At Brightside Aesthetics, we believe all our patients deserve to feel confident—both inside and out. But between complicated workout plans and exhausting weight loss efforts, creating your dream body is often easier said than done.
Fortunately, our team has the resources you need for total body confidence. With treatments that tighten skin laxity, eliminate unwanted fat, and sculpt stronger muscles, your aesthetic goals don’t have to feel out of reach.
Continue reading to learn more about our top 3 treatments for body contouring in Des Moines. Ready to create the figure you’ve always dreamed of? Head over to our website or give us a call to schedule your initial consultation.
What is body contouring?
“Body contouring” refers to all treatments that shape and tone the body. At Brightside Aesthetics, we love nonsurgical body contouring, also sometimes referred to as “body sculpting,” because it addresses a variety of aesthetic concerns without stitches or an extensive recovery. We recommend body contouring to patients wanting to:
- Tighten loose skin
- Enhance their proportions
- Target cellulite
- Tone and strengthen muscles
- Melt unwanted fat
The best part? Body contouring in Des Moines enhances your natural curves, helping you feel confident in the skin you’re in.
Our contouring treatments target multiple areas of the body, including the:
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Calves
- Thighs
- Back
- Arms
- Hips
Our Top 3 Body Sculpting Treatments
Ready to sculpt the best version of yourself but aren’t sure which treatments will suit your needs? Here’s a sneak peek into our top 3 treatments for body contouring in Des Moines.
Emsculpt NEO
Say goodbye to stubborn pockets of fat and low muscle tone and hello to a sculpted figure with Emsculpt NEO! This revolutionary body contouring treatment combines multiple technologies to help patients achieve lasting muscle tone and fat reduction.
First, Emsculpt NEO uses thermal energy from radiofrequency (RF) to melt unwanted fat cells. At the same time, Emsculpt NEO also uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) stimulation to contract and strengthen muscles in your desired treatment area.
When paired together, these energies have helped patients achieve up to the following:
- 30% fat reduction
- 25% muscle growth
- 29% muscle strengthening
Good Candidates
The best candidates for Emsculpt NEO are those wanting to strengthen their muscles and burn fat in specific areas. This includes patients who have been unable to fully shape their body through traditional exercise methods alone.
It’s important to note that Emsculpt NEO is not a weight loss substitute. We recommend Emsculpt NEO for patients who are already close to achieving their weight loss goals but need an extra push to get over the finish line.
While Emsculpt NEO is an effective body contouring option for many patients, it’s not for everyone. We recommend avoiding Emsculpt NEO if you have a medical condition that may be worsened by muscular stimulation. We also cannot perform this treatment on patients with metal or electronic implants, including IUDs.
Treatment Process
At each Emsculpt NEO treatment session, your provider places the device’s paddles on your desired treatment areas. You may feel mild muscle contractions once the machine starts, but many of our patients describe the sensation as comfortable and painless.
Most Emsculpt NEO treatments take 30 minutes to complete. On average, patients see noticeable results 3 months after their last appointment. We recommend a series of 4 to 6 treatment sessions for optimal sculpting and muscle toning.
LIPOcel
If you’ve heard of surgical liposuction, you may already know how it targets areas of unwanted fat using incisions, cannulas, and suction. But although liposuction is an effective fat removal method, the downtime that comes with it isn’t for everyone.
We recommend LIPOcel to patients wanting to sculpt their body and get rid of stubborn fat deposits without surgery. By delivering high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy to the deepest layers of the skin, LIPOcel breaks down fat cells and flushes them out through the lymphatic system—all without damaging the surrounding tissues.
Is LIPOcel right for me?
The best candidates for LIPOcel are patients with localized areas of fat that they have been unable to eliminate through traditional weight loss methods alone. We also recommend LIPOcel to those who wish to achieve results similar to surgical liposuction without the same downtime or recovery.
