If you struggle with weight or body image and nothing seems to work, take heart; body sculpting treatments can help you achieve your goals.

What is Body Contouring at LightRx?

Body contouring is a non-invasive fat reduction tool that helps you achieve a toned, fit body. It is an FDA-approved treatment that is painless, comfortable, easy to tolerate, and doesn’t require any downtime.

Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, thighs, and “love handles.” Drop a dress size, whittle your waist, lift and shape your buttocks, or firm up and flatten your stomach. This non-invasive fat reduction treatment can reshape your physique.

A two-pronged approach

Body contouring vs. CoolSculpting at LightRx has two components: fat reduction and skin tightening.

Fat reduction: Laser lipo uses low-level lasers released through treatment pads to break down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol.  These compounds are then released into the body through the cell membranes, where they can be burned off during exercise.

Skin tightening: This is the second part of body contouring, which involves tightening the skin through a combination of radio frequencies and magnetic pulses. It works by inducing a thermal reaction in the tissue, prompting the body to activate the formation of new collagen, which subsequently tightens and contracts the skin.

Skin tightening is effective for the face and neck, and it also targets cellulite on the stomach, thighs, and buttocks.

How CoolSculpting Compares

When comparing body contouring vs CoolSculpting, it is essential to understand the differences.

Both methods aim to enhance your body’s appearance and shape, eliminate excess fat, and tighten loose skin, but they operate differently.

CoolSculpting: This technology freezes fat cells, effectively destroying them, and they are subsequently eliminated from the body.

Non-invasive, little to no downtime, with some temporary side effects like swelling, bruising, or numbness.

Results appear gradually over weeks or months as the fat cells are gradually eliminated from the body. This treatment’s primary focus is fat reduction in the stomach, thighs, arms, chin, and flanks.

Body Contouring at LightRx: Body contouring uses radiofrequency, ultrasound, and lasers to destroy fat cells by using heat that then breaks down the cells for the body to absorb and eliminate.

Non-invasive, with no downtime. Results can be expected gradually over the coming weeks or months.

The combination of treatments that constitute body contouring can provide fat reduction and skin tightening while targeting a broader range of body areas with this two-pronged approach.

Body contouring vs CoolSculpting – The Pros and Cons of each

CoolSculpting Pros:

• Non-invasive, no downtime
• Targeted fat reduction
• Natural-looking results
• FDA-cleared treatment

CoolSculpting Cons:

• Limited fat reduction: not for individuals with localized fat deposits or significant weight loss requirements.
• Potential side effects include redness, swelling, bruising, or tingling
• Multiple treatments are required
• Not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle

Body Contouring Pros:

• Non-invasive, no downtime
• Effectively targets fat reduction AND skin tightening
• Targeted fat reduction in multiple areas
• FDA-cleared treatment
• Natural-looking result

Body Contouring Cons:

• Not as dramatic as surgical liposuction
• Multiple treatments may be necessary
• Potential for redness, swelling, and discomfort that is temporary

Summary

CoolSculpting is an option for fat reduction, yet body contouring encompasses a broader range of fat elimination, skin tightening, and body reshaping potential compared to CoolSculpting.

Which treatment suits different body goals

CoolSculpting:

• Primarily targets and reduces localized areas of stubborn fat.
• It is best suited for individuals close to their ideal body weight with resistant fat in their abdomen, thighs, double chin, and bra bulge.
• Doesn’t address skin tightening or toning like body contouring methods.

Body Contouring:

• Targets a broader range of concerns like skin tightening, fat reduction, and muscle toning.
• It can be tailored to your specific goals, whether you want to tighten skin, tone muscles, remove fat, or combine these on the face, neck, stomach, thighs, and buttocks.
• The best choice for comprehensive body reshaping on multiple parts of your body.

As with any treatment, getting a professional evaluation and a personalized plan to meet your goals will ensure successful results.

Schedule a free consultation at LightRx!