What Does Body Contouring Do?

Many people try to achieve their aesthetic goals through dieting and exercising alone. But, many still struggle with small areas that seem to stubbornly remain after they dedicate time and energy to losing the fat. At Alamo Ranch, we offer safe and effective body contouring, a non-surgical method to remove fat that does not respond to diet and exercise.

What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring is a procedure to eliminate fat and sculpt specific areas of concern. Over the years, many different types of body contouring treatments, from cryolipolysis to radiofrequency lipolysis, have been used to help patients achieve their body goals. Depending on the type of body contouring treatment you receive, you may experience different procedures and results. 

What Does Body Contouring Do?

Body contouring uses various techniques to eliminate fat. Your body contouring treatment may differ depending on your personal goals, current health, and if you have any metal or electronic implants. The treatments provided at Alamo Ranch are:

truSculpt® ID

The truSculpt® ID device uses RF energy to deliver heat to underlying layers and break apart subcutaneous fat. Our specialists move a handheld device over the target area. Patients have stated it feels warm but not uncomfortable. The device leads to a more slim and contoured figure over time as the body filters the broken cells out through the lymphatic system. 

trSculpt® flex

truSculpt® flex uses electrical stimulation to induce muscle contractions and mimic the actions of a core workout. We apply pads to the skin during your treatment to transmit electrical signals. truSculpt® flex device burns fat while building muscle. 

VelaShape® III

Similar to truSculpt® ID, VelaShape® III uses RF energy but targets cellulite instead of fat cells. Cellulite does not respond to dieting and exercise, so treatments such as VelaShape® III relieve patients of cellulite. 

EmSculpt®

EmSculpt® uses electromagnetic energy to induce muscle contractions to increase tone and firmness in areas such as the abdomen and thighs. In 30 minutes, your body will undergo the equivalent of many hours of exercising to reduce fat in the target area efficiently. 

Cellutone®

Cellutone® combines radiofrequency energy with vibrations to increase oxygen and improve circulation in areas that struggle with cellulite. 

How Do I Prepare for my Body Contouring Treatment?

Before deciding on your treatment, a consultation will help determine any health conditions, medications, or other factors that affect your body contouring plan. Our specialists may then examine areas you want to see change and take pictures for reference. 

Once your plan is ready, you may begin treatment. Depending on your individual goals and the type of body contouring you are undergoing, you may require multiple treatments and maintenance to obtain and maintain your results. 

Am I a Good Candidate for Body Contouring?

Nearly anyone interested in losing specific pockets of fat that are not responding to diet and exercise is a good candidate for body contouring treatments. Body contouring, however, is not a weight loss solution. It cannot substitute a healthy lifestyle involving dieting and exercising.

Take the Next Step

If you have further questions about body contouring, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at Alamo Ranch Laser Aesthetics. Call us at (210) 999-9588 or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to helping you.