9 Tips to Optimise Your Non-invasive Body Contouring

Everyone has their own personal journey with weight management. And while every body is beautiful, that doesn’t mean we don’t have insecurities or features that we want to change. Whether it be loose skin from pregnancy, rapid weight loss, poorly defined muscles, or stubborn fat areas, we all have parts of ourselves we wish were more toned or sculpted.

If endless exercise routines and healthy eating aren’t working for you, there are treatments that can help. Non-surgical and non-invasive treatments, such as body contouring, allow for rapid results without the need for downtime or anaesthesia. 

That being said, if you are paying for a treatment, you certainly want to ensure you receive optimum results. No matter your age, skin type or gender, there are a few things you can do to help prepare your body before your procedure. Here are nine tips to optimise your non-invasive body contouring treatment, specifically with InMode’s treatments in mind. 

1. Let Your Provider Know If You Take Any Medications

Whether you’re a clinician doing an initial consult or a client looking to undergo a non-invasive body or face treatment, discussing medications beforehand is crucial. Some medications, such as blood thinners, can increase the risk of bleeding during and after the procedure. Your doctor, cosmetic nurse or clinician needs to be aware of these medications to adjust the treatment plan and minimise the risk of excessive bleeding and bruising.

Some medications may also affect the body’s healing process and immune response. Informing your provider about your medications helps them understand how your body may respond to the treatment and tailor the aftercare instructions accordingly. 

2. Arrive With Clean Skin

Our second tip to optimise your non-invasive body contouring treatment is that when you arrive at your appointment, ensure your skin is clean. This means no makeup, lotions, serums or any products on your skin unless otherwise specified by your doctor or clinician. This will ensure a seamless treatment, as some body care products can impact the quality or effectiveness of the procedure. It also means your provider will be able to give you a more accurate body assessment and decide on a treatment that is most suitable for your body. 

3. Hydrate and Drink Water

No matter whether you are receiving a non-invasive or minimally invasive body contouring treatment, it is important that you drink plenty of water so that your muscles and skin are fully hydrated. This will ensure that your body responds well to the treatment and will help flush out the waste and toxins (from the fat cells) from your body's lymphatic system. 

Drinking lots of water helps to maintain your skin’s elasticity, moisture and suppleness. After body contouring, your skin may need extra hydration to help adapt to your new body shape and maintain a smooth appearance.

4. Avoid Salty Food

As much as we love salty food, it is best to avoid consuming them for some time after your body contouring treatment. Large sodium intakes can cause inflammation in the body, which can impact the healing process – meaning you may not achieve the desired results you’re after. Your body will continue to age from the baseline achieved from the treatment, and it is still possible to regain new fat cells if you don’t continue to care for your health. So, eating clean and avoiding foods high in salt is a great place to start!

5. Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol

It is important to avoid drinking caffeine and alcohol both before and after your body contouring procedure if you want to ensure optimal results. Since both caffeine and alcohol can act as blood thinners, you may have an increased chance of bleeding or bruising after your treatment – which is why we strongly advise you avoid the two for a little while.

Both caffeine and alcohol can lead to dehydration, too, which may contribute to increased post-treatment swelling. Hydration is essential for proper healing, so avoiding these substances helps maintain adequate hydration levels.

6. Massage the Area

Massaging the treated area after a body contouring procedure can offer several benefits to enhance the results and promote healing. A lymphatic drainage massage may help to reduce any swelling and inflammation, as well as enhance circulation in the area. On top of this, massaging the treated area can help to encourage even fat distribution and optimise your non-surgical body contour results, ensuring the best possible outcome. 

However, it's important to note that the decision to perform post-treatment massage should always be discussed and approved by your cosmetic provider, as it may vary depending on the specific procedure performed. 

8. Supplement With Skincare

Supplementing with skincare after a non-invasive body contouring treatment can help to enhance and maintain your results, as well as promote skin health during the recovery process. You can care for your skin by using either vitamin supplements, skincare products, or a combination of both. After a non-invasive body contouring treatment, skincare can help to:

• Reduce inflammation

• Skin hydration

• Improve skin texture

• Enhance skin healing

• Sustained results

9. Manage Stress Levels

Managing your stress levels after any type of body contouring procedure is ultra-important for optimising your results. High-stress levels have the potential to impact the body's natural healing process negatively. Stress hormones like cortisol can interfere with tissue repair and regeneration, potentially slowing down recovery after the procedure.

Stress can also trigger inflammation in the body, which may exacerbate post-treatment swelling and discomfort. Managing stress can help minimise inflammation and promote a smoother recovery.

With proper preparation, you can anticipate seeing a difference in appearance in as little as one session. 

“While I’ve only had one treatment so far, the skin-tightening benefits were pretty immediate. I noticed a slimmer appearance that same week, and in terms of muscle toning, my core workouts seemed less brutal in the days that followed, so I’m excited to see the full effect following the recommended four-treatment plan.” - Marianne Mychaskiw

Ultimately, if you eat clean, live healthily and keep a good mindset, you will be able to optimise your body contouring procedure to achieve the best results possible. If you’re ready to experience the difference that InMode’s innovative and non-invasive technologies can offer, we’ve made it easy for you to search for a clinic near you. For clinics who want to expand their treatment offerings to clients, contact our team any time for more information.