If you just began looking at aesthetic treatments, you might come across the term “body sculpting.” While this term is commonly used in medical aesthetics, we understand that not many people outside the industry know what body sculpting is.
At Spa 29, we enjoy enhancing the natural beauty of our patients with body sculpting near St. Simons Island, GA. In this blog, we explain everything you should know about body sculpting and how to determine if you could benefit from body sculpting treatments.
What is body sculpting?
Body sculpting is a treatment that helps tighten skin and reduce areas of stubborn fat. There are 3 different types of body sculpting treatments: invasive, minimally invasive, and noninvasive.
Invasive Treatments
Invasive treatments are meant to help accomplish dramatic transformations with moderate-to-severe fat and sagging skin. However, invasive procedures typically include surgeries like liposuction or body lifts. These types of body sculpting treatments require general anesthesia and months of healing. Your results last for years, and you can achieve a dramatic change in your appearance.
Minimally Invasive Treatments
These types of treatments are for more mild-to-moderate concerns, and while they include services like injections, they do not require incisions or surgery. This makes downtime and healing significantly shorter, but it may not deliver the long-lasting results that surgeries do. You will also likely need multiple treatment and maintenance sessions to see and keep up your ideal results.
Noninvasive Treatments
Noninvasive treatments are just what they sound like—they do not use any invasive methods to accomplish your body sculpting goals. Because of this, they typically do not require anesthetic, topical numbing, or downtime. Noninvasive treatments are ideal for mostly mild concerns.
Our Body Sculpting Treatments
We offer a wide variety of treatments for body sculpting near St. Simons Island, GA, that accomplish similar goals with different methods. At Spa 29, we want our patients to have options when it comes to how they sculpt their ideal body. Then we can combine different treatments to create a plan that is right for you.
Exion Skin Rejuvenation
| Consultation Required? | Procedure Time | Numbing Needed? | Number of Sessions | Downtime |
| Yes | 30 minutes | None | 4 to 6 | None |
Exion skin rejuvenation works to melt pockets of stubborn fat and tighten skin by combining the heat from radiofrequency (RF) energy and ultrasound. The heat from the radiofrequency targets the epidermis and the dermis, where collagen and elastin are made. Collagen and elastin are the two proteins that help keep your skin tight and firm. Then, the heat from ultrasound penetrates deeper into the subcutaneous layer of your skin where fat lives. This heats the fat cells to about 109° to 112° Fahrenheit, permanently destroying them without causing any damage to the surrounding tissue.
As a noninvasive treatment, Exion delivers effective results with no numbing or downtime needed. It can treat multiple areas of the body and is commonly used on the abdomen, arms, legs, back, and flanks (love handles).
RF Microneedling
| Consultation Required? | Procedure Time | Numbing Needed? | Number of Sessions | Downtime |
| Yes | 30 minutes | Topical | 4 to 6 | 12 to 48 hours |
RF microneedling, a two-in-one combo of RF energy and microneedling, can create your ideal contours. The microneedles puncture micro channels within your epidermis, reaching a depth of 4mm. The device then emits radiofrequency heating, to enhance the effects of the treatment even deeper.
The depth where fat lives–in the subcutaneous layer of the skin–is 8mm deep. Here, the heat destroys your fat cells, creating a slimmer appearance to your body. At the same time, the micro-needles stimulate your body’s natural healing response, increasing collagen and elastin production for tighter skin.
RF microneedling is a very popular treatment for body sculpting near St. Simons Island because it’s minimally invasive, highly customizable, pairs well with many other treatments, and can be used anywhere on the body. It can also be adjusted to be more of a facial contouring treatment, helping create a more youthful appearance.
Emsculpt NEO
| Consultation Required? | Procedure Time | Numbing Needed? | Number of Sessions | Downtime |
| Yes | 30 to 60 minutes | None | 4 to 6 | None |
Emsculpt NEO is a revolutionary body sculpting treatment that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy with heat generated from radiofrequency to simultaneously tone muscle and reduce fat. The HIFEM energy creates roughly 20,000 muscle contractions in 30 minutes to deliver an intense workout that you couldn’t accomplish in the gym. Meanwhile, the heat from the radiofrequency targets the stubborn fat within the subcutaneous layer of your skin, destroying the fat cells.
