Are you a man who has been feeling less than confident about your physique as of late? Do you feel like you have “love handles” and no matter how careful you are about eating a healthy diet and working out, you just can’t tone the area to your liking? It’s a common issue that plenty of men have and there may be a simple solution. Body contouring is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that can offer all kinds of incredible results, addressing some of the most common problem areas and concerns men have.
Unsure what body contouring is and how it can help you? Here’s a deep dive into everything that’s involved.
What Is Body Contouring?
Body contouring, which may also be called body sculpting, is a cosmetic procedure that people use to shape a particular area of the body. This could include tightening the skin and removing fat in those areas. Typically, the only way to have done this was liposuction, which is an invasive surgery and carries with it several risks and potential complications. There is also a lot of downtime after liposuction, so it’s far from quick and easy.
Because body contouring is a non-surgical option, it can be much more appealing. It doesn’t carry that same list of potential complications and risks. It’s not that body contouring will make you lose weight, rather it is about re-shaping a particular area of the body. This can give the illusion of weight loss since it appears more toned.
How Does Body Contouring Work?
Slimming an area, toning an area and getting rid of excess skin and fat may sound like a scary procedure, but that’s not the case with body contouring. Instead of surgery, the procedure can use heat, cold and lasers to address specific areas of concern.
Looking at the different types of body contouring methods, here’s how each one works:
- Cold temperatures can be used to destroy the body’s fat cells.
- Lasers can also be used to destroy fat cells.
- Injections of deoxycholic acid can be used to destroy fat cells.
- Radiofrequency (RF) relies on a combination of heat and ultrasound waves to destroy fat cells.
Generally speaking, the process takes about 30-60 minutes depending on the area you are sculpting. You may feel a bit of discomfort during the process, but it shouldn’t be painful.
In terms of results, this can take time. It may be necessary to have multiple treatments before you reach the desired outcome. Also, the results take about one month to show up. What this means is that, unlike liposuction, you’re not going to get immediate dramatic results. It’s more of a gradual process. The good news is that results are long lasting provided you maintain a healthy body weight.
What Areas of the Body Can Be Sculpted?
Because this is a non-surgical option, it can be used in many areas of the body to sculpt it. Some of the most common areas include:
- Arms
- Buttocks
- Back
- Thighs
- Belly
You may also wish to have multiple areas sculpted rather than just one. Anywhere you have loose or excess skin can potentially be treated.
What to Expect After Body Contouring
A big concern can be aftercare, as people are often nervous about any potential pain and side effects. Body contouring doesn’t typically result in much downtime. Some people may be able to return to their normal activities almost immediately. Because you’re not given general anesthesia, there is no recovery from that either.
Liposuction can leave scars and you have the incision point to worry about in terms of potential infection. Body sculpting has none of these risks. No one will be able to tell you had anything cosmetic done; instead, they will just think you look healthy and great. And because the results are gradual, there won’t be a shocking and glaring difference overnight, which makes it even more natural looking.
As for side effects, you can speak to the doctor or technician performing the procedure, but typically speaking, there aren’t any to worry about. As long as you are healthy, you can expect a very straightforward experience.
Is It Right for You?
At the end of the day, deciding to undergo body contouring is a personal choice that only you can make. You know what’s best for your health and what will give you the confidence you deserve. The fact is that body contouring is a much safer and easier alternative to liposuction, so it can be well worth looking into if you have areas of concern on your body.
