Body Contouring is the Secret Behind Successful Weight Loss

You hit the gym daily and eat veggies at every meal… so why do you still have a belly bulge or extra fat on your thighs? 

The truth is, sometimes we just can’t beat our genes. Not with the usual measures, like diet and exercise, anyway. If you’ve been struggling with stubborn body fat, body contouring could be the secret that finally gets you to your goal weight and figure. 

Benefits of body contouring

Dr. Jack Hensel, Jr. at Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center in South Carolina, is a firm believer that body contouring is the key to successful weight loss. He shares his top three reasons why:

One treatment can target many areas.

Everyone has stubborn fat somewhere, and many people have multiple trouble areas. With the right body contouring treatment, you can target multiple areas in one session for ultimate efficiency and outstanding results. 

Treatments are quick and safe.

Many body contouring procedures, such as WarmSculpting™ with Sculpsure® and SmartLipo, can be completed in just one hour. All of the procedures that Dr. Hensel offers are FDA-approved, and under the hand of an expert in body contouring, you can rest assured your treatment will go smoothly. 

Results are long-lasting.

Whichever body contouring method you choose, you can be confident that your results will last. Whether you go with liposuction, a tummy tuck, a body lift, a laser procedure, or anything else, you’ll enjoy lasting fat loss and an improved figure as long as your weight stays stable after your procedure. 

Which type of body contouring is best?

Trick question — there’s no right answer. Just like no diet is the perfect diet for everyone, no single type of body contouring is the best type for everyone. The best method of body contouring for you depends on all sorts of factors, including: 

• Your weight loss goals
• Your trouble areas
• Your figure goals
• How much time you can dedicate to recovery
• Your budget
• How invasive or noninvasive you want the procedure to be

SmartLipo, traditional liposuction, CoolSculpting, and surgical procedures all offer different benefits, with the ultimate goal being weight loss. Dr. Hensel will review all of your options during your consultation and advise you on the best course of treatment. 

To learn more about the different types of body contouring Dr. Hensel offers, visit our body contouring FAQ. 

Am I a good candidate for body contouring?

Body contouring isn’t for everyone. For example, you shouldn’t undergo a body contouring procedure as a way to lose weight. Rather, body contouring is best used as a complement to a healthy lifestyle and an effective way to target trouble areas with stubborn fat. 

Here’s a helpful guide for determining if body contouring is right for you. You’re a good candidate for body contouring and weight loss procedures if: 

• You’re at a relatively healthy weight
• Your weight has remained stable for some time 
• You generally eat a healthy diet
• You exercise regularly 
• You don’t smoke
• You don’t have any medical conditions that preclude you from a procedure
• You aren’t relying on body contouring as a sole weight loss method

If you’re ready to get the body of your dreams, call Dr. Hensel today, or request an appointment with our online scheduling tool.