Do you have skin that's lost its elasticity? Or do you have areas of fat that you can't eliminate? Cosmetic surgery may seem like the correct answer, but you have other effective options.
Dr. Lori Scott and her team offer nonsurgical body contouring to patients in the Kinston, North Carolina, area. Dr. Scott is an aesthetics specialist who uses the TempSure™ laser system for laser lipo and for skin tightening to contour your body without the need for invasive surgery.
This generalized term covers any procedure that eliminates stubborn fat and tightens skin without surgery. Nonsurgical body contouring is a good option for people looking to improve their physique without undergoing invasive, painful, and risky cosmetic procedures.
At Lori Scott Family Care, we offer laser lipolysis, which melts away fat rather than vacuuming it out with surgical tools during liposuction. Laser lipo utilizes powerful laser energy from a handpiece that gently heats and destroys fat cells, allowing the body to eliminate them through the lymphatic system — without damaging the skin.
The heated energy also stimulates collagen and elastin production, which are building blocks to tight and youthful skin. After getting the body to eliminate fat cells, TempSure prompts the skin to firm, giving you the body you've dreamed about.
Body contouring isn’t right for everyone. Although it works wonders, it does have limits, which are essential to discuss with Dr. Scott. She talks about your options as well as your goals and expectations during a consultation. You may be a good candidate for nonsurgical body contouring if you:
Although laser lipo yields impressive results, it won't remove as much fat as traditional liposuction or other surgical procedures. You should have realistic expectations going into the procedure.
A key component of laser lipo is being near or at your ideal body weight. It's not a weight loss tool and it won't yield significant results for people who are obese or significantly overweight. It works by sculpting and defining, which is great if you're just about at your ideal weight with a bit of fat to lose.
Laser lipo is excellent for people with love handles, saddlebags, or other areas where fat sits. It targets these areas with intense energy to heat the stubborn fat cells to destroy and eliminate them from your body.
For long-lasting results, you should commit to a healthy lifestyle before and after the procedure. Remaining fat cells can grow if you're not careful, so it's best to eat a nutritious diet along with getting regular exercise to maintain your results.
The machine's heat energy stimulates production of collagen and elastin, both of which help firm and tighten sagging skin. However, there are limits, and for optimal results, your skin shouldn't be significantly sagging or drooping.
It's also important to understand that laser lipo isn't a quick fix for fat reduction. It takes time for the body to break down the damaged fat cells and collagen to firm the skin. Nonsurgical body contouring can be very successful, but you must be patient. It could be weeks to months until you see the results.
Other good candidates are those who don't smoke and don't have significant medical problems that could cause complications during and after the procedure.
Contact Lori Scott Family Care today to schedule an appointment to learn more about laser lipo and nonsurgical body contouring.
