According to a doctor, body contouring can be achieved through surgical and non surgical methods. But, there are some specific things that patients ought to know. Body contouring is also known as body sculpting.

It is a surgical procedure that is undertaken to remove and/or reduce extra skin or fat from certain areas in the body, to reshape or 'contour' it. Keep in mind that body contouring only helps to shape the body and not lose weight. It can address specific skin concerns, such as tightening the area of the body that has become loose after weight loss.

Dr Deepthi Atmakuri, a consultant dermatologist and founder of Clinica Derm, Hyderabad says that body contouring can be achieved through surgical and non surgical methods. "Non surgical methods like cryolipolysis, HIFU, radiofrequency, electro-magnetic stimulation, injection lipolysis are all very popular these days, to achieve a toned body," she says. According to the doctor, contouring techniques are typically done in a clinic set-up, especially non-invasive-to-minimally-invasive ones.

After the procedure, the patient can go back to their daily routine from the following day. There is not need to worry about downtime, says the dermatologist. Who Can Opt For Body Contouring? Dr Atmakuri says people who are tired of their weight issues, often plan to undergo body contouring.

She, however, recommends checking some key parameters before going ahead with any kind of 'non-surgical contouring sessions'. No Weight Loss Body cont.