Summer is here and most of us don’t feel like we’re “shower ready.” In fact, “Excess body weight” was listed as the #1 cosmetic concern in a recent international survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. More than 60% of those surveyed said they are not satisfied with the size or shape of their body. While diet and exercise are tried and tested methods for weight loss and obesity, there are many tools available in 2024 to help you get your body under control as well. Here is a quick review of Dr. Rohrer on body changes and muscle toning treatment.
Effective Fat Reduction: CoolSculpting
SkinCare doctors conducted the oldest research on Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting) and have continuously supported its progress. This device uses hand-held cables that freeze a small amount of oil and kill it permanently. CoolSculpting works best on the most prominent areas such as the stomach or genitals but can be used on a variety of areas including the under chin. Studies have shown a reliable 40 – 56 cubic centimeters of fat reduction (about the size of a quarter of a stick of butter) after each treatment. Another amazing thing about CoolSculpting is that there is no downtime or recovery after treatment. Patients can resume normal activities immediately.
Alternative Fuel Reduction Technologies
SkinCare Doctors also has a variety of other tools that destroy oil by heating it to high temperatures instead of freezing it. These tools include advanced ultrasound (eg, Liposonix, UltraShape), radio waves (eg, truSculpt), and laser technology (eg, SculpSure). In addition, injections of deoxycholic acid (Kybella) have been used to remove small amounts of fat. Although originally used under the chin for lower fat, Kybella can also be used in a variety of other areas including the jowls.
Rapid Muscle Toning: truFlex
In addition, there are also tools that can build muscle in as few as four treatments. Areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, and legs have shown significant increases in muscle growth and function. SkinCare doctors conducted a study on one of these devices, truFlex, showing that it not only increased muscle mass, but more importantly increased strength. Patients increased plank grip time by approximately 50% and single-leg wall grip time by 100%. We have also anecdotally seen many of our patients improve their posture and posture after minimal to no back pain treatment. truFlex is based on multi-level stimulation using electrical energy. This non-invasive treatment takes about an hour to complete and requires weekly treatments to begin. When the necessary level of muscle stability is achieved, the results can be maintained with treatment over a period of a month or longer.
Our doctors can create a customized body plan and muscle toning plan to get you beach ready in no time. Record your interview to find out if you are eligible for any of these benefits.