How Long Does the Body Contouring Process Last?

 Celebrities make it look easy, but getting the body of your dreams is a process that takes a lot of work, and it can be pretty discouraging when it doesn’t seem like you’re making any progress. What do you do when diet and exercise aren’t working anymore? At Le Beauty Concierge Body in Houston, TX our talented surgeons know that sometimes a helping hand is necessary to achieve your ideal appearance goals. One recommendation we have for patients is to explore the benefits of the body contouring process.

How Long Does the Body Contouring Process Last?

Everything in life has a process, including the body contouring process that will finally let you realize your ideal shape. Many of our patients are curious to know how long this process lasts. From the first appointment to your recovery, here are a few milestones involved in the treatment process:

Appointments

The first part of the process is the treatment appointments you will attend. The length of time for these appointments varies based on the area being treated. Larger areas with more serious concerns have longer appointments, while smaller areas or areas with minor concerns are shorter. Treatment appointments also vary in time depending on the treatment method, which means that surgical treatments will typically take longer.

For non-surgical treatments, patients can expect to spend about 30 to 60 minutes at each appointment. For surgical procedures, patients can expect to have a two- to four-hour surgery.

Initial Results

Your initial results are those that become obvious while you are still in recovery. For both surgical and non-surgical treatments, the initial results become obvious around the six-week benchmark, meaning that you will begin to notice improvements in your overall appearance about one to two months after your treatment.

Final Results

Your final results are the end product of your treatment. When you are fully recovered, your final results are the shape of your body when you resume all normal daily activities. Final results usually occur about three to six months after your treatment or whenever you are fully recovered from treatment. How soon you can enjoy the final results depends on whether you have had a surgical or non-surgical treatment.

How Long Do Results Last?

Results for both surgical and non-surgical treatments can last a very long time: up to 10 years or more. This type of treatment is considered a permanent solution. The best way to have long-lasting results is to maintain a steady weight and a regular exercise routine after you are recovered. Leading a healthy life with smart lifestyle choices will allow the results of your treatment to last a lifetime.

Will You Need Additional Treatments?

If you have elected to use a non-surgical treatment, you will likely need at least two or three treatments for optimal results. This is because non-surgical treatments have results that build on each other, meaning that the results of the first treatment are usually not obvious until the second treatment has been completed. For non-surgical treatments, it is typical to have appointments about once a month. Depending on how many treatments you require for ideal results, you can expect non-surgical treatments to take four to six months to complete and then an additional three to see final results.

What Is Recovery Like?

Recovery is different based on what kind of treatment you have had. For example, recovery from contouring surgery is about one to two months and involves a temporary stay on most normal activities, including exercise. For non-surgical treatments, the recovery period of two to three weeks is repeated each time you have a treatment, but you are also not as limited in your activities during this time. Recovery time may also depend on the area that is being treated and how quickly you respond to the treatment.

From Start to Finish

From the time of your consultation appointment to the final results at the end of your recovery period, this process takes time to complete. Overall, the process for this treatment will take about six to nine months for both surgical and non-surgical treatments. This ultimately means that you can have your ideal body in under a year, and with results that can last well over a decade.