If you’ve been researching body contouring treatments, you might also have seen them referred to as “body sculpting” services. If you’re wondering what the difference is—you’re not the only one.
“Body contouring” is a general umbrella term for services that treat pockets of stubborn fat, loose skin, and poorly defined muscle. These can include invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive treatments. The treatment subgroup term “body sculpting” refers only to the non-invasive and minimally invasive body contouring treatments, and excludes invasive procedures.
At Vive Aesthetics & Wellness, we offer multiple options for body sculpting near Medford, NJ. In this blog, we’ll explain the basics of each treatment and help you determine which ones are right for you.
SkinTyte
SkinTyte is a noninvasive treatment that tightens skin using infrared light. The light generates heat, which penetrates the epidermis and the dermis, where your body produces the structural proteins collagen and elastin. In response to the heat, your body increases its production of these proteins to create tighter, healthier skin.
| Consultation Required? | Treatment length | Amount of Sessions Needed | Duration of Results |
| Yes | <1 hour | 3 to 5 | 1 year |
CoolSculpting
The CoolSculpting applicator creates freezing temperatures that target fat cells. Fat cells die at a higher temperature than other cells, so you can destroy them without damaging any other surrounding tissue. Then, your body removes the fat through natural processes.
| Consultation Required? | Treatment length | Amount of Sessions Needed | Duration of Results |
| Yes | 30 to 60 minutes | 2 to 3 | Permanent |
Emsculpt
Emsculpt, one of our most popular treatments, uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to stimulate over 20,000 muscle contractions during each session. This helps build up muscle mass for improved tone and a slimmer appearance.
| Consultation Required? | Treatment length | Amount of Sessions Needed | Duration of Results |
| Yes> | 40 minutes | 6 | 6 to 12 months |
Evolve Tone
For body contouring near Medford, NJ, Evolve Tone works much like Emsculpt, but it uses smaller pulses of electromagnetic energy. While this creates less-intense contractions, it means you can apply the energy to 2 different places at once, easily spreading out treatment across different areas of your body.
| Consultation Required? | Treatment length | Amount of Sessions Needed | Duration of Results |
| Yes | 30 minutes | 6 to 8 | 6 to 12 months |
Morpheus8 Body
By combining radiofrequency and microneedling, Morpheus8 pushes heat seep into your skin to melt stubborn fat and increase collagen and elastin production. This helps you develop a smoother and slimmer appearance.
| Consultation Required? | Treatment length | Amount of Sessions Needed | Duration of Results |
| No | 30 to 60 minutes | 3 to 6 | 1 to 3 years |
Create Your Care Plan
Finding the right treatments is essential to accomplishing your goals. You can either book an appointment with one of our expert providers or use our complementary treatment planning tool to find the best treatments based on your specific needs.
