CosBeauty Magazine #91

FEATURE
FAT REDUCTION
RADIOFREQUENCY (RF)
BODY CONTOURING
This non-surgical treatment uses
radiofrequency (RF) energy to reduce
pockets of fat. The energy is emitted
via an applicator through the skin
without damaging the outer layers, only
targeting the underlying fat and tissues.
With RF body contouring treatment,
the heat generated from the RF
energy dissolves fat cells and causes
microscopic changes to tissues and
collagen fibres, with further collagen
remodelling occurring over the
subsequent months following the
procedure. The broken down fat cells
are drained via the lymphatic system
and then excreted as urine. An added
bonus is that it can also improve skin
tone and the look of cellulite.
The full effects may not be
visible for several months as the
improvements are cumulative. You
will gradually notice changes such
as circumferential reduction of the
treated area, a reduction in cellulite
and a more streamlined body shape.
Radiofrequency body contouring
treatments are non-invasive, cause
minimal discomfort and typically
require no downtime.
Body contouring systems that use RF
energy include truSculpt iD by Cutera
and EnCurve by Lutronic.
LASER BODY CONTOURING
Non-invasive fat reduction using hyperthermic laser uses heat to destroy the fat
cells and can work wonders on the love handles and abdomen.
It uses a specific laser wavelength to target and destroy fat cells below the
dermis. Multiple areas can be treated at once in just 25 minutes, and all skin
types are suitable. The controlled hyperthermic laser induces fat cell injury
by raising fat temperature to a range of 42 to 47˚C – the ideal temperature to
eliminate fat cells, without damage to surrounding tissue.
There is no downtime and minimal, if any, discomfort. Results can be seen
around six weeks after treatment as the body naturally metabolises the destroyed
fat. A series of treatments is recommended for optimum results.
Laser body contouring devices in Australia include SculpSure by Cynosure.