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Lipolysis has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures over the past few years—and for good reason. As a safe, effective, and non-invasive option, non-surgical lipolysis utilizes radiofrequency heating to permanently remove fat and tighten skin with minimal downtime.

From diet- and exercise-resistant fat to pregnancy “pooches,” localized fat can feel impossible to get rid of. At Dallas Dermatology Partners, it’s our goal to provide exceptional care for all of our patients through personalized cosmetic treatments.

Here’s everything you need to know to decide if non-surgical lipolysis is right for you.

 

What Is Non-surgical Lipolysis?

Non-surgical lipolysis, also known as non-surgical fat reduction treatment, is a type of cosmetic procedure. It uses radiofrequency energy to transform the shape and appearance of your body by targeting smaller fat deposits. Because it’s a non-surgical treatment, lipolysis can be performed by EmSculpt NEO in your doctor’s office and comes with minimal downtime.

Overall, lipolysis is a safe, non-invasive treatment that removes 30% of fat and builds 25% of muscle. In most cases, it takes between four and six treatments to achieve the full results, and maintenance treatments are needed.

How Does EmSculpt NEO Work?

While other kinds of fat reduction treatments involve invasive surgery, EmSculpt NEO uses HF and HIFEM+ energies to break fat cells apart, which reduces the volume of fatty tissue.

Using radiofrequency heating, the muscle temperature of the treated area quickly increases. In turn, non-surgical lipolysis helps prepare muscles for exposure to stress, similar to a warm-up exercise before a workout. The temperature in fat tissue quickly reaches levels that cause apoptosis, which damages fat cells and promotes their permanent removal from the body.

This procedure can also help tighten the skin in the area where the treatment is applied, leaving patients with smoother and tighter skin. In other words, EmSculpt NEO offers two body sculpting treatments in one so you can combat fat and build muscle with a simple procedure.

 

 

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How to Prepare for Lipolysis

During your initial consultation, ensure your doctor is aware of any pre-existing health conditions or prescription medications that you take.

Your doctor will provide you with instructions before your Dallas dermatology appointment to help you prepare for your procedure. Depending on your situation, your doctor may advise you to stop taking blood thinners and anti-inflammatory drugs before your procedure, as these medications may interfere with the healing process. It’s also important to avoid any activity that might irritate the area that will be treated, including tanning and shaving.

After your lipolysis procedure is finished, your doctor will provide detailed instructions to help expedite the recovery process. Follow these instructions and watch the procedure site closely to make sure your skin heals properly.

Schedule Your Lipolysis Consultation in Dallas

At Dallas Dermatology Partners, we strongly believe that patient care comes first, and your experience is our top priority. Contact us today to schedule a lipolysis consultation and discover whether non-surgical fat reduction is right for you.

In the quest to maintain youthful, radiant skin, more people are turning to professional microneedling treatments. This minimally-invasive procedure is praised for improving a number of common cosmetic concerns, from acne scars and sagging jowls to wrinkles and rough skin texture.

At Dallas Dermatology Partners, we have always offered our patients traditional microneedling, which produces great results with minimal downtime. Now, we are excited to offer a new microneedling treatment that incorporates radiofrequency energy for even better skin tightening and lifting results.

Learn more about the benefits of RF microneedling vs. microneedling and how this advanced technology can produce dramatic, long-lasting results.

Microneedling for Pore Size for Full Face

Microneedling vs. RF microneedling

With a traditional Collagen PIN microneedling device, sterile needles create hundreds of controlled injuries to the epidermis, which kickstart the natural repair process. Newly produced collagen and elastin work to plump the skin and improve the appearance of scarring, photo-aging, fine lines, and uneven skin tone and texture.

RF microneedling takes this anti-aging procedure to the next level by incorporating precise levels of radiofrequency (RF) energy. The depth of energy can be adjusted from one area of skin to the next, allowing it to reach deeper into the dermis for enhanced collagen production.

Because radiofrequency microneedling reaches deeper layers of the skin without injuring the epidermis, it reduces the time needed to see positive results.

