Most people would like to lose a little weight, shape their bodies a little more, or perhaps tighten up the skin in the most visible areas of the body. One of the best ways to accomplish all three objectives would be to regularly use body contouring equipment. Many devices used for this purpose are non-invasive, meaning that the goals can be accomplished without the use of surgery or other invasive tactics. Surgery may produce more noticeable results, but it also carries more risks and requires some amount of recovery time.

On the other hand, body sculpting equipment can be almost as effective, without having to undergo the risk, cost and inconvenience of surgery.  It is generally more appealing to consumers to undergo some form of non-permanent lipolysis which may involve the use of lasers or radio frequency or permanent cryolipolysis which employs cold or thermal shock which involves alternating cold-hot sessions, or simply freezing off fat from certain areas.  Strictly speaking, body contouring is not a weight-loss technique, so grossly overweight individuals should consider a medical approach if weight loss is the primary goal.

Body sculpting does often result in the loss of a few pounds, but the overall goal is to reduce fat in a specific area of the body, rather than losing weight. When diet and exercise fail to produce the desired results, body contouring can be an excellent alternative.  Aging and rapid weight loss can result in the development of loose, saggy skin. This situation is tailor-made for body contouring, because many devices can also tighten up loose or crepey skin.

Whatever your reason for wanting to tighten up, lose a few pounds, or improve your physical appearance, body sculpting would be an excellent way to do that. In this article, we'll discuss some of the best body sculpting equipment now available to help you achieve whatever objectives you have in mind. 

Types of Body Contouring

When surgery is used to accomplish body contouring, it is referred to as lipolysis, and there are several different forms this can take. Here are the most popular forms of lipolysis:

• radiofrequency lipolysis - makes use of heat coupled with ultrasound waves to reduce fat cells

• laser lipolysis - in this form of body sculpting, lasers are used to target and reduce the size of fat cells 

• injection lipolysis - the injection in this case is generally some form of deoxycholic acid, which targets fat cells

• cryolipolysis - this involves the use of cold temperatures to kill off fat cells. Because fat freezes at a lower temperature than normal tissue, it's a simple matter to freeze the fat cells without harming the rest of the body, after which they are eliminated through normal body processes.

• thermal shock – involves the use of alternating hot and cold at various times, temperatures and sequences.  Thermal Shock is a multi-purpose science so the same device can also be employed for cellulite and skin rejuvenation.

As it takes time for the lipids and fat cells to evacuate the body it will generally take several weeks before treatment results are visible. Regardless of the treatment protocol you undergo as long as you don't revert to bad dietary and exercise the results you obtain through body sculpting should be more or less permanent.

Where is body sculpting effective on the body?

People use body sculpting to get thinner in specific areas, or to obtain a more pleasing shape at some specific area on the body. Quite often, people turn to body sculpting when they aren't able to obtain the results they want through dieting or regular exercise. Some body areas stubbornly retain fat that have to be targeted specifically in order to make any real difference. 

The areas most commonly targeted by people using body sculpting are:

• hips or love handles

• abdomen 

• arms

• back

• buttocks

• thighs

Advantages of body sculpting

The advantages of body sculpting are just what you might expect - a more toned, better-defined area of the body. The results are not as dramatic as they might be through surgery, but then the patient doesn't have to endure all the drawbacks commonly associated with surgery. Here's why so many people are turning to body sculpting to achieve minor improvements on their bodies:

• smoother, less saggy skin

• more youthful, thinner overall appearance

• better defined and shaped body parts

• convenient sessions lasting an hour or less

• no recover period necessary, as it would be for surgery

• can be fit into a very busy schedule 

• results are permanent, assuming you maintain good diet and regular exercise

As you can see, there are some considerable benefits associated with body sculpting, and that's why it has become so popular in this country and around the world. Most people over the course of a lifetime accumulate unwanted fat in certain areas, and body sculpting is one of the most effective ways of removing all that.

Body contouring equipment from Skin Science Solutions

Skin Science Solutions is the North American distributor for an extremely effective line manufactured by Pagani, known as the Cryo Star series.  If you own or operate a medical spa, day spa or wellness center, these non-invasive devices should be in your arsenal . Each of these products operates on the principle of thermal shock, ie, alternating hot and cold sequences to reduce stubborn body fat. In addition to permanently killing fat cells,  thermal shock caused by the alternating hot and cold sequences accelerates the metabolism and stimulates the body's thermoregulatory responses. 

Cryo Star 5.0 - this device comes with a 50 mm wand, which will be used to pass over the target area. It's also equipped with a 22 mm coupler, its own carrying case, and a number of tutorial videos. It is quite portable, so it can be moved from one clinic to another very easily. It also has a Virtual Assistant, that makes carrying out all functions a breeze. It is upgradeable to include static pads if that becomes desirable.

Cryo Star 6.0 - this is a slightly more capable system that includes dual wand ports with a 32 mm facial wand and a 50mm body wand. This device includes all the same tutorial videos, virtual assistant, and client data storage that the Cryo Star 5.0 contains. This device is scalable to upgrade to the CRYO STAR 6.0 static at any time.

Cryo Star 6.0 Static - newest in the line of Pagani body sculpting products, the 6.0 Static device incorporates touchless technology in its modern architecture. It has four fixed-position static pads, dual wand ports, a 32 mm facial wand, a 50 mm body wand, and all the same videos and virtual assistant that other models provide. It allows for the possibility of multi-tasking with either wand while the patient is simultaneously undergoing an automated body sculpting session.

These devices can be used in quite a few ways, making them some of the most versatile devices currently available. Anti-aging facials, neck treatments, skin rejuvenation and fat and cellulite treatments can be accomplished. The alternating hot and cold stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, both of which contribute to more youthful-looking skin.

Cellulite is another target of the Skin Science Solution devices, because the alternating cold and hot sequences trigger a major stimulation of the lymphatic system, and this reduces the presence of cellulite. By the same token, elite athletes also make use of the hot and cold sequences delivered by these devices, because it has the effect of speeding up muscle recovery. The contraction and relaxation which result from exposure to the Cryo Star device accelerate the recovery process considerably.

However, the most popular usage by far for these devices is for slimming down targeted areas around the body. The same alternating hot and cold sequences are able to kill off unwanted fat cells in the target area, after which the body removes in time. By engaging in several sessions of body sculpting with a Cryo Star device, you will generally be able to accomplish any slimming or contouring goals you have.