Body Sculpting

You may be a candidate for Venus Freeze if you have stubborn fat and cellulite. To determine if you are an ideal candidate, schedule an appointment with one of our skincare professionals.

Most of our clients find Venus Freeze treatment to be relaxing and equate the sensation to a hot stone massage. The entire treatment lasts approximately 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. Most patients receive about eight treatments spaced one week apart. However this can vary depending on your treatment plan.

Venus Freeze is a non-surgical cellulite treatment that uses multi-polar radio frequency and pulsed electromagnetic fields to safely and comfortably heat the tissue under the surface of the skin. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers, which firms and smooths the skin. It also decreases the amount of fat under the skin and improves blood circulation to the area. Overall, Venus Freeze can diminish the appearance of cellulite and/or sagging skin. Despite what many people believe, cellulite is not a sign of being overweight or unhealthy. It can affect anyone, regardless of their size or weight.Cellulite, more formally known as gynoid lipodystrophy, is a common condition that affects the appearance of skin, causing it to have a dimpled, lumpy, or “orange peel” texture. This uneven texture is a result of connective tissue bands pulling down the skin that sits above fat. It most often occurs in areas where there are large amounts of fat cells under the surface of your skin such as:

abdomen
breasts
buttocks
hips
thighs

As many as 80-90% of women have cellulite and some women are more likely to develop cellulite than others. Men can also develop cellulite, however it is more common in women. Cellulite is categorized on a 0-3 scale:

Grade 0: no cellulite
Grade 1: cellulite only visible when sitting
Grade 2: cellulite visible while sitting and standing
Grade 3: cellulite visible and highly texturized

Factors such as genetics, body fat percentage, skin thickness, and age can all affect an individual’s risk of developing cellulite. In many cases, it is a combination of factors that results in the formation of cellulite.

Hormones
Estrogen and progesterone are hormones that are believed to play a role in the development of cellulite. These hormones cause the fat cells to enlarge and increase their production of collagen, which can lead to the formation of cellulite.

Gender
Although men can develop cellulite, women are far more likely to struggle with cellulite. It is believed that this is due to the structural differences of fat cells in women and men. Women’s fat cells stand vertically under the skin, while men’s fat cells lie horizontally and flat. It is also believed that estrogen may also play a role in why cellulite is primarily seen in women.

Poor Circulation
Poor circulation can also contribute to the development of cellulite by preventing nutrients and oxygen from reaching the tissues below the skin. This can cause the cells to become starved for oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to the breakdown of collagen and other proteins.

Age
As we get older, our skin loses its elasticity and becomes thinner. This makes it more likely for cellulite to develop and be noticeable.

Inflammation
Some experts also believe that cellulite can form as part of a connective tissue disorder caused by inflammation. This is because immune cells linked to inflammation have been found within cellulite-affected tissue. However, this theory is still being researched.

After your treatment, you can expect to feel relaxed. There is no downtime associated with Venus Freeze treatment, and you can immediately return to your usual routine. In some cases, you may notice some redness and/or warmth around the treatment area, but this should fade within a couple of hours. After the final session in your treatment series, your results will continue for about 3-4 months. Since this treatment does not stop the aging process, however, maintenance treatments may be recommended.

Ideal candidates for the procedure should stubborn fat that measures a maximum of 7 cm in the target area. You may have tried to work out and eat right but that stubborn fat just won’t go away.

This is great for toning harder to reach muscles too, making it a complementary procedure for those who already work out. Book a consultation with us to determine if B-shape is the right treatment for you.

You won’t feel any pain during your treatment. All you’ll feel are muscle contractions in the target area.

The treatment takes about an hour and you won’t break a sweat. All you’ll have to do is lie back and relax.

You’ll feel relaxed after your treatment, much like you may do after a good workout. Some soreness may exist but it’ll go away in a day or two. There is no recovery period so you can get back to your regular activities immediately.

You’ll notice results in about 1-2 sessions, with a continuous improvement for up to a month afterward.

Almost everyone can be a good candidate for fat dissolving injections, with some exceptions. Fat dissolving injections are a perfect treatment for you if you are already maintaining a reasonably healthy lifestyle and you are close to your ideal body weight but if you experience stubborn areas of unwanted, excess fat that are preventing you from achieving your ideal figure. They are an excellent option for body sculpting.

Our clients come to us from the Greater Toronto Area and beyond to treat their double chins, inner thighs, “cankles”, or ankle fat, or the abdomen/stomach/midsection. Fat dissolving injections are a perfect treatment to define your six-pack.

If you are well above your ideal body weight, we do not recommend fat dissolving injections. However, at Therapeutic Aesthetics, we offer a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments to help you achieve your body sculpting goals, and we would be delighted to recommend the right procedure for you during your initial consultation.

You are not a suitable candidate for fat dissolving injections if you have diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any other serious and chronic health conditions or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. We strongly recommend that you avoid this treatment if you have an active skin concern in the desired treatment area (such as acne or a Herpes outbreak), or if you are taking any blood thinning medications or supplements.

Fat dissolving injections contain the active ingredient, deoxycholic acid. This natural, biosafe compound precisely targets and dissolves your body fat cells by separating the fat molecules into tiny particles. These molecular particles are then passed through your body’s natural waste. The most exciting aspect of this body sculpting treatment is that once the fat leaves your body, it is never coming back.

The following tips, compiled through our many years of experience, will ensure that your fat dissolving injections procedure is safe and goes smoothly.

For one week before your treatment, avoid blood thinning medications. This includes medications and supplements such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and fish oil. This will help minimize any bruising you might experience during your treatment. You should also have paracetamol available because you may need it following your treatment.

Buy supportive garments, but avoid wearing tight clothing during your treatment. The extra support from your supportive garments will help you feel more comfortable and at ease following your treatment. Tight clothing, of course, will do the exact opposite. We recommend that following your treatment, you wear loose and supportive clothing for as long as you need to.

Attend your appointment with a clean treatment area. Avoid using any makeup, skincare, or any products on the area to be treated. We will need a blank canvas on which to administer your treatment.

Here are some of the top tips that we share with our clients to help them prepare for their fat dissolving injection recovery:

Here’s what not to do:

• Do not touch the treatment area. The treatment area will be highly sensitized following your fat dissolving injections treatment. You definitely do not want to touch or press the treatment area for at least 24 hours (or as directed) following your treatment, as that may trigger hyper-inflammation or the introduction of bacteria, which can cause a bacterial infection.
• Avoid exposing your skin to high temperatures. You should avoid exposing your skin to high temperatures, including avoiding the sauna, steam room, and very hot showers/baths, as the heat may trigger inflammation or bacterial infection, for a least one week following your treatment.
• Avoid exercise and sport massage. This is for the same reason as the previous point. Avoid these things until you feel ready, which should be at least one week following your treatment.
• Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medications. Until advised by our expert medical team, avoid these medications because they may interfere with your healing process.
• Avoid drinking or smoking. Until advised by our expert medical team, avoid drinking or smoking because they may interfere with your healing process.

Now that we’ve covered what not to do, here’s what you can or should do:

• Cleansing the target area and taking light, cool showers are allowable on the day of your treatment. These steps, in addition to wearing make-up, will not interfere with the healing process.
• Follow a healthy, balanced diet, adequate hydration, and a good exercise regimen. To ensure that you optimize and maximize your body sculpting results, you must maintain your weight with a good, healthy, balanced, and low-fat diet, adequate hydration (eight glasses of water a day!) , and a good exercise regimen.