There’s no doubt you have put in the work, and you’re feeling healthier and fitter than ever as a result. But to your dismay, sometimes, no amount of diet or exercise can get rid of stubborn fat pockets. Whether it’s your love handles, a post-pregnancy tummy, or inner thighs that just won’t budge, these diet- and exercise-resistant areas are the source of many people’s insecurities.
What if you could finally get that toned, sculpted look you’ve been working so hard for, without going under the knife?
At Telma Skin Clinic, we specialise in advanced, non-surgical body contouring treatments – a safe and effective way to get that muscle definition you aspire to. No, these aren’t weight-loss solutions. Instead, they’re targeted treatments that help you achieve your goals by reducing residual fat and tightening the skin.
Fat Freezing (Cryolipolysis)
Fat freezing, or cryolipolysis, is one of the most popular non-surgical fat reduction treatments available on the market today. In short, this clinically proven method works by using controlled cooling to freeze and destroy fat cells in specific areas of your body.
How Fat Freezing Works
One of our specialists will place an advanced applicator on the targeted area. This device delivers a precise, controlled cooling temperature that safely lowers the temperature of the fat cells to the point where they crystallise and die. The surrounding skin, nerves and tissues remain completely unharmed.
Most patients see the best results after 1 to 3 treatments per area with a waiting period of at least a month up to 16 weeks between sessions.
During this time, your body has a chance to naturally eliminate the crystallised fat cells, leading to a permanent reduction in the treated area.
The Fat Freezing Process
You might feel a sensation of intense cold, pressure or pulling when the treatment begins, but this feeling subsides as the area becomes numb. You’ll be happy to know that the procedure is typically comfortable enough to relax, read, or even nap.
Radio Frequency (RF)
Radio frequency is a fantastic option for tightening loose skin and reducing the appearance of cellulite. It is often used in combination with other treatments to achieve a smoother, more contoured final result, depending on your overall goals.
How Radio Frequency Works
RF technology uses high-frequency radio waves to safely heat the deeper layers of your skin. This controlled heat tightens the skin by causing an instant contraction of existing collagen fibres. It also stimulates your body’s natural production of new collagen and elastin, which are essentially the building blocks of firm, youthful-looking skin.
A series of treatments is recommended for the best, most long-lasting results, with the number of sessions typically ranging from 4 to 10, spaced out into one-week intervals.
We’ll also book you in for maintenance treatments every 6 to 12 months to ensure you enjoy those results for the long haul.
What to Expect at Your RF Appointment
During your treatment, you will feel a warm sensation, similar to a hot stone massage. Most people find the treatment to be very comfortable and relaxing.
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
HIFU is a pioneering treatment that uses ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin. While it’s most famous for its use as a non-surgical facelift, it’s also incredibly effective for firming and contouring various areas of the body, including the abdomen, love handles, buttocks, thighs and arms.
How HIFU Works
HIFU delivers focused ultrasound energy to the deep foundational layers of your skin. This energy creates tiny thermal points of heat, which trigger your body’s natural healing and collagen-building response. As new collagen is generated over the following weeks and months, your skin becomes progressively tighter, firmer and more lifted.
The number of HIFU sessions you need will depend on your individual skin laxity and goals, but most of our clients see significant improvements with just 1 to 3 sessions. You will notice its firming effect right away, but the full results appear gradually over 12 weeks as your body continues to produce new collagen and elastin.
Results can last for up to a year or more, and a single annual maintenance session can help you maintain your look.
What HIFU Feels Like
You may feel a mild tingling or warmth during the treatment, but fortunately, the procedure is non-invasive and requires no downtime, so you can return to your regular activities immediately.
Which Option is Right for You?
Choosing the right body contouring treatment depends entirely on your specific goals. For this reason, one of our experts will come up with a tailored treatment plan for you based on the following considerations:
- If your primary goal is fat reduction, especially on stubborn pockets of fat, fat freezing will most likely be the best option.
- If your main concern is skin laxity or cellulite, radio frequency is an excellent choice for firming and tightening your skin.
- If you want to tighten and lift your skin to improve firmness, HIFU is a powerful non-surgical option that can provide noticeable lifting and firming from the get go.
Ready to take the next step towards a more sculpted body that reflects all the hard work you’ve been putting in? Book a consultation at Telma Skin Clinic to discuss a personalised body contouring plan with one of our expert clinicians.
We also offer a wide range of skin treatments, informed by our highly advanced VISIA skin analyser from CANFIELD – the most advanced facial skin analyser on the aesthetics market.
