Choosing among many currently available body contours of treatment may be confusing to patients. There are several good surgical and non-surgical methods of reducing fat, many of which are effective and provide very good results.
The “big 3” body contouring treatments today are liposuction, Zsculpt 360 Cryolipolysis, and CoContour Cryolipolysis EMS shockwave therapy.
The optimal treatment for each patient will depend to a large extent on the physical characteristics of their bodies and the final results of the expectations they seek to achieve. These 5 simple questions will help you figure out which body contouring procedure is right for you.
Is Your BMI 30 Or Less?
The patient's Body Mass Index (BMI) needs to be below 30 to become a good candidate for most body contours treatment. If your current BMI is over 30, we will encourage you to focus on fitness and nutrition until you reach this threshold.
Are You Within 10 Pounds Of Your Ideal Weight?
Individuals who are within 10 pounds of their ideal weight are great candidates for either Zsculpt cryolipolysis or Liposuction. At this point many people are generally fit and have specific areas of stubborn body fat that they hope to eliminate.
Do You Have Any Loose Skin Or Sagging Muscles?
If your issues stem from loose, excess skin or a separation in the abdominal muscles an CoContour with combination treatment of non-vacuum cryolipolysis EMS and shockwave therapy will be your best option. Removing fat from an area with loose skin will actually look worse, not better. Any excess skin or lax muscles will need to be removed or tightened.
However, if the targeted areas you hope to address are fat pockets without loose skin Zsculpt cryolipolsis or Liposuction can be effective.
Do You Have Time To Recover?
Liposuction (surgical options) will require dedicated recovery periods (downtime) where your physical activities are limited. If you have no time for recovery, Zsculpt 360 is definitely for you. This non-surgical procedure requires no needles, surgical incisions, pain medications, or anesthesia. Patients can resume their routine activities, including returning to work and exercise regimens, immediately following the treatment.
Are You Looking For Quick Results?
Surgical body contouring options like liposuction provide immediate results in a single session. Non-surgical body contouring like CoContour requires multiple treatment sessions spread out over time before the most dramatic results are achieved.
