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How CoolSculpting & SmartLipo Can Help You Get Ready for Beach Season

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The weather is getting warmer and people in Charleston, SC are planning their beach vacations! Spring is the perfect season to take some time for yourself and start revealing a new you with body contouring by Port City Plastic Surgery, including CoolSculpting, SmartLipo and more. Think about how much fun you’ll have this summer at special events or with family in a summer dress with a brand new silhouette. Imagine working out at the gym or outdoors with confidence and loving what you see in the mirror. Get your body bikini-ready! Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Widenhouse specializes in body contouring, and is pleased to offer the very latest technology in breast surgery, tummy tucks, CoolSculpting, and liposuction to help you look great for whatever is on your schedule this summer.

Is body contouring right for me?

A surgical procedure isn’t right for everyone – fortunately, there are alternatives. A non-invasive procedure or even minimally-invasive procedure might be better for you based on your goals. Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering whether you might be a great candidate for CoolSculpting, SmartLipo, tummy tuck, or traditional liposuction to jumpstart your exercise and diet regimen.

Is your “ideal weight” achievable?

It may be very difficult to lose those last few pounds of stubborn fat. Some patients are stuck at a plateau in their fat reduction efforts and become discouraged. Their accomplishments are camouflaged by loose skin, and they need help getting over a hump. Body contouring for unwanted fat can be a great way to help motivate you to achieve your goals.

Will having the surgery sooner make you look and feel better and more comfortable in your skin?

With a new, trimmer silhouette, you might look forward to working out more, since you would now see your accomplishment more clearly, look better in your workout clothes and feel more “free” or lighter while working out. Having body contouring surgery sooner in order to jumpstart results might be a great idea.

Keep in mind, however, that a surgical procedure will require downtime and you’ll need to step away from your exercise regimen. If you’d prefer less downtime, then SmartLipo and CoolSculpting treatments may be a better idea than a surgical lift procedure.

Is your current diet and exercise regimen providing enough nutrition to help you heal post-surgery?

This can make a difference in your outcome. You need all the building blocks of healing to stack the deck in your favor to have an uneventful surgery. If you don’t eat enough or get enough nutrients, it can hamper your ability to heal. This means you may need to eat enough to maintain your weight while you heal, rather than lose weight. During your consult, talk to Dr. Widenhouse about how to get ready for surgery. At Port City Plastic Surgery, we can also recommend natural, homeopathic and herbal nutritional supplements for surgical preparation and recovery.

Which body contouring procedure will Dr. Widenhouse advise for you?

Each option is unique, and Dr. Widenhouse will recommend the right option during a consultation.

  • CoolSculpting is great if you just need to lose a few pounds (belly fat, love handles, muffin top). It destroys fat cells through cooling energy – once he fat cells freeze, they’re gone for good. There’s no local anesthesia or downtime required.
  • SmartLipo helps tighten and tone skin, and for some people, it can even minimize the appearance of cellulite. SmartLipo is great for helping tone small amounts of loose skin after weight loss. It uses laser energy to promote skin tightening while at the same time getting rid of stubborn fat bulges.
  • A tummy tuck is usually the best option following dramatic weight loss, when there is a lot of loose skin. It gets rid of subcutaneous fat while tightening the underlying muscles and getting rid of stretched skin.

Body Contouring in Charleston, SC

Take some time for yourself and schedule your evaluation today! We are confident you will be thrilled with your body contouring surgery results if you work in collaboration with Dr. Widenhouse to choose the body contouring procedure that is best for you. Get ready to truly become yourself this summer!

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2683 Lake Park Drive
Charleston, SC 29406

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125 River Landing Drive
Suite 101
Daniel Island, SC 29492