So you’ve decided that you want to do something about those frustrating areas of excess body fat. Now what? Do you go the surgical route, or do you stick with noninvasive options for body sculpting in St. Petersburg?
From Morpheus8 microneedling to CoolSculpting, Hermann Aesthetics has all the nonsurgical body contouring options you need to create your dream figure.
Keep reading our blog to help inform your decision on body sculpting treatments. Ready to speak with one of our body contouring experts? Visit our website to schedule your consultation.
Pain
When comparing the levels of pain associated with surgical and nonsurgical body contouring treatments, the options vary greatly.
Procedures performed by a plastic surgeon, like liposuction or an abdominoplasty, can involve higher levels of pain. It is often necessary for a surgeon to prescribe pain medications after these procedures.
On the other hand, nonsurgical options like CoolSculpting or Morpheus8 microneedling at Hermann Aesthetics are largely painless.
We typically apply a topical anesthetic cream at the beginning of your Morpheus8 treatment to minimize discomfort. If you experience any pain after your Morpheus8 treatment session, simple over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen will usually do the trick.
Recovery
There is a vast difference between the recovery periods associated with surgical and nonsurgical body contouring options.
While the body contouring results can be more significant with surgical options like lifts and tucks, the recovery period can last for weeks to months. This can also require long periods of downtime and multiple follow-up appointments.
The best part of nonsurgical body contouring options like CoolSculpting is that there is no recovery period. You can get back to your busy schedule immediately after your CoolSculpting treatment session.
Though there is a short recovery period involved with Morpheus8, it only lasts for 3 to 5 days. That being said, you can still partake in your regular routines just as long as you avoid direct sun exposure.
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At Hermann Aesthetics, we believe the choice is clear when it comes to surgical vs. nonsurgical options for body sculpting in St. Petersburg. Between the long recovery periods and higher levels of pain associated with surgical options, nonsurgical treatments are often the better option for our patients.
Visit our website to schedule your appointment for CoolSculpting or Morpheus8.
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