BODY CONTOURING

Body contouring, also known as body sculpting or body remodeling, is a procedure that aims to change the shape of the body and improve the appearance of skin and tissue. It involves reshaping areas or toning the body.

At VEDRA we specialize in non-invasive body contouring which describes a non-surgical procedure that does not remove any tissue (fat or skin) from the body. We use a variety of implements to achieve a desired affect such as:

  • Light-based therapy - Most often the device uses infra-red light which is not visible to the human eye. The heating is thought to damage fat cells and cause some shrinking of the short strands of connective tissue that connects the skin to fat and deeper tissues beneath. Because of these heating effects the light-based light procedures may temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite or reduce the circumference of the body in the treated area.

  • Massage (Machine or Mechanical) - Massaging the skin and fat using pressure and vibration are thought to work like a lymphatic massage. This type of massage gently targets the lymphatic system just under your skin, by removing the extra fluid between the fat cells and improving appearance of the skin. It can speed healing and enhance procedure results by disposing of impurities such as excess fluid, toxins, and waste (fat cells) from tissues. Stretching the skin may also trigger collagen formation and may give the skin a more youthful appearance.

  • Radiofrequency Energy (RF) - When RF is carefully applied to the skin, it can cause heating in the layer of fat under the skin and int he strands that connect the skin to the fat layer. This can temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite or reduce the circumference of your body in the treated area. It may also cause the skin to feel or look tighter because of some skin shrinking or increases in collagen.

  • Thermal - Fat bulges are affected by gentle heating. Heating is thought to damage the fat cells under the skin and reduce the thickness of fat in the treated area; shrink parts of the skin; trigger the skin to produce collagen to give the skin a tighter appearance; and temporarily improve circulation to remove fluid buildup outside of the fat cells and reduce the bumpy appearance of cellulite.

  • Ultrasonic sound waves - During a therapeutic ultrasound procedure, a sound wave is applied to the skin surface. It then enters the fat layer beneath the skin and can cause fat cells to rupture, which may reduce the circumference of the body in the treated area.

    POSSIBLE EFFECTS

    Changing circumference of an area

    Changing body silhouette by reducing small areas of fat

    Improving tone and firmness of certain muscles

    Improving appearance of cellulite

    Refining body proportions

    Reducing chafing and irritation

    Looking younger

    Boosting self-esteem

    Feeling comfortable in your skin

    IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BODY COUNTOURING 

  • Understand that while noninvasive body contouring comes with benefits and risks just as any other cosmetic procedure.

  • Know that non-invasive body contouring is not intended to treat obesity or to improve your health.

  • Non-invasive Body Contouring will not result in weight loss or contribute to the health benefits associated with weight loss.

  • Understand that not everyone responds to body contouring procedures or achieves their desired effect, results may be temporary, and you may need more than one treatment.

  • Inform provider who is performing your treatment:

    • About all medications you take, including over-the-counter supplements and vitamins.

    • If you have any implanted medical devices, including a pacemaker, artificial joints, or metal implants or screws.

    • If you have an intra-uterine device (IUD), contraceptive coil, mesh, tattoo, scar, cosmetic implant, or have had surgery in the treatment area.

      It is important to note that Body contouring procedures may not always result in your desired effect, or your result may only be temporary. Non-invasive body contouring does not treat obesity or improve your health. It will not result in weight loss or contribute to the health benefits associated with weight loss.