Localized fat

The biological difference between men and women explains why the male body tends to concentrate less localized fat than the female. While testosterone, which is prevalent in men, favors the concentration of fat in the central part of the body; In women the higher presence of estrogen leads to concentration in the lower body.

It is more difficult to lose fat from the central part of the body, where the abdomen, waist, trunk and neck are, than from the lower part, such as the buttocks, thighs and hips. Men also have more muscles, which means their metabolism is faster, they burn fat more easily.

Being overweight, however, is a reality that affects men and women today, especially in western countries. Lifestyles that combine unbalanced and hurried eating, stress, physical inactivity, insomnia, smoking, alcohol consumption and other excesses are the cause of the problem.

When overweightness is significant, already classified as obesity, can be caused by both genetic factors and unhealthy habits, medical specialists, nutritionists. Even psychologists need to be consulted for specific treatments, as well as Cosmiatry.

Radiofrequency, vacuum, and acoustic wave devices now offer good results if the complaint comes down to localized fat. They are recommended for those who are normal or slightly overweight.

But even though Cosmiatry has solutions for localized fat, every treatment must be accompanied by balanced diet and regular exercise. Diets without high-calorie antioxidant foods can cause localized fat concentration to recur.

Tratamentos:

Cryolipolysis®

Male > Body Treatments

Since fat cells are more vulnerable to cold than other tissues around them, Cryolipolysis uses this feature to eliminate them. The appliance is applied over the area to be treated, producing a vacuum that compresses it. Almost instantly, the fatty tissue deposited there begins to cool. Everything happens slowly, time necessary for the equipment to cause the death of the fat cells, which end up gradually eliminated by the body.

Post-treatment: Treated region becomes swollen, reddened and rarely bruised.

Protocol: Number of sessions depends on evaluation, but usually 1 session resolves.

Result: From 3 weeks to 3 months after the first session.

(Português do Brasil) Emptiers

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Exilis®

Male > Body Treatments

Radiofrequency device that emits thermal waves that heat the skin, reaching fat cells and accelerating its metabolism. By contracting, these cells are stimulated to produce collagen and elastin. As a result, contours are defined and sagging decreases noticeably.

Posttreatment: Normal life.

Protocol: 4 sessions, biweekly.

Result: Gradual, up to 30 days after last session

Fotona Tightsculpting®

Male > Body Treatments

Fotona is a combination of lasers that can “sculpt” the body reducing sagging. Two types of laser combine in Fotona enhancing its action. They are the ND YAG laser, which destroys the internal fat cells by selective temperature increase; and the Erbium Yag laser, which stimulates collagen production, giving the skin more firmness.

In practice, it translates as a four-dimensional treatment, the accuracy of which is guaranteed by a robotic tip that varies according to the type of recommendation. Each has the ability to scan and evaluate the area to be treated, ensuring homogeneous treatment action.

To reduce localized fat, higher temperatures are required, and robotic technology also gives more security to the treatment, allowing it to reach the required temperatures and powers. One of the main differentials for treating localized fat with Fotona is in the double result, as it also acts against sagging, since reducing only fat can make the skin more sagging.

Post-treatment: Normal life.

Protocol: 3 sessions, monthly.

Result: Lifting effect.

Freeze®

Male > Body Treatments

Non-surgical treatment that uses ultrasound to give firmness and improve skin tone. This is possible because microfocus ultrasound is the only technology that applies energy to the deep muscle plane, i.e. it warms the innermost layers while preserving the epidermis on the surface of the skin. The action of Ulthera on the skin also allows to generate images that help to visualize the layers of tissues to be treated. The precision of the device further stimulates cells to produce new collagen fibers.

It is recommended to treat both sagging skin and muscle sagging, producing lifting effect.

Post-treatment: Slight redness and swelling that subsides within hours.

Protocol: 1 session.

Result: Gradual, up to 3 months after session.

(Português do Brasil) Liftera

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(Português do Brasil) Onda

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Ulthera®

Male > Body Treatments

Non-surgical treatment that uses ultrasound to give firmness and improve skin tone. This is possible because microfocus ultrasound is the only technology that applies energy to the deep muscle plane, i.e. it warms the innermost layers while preserving the epidermis on the surface of the skin. The action of Ulthera on the skin also allows to generate images that help to visualize the layers of tissues to be treated. The precision of the device further stimulates cells to produce new collagen fibers.

It is recommended to treat both sagging skin and muscle sagging, producing lifting effect.

Post-treatment: Slight redness and swelling that subsides within hours.

Protocol: 1 session.

Result: Gradual, up to 3 months after session.

Vela Shape III®

Male > Body Treatments

Through bipolar radiofrequency combined with infrared energy and a tip that produces heat, vacuum and massage, Vela Shape III warms the upper layers of the skin as well as its deepest tissues.

In practice, its effects are similar to those of modeling massage, except that the heat produced at very high temperatures ends up “killing” fat cells and stimulating collagen production, leaving the skin smooth and firm, including without the typical irregularities of cellulite.

Among the advantages of Vela Shape III is its ability to heat the treated region more quickly and to offer better temperature control. This prevents pain and burns. It treats abdomen, flanks, thighs or arms in just 20 minutes and there are great responses in the first session, totaling four.

The lifting effect and other results of the Vela Shape III treatment were confirmed by research by manufacturer Syneron Medical, which recorded in all 42 volunteers in the experiment a mean reduction in waist circumference of 2.6 cm after a single session.

Posttreatment: No Donwtime.

Protocol: 4 sessions, biweekly.

Result: Gradual, from the 1st session

XWave®

Male > Body Treatments

Equipment that emits acoustic waves, which stimulate cells and tissues in the body with a series of micro shocks. The process is painless, only vibrations similar to those of very powerful speakers are felt.

By causing acoustic waves to spread through the skin and interact with subcutaneous tissue, they stimulate blood circulation and collagen formation. As a result, the accumulated fat that forms the cellulite disappears. X-Wave not only treats cellulite, it also decreases sagging skin, improves its appearance and even muscle tension. By stimulating the body’s natural collagen production, it also acts on the appearance of scars and stretch marks, reducing them. The original elasticity and texture of the skin is renewed.

Posttreatment: Normal life.

Protocol: 6 sessions, weekly.

Result: Gradual, from the first session.

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