Summertime is an opportunity for breaking free from the winter activities and strutting your stuff. This, of course, means looking your best, and that does not come without preparation. While exercise and eating healthy are key elements to looking your best, medical advancements and technology can aid your efforts.
When it comes to body contouring, most of us are looking to tighten our waistline and reduce the bulges. Many treatments and technologies are designed specifically for localized fat deposits and sagging skin. Among the most well known of these technologies is liposuction. However, there are also a number of treatments that are less invasive, require little downtime, and still provide improvement.
For instance, Sculpsure is a laser treatment for localized fat deposits without incision or need for anesthesia. While it may not provide the dramatic effects of liposuction, it produces a gradual trimming of those extra bulges. The minimally invasive treatment, but also more strategically effective for the bulges and loose skin, would be BodyTite. A radiofrequency treatment for melting fat and tightening skin, it can be used on the abdomen, flanks, arms and more. The same technology can also be applied to the jawline and upper neck through use of FaceTite. Again, this is a simple outpatient procedure with the need for minimal anesthesia.
Beyond laser technology, injectables such as Kybella can be used to dissolve fat pockets and smooth the area. And for those of you trying to achieve that extra level of definition for your abs or lift the buttocks, technology such as EmSculpt may be the answer. FDA-approved to burn fat and build muscle mass, it produces magnetic energy to contract your muscles beyond what any workout can provide. A single session is equivalent to doing approximately 20,000 sit ups or squats.
While having a trimmer body may be summer challenge number one for many of us, smaller clothes like shorts and swimsuits also mean more concerns and time spent on hair removal. As technology for laser hair removal advances, more people are choosing to skip the razor burn, nicks, and time spent shaving. New laser technology, such as the Splendor X, provides more effective hair removal. By using two wavelengths and duplex pulsing, it can reach deeper hair follicles for improved hair removal. While multiple sessions are still needed, once your hair grows in different phases, fewer sessions are needed, and they are also shorter in duration. The laser is safe for treating nearly any part of the body from your legs and bikini line to your back or facial hair.
Finally, when you have finished your summer role as beach bunny or master of the golf course, there are a variety of technologies to help erase the signs of your summer excesses. From laser resurfacing to treatment for brown spots and pigmentation issues, laser technology can help give you a glowing complexion for your fall and winter events.
The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery is a full-service plastic surgery practice, proud to offer the latest in technology for body contouring, hair removal, and more. Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn which treatments can help get you summer ready. Call (407) 409-8000 or visit iasurgery.net.
An internationally known board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard Gregory has developed an outstanding reputation locally for his unparalleled surgical technique, excellent service and integrity. While skilled in all areas of plastic surgery, his passion is in facial rejuvenation, utilizing surgical procedures, non-surgical options and laser technology to achieve the desired result. Dr. Richard Gregory is a world-renowned expert welcoming patients and surgeons from around the world who seek his expertise.
Year over year, Dr. Richard Gregory is voted ‘Best Plastic Surgeon in Orlando’ by Orlando Magazine, recognized in America’s Best Doctors list, and chosen as ‘Best of the Best’ by SELF Magazine. Dr. Richard Gregory is dedicated to helping his patients look and feel their best.
