Body
sculpting in Oak Brook
describes a variety of cosmetic procedures done to remove fat
deposits to give the client a more toned and muscular appearance.
Body sculpting includes surgical procedures like liposuction and
non-surgical procedures like CoolSculpting. Body sculpting procedures
are not supposed to be used for weight loss; they are for patients
who are at or near their optimal weight.
What
Is Liposuction?
Liposuction,
also known as lipoplasty, is a cosmetic
surgical
procedure that can remove fat from almost any part of the body. While
there are several different variations, they all involve using a thin
hollow tube called a cannula to break up the fat cells and make it
easier for the doctor to remove them.
What
Is VASER Hi-Definition Body Sculpting?
VASER
Hi-Definition Body Sculpting is a type of liposuction that uses
ultrasound to melt the fat cells. The cannula emits ultrasound and
then suctions away the liquified fat. Before starting, the doctor
will administer a saline solution containing epinephrine to reduce
bleeding. Most patients will need a local anesthetic or a regional
anesthetic with sedation to stay comfortable.
What
Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting
is a cosmetic procedure that has been approved by the FDA. It takes
advantage of the fact that fat has a higher freezing point than do
other tissues. That makes it possible to freeze fat cells without
harming any neighboring tissues. The body will gradually eliminate
the frozen fat cells.
A CoolSculpting treatment takes about an
hour, and each treatment will freeze about 20 to 30 percent of the
targeted fat. The doctor will apply the cooling applicators to the
treatment site. There is no downtime, and the patient will continue
to see improvement over the next three months.
Contact
Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute to learn more about body
sculpting in Oak Brook.
