how to protect your youthful glow

Whether it is done by dieting, healthy eating, or weight loss surgery, more people are conscientious about losing weight than ever before. However, after substantial weight loss, it is not uncommon for excess skin to be evident on the body.

While excess skin can be surgically removed, some people prefer not going through such an extensive procedure. Many have found that having noninvasive body contouring is a safer way to get rid of excess skin. This process helps retract skin back to its previous shape by removing unwanted fat cells. Over time, it helps patients regain a more youthful, healthier-looking appearance. 

Noninvasive body contouring is done in the physician's office and takes only a few minutes for each session. This process is done by using a laser light to produce heat. The heat is held against the affected areas to destroy the fat cells under the skin without damaging the skin or tissue. These are some of the reasons why body sculpting is becoming more popular.

Very Little Pain 

Those who have had noninvasive body contouring performed often say the pain that occurs during the procedure is very mild. It may be similar to having a mild sunburn, but it goes away within only a few days. No medical treatment is necessary after the procedure is complete.

No Scarring 

Unlike surgical methods of removing excess skin, there is no scarring left by noninvasive body contouring. The skin does not have to be cut to perform this procedure correctly. 

This also means there is no bleeding, no risk of infection, and no bruising left on the skin from having this procedure performed. Side effects that are common after surgery, such as nausea or vomiting, also do not occur during or after noninvasive body contouring.

Short Recovery Time 

There is little to no recovery time needed after noninvasive body contouring. The patient does not have to worry about losing time at work or scheduling extended periods of time off from work for this type of treatment. In fact, those who have it done can easily return back to work shortly after a session is complete.

Noninvasive body contouring is normally performed over several different sessions. This depends upon how much skin and fat removal the patient wants and how large the area of the body is that the treatments are needed for. However, more than one area of the body can be treated during each session if the patient prefers. 

For more information on your body contouring options, contact a skin care facility near you.