Getting in Shape for the Summer: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical

If you’re a summer fanatic who loves basking in the sunshine, then you have most likely been counting down the days until the snow melts and the sun breaks through the clouds. 

Well, now that spring is here, the time has come to unpack and reassess our favourite swimsuits and summer attire. We totally understand that the winter is the best season to indulge in comfort food (we deserved all those hearty meals and holiday treats), but we can’t hide under our thick winter coats forever; the time to work on your summer fitness is now! 

Before summertime officially arrives, now is the perfect time to work on getting your beach bod back. Your healthy diet and trips to the gym will build the groundwork, because there’s nothing like taking the natural road to fitness. However, supplementing and speeding up your efforts to get in shape for summer has never been easier with the best surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. 

So, which one is best for you? Let’s find out! 

Your Summer Body Courtesy of Surgical Procedures

Tummy Tuck

For most people, the tummy can be the most challenging part of the body to slim down. When that last bit of stubborn fat refuses to leave, you can turn to the wonders of the tummy tuck! 

Your flat stomach and toned abs are within arm’s reach thanks to this revolutionary procedure that eliminates unwanted fat and tightens your abdominal muscles for a fit and youthful tummy that you can confidently flaunt during the summer months. 

If you’ve given birth and can’t seem to bounce back to your previous figure, you can benefit from the premier properties of a tummy tuck. Also commonly referred to as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is specially designed to tighten, reshape, and contour your torso. It’s tummy rejuvenation at its finest! 

Important note: Keep in mind that a tummy tuck is not geared towards replacing exercise and diet. It can, however, get rid of loose, excess skin that sags. If your stomach bulges but feels tight, it is recommended that you lose weight before undergoing a tummy tuck surgery. This way, you can enjoy optimal results that radiate comfort and confidence!

Liposuction

Liposuction has been sculpting summer bodies since the beginning of time. Perfect for eliminating excess localized fat is the forté of this cutting-edge procedure. 

If you have stubborn fat that just seems to be exercise and diet-resistant, then liposuction may just be the solution you have been looking for. That stomach pooch and fat deposits in the thighs and back wouldn’t stand a chance against the effectiveness of liposuction. 

As one of the top-performed cosmetic surgeries available, liposuction is a master of redefining the natural contours of your body in a safe and permanent manner. It’s a safe procedure performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, where small incisions are made in the targeted areas, with minimal downtime post-op. It’s truly one of the best ways to get a beach body fast. 

Liposuction is used to treat the:

• Stomach
• Inner Thighs 
• Outer Thighs 
• Love Handles
• Arms
• Chin
• Back

Brachioplasty

While most people want to flaunt their trim tummies this summer, your summer body wouldn’t be complete without toned arms. 

If you have spent countless hours at the gym, trying to get your arms firm and ready for your laidback days at the beach, but experience little to no improvement, then brachioplasty might just be the thing for you. It can effectively eliminate excess fat that makes your skin hang loose when you raise your arms. 

Also known as an arm lift, this surgical procedure can help you achieve the arm shape and silhouette of your dreams. 

An arm lift is performed while you are asleep under general anesthesia. Once the incisions are made, your doctor will remove the unwanted skin and fatty layers. Afterwards, the incisions are carefully stitched closed and dressed. 

You’re a perfect candidate for an arm lift if you have:

• Disproportionately large arms that stand out from the rest of your body, and want to restore balance to your frame.  
• Excess upper arm skin due to weight loss through exercise and diet. 
• Arms that lost definition or gained wrinkles due to aging. 

Get In Shape For Summer Courtesy of Non-Surgical Procedures

If non-surgical procedures are more of your cup of tea, the following procedures can effectively restore your summer body. 

CoolSculpting

Nothing is cooler than CoolSculpting! With this state-of-the-art method, you’ll be shedding unwanted body fat and earning that toned physique in no time. 

Sometimes diet and exercise need a little help from a friend, and CoolSculpting is the one that can get it done. By utilizing cryolipolysis via a suction applicator, CoolSculpting is a minimally invasive fat reduction technique that stands at the forefront of non-surgical aesthetic solutions. What people love most about it is that it delivers most benefits of surgical options, but without the pain or extended downtime. 

By targeting the fat cells in stubborn areas, such as the thighs, love handles, and lower abdomen, this technique effectively uses controlled cooling to reshape and contour your body to perfection. Target areas are cooled to approximately 4C, which triggers the crystallization and dissolution of subcutaneous fat tissue. This brilliant feature leaves the outer tissue unaffected while reducing stubborn fat deposits. 

You’re a perfect candidate for CoolSculpting if you are at or near your ideal weight, and have stubborn fat deposits that can be pinched or pulled away from the body. 

How To Prepare For CoolSculping:

• Avoid using anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Advil, Aspirin) one week prior to your treatment. This helps reduce the risk of bruising post-procedure.   
• Dress in loose-fitting clothing on the day of your CoolSculpting treatment. This allows for easy access to the target areas and increases comfort levels.  
• During the treatment, you can sit back, relax and immerse yourself in a book or mobile device. Entertainment is a must, since CoolSculpting could take some time. 

Microneedling

While sculpting and contouring your body is one way to get in shape for summer, it’s important to give some well-deserved TLC to the texture of your skin as well.

Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that rejuvenates your skin and restores it back to its youthful glow. Moreover, it is equipped with the ability to improve the appearance of scars while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also great for stimulating your body’s natural collagen production.

Microneedling gets you fit for the summer by means of a handheld device that is composed of tiny needles. These needles penetrate the skin to create small punctures that trigger your body’s healing properties. This results in increased elastin and collagen production, plus it triggers a higher cell turnover.

What Areas Can Be Treated With Microneedling?

What most people absolutely love about microneedling is that it can be performed on any part of the skin that needs repairing. It’s perfect for treating the:

• Face
• Chest
• Back
• Arms
• Legs

Get In Shape For Summer: Which One Wins?

The answer is simple: both! 

Both surgical and non-surgical body contouring procedures can be beneficial to you. Everyone’s body is unique, so that means everyone has their own specific needs as well. The best way to determine whether you should go for invasive or non-invasive fat eliminating methods is by consulting an expert. At McLean Clinic, our team of professionals specializes in all the above-mentioned aesthetic procedures. You can trust us to help you transform your body to look beautiful, youthful, and summer-ready. 

There is only one way to get in shape for summer, and it’s called commitment. If you can commit to a proper workout, a healthy diet, and the best aesthetic procedures that the cosmetic industry has to offer, then you’ll be enjoying your summer body just in time for peak summer weather. Summer bod, here we come!

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