This process has positive effects on the body. Smooth and improved quality skin will boost your confidence for sure. But you have to be patient and determined to get it done. Results will satisfy you if you get it done by a professional surgeon.

Side Effects:

Bruising and swelling of the donor and the treated area is normal even after 8-10 days. After 10-days, affected areas will get normal. Also, you must see the surgeon after every week to get proper guidelines.

Cost:

Cost depends on the number of areas you want to get treated. Your doctor will guide you better in this regard.

Frequently Asked Questions About Body Sculpting

Q1: How Much Does Body Sculpting Cost?

Each type of body sculpting costs differently. The faster and better results mean more cost. You must have a huge budget if you plan to get any of the procedures mentioned above.

Q2: Is Body Sculpting Safe?

Yes, it’s safe. Each type of body contouring has a set of pros and cons. You must understand all of the risks and side effects beforehand.

Q3: Do You Need a License for Body Sculpting? 

License is mandatory for surgical body sculpting as it requires professional expertise. As long as non-surgical body sculpting is concerned, you don’t necessarily need a license. But having one will undoubtedly make you trustworthy.

Q4: How Long Does Body Sculpting Last? 

The effect of body contouring lasts for more than ten years. This treatment will be a permanent and best solution with a proper diet and regular exercise routine.

Q5: How to Maintain Body Sculpting Results?

Taking care of your health, getting good sleep, a balanced diet, and regular training and workout will help you a lot to maintain your body sculpting treatment results.