Body Contouring
Also known as body shaping, and body sculpting.
Non-surgical: Aimed at reducing fat deposits and tightening the skin, there are a number of non-surgical options from liposuction to laser, radio frequency and ultrasound assisted machines.
Surgical: Body contouring surgery can include abdominoplasty or tummy tucks, thigh lifts, breast lifts up to fully body lifts.
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