How Does Body Contouring Work?

At ZENA Medical, we provide several body contouring options to meet your body goals. Working alongside our in-office plastic surgeon, Dr. Karen Leong, we offer a full spectrum of treatments.  After developing a clear understanding of your aesthetic goals, and analyzing your anatomy, we pride ourselves in presenting a comprehensive plan to optimize your results.

During your consultation, Dr. Zena will set reasonable expectations about each treatment and expected results, based on your current body composition. 

Patients who are ten to fifteen pounds above their target weight and have looseness in the abdominal area can see excellent results with a treatment like Accufit™, which strengthens the abdominal muscles leaving a more toned abdomen. People with a higher body weight may not notice results from this treatment since the muscles will not be visible. 

People who maintain a healthy body weight may still consider body contouring to improve the appearance of cellulite, as this skin condition persists in patients even at their ideal weight. ZENA Medical offers the VelaShape® III, a body sculpting system that targets cellulite and tightens loose skin. 

Patients who are more than twenty pounds above their ideal weight may benefit from a fat reduction procedure prior to a muscle toning device. Fat reduction treatments, other than surgical liposuction, that Dr. Zena may recommend include CoolSculpting®, UltraShape® POWER to remove that stubborn belly fat, followed by VelaShape® III to tighten loose skin and firm the area. 

Non Surgical body contouring offers an easy and comfortable introduction to body sculpting procedures and results because it involves no scarring, minimal risk, and minimal to no downtime. If you cannot achieve the results you desire with nonsurgical methods, our Plastic Surgeon can discuss alternate options.