Emsculpt NEO is a newly FDA-approved, versatile treatment option for functional wellness concerns. For body sculpting near St. Simons Island, GA, Emsculpt NEO reduces up to 30% of stubborn fat and increases muscle mass by 25%. When used on the flanks and abdomen, it can reduce the circumference of the waist by 5.9 cm—roughly one full dress or pant size.
FlexSure
| Consultation Required? | Procedure Time | Numbing Needed? | Number of Sessions | Downtime |
| Yes | 30 to 60 minutes | None | 4 to 6 | None |
FlexSure uses radiofrequency alone to target stubborn fat and tighten skin. What makes FlexSure different is that it uses a specific type of radiofrequency that penetrates deep into the dermis and the subcutaneous layer of skin. Most treatments need a combination of two different types of heat to accomplish this, but FlexSure is a revolutionary device that leverages the latest advancements in technology to deliver effective and lasting results.
FlexSure is also preferred by many patients because it has no BMI limit. Many body sculpting treatments are not able to treat those with a higher BMI because the technology is limited, but FlexSure’s technology allows a wider range of people to receive treatments and improve the appearance of their figure.
Emtone
| Consultation Required? | Procedure Time | Numbing Needed? | Number of Sessions | Downtime |
| Yes | 30 to 60 minutes | None | 4 to 6 | None |
Looking to smooth out the dimpling that comes with cellulite? Look no further. Emtone is one of our top cellulite treatments, combining radiofrequency and mechanical energy to heat the skin and reduce fat. Say goodbye to the dimpling, crepey skin that appears with cellulite.
Because women’s skin structure is aligned vertically, 80 to 90% of women have cellulite. This alignment allows fat from the subcutaneous layer to push up against the skin and create small pockets of fat that show under the surface of your skin.
While the cause for cellulite is unclear, genetics, lifestyle, age, hormones, and many other factors play a role in the development of this common aesthetic concern. Thankfully, many people have seen an improvement in their cellulite after using this treatment for body sculpting near St. Simons Island, GA. Emtone’s use of two different types of heat reduces the fat that pushes against the surface of your skin, creating smoother skin.
Common Body Sculpting Questions
Whether you’re just learning about body sculpting or are familiar and exploring options, it’s completely normal to have questions. Here are the most common questions we hear about body sculpting near St. Simons Island and their corresponding answers.
Are body sculpting and body contouring different?
Yes. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they actually mean different things. “Body contouring” refers to general procedures that are meant to reshape the body by tightening skin, reducing stubborn fat, and toning muscle. Meanwhile, “body sculpting” refers to specific techniques that enhance the body’s natural shape through improved muscle definition and fat loss.
Can any of these treatments be used on my face?
One of the important aspects of body sculpting is reducing areas of stubborn fat. However, facial contouring is the only time when we want to keep the fat right where it is. Fat in your face helps you maintain smooth skin and a youthful complexion by maintaining volume in your features. The only time you may want to remove fat from your face is by removing a double chin to contour your jaw.
Is body sculpting going to help with weight loss?
Body sculpting can help you lose up to 30% of fat, but it is not meant to be used as a major weight loss treatment. After you reach your ideal weight with other methods, body sculpting helps contour your shape. For weight loss, we suggest trying our other treatments rather than body sculpting near St. Simons Island, GA.
How do I know if I need an invasive or noninvasive procedure for my concerns?
The best way to find out if you need an invasive or noninvasive treatment is to talk with one of our expert providers during a consultation. They listen to your concerns and help you decide on the best treatments to help you improve your confidence with every session.
Can I pair treatments together?
Yes! All of our body contouring treatments are easily paired together to create the ideal plan for your needs. However, you and your provider can talk about the best treatments to pair together to address your concerns.
It’s Time to Tone!
Achieve the body you want to see in the mirror by receiving a treatment for body sculpting near St. Simons Island. You can find out the best treatments for you by either scheduling an appointment with one of our providers or by using our complimentary treatment planning tool to explore your options.
