The Ultimate Guide to Non-Invasive Body Contouring Treatments

Dreaming of a sculpted body without the downtime or risks of surgery? Advances in non-invasive body contouring mean you can achieve transformative, natural-looking results with minimal recovery. From subtle refinements to full-body transformations, these treatments are reshaping what’s possible in aesthetic care.

If you’re considering face or body contouring but are unsure which method is best for you, explore the advances that have been made in this popular aesthetic treatment. 

Understanding Non-Invasive Body Contouring

Non-invasive body contouring involves using various devices with innovative technologies that can refine and sculpt the face and body - without the need for surgery. Non-invasive specifically refers to treatment options that can be used topically over the skin. They can also include minimally invasive means that require little to no sedation and can be completed with minor incisions rather than major surgical interventions. 

What Makes Non-Invasive Treatments Different from Surgery?

Conventional surgery serves to remove the subcutaneous fat. However, it doesn’t address skin laxity. While you may get a slimmer torso, arms or jawline from surgical body contouring, the texture of the skin is significant when it comes to achieving a natural-looking result that gives a more youthful appearance. 

Equally, surgery carries more costs, both financially and in terms of post-procedure recovery. With in-hospital procedures that require general anaesthesia and longer recovery periods that can carry risks of scarring or infection, alternative options that deliver the same or superior results are often preferable. 

By contrast, non-invasive procedures can often be completed in as little as 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the treatment and area being treated. Equally, they typically don’t involve major incisions and range from totally non-invasive options like topically treating a specific area to minimally invasive procedures like microneedling or utilising handheld devices with heating or cooling technology. 

Technologies Leading the Industry in Body Contouring

There are three key means to achieve a more sculpted look without the need for surgery. They typically all involve the use of radiofrequency (RF) technology; however, the way they deliver this innovative technology and what it achieves varies slightly. 

At InMode, there are multiple modalities that prioritise patient safety and comfort while also delivering superior power, precision and transformational results that look natural. 

Radiofrequency (RF) for Tightening and Smoothing

RF technology can help treat everything from the delicate areas around the eyes and neck to broad areas across the back, buttocks and arms with zone-specific devices. The process involves radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis, where the fat is broken down by heat, and the skin is tightened at the same time. 

Multi-platforms like IgniteRF offer the full spectrum of technology with handheld devices and cannulas that operate just below the surface of the skin. FaceTite TURBO and QuantumRF 10 are is made for the finer areas of the face and body that require exceptional levels of precision, while BodyTite TURBO and QuantumRF 25 treat broader areas. 

By targeting the subcutaneous fatty layer of the skin’s tissue, fat cells are treated and broken down directly, with the body absorbing and metabolising the fat after the procedure is over. The result is a more sculpted physique with firmer, more youthful-looking skin. 

Microneedling 

Microneedling, while often used for resurfacing the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines, can also be used to sculpt, tone and contour the body when combined with RF technology. InMode’s award-winning, next-generation Morpheus8 has multiple attachment tips, with microneedles of varying lengths to target different layers of the skin. These microneedles deliver RF heating to the deeper layers of the skin, delivering a more comprehensive treatment. By targeting both the surface and deeper layers of the tissues, it delivers improved skin texture, firmness and contours the treatment area. 

The new Scale and Burst modes deliver radiofrequency to multiple layers of the tissues to help tighten, sculpt, and refine the face and body. Burst Deep Body is the specially designed tip for larger zones on the body, reaching up to 8mm into the skin’s layers, including the heat profile. With therapeutic heating that operates at all levels of the dermal and subdermal area, Morpheus8 offers a customisable option that’s as unique as you are. 

Collagen Modelling 

If you’re seeking an option that can be done during a lunch break, collagen modelling with devices like Forma is the perfect choice. Rather than penetrating the skin with microneedles or cannulas, the RF technology operates at a topical level to heat the skin to therapeutic levels with constant temperature monitoring to ensure even, consistent application. 

Forma and the new Forma Plus are designed for broader body applications. As collagen levels in the skin decrease with age, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness. Both serve to promote collagen production, the essential protein that your skin produces. After successive treatments, the skin becomes firmer, tighter and smoother. 

Why Choose Non-Invasive Body Contouring Over Surgery?

There are two key reasons why many people are making the shift to more minimally invasive or entirely non-invasive body contouring solutions. They want to achieve natural-looking results without the same level of downtime or recovery. 

By opting for non-invasive body contouring, you can get safer treatments that don’t sacrifice results. Non-invasive methods only require local anaesthetic at most, with shorter session times. They also deliver exceptional results that remove excess fat while simultaneously tightening the skin, giving you incredible results without the invasive methods. 

The result is more natural-looking, faster to recover from and significantly less likely to scar. You’ll get equally long-lasting effects in shorter, easier treatment sessions that can be done once or successively to achieve the desired effects. 

Benefits of Body Contouring with InMode’s Technology

When it comes to body contouring, the approach and techniques used to achieve your desired look should be unique and customisable. InMode designs a range of non-invasive to minimally invasive devices that are designed for both in-clinic and doctor-only use, ensuring you have a broad spectrum of providers and treatments to choose from. 

Enjoy incredible results from safer procedures with InMode and discover the possibilities today.