The Best Body Contouring and Skin Resurfacing Treatments for All Seasons

Even though summer is coming to an end and sweater weather is upon us, it doesn’t mean you should stop thinking about enhancing your appearance. While you may be spending less time at the pool or beach, it doesn’t mean you have to spend all fall and winter covered in turtlenecks and pants. Holiday parties are the perfect time to flaunt your figure and showcase glowing skin, so why not start your preparation now? In this blog, we discuss five of the best non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures featured at MedicSPA Gatineau. These treatments are specifically designed to target the skin and body, providing rewarding results no matter the season.

Body Contouring Procedures in Ottawa and Gatineau

Theoretically, we are all able to reach our aesthetic goals through diet and exercise. But unfortunately, that’s not always enough. Non-invasive or minimally invasive body contouring treatments improve or enhance areas of the body resistant to diet and exercise. This often involves destroying fat or eliminating cellulite and can help sculpt, tone, and slim the body, as well as tighten lax skin for satisfying results.

BODYtite®

BODYtite® is a minimally invasive procedure that works to tighten and tone areas of the body for results normally only acquired through surgery. Using bipolar radiofrequency technology, BODYtite® tightens loose tissues and skin while increasing lipolysis (fat breakdown). By inserting a small probe beneath the skin, BODYtite® targets the underlying tissue directly rather than the surface. This is an excellent treatment for areas that might develop sagging skin after liposuction since BODYtite® firms skin. Downtime is minimal, with most patients returning to daily activities the next day. At MedicSPA Gatineau, we can treat the belly, arms, chest, thighs, and knees with BODYtite®.

SculpSure®

SculpSure® is a non-surgical body slimming procedure that provides natural, visible results. Using light technology, SculpSure® heats fat cells, disrupting and destroying those cells in specifically targeted areas of the body. During this non-invasive fat loss procedure, your body contouring specialist will apply the device to the area of concern: the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. The SculpSure® device will alternate between heating and cooling. Cooling ensures your comfort, while the heating pulses raise the temperature of the fat cells to destroy them. Once the fat cells are destroyed, they are flushed out of your system via your body’s natural elimination processes. SculpSure® results in minimizing fat in “problem” areas, revealing a more toned, slimmer figure. Most patients see initial results in a few weeks, with optimal results visible up to six months after your first treatment.

Morpheus8™ Body

If you struggle with loose or sagging skin and stubborn pockets of fat on the body, Morpheus8™ treatments can help. By combining microneedling with radiofrequency technology, this minimally invasive treatment slims, tightens, and smooths the skin and body. During your Morpheus8™ Body treatment, microneedles stimulate collagen and elastin production, triggering the body’s natural healing response for lasting results from the inside out. On top of that, fractional technology disrupts subdermal adipose tissue, while the heat from RF technology helps promote skin contraction. This all-in-one treatment provides long-term results that can be visible anywhere from three weeks to three months after your session. As with most treatments that stimulate the natural production of collagen, results will continue to improve before optimal results are achieved. This is because it takes time for the body to adapt, heal, and produce rejuvenating materials that provide noticeable results.

With Morpheus8™ Body, you can see results such as:

• Tighter and firmer skin Reduced fat in the abdomen, flanks, thighs, buttocks, above the knees, upper arms, and more
• Reduced appearance of stretch marks, scars, and cellulite
• Improved skin texture

MedicSPA Gatineau also offers Morpheus8™ Face, which uses the same technology to address wrinkles, and jowls, as well as sun damage, uneven skin texture, and lax skin on your face and neck.

Skin Resurfacing Treatments in Ottawa

Smooth, glowing skin with an even tone can boost confidence and improve the look of the whole body. Additionally, skin resurfacing treatments can enhance the effects of body contouring treatments for total body rejuvenation. SmartSkin® DOT CO2 Unlike other laser treatments, SmartSkin® treatments target deeper skin concerns, allowing for greater cell turnover. CO2 fractional laser treatments can help with concerns such as:

• Acne scars
• Loose skin
• Wrinkles and fine lines
• Smokers lines
• Large pores

During your SmartSkin® DOT CO2 treatment, pulses of fractional laser energy will penetrate the skin to make microscopic injuries, triggering your body’s healing responses and strengthening the skin. Additionally, this process stimulates collagen and elastin production to help tighten and strengthen the skin for lasting results.

While this is a minimally invasive procedure, there is some downtime—four to seven days—while your skin heals and strengthens.

Results often take three to six months to be fully visible, but you can expect them to last. The SmartSkin® DOT CO2 laser utilizes the skin’s natural healing process, making your results worth the wait.

Lumecca™ IPL

Lumecca™ IPL utilizes photothermolysis via intense pulsed light (IPL) to target and destroy irregular pigment in your skin. Intermittent pulses of light penetrate deep into the dermis, breaking apart the melanin that causes hyperpigmentation and age spots. The destroyed melanin is then harmlessly absorbed into your body, leaving you with clearer, smoother skin. Proven safe and effective for nearly all skin types and tones, Lumecca™ IPL is the strongest IPL treatment available, and can be used to treat:

• Uneven skin pigment
• Red and brown spots
• Sun damage and freckles
• Rosacea
• Enlarged pores
• Wrinkles
• Fresh scars
• Vascular lesions

During the procedure, your skin will be coated with a cooling gel that does double duty as a conductor for the IPL treatment and as a method for keeping you comfortable during your treatment. Lumecca™ IPL treatments take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and area being addressed. One of the most significant benefits of Lumecca™ IPL is that it can be used to rejuvenate skin anywhere on your body.

There is no downtime required after Lumecca™ IPL and side effects are mild, including light redness and warmth. Results can be seen after one treatment, though you may need a series of sessions depending on your skin concerns.

Interested in Learning More About Skin Resurfacing and Body Contouring Procedures in Ottawa and Gatineau?

At MedicSPA Gatineau, our aesthetic professionals and procedures are under the guidance of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Patricia Berbari. When you come in for your first visit, you will have a private consultation with Dr. Berbari, where she will examine your skin and design a treatment plan specific to your needs. If you want to learn more about the variety of body contouring and skin resurfacing treatments we offer at MedicSPA Gatineau, it’s time to schedule a consultation. Call us today at (819) 414-2200 or complete our online contact form.