CosBeauty Magazine #74

Feature
The world of non-surgical body
shaping is continually advancing.
Here’s the skinny on some of the
latest technology science has
brought to the table.
Words by AimÉe Rodrigues.
ver the past couple of decades body contouring surgery has
become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. But not
everyone needs or is willing to undergo surgery, anaesthesia
and the like to remove excess fat and reshape the body.
Some serious advancements in the field of fat
reduction now offer non-surgical procedures that can
achieve noticeable results with no downtime, no
surgery and minimal (if any) discomfort.
Most of these devices harness some form of energy –
be it radiofrequency, ultrasound, freezing temperatures
or hyperthermic laser – to break down underlying fat
while leaving surrounding tissues unaffected.
This type of procedure doesn’t require any anaesthesia
and is performed in the clinic. There is normally zero
downtime, only some mild discomfort and results are
permanent if you maintain your weight.
What’s the catch, you may be thinking? Well, that’s difficult
to answer. The only real ‘negative’ is that it’s suited to people
with small to localised fat deposits (think muffin top or some extra
belly fat), not for larger scale fat reduction.
All of these body contouring devices may have temporary side effects,
such as swelling, redness or bruising around the treated area, which normally
disappear after a week or so. Changes are gradual, as the body naturally
metabolises the destroyed fat cells over the next several weeks.
Although non-surgical body contouring devices offer an effective means for
achieving a more streamlined body shape – commonly targeting treatment
areas such as the abdomen and thighs – it’s worth remembering that no nonsurgical
device can achieve the level of fat removal possible with liposuction.
Here we look at the top-three trending fat-busting procedures in the
Australian market.
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