Five Misconceptions About Body Shaping That Aren’t Always True

Body shaping, also known as body contouring, is becoming an increasingly popular procedure in the world of plastic surgery. Until fairly recently, the most common cosmetic means of removing excess fat and shaping the body were surgical remedies such as liposuction and tummy tucks. Thanks to treatments like Body FX™, body-shaping candidates now have a safe, effective and non-invasive option to achieve the look they want.

Despite its popularity, body shaping already has a fair share of associated stereotypes—it’s dangerous, doesn’t work as effectively as diet and exercise, and more. Here, we will examine what makes BodyFX a desirable option and debunk the myths involved with body-shaping stereotypes.

What Is BodyFX and Why Do People Want It?

Unlike other types of body contouring treatments, such as surgical tummy tucks and liposuction, BodyFX is a non-surgical, body-shaping approach. While liposuction and surgical options to remove fat and skin can be successful, they also come with more potential downtime and increase the risk of side effects, pain and discomfort.

Since BodyFX is a non-surgical procedure that utilizes radiofrequency energy to eradicate fat cells and treat cellulite in the areas such as the abdomen, love handles, hips, thighs, back, buttocks and arms, recipients don’t have to endure long recovery periods or the fear of prolonged pain and dangerous side effects. In a matter of a few sessions, patients have reported noticeable improvements in the look and feel of areas treated by BodyFX.

Five Common Misconceptions of Body Shaping That Don’t Apply to BodyFX

There are several misconceptions associated with body-shaping treatments. While some of the misnomers connected to surgical body contouring stand true, they do not apply when it comes to the less invasive BodyFX treatment. Here are some of the common things people say (and think) when it comes to body-shaping procedures, and how BodyFX doesn’t apply:

1. Body Shaping Is Dangerous
2. Within the last couple of years (with the advent of processes like BodyFX), studies have shown that, when compared to treatments such as liposuction, radiofrequency energy has few to any side effects. Alternately, liposuction does have the potential to produce negative health impacts, including bruising, cardiac issues and damage to nerves, blood vessels, lungs, abdominal organs and muscles.

2. Body Contouring Requires Significant Downtime
3. While this is true for liposuction and surgical processes to remove fat and/or skin, BodyFX doesn’t require any incision healing, removal of stitches, attending to surgical drains, or other maintenance steps involved in cosmetic procedures. In fact, BodyFX enables you to be in and out of the door within 30 minutes (the duration of a lunch break!) without having to rest and recover immediately following treatment.

3. Reshaping Doesn’t Help the Elasticity of Skin
4. In some cases, this is true. Liposuction does not help the skin feel firmer. Recipients of BodyFX, however, do report BodyFX cellulite improvements that also help the skin feel tighter and smoother.

4. Only a Specific Demographic of Individuals Qualify for BodyFX
5. Actually, if your weight is stabilized, you don’t smoke, and you are in overall good health, you most likely qualify for BodyFX. Scheduling a consultation with Dr. Jon Chadwell will determine for certain whether you’re a candidate for body contouring or if you are better suited for an alternative treatment.

5. It Is One and Done After One Treatment
6. You may find that one session of liposuction or surgery to remove fat and skin is all it takes to achieve your desired goals. It’s important to remember that the body is not static. Diet, exercise and time all contribute to how our body looks and feels. If you gain or lose a significant amount of weight, the results of body shaping will alter. Clients who have received BodyFX often opt for a few sessions over a six-to-eight-week period to realize optimal results.

The Benefits of BodyFX

See the appeal of BodyFX yet? In case you still aren’t sure,  let’s revisit some of the advantages BodyFX has over other types of body reshaping procedures: 

• It can be done in the comfort of your plastic surgeon’s office
• It’s super fast (typically 30 minutes per session)
• The treatment is safe (with no major risks involved)
• Patients report amazing results, including their clothes fitting better, their skin feeling firmer and the reduction of cellulite
• No downtime involved

At Chadwell Plastic Facial Surgery, Dr. Chadwell routinely provides BodyFX body-shaping treatments. If you’ve been considering body contouring to achieve a smoother, firmer look to your abdomen, love handles, hips, thighs, back, buttocks and arms, a visit with Dr. Chadwell will determine if BodyFX is right for you. In addition to addressing the aforementioned body-contouring qualifications, Dr. Chadwell will go over your past medical history, discuss your present health and listen to the outcomes you desire for your appearance.

For more information about BodyFX before and after, or to schedule a consultation with us, please contact us anytime at (574) 280-4818.