Body Sculpting

There are a few reasons why millions of adults start taking a more discerning look at their bodies around this time of year. One is that we’ve been conditioned to set goals at the beginning of every new year. Another is that summer is now on the horizon, albeit still months away. Then, we are also inundated with the idea of New Year, New You. We’re not about creating a whole new Self; we’re about bringing out all that is already inherently good and beautiful. In some cases, to do that means to shed some old baggage. We offer several ways to shed the baggage of unwanted fat, from liposuction and abdominoplasty to a few nonsurgical options. We’ll talk about these treatments here.

Nonsurgically, there are essentially three approaches that are taken to reduce body fat. These are heating, freezing, and chemical dissolution. Each of these methods takes a fair amount of time to achieve the desired outcome when compared to liposuction. For this reason, now is the best time to schedule your body contouring consultation so you can have the most beautiful summer.

Radiofrequency

Heat-based body contouring treatments generally work via radiofrequency energy. During treatment, the target area is bombarded with radiofrequency waves. This causes the tiny molecules in tissue to vibrate, resulting in friction and heat. When fat is heated to about 46° Celcius and the temperature is sustained for 20 minutes or more, approximately 60% of the fat cells exposed to the energy are programmed for death. The process is called apoptosis, and it occurs painlessly and naturally. The fat cells that are destroyed are picked up by the lymphatic system and eliminated. They are gone for good. In our Louisville medical spa, we perform radiofrequency body contouring using the Exilis and Vanquish devices. One of the benefits of using heat is that some degree of tissue contraction may also occur, resulting in firmer, tighter skin.

CoolSculpting

The freezing method of fat-reduction is known as cryolipolysis, and CoolSculpting is the most well-known and reputable device that utilizes freezing temperature to contour the body. During CoolSculpting sessions, the patient has an applicator “attached” to their treatment area via suction. The fat that is drawn into the chamber cools within 5 to 10 minutes. The remainder of the treatment session sustains the target temperature that causes crystals to form in the targeted fat cells. Studies indicate that approximately 50% of the exposed fat undergoes apoptosis via cryolypolysis. Like radiofrequency treatments, CoolSculpting results in cell death and the removal of fat cells through the lymphatic system.

Chemical Dissolution

Years ago, doctors used a treatment called Lipodissolve to chemically disrupt the structure of fat cells. The broader use of chemicals like deoxycholic acid and phosphatidylcholine produced marginal results and tended to cause more discomfort than was worth it. Today, chemical fat dissolution is used in a much more refined manner. For the past few years, Kybella injections have achieved safe, comfortable, and gorgeous results in reducing submental fullness under the chin.

One of the primary differences between our non-surgical body contouring options and surgical treatments is that they require multiple sessions to achieve optimal results. Still, the final outcome is satisfying and can be long-lasting. To learn more or to schedule your body contouring consultation in our Louisville office, contact us at 502-425-5200.

Looking good and feeling good go hand-in-hand regardless of our age. Part of looking our best is maintaining the body’s slim figure. However, even when we are at an ideal body weight for our frame, a lack of muscle tone can make us look less than ideal. Toning muscles has historically taken a considerable amount of effort. Things haven’t changed in terms of the value of exercise. What has changed is the speed at which certain muscle groups can be toned by incorporating sophisticated technology. In our Louisville practice, more patients are turning to EMSculpt to jump-start their future fitness.

EMSculpt is a type of non-invasive body contouring that differs from any other technique available at the moment. While many other technologies are used to reduce fat and tighten the skin, EMSculpt has been developed for muscle-tightening at the deepest levels.

What EMSculpt Is and What It Does

EMSculpt is an FDA-approved device that forces deep muscle contractions using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology. The electromagnetic field created in the supramaximal layer of muscle tissue stimulates contractions that far exceed what one can achieve in the gym. This not only firms the muscles but increases the metabolism of fat cells in the treatment area. Fat-burning and muscle-toning occur simultaneously in a short, thirty-minute session.

Currently, EMSculpt can be conducted on the abdomen and buttocks. Treatment is well-tolerated by patients even though the contractions that occur are equivalent to approximately 20,000 crunches or squats. After treatment, muscles are expected to feel sore for a short time, similar to recovery from a good workout.

Benefits of EMSculpt include:

• The FDA-approved device has a high rate of safety and efficacy.
• Treatment is noninvasive. Energy is delivered via applicators that match the size of the treatment area. Applicators can sit on top of clothing.
• Results can be long-lasting with either touch-up treatments or regular exercise.
• Gradually occurring muscle tone looks completely natural because it is.

Now is a great time to give the body some TLC as well as some tough love. To learn more about EMSculpt, contact our Louisville office at 502-425-5200.

The topic of weight loss has been popular for decades. We’ve discussed which diets work and which don’t; what exercises are most effective and which are more like spinning our weight-loss wheels. Ultimately, all this talk has led to two things. The first is overwhelm and confusion. How do we really know which diet is right for us or how we will possibly “lose the weight?” The second is a misconception of what we’re really after in the end, which is to have a body shape that suits us. To improve shape, we’ve got to address muscle tone. To gain muscle, one once had to spend hours in the gym. For those in the Louisville area, muscle toning can take place in our comfortable medspa facility.

EMSCULPT is Changing the Body-Toning Game

It is very satisfying to sit at the forefront of plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. Our position here provides us with the best opportunity to help our patients truly reach their goals. On the nonsurgical front, we do so with EMSCULPT. This ingenious device does what you would normally do in the gym, only better. While you lie comfortably on the treatment table, the EMSCULPT applicators move your muscles thousands of times more than you could do in several gym sessions.

EMSCULPT is a proven muscle-toning device that works by emitting high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM). This energy passes through the uppermost layers of skin and fatty tissue. It lands in the supramaximal layer of tissue, the muscle. The effect of contact with HIFEM is strong muscle contraction, as if you had performed a squat or abdominal crunch. In one treatment session, the muscle contractions performed under HIFEM energy equates to thousands of exercises. As a side effect of rapid, consistent contractions deep in the muscle, fat cells can also be destroyed.

What to Expect from EMSCULPT

The old adage about getting fit, “no pain, no gain,” does not apply to EMSCULPT treatments. Even with the intense muscle tightening that takes place, treatment is quite comfortable. At first, the effects of HIFEM on the muscle can feel strange. However, patients do not report the sensations as painful. What we do prepare patients to expect is post-treatment soreness. After all, they just went through a pretty strenuous workout.

Are you tired of working so hard to get the body you want? Does the idea of up to 16% more muscle mass sound good? We think so. To learn more about EMSCULPT, schedule a consultation at our Louisville office. Call 502-425-5200 for friendly service.