If you need help removing fat and developing your shape, consider a body sculpting treatment. Radiofrequency plus muscle stimulation is a combination treatment that could define the shape of your abdominal area, hips, arms, and thighs to give you the figure you've been trying to achieve. The best way to get started is to talk to a dermatologist to learn how the procedure works and to see if you're a good match for it. Here are things to know.

Determine The Type Of Treatments You Want

When you book a body sculpting treatment, you'll have an initial consultation, and then you let the doctor know if you want fat removal, muscle toning, or both. Both types of treatments can be given during the same session, but the session will be longer. That's why it's important to understand the type of treatment you'll be given before you book your appointment.

When you first start with body sculpting, your initial session may include fat removal and muscle toning. The following few treatments may only be for muscle toning until enough time has passed for another fat removal treatment to be due. The doctor lets you know how many treatments you'll probably need for the results you want.

Dissolve Fat With Radiofrequency Treatments

The treatment for dissolving fat uses radiofrequency waves. The doctor places paddles in the areas where you have pockets of fat. The radiofrequency waves deliver heat deep into the fat to break it up and kill fat cells. The heat also triggers skin tightening and removal of cellulite.

You should notice a difference in your shape after one treatment, but it could take a few months for your body's lymph system to remove all of the dead fat cells. Once all of the fat cells have been removed, you'll see the final results of your body sculpting treatments.

Tone Muscles With Muscle Stimulation

When your radiofrequency treatment is over, the paddles deliver muscle stimulation that causes muscles to contract rapidly. This builds muscles in the same way exercises do, but it's much quicker. With the radiofrequency treatments, you'll feel heat in your body. With the muscle stimulation treatment, you may feel your muscles contracting, but it won't be painful or uncomfortable.

Resume Activity Right Away

A body sculpting treatment can give your figure a new shape, although it may take a few months to see your final results. This type of treatment is much better than undergoing surgery since there are no incisions and no downtime is necessary. Your skin might be a little red and tender, but you won't have discomfort. You can go back to work or do what you would normally do right after you've had a treatment.

Contact a company like Allure Aesthetics KC for more information.