With more customers wanting to experience the impressive results of body contouring, the demand for body contouring specialists has skyrocketed. If you are interested in this beauty industry specialty, you’re probably wondering what services you can render as a body contouring specialist.
Well, you’ve come to the right place to find out!
Key Takeaways
Body contouring is an exciting and growing niche within the beauty industry, leading to an influx of customers and beauty professionals showing interest in it. Body contouring specialists can offer a variety of services, making the work they do diverse, engaging, and ripe with potential.
What Can Body Contouring Specialists Do?
Before we dive into the services a body contouring specialist can provide to their clients, we need to discuss a handful of important factors to consider ahead of time.
While most states do not have licensing requirements specific to body contouring, you should do your research and check with your state to determine what certifications and licenses you may need to legally practice.
From there, you should complete the educational courses and training requirements to ensure you are qualified to operate the necessary equipment, safely sanitize your workspace, understand the potential risks and side effects of the treatments you will offer, and so on.
Once you have accomplished these necessary tasks–including applying for and receiving any permits you might need to open and operate your business–invest in a comprehensive body contouring insurance policy to protect yourself, your business, and your livelihood.
Now, you’re ready to start your career as a body contouring specialist!
Cryolipolysis
This non-surgical body contouring procedure uses cold temperatures to target and reduce localized fat deposits. Also known by its patented name, CoolSculpting, cryolipolysis has been shown to be effective, with 15% to 28% fat reduction shown four months after treatment.
The procedure is relatively simple. It uses specialized equipment to target specific fat deposits, cool them to the necessary temperature, and keep them at that temperature for up to an hour. The prolonged cold damages the fat cells, and the body kills them with an inflammatory response.
As a non-surgical treatment, cryolipolysis is low-risk, can be performed as an outpatient procedure, and can be done to multiple areas of the body during a single session. Recovery is also quick, though results do take time (between three to six months) to be fully realized.
Laser Lipolysis
Similar to cryolipolysis, laser lipolysis is minimally invasive and can be performed in an office. However, the area of treatment will be numbed with local anesthesia to ensure no pain is felt.
There are two versions of laser lipolysis–noninvasive and minimally invasive. The noninvasive version uses a laser applicator on top of the target area. The minimally invasive treatment is slightly more involved.
For this treatment, a small cut is made. A laser is then inserted through the cut and used to melt fat cells. Once the cells are melted, a tube is used to suction it out. The cut is then closed and covered. The entire process takes less than half an hour to complete.
The results of laser lipolysis are typically seen within three months. Complications are rare, and downtime is minimal.
Other Forms of Lypolysis
In addition to cryolipolysis and laser lipolysis, body contouring specialists can perform injection lipolysis and radiofrequency lipolysis. The former uses deoxycholic acid to target fat cells, while the latter uses ultrasound waves to target fat cells with heat. Both are effective alternatives to the methods discussed above, and all feature minimal risk with short recovery times.
Skin Tightening Body Contouring Treatments
While the destruction and removal of fat cells is the primary focus of body contouring, there are other procedures designed to address other aesthetic concerns. A prime example of this is skin tightening–a body contouring treatment that helps tone and tighten skin, making it appear younger, healthier, and more uniform.
Two of the most popular techniques are radiofrequency skin tightening and ultrasound skin tightening. Both are noninvasive and use heat to encourage the production of collagen and elastin. While it does take up to three months for results to be noticeable, both procedures are safe and effective.
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