Fat Reduction & Body Sculpting
Fat Reduction and Body Sculpting refers to a variety of non-surgical treatments useful for reducing or removing excessive fat from localized areas of the body.
Fat Reduction and Body Sculpting refers to a variety of non-surgical and surgical treatments
Fat reduction and body sculpting are useful for reducing or removing excess fat from localized areas of the body. Non-Surgical Fat Removal by injection is an effective option for people with very localized areas of excess fat, particularly in the chin and neck. These patients want a noticeable improvement but are often not ready for surgery, either mentally or logistically.
SculpSure
Even with diet and exercise, most people have stubborn pockets of fat that seem impossible to lose. SculpSure’s body contouring technology is able to target and destroy these fat cells without affecting the skin’s surface, surgery or downtime.
SculpSure’s non-surgical 25 minute procedure uses light-based technology to permanently destroy up to 24% of treated fat in problem areas, such as the abdomen and love handles. Over time, these damaged fat cells are naturally absorbed and removed from the body, with results seen as quickly as six weeks, and optimal results typically seen at 12 weeks.
SculpSure is ideal for people with trouble spots, particularly those that seem resistant to diet and exercise.
Every patient is different. We will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan to meet your desired goals. Call us at 403-675-0018 to schedule a consultation and discuss what treatment plan is best for you.
Most patients feel a tingling sensation intermittently throughout the treatment which is generally well-tolerated.
Treated fat cells are destroyed during the treatment and will not regenerate.
Patients may start to see results as early as 6 weeks following treatment as the body begins to evacuate the destroyed fat cells, with optimal results usually seen at 12 weeks.
There is no downtime with SculpSure, so you can have the treatment during your lunch hour and return to work immediately.
The number of fat cells stored in our bodies typically remain constant throughout adult life. After the SculpSure treatment, the destroyed fat cells will not return. However, as we lose weight, the size of fat cells become smaller, but typically do not decrease in number. Even with diet and exercise, many people have difficulty losing weight in these trouble areas.
Belkyra Injectable: A Non-Surgical Fat Removal Treatment
Excess stubborn fat beneath the chin and along the jawline is almost impossible to lose with diet and exercise. This unwanted fat, popularly known as the double chin, most often appears due to inherited genetics, but can also be the result of diet or lifestyle.
Belkyra Injectable is the new Health Canada-approved injection treatment to effectively reduce your double (or triple) chin to result in a slimmer and more defined facial profile.
Belkyra injectable (called Kybella in the United States) is a non-animal, synthetic chemical substance found in smaller quantities in the human body. Belkyra is a lecithin type of chemical that can disrupt the cell membrane of fat cells, releasing their contents and breaking them down safely and effectively. The injection of Belkyra into the double chin and neck region results in the breakdown of localized fat deposits in the treated area. The fat cells are safely eliminated from the body over the weeks following treatment.
While the majority of patients will notice a significant improvement after a single treatment, depending on the patient and the amount of excess fat present, patients may require up to four treatments to achieve optimal results.
Typically, noticeable results can be seen in as little as two months post treatment. However, multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve optimal results depending on several factors including the skin health of the patient and amount of excess fat present.
Belkyra treatments require minimal downtime, as little as two days, before returning to normal activities.
Patients may experience swelling, pain and bruising at the injection site. These side effects typically subside quickly and on their own.
Yes the majority of patients report that the results are permanent. The removed fat cells cannot return to the treated area.
To find out if you are a good candidate for Belkyra or to begin your Belkyra treatments at Art of SKIN Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, we recommend you schedule a consultation by calling us at (403) 675-0018.