Body contouring is one treatment that reshapes and refines the body. The process is designed to target fat and tighten loose skin. People seek contouring procedures to address loose skin resulting from weight loss or aging, or they may have other personal goals. Here is more information about contouring procedures and their effects:
Introducing Body Contouring Treatments
Body contouring refers to a range of treatments that reshape and refine the body’s appearance. The goal of contouring procedures is to address areas where diet and exercise have not produced the desired results. Treatments can target:
- Excess fat in the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or arms
- Reduced muscle tone
- Loose, lax, or crepey skin texture
- The dimpled appearance of cellulite
These treatments are non-surgical or minimally invasive, so recovery time is minimal. A provider will recommend specific options based on a patient’s anatomy and goals.
Reviewing EMSCULPT NEO and Benefits
EMSCULPT NEO combines two technologies: radiofrequency, or RF, energy and high-intensity focused electromagnetic, or HIFEM, energy. RF energy heats and reduces fat cells, while HIFEM energy triggers muscle contractions. The intended result is a reduction in fat, and it also includes an increase in muscle mass in the treated area.
Understanding Cellulite and Its Causes
Cellulite is a harmless structural skin condition, and it affects an estimated 80% to 90% of women at some point in their lives. Up to 10% of men experience cellulite. It forms when fibrous connective tissue bands beneath the skin tighten and pull the skin downward, while fat cells push upward. This creates the characteristic dimpled or orange peel texture most visible on the thighs and buttocks.
Several factors contribute to cellulite development. Genetics, hormonal changes, and skin thickness all play a role in how pronounced cellulite appears. Cellulite is naturally occurring and benign, but some patients seek to change it for aesthetic reasons.
Exploring EMTONE and Results
EMTONE addresses the causes of cellulite; it targets the underlying fibrous bands rather than the surface appearance alone. It delivers radiofrequency energy and targeted pressure energy simultaneously, which works to potentially increase collagen and elastin production and blood flow. It can help release the fibrous bands responsible for dimpling.
The combination of these two energies distinguishes EMTONE from older cellulite treatments that rely on just one modality. Radiofrequency heats the tissue to stimulate collagen remodeling, and the pressure waves address tissue laxity at the same time. Patients typically undergo multiple sessions, and results continue to improve in the weeks following treatment as the skin remodels.
EMTONE is FDA-cleared and may help patients seeking measurable improvements in the following areas:
- Skin texture and smoothness
- The severity of cellulite dimpling
- Overall skin firmness in treated areas
Learn More About Body Contouring
Non-invasive body contouring has expanded beyond simple fat reduction. EMSCULPT NEO builds muscle and reduces fat through a combination of electromagnetic and radiofrequency energy, and EMTONE targets the structural causes of cellulite to improve skin texture and firmness. If you want to learn more about body contouring, consult a provider near you.
