In
a world where everyone is obsessed with slim-trim body, being overweight is a
disturbing thought for all of us, even though it is 1-2 kilos. With a busy
lifestyle around commute, work, deadlines, with binge eating, it is very
difficult to find time for exercise. Hence, cosmetic surgeries like body sculpting can make you look beautiful without pain and sweat. It is a
non-surgical process which enjoys great popularity these days.
What
is Body Sculpting?
Body
sculpting is a non-surgical weight loss treatment which has rose to
prominence nowadays. There are different machines and technologies claim to
reduce fat in the market. For example, Cool Sculpting freezes fat with ultra-low
temperatures, tripolar and bipolar radio frequency uses heat, and Ultra Lipo
uses ultrasonic waves. You may also go with massage-based treatments, such as
endermologie, which is helpful to mobilize fat and cut cellulite.
In
all such procedures, the fat is subjected to trauma which can disrupt the fat
cells. Instead of removing the damaged fat by suction (as in laser liposuction
or traditional procedure), it is left in the body and naturally cleared by the
body itself. In most cases, this body shaping treatment is highly based
on operator.
What
to Expect During the Procedure?
Let’s
take an example of Ultra Lipo to understand this process better. In body
sculpting clinic, the surgeons use ultrasonic waves to form micro bubbles
in the fat tissue and combine several temperatures and pressures. It breaks the
fat cells down and the fat deposits are automatically cleared by the body. It
takes around 40 minutes to complete the procedure along with 30-minute skin
tightening using radio frequency.
Per
session, a person may get fat reduced in the circumference of 2 cm. by the end
of 6 to 8 sittings, around 2 to 3 inches are reduced in the circumference or
girth of fat. Since it is a non-surgical procedure conducted in body shaping
clinic, there is no pain, no downtime, and no damage and no side effects
are caused to other organs and tissues.
Who
is a Good Candidate for this Treatment?
This
non-surgical fat loss treatment is for those who cannot lose weight with just
exercise and diet. It simply works for those who need spot fat loss or those
who want to contour or reshape some of the stubborn areas of fat which haven’t
worked out with exercise or diet. Some of the commonly targeted regions are
love handles, abdomen, inner and outer thigh, upper arms, buttocks, calves,
elbows and back.
Since
this treatment doesn’t cause any harmful side effects, it is best suited for
many people. But due to reduced metabolism in older people, the results or
reductions will be lower. So, it doesn’t work on people who are above 60 years.
One
thing every patient should keep in mind that it is not a weight loss formula.
Even after undergoing this type of treatment, patients have to stick to healthy
diet and lifestyle. The price of the treatment ranges from clinic to clinic.
But expect around Rs. 2500 to Rs. 6000 per session, according to the area to be
addressed.