Body Contouring

What is Body Contouring

Body contouring is a range of cosmetic procedures that help to reshape and add more definition to certain areas of your body by removing stubborn pockets of excess fat and saggy skin, giving you a firmer and slimmer figure. 

Everyone has an image of a perfect physique in their head that they wish to achieve, but sometimes, diet and exercise can only get you so far. Body contouring treatments aim to improve the contour of your body by tightening your skin and eliminating unwanted fat to reveal a more toned and defined figure hidden underneath the layers of loose skin or fat. Whenever there is weight loss, your body loses its elasticity, making it difficult to go back to its original shape. Body contouring is an excellent treatment option that helps to tackle this problem by enhancing the shape of the underlying support tissue, resulting in better proportions and smoother contours. 

Body contouring can be performed both surgically and non-surgically and can target any specific part of your body that has an excess amount of fat. This can include parts like the abdomen, hips, arms, thighs, etc.

Types of Body Contouring Procedures

At Medcare, we offer a wide range of body contouring treatments that can help give you the physic you have always wanted. Common body contouring procedures include the following: 

• CoolSculpting:

  This non-surgical cooling treatment is a new state-of-the-art FDA-approved body contouring treatment that helps get rid of unwanted fat cells by freezing them. These fat cells are then eventually flushed out of your body through your lymphatic system. This minimally invasive body contouring treatment has little to no side effects and provides exceptional results. Not only does it eliminate up to 59% of your body fat (over multiple sessions) but it can also target specific areas of your body simultaneously. 

• Lipodissolve:

  Unlike liposuction, this procedure is a non-surgical method to shape your body. It is a precision-based treatment that focuses on one area at a time. Lipodissolve is not a fat-reducing procedure but instead is a “body sculpting” process that removes the unwanted fat that exercise and dieting cannot help you shed. Multiple sessions are conducted as per need where chemicals like phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate are injected into the targeted areas to melt extra body fat. 

• SHIFU Pulse, HIFU Technology:

  This treatment is a non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound waves or heat to melt down fat from your body. It targets desired areas, most commonly the stomach and thighs, to give your body a slimmer tone. Other than melting fat, HIFU treatment reduces cellulite production, which makes your body smooth, tight, and bump-free.

• Body Fillers:

  Hyaluronic acid is the most commonly used body filler for body contouring, apart from derma fillers. Body sculpting through fillers is one of the least invasive procedures. It involves injecting derma fillers or any other suitable cocktail into your body to tone its shape. Apart from slimming or toning your body, these fillers can help you retain hydration in your body while getting a natural-looking gorgeous shape.

Why is Body Contouring Done?

Body contouring helps people feel better about their appearance by attaining the perfect and thin physique they wish they always had. It can also help remove saggy and unwanted skin to give a younger and smoother appearance. This is why body contouring procedures are perfect for people who have loose, saggy skin left over after significant weight loss.

Overall, body contouring is an excellent fat-eliminating treatment option for those who want to look their best. It has been clinically proven to get rid of unwanted fat stores in the body that seem to persist even after dieting and exercise. 

Body contouring can be done to almost every area of the body that requires fat reduction. Common target sites include:

• Upper and lower abdomen
• Arms
• Face
• Chin and neck area
• Waist
• Buttocks
• Thighs

Benefits of Body Contouring

There is a reason why body contouring is so popular amongst people who want to lose weight. In fact, there are a number of reasons. Here are only a few of them:

• It can target many areas of the body
• Body contouring can permanently remove fat pockets that are difficult to target through diet or exercise 
• Provides smoother skin
• Safe techniques
• Gives a younger and thinner appearance 
• Helps reduce wrinkles, stretch marks and cellulite from the body

Who needs Body Contouring?

The most suitable candidate for a body contouring treatment is someone who has an excessive amount of body fat and wishes to lose it but can’t do so with a healthy diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise alone. Body contouring is also an excellent option for those who have attained their body weight goal and are committed to maintaining it. Patients also benefit immensely if they have loose, saggy skin that is left after their weight loss. 

Body contouring procedures are for everyone. Whether you’re overweight or struggling to lose a few extra pounds, or you’re someone whose muscles need a little bit of help to fit their physique, body contouring procedures can help give you a trimmer figure with a much more definitive shape. 

If you think you need a body contouring treatment but aren’t sure, schedule a consultation with Medcare today. An experienced professional will discuss your body goals with you and present you with the best body contouring treatment options. 

Risks of Body Contouring

Any procedure that deals with skin lifting come with its risks and complications. However, in the hands of a professional, you will face minimal to no downtime after a body contouring treatment. Some minor risks to be mindful of include the following:

• Red skin or a temporary rash on the targeted area
• Minor swelling and pain
• Asymmetrical or irregular skin 

Additionally, the anesthesia may cause drowsiness or nausea.

Preparation for Body Contouring

All body-altering procedures require some preparation beforehand to minimize any complications:

• Avoid any blood thinning medication for example anti-inflammatory medicines or aspirin
• Take a pause from smoking a few weeks before the procedure
• Make sure you have someone to stay with you the first night after the contouring
• Refrain from moisturizing the target area a day before
• Sunbathing and tanning of any kind are best avoided before a body contouring procedure

Aftercare for Body Contouring

There are a few things to keep in mind after the procedure is done. These will help you speed up and ease your healing.

• No alcohol for 24 hours
• Hydration is the key to a speedy recovery
• For any swelling or soreness, use icepacks
• Say no to any exertion for 24 hours as your body needs rest to heal itself
• Avoid going to a sauna or a spa

Results of Body Contouring

While body contouring may be an excellent option for a lot of people, the ideal candidate is one who has realistic expectations for their results. It also helps to keep in mind that while body contouring treatments can drastically improve your appearance, every patient is different, and results will vary accordingly. A lot of it also depends on your age, genetics, the chosen treatment procedure, and your chief complaints. 

In general, patients who undergo body contouring treatments achieve their body image goals, attain beautiful body curves, and have much smoother skin. The results of this procedure are also long-lasting, enduring for up to years after the treatment.

Body Contouring in Dubai & Sharjah

Body contouring treatments in Dubai and Sharjah can help you achieve your beauty goals to feel more confident and content with your body. At Medcare, we use advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technology to offer you the widest range of surgical and non-surgical body contouring options with minimal risks. Make an appointment with us today and begin your journey towards a better body.

Body Contouring specialist in Dubai & Sharjah

Only highly trained and experienced body contouring specialists can give you what you’re looking for in terms of your body goals. At Medcare, our team of highly qualified professionals are available to answer all your queries and provide you with a tailored treatment plan customized just for you. Our dedicated teams are committed to providing you with high-quality services at a reasonable cost.