Like Emsculpt NEO, LIPOcel is not a complete weight loss substitute. It’s best that patients lose as much weight as possible on their own or with help from Brightside Aesthetic’s medical weight loss program before undergoing LIPOcel.
It’s also of utmost importance that patients have realistic expectations of what LIPOcel can and cannot do. Because LIPOcel is not a surgical procedure, it cannot create as dramatic of results as traditional liposuction can. LIPOcel is also best for smaller, concentrated areas of excess fat as opposed to larger portions of the body.
What to Expect From Treatment
During your LIPOcel treatment session, your provider runs the device’s handpiece across your treatment area, melting unwanted fat and defining your curves. You may experience a slight warmth as the device is pressed into the skin. Most patients describe this sensation as soothing and relaxing.
Because LIPOcel body contouring in Des Moines is fast acting, you will likely see initial results immediately after your appointment. Your results will continue to develop in the following months.
Most patients only need one LIPOcel treatment to reduce fat and address their aesthetic concerns. Your provider may recommend additional sessions based on the size of your treatment area.
Exion Body
For patients wanting to target skin laxity and unwanted fat at the same time, look no further than Exion Body.
Exion Body stimulates collagen production by using monopolar energy and targeted ultrasound to heat the deepest layers of the skin. As one of the body’s primary proteins, collagen provides the skin with structure and elasticity. Boosting collagen helps Exion Body firm and tighten the skin around your natural contours.
At the same time, Exion Body also melts areas of excess fat that are less responsive to traditional weight loss methods. This treatment device can be used in up to 20 areas of the body, including the:
- Abomen
- Thighs
- Love handles
- Bra bulges
- Buttocks
- Knees
Along with body contouring benefits, Exion Body addresses a variety of skin concerns, including:
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Large pores
- Scarring
- Stretch marks
Recommended Candidates
Our experts recommend this form of body contouring in Des Moines to patients with areas of excess, sagging skin and stubborn fat. We also recommend it to patients wanting to restore the contours of their youth without surgical intervention.
Exion Body cannot be used on patients with an active infection, sunburn, open wound, or rash in the desired treatment area. We also recommend avoiding this treatment if you have epilepsy or an autoimmune condition that leaves you more susceptible to adverse reactions.
Step-By-Step Treatment Guide
When you first arrive for your Exion Body treatment, your provider will clean the treatment area and apply a topical anesthetic, depending on your pain tolerance. Then, they run the applicator across your treatment area, boosting collagen and elastin production as they go. Most patients describe feeling a subtle warmth as the device passes over their skin.
Your Exion Body treatment will take 10 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on the size of your treatment area. Your provider may recommend anywhere from 4 to 7 treatment sessions for optimal body contouring results. Like Emsculpt NEO, most patients start seeing results 3 months after their final treatment.
How to Know Which Body Contouring Treatment is Right for You
So you’ve learned all about the body sculpting treatments available at Brightside Aesthetics—now what?
We know that it’s not easy to narrow down the options yourself. But good news: our experts take the guesswork out of the equation when you stop by our office for your initial consultation.
At this appointment, your provider gets to know you and your goals to get a better idea of which treatments will best address your aesthetic concerns. They may also ask about your medical history and any medications you’re currently taking to mitigate your risk of developing severe side effects.
From there, you and your provider work together to create your personalized treatment plan. This plan may involve a variety of treatments over the span of a few weeks or months. They may also recommend additional maintenance treatments to prolong your results once your program is complete.
We recommend asking questions and voicing any concerns you may have about body contouring in Des Moines. This will help you make an informed decision and ensure your treatment plan runs smoothly.
Create Your Best Body at Brightside Aesthetics
Confidence looks great on you! With treatments for body contouring in Des Moines like Exion Body, Emsculpt NEO, and LIPOcel, your aesthetic goals are more attainable than ever.
The body you’ve always wanted is only a few clicks away. Head over to our website or give us a call for more information.
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