Microneedling for upper lip lines

Advantages of RF Microneedling

The addition of radiofrequency energy accelerates skin tightening and makes RF microneedling treatment better for a broader range of aesthetic concerns. Our Dallas patients have seen amazing improvements with the Genius RF microneedling device– especially with loose skin, acne scars, sun damage, irregular texture, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF microneedling is safe to use on all skin types and offers a number of benefits when compared to conventional microneedling.

• Less time to realize noticeable results
• Less superficial trauma, which equals no downtime
• Improvements are more dramatic and last longer
• More effective at addressing wrinkles
• More effective at softening acne scars
• RF device allows customization for each patient
• Targets deeper layers of the skin with more precision
• Realize better results with fewer treatments

Collagen PIN microneedling is fine for subtle skin rejuvenation, but it takes more treatments, and the results are slower to show.

 

Radiofrequency Microneedling in Dallas

When comparing radio frequency microneedling vs. microneedling, there is no question that RF Microneedling is superior in terms of downtime, longevity of results, and skin tightening effects.
If you still have questions about microneedling treatments and which is right for you, our dedicated team is happy to help! Get started by booking your Dallas Dermatology appointment today.

Dallas Dermatology Partners offers several minimally-invasive treatments that sculpt the jawline, reduce buccal fat, and slim facial contours. Non-surgical face slimming procedures are designed to improve aesthetic balance without the need for scalpels or significant downtime.

Utilizing the latest in cosmetic injectables, our board-certified dermatologists can recommend the best face slimming treatment to achieve your goals, whether you’re bothered by bulky masseter muscles, excess weight held in the cheeks, or the beginnings of sagging jowls and a double chin.

What is non-invasive face slimming?

Non-surgical facial slimming is used to contour and debulk certain areas of the face for a more v-shaped or oval profile. These treatments are ideal for men and women who want a more youthful and chiseled look, where cheekbones are pronounced and lower facial features are in balance. For some people, this means giving the chin more projection by reducing drooping jowls or submental fat. For others, it’s relaxing the chewing muscles that grow larger from teeth grinding and jaw clenching. Depending on specific patient needs and goals, face slimming may even be achieved with targeted injections of dermal fillers.

Best nonsurgical ways to slim the face

Our practice offers Dallas patients a number of non-surgical face slimming options that are virtually painless and entail minimal downtime. Here are some of our most requested procedures.

Slimming lower cheeks and jawline with Kybella

By now, everyone knows about double chin removal with Kybella – a synthetic deoxycholic acid that destroys fat cells with a series of micro injections. Once the adipose cells are destroyed, they will not come back, making this a permanent solution. This FDA injectable can also be used to slim the appearance of chubbiness in the lower part of the cheeks. Once the fat cells in the buccal fat pads are eliminated by Kybella, a square or round face takes on more v-line contours. It takes between four and six weeks to see initial face slimming results, with continued improvements after each Kybella treatment.

 

Botox for masseter muscles

Botox injections are famous for smoothing deep wrinkles and furrows in the skin. This same neuromodulator effect works on slimming a square-jawed face characterized by bulky chewing (masseter) muscles. Masseter Botox relaxes this strong jaw muscle that can enlarge in people who suffer from bruxism, and subconsciously grind or clench their teeth. The injections take less than 10 minutes, and most patients realize noticeable improvements in three weeks. The result is a more feminine, heart-shaped facial profile without invasive surgery.

 

Contouring with dermal filler

Strategic placement of dermal fillers like Juvederm Volumna and Restylane can produce a face slimming effect. While it often seems counterintuitive to add volume, our dermatologists have techniques that can give the cheeks and jawline more definition. Jaw contouring filler can minimize facial roundness and create a beautiful, well-defined jawline.

Dallas face slimming treatment consultation

Are you hoping to improve facial contours with the help of Botox in Dallas or other non-surgical face slimming treatments? Your journey to improved self-esteem and confidence begins right here. Book a Dallas dermatology appointment online, or give our Addison office a call.