David J. Goldberg, MD
Cosmetic and Medical DermatologyWhat is non-surgical body contouring?
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The discussion centers on non-invasive body contouring methods for skin tightening and cellulite improvement without surgery. One established technique is SoftWave Superb, which uses ultrasound technology to tighten skin on the face, buttocks, and stomach, offering consistent results with less pain. A newer method, carbon wave laser treatment, involves applying a topical carbon suspension to the skin and activating it with lasers. This innovative approach has shown dramatic results in skin tightening for the buttocks and thighs, and also effectively treats cellulite dimples.
Non-invasive body contouring: Techniques that reshape or firm the body and skin without surgery, focusing on skin tightening and cellulite improvement.
Cellulite: A dimpled, uneven skin appearance caused by fat pushing against connective tissue, often seen on thighs and buttocks.
Dimples of cellulite: Visible small depressions in the skin linked to cellulite; often challenging to treat.
SoftWave Superb: An ultrasound-based skin tightening treatment reported to be less painful than older technologies, with consistent study results.
Ultrasound: Sound wave energy used non-invasively to heat targeted tissue and stimulate skin tightening.
Carbon wave laser treatment: A new method that uses a carbon lotion on the skin activated by lasers to tighten skin and improve cellulite dimples.
Topical carbon suspension: A carbon-based lotion applied to the skin before laser activation in the carbon wave approach.
Skin tightening: The process of firming and smoothing skin using energy-based devices to improve laxity and texture.