Human bodies are all unique, and we come in a vast variety of shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, there are times when nature doesn’t give us quite the body that we want to live in! In these cases there are things that modern science can achieve that nature can’t provide that allow us to reshape our body into the image we desire! Trimming fat from hard-to-lose areas, tightening loose skin, and enhancing, or decreasing natural curves to satisfy our personal aesthetics all fall under the term “body contouring”. Recently a wide number of new and wonderful technologies have been added to the body contouring tool kit, facilitating procedures that work better, and are far safer than ever, to sculpt us into the physical form of our heart’s desire! Here are some of the new trends and techniques that really excite us:
- Non-Surgical Skin Tightening And Lifting – These techniques don’t require any invasive cutting, instead relying on RF (radio frequency) or HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) to improve skin firmness and elasticity by stimulating the production of collagen. These techniques produce amazing results quickly without the need for lengthy recovery times.
- High-Definition Liposuction – This highly advanced body sculpting technique removes fat cells to create better-defined muscle contours in areas that are resistant to common weight loss methods, such as the buttocks and abdomen
- CoolSculpting – Carefully controlled cooling is implemented to eliminate fat cells in various parts of the body by freezing them without the need for any surgery.
- BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) – Liposuction removes excess unwanted fat from areas such as the thighs and abdomen, then purifies it so it can be injected into the buttocks to increase their volume and redefine their shape, thus enhancing their appearance.
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) – This is a surgical technique that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen to give it a more toned and flatter look.
- Body Lift – This technique helps people who have experienced significant weight loss by lifting and tightening sagging skin on problem areas like thighs, buttocks, and the abdomen to give them a more fit, healthy appearance.
- Thigh Lift – This procedure targets the inner or outer thighs by removing undesirable fat and sagging skin to create a more attractive and contoured leg shape.
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) – Excess fat and unsightly drooping skin is removed from beneath the upper arms to give a firm, youthful appearance.
- Dermal Fillers – This popular technique restores volume to hollow cheeks, smooths wrinkles away, and enhances the contours of the face. Hyaluronic acid gels, one of the body’s naturally occurring substances, are injected strategically under the skin to boost up hollow regions, marionette lines, and nasolabial folds, as well as reduce sagging skin and fine lines in the neck area.
The Australian Government’s Victoria State Health Authority has more information on body sculpting and plastic surgery. We hope this article helps you choose the best new body contouring techniques that will fulfil your personal appearance goals!
