The fat reduction applies to anyone ready for it! For patients at or near their ideal body weight who do not need significant reshaping in an area, non-surgical treatments can be a great option to reduce isolated pockets of diet and exercise-resistant fat without surgery, and with little to no downtime. However, it is important to have realistic expectations about what results from a non-surgical treatment can achieve.
Benefits of non-surgical fat reduction
Reduction can be done by a surgical or non-surgical procedure. The non-surgical fat reduction procedure benefits include:
- Little to no downtime is required
- No general anesthesia, incisions, or scars
- Side effects are minimal for most patients
- Gradual onset of results allows patients to be discreet about treatments
- Results can last as long as a patient maintains his or her weight
Limitations of non-surgical fat reduction
The non-surgical reduction procedure limitations include:
- Minimal sculpting ability compared to liposuction
- We cannot choose exactly how much fat is lost, only estimate a percentage
- Multiple treatments may be needed to achieve desired results
- May not be suitable for patients with significant amounts of fat to lose
- No cosmetic procedure, surgical or non-surgical, is intended for weight loss. Treatments will not significantly change a patient’s weight, and a healthy lifestyle and weight maintenance are essential to maintain results.
Non-surgical body contouring includes much more than reduction. Today, you have options to smooth cellulite, tighten skin, rejuvenate vaginal tissues, and remove unwanted hair.
Choosing a provider for non-surgical fat reduction
Because non-surgical reduction treatments vary widely in mechanism, they may be performed by a dermatologist, medical aesthetician, registered nurse, or cosmetic surgeon. In general, completely non-invasive treatments can be safely performed by a licensed, trained aesthetician/dermatologist. Injectable fat reduction treatments, such as Kybella are performed only by a qualified cosmetic dermatologist or provider with equivalent training and experience.
The best place to start? Find a DSCMD dermatology specialist near you, and schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and goals, review your treatment options, and learn what results you might expect with non-surgical fat reduction. Contact Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte, Charlotte’s top Ballantyne and Blakeney Dermatologist, for your dermatology care. Call us today to get started!