Body contouring describes a group of surgical and nonsurgical procedures that eliminate stubborn fat and give you the curves you want. You may need body contouring after significant weight loss or childbirth.
At Meridian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Lee K. Thornton offers Emsculpt, liposuction, and mommy makeovers as advanced body contouring techniques. If you're unhappy with your body, Dr. Thornton provides excellent care and aesthetic and cosmetic procedures to increase body confidence.
Body contouring is a way to reduce fat deposits, improve skin elasticity, and target specific body contours to provide a stunning appearance after childbirth or weight loss.
There are nonsurgical and surgical options for body contouring depending on your health, goals, and expectations after the procedure. Nonsurgical options offer less downtime but may not yield as drastic results as surgical options.
The goal of body contouring is to remove stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, while also stimulating collagen and addressing supporting tissues for a tighter, toned appearance.
Typical forms of body contouring include liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and arm or thigh lifts. However, nonsurgical methods are becoming more popular due to advances in technology and limited downtime.
Emsculpt is a nonsurgical body contouring treatment that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM®) technology to build muscle and burn fat simultaneously. The treatment induces powerful muscle contractions that can’t be achieved through exercise alone, resulting in a more sculpted and toned appearance.
During the procedure, the applicator delivers electromagnetic energy to the targeted area, causing rapid muscle contractions. This process helps strengthen and tone muscles while also reducing fat cells over time.
A significant benefit of Emsculpt is that it requires no downtime or anesthesia. You can return to your normal activities immediately after treatment.
Most patients begin to notice results after a few sessions, with optimal outcomes appearing a few weeks after completing the full treatment series. It’s FDA-approved and safe for use on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, and calves.
Emsculpt is only one of the advanced body contouring procedures we offer. Several other options successfully eliminate fat and tighten skin, and they include:
Liposuction utilizes a specialized suction device to break up stubborn fat deposits, which we then suction out of the body. It's a surgical procedure that we perform on various areas, including the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and arms.
After childbirth, many women have sagging skin that is resistant to exercise. We offer a personalized mommy makeover tailored to your needs, designed to tighten your body after having kids. A few of the body contouring procedures we offer include breast lifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
The SkinTyte laser is a cutting-edge treatment we use to tighten saggy skin. It uses thermal technology to improve collagen production and stimulate the body's healing process, resulting in visibly firmer skin without invasive surgery.
Kybella is an injectable treatment that reduces the appearance of fat under the chin. It's a deoxycholic acid injection that eliminates stubborn double chins nonsurgically for a stunning profile appearance.
At Meridian Plastic Surgery, we offer various advanced body contouring procedures to suit your goals and needs. To schedule an appointment to discuss your options, call our office in Meridian, Mississippi, today.
