Body Shaping vs Body Slimming: What you need to know

Body Shaping vs Body Slimming: What You Need to Know

The terms “body shaping” and “body slimming” are often used interchangeably in the beauty and wellness industry. Although sometimes their meanings can overlap and confer the same benefits, there are slight differences between the two. 

Read on to find out the difference between body shaping and body slimming treatments in Singapore.

What is body shaping and how does it work?

Body shaping refers to treatments that can improve the contours and proportions of the body by addressing concerns such as excess fat, sagging skin or cellulite. Body shaping treatments are often non-invasive and involve techniques such as toning, skin tightening and sculpting.

Body shaping treatments utilise targeted heat or light energy to tighten sagging skin by inducing collagen and elastin production. At deeper layers, body shaping treatments can also reduce cellulite and reshape some areas of the body.

Benefits of body shaping

Although the benefits of body shaping can differ depending on the type of treatment, most of these in general are:

  • Improves body contours
  • Tightens skin
  • Reduces cellulite
  • Reshapes certain areas of the body

What is body slimming and how does it work?

Body slimming, on the other hand, is a more general term that refers to strategies or treatments that reduce body fat for a slimmer physique. This includes anything from eating healthy and weight loss medications, to non-invasive procedures such as cryolipolysis or laser lipolysis

Benefits of body slimming

The benefits of body slimming include:

  • Supports overall weight loss
  • Reduces stubborn pockets of fat

Body slimming methods also include traditional methods of fat reduction, such as eating healthy and getting regular exercise. 

Available body shaping and body slimming treatments

Although there are treatments geared more towards body slimming or body shaping, many are non-exclusive to the other and can help do both. Sometimes, your professional therapist may even recommend a combination of treatments to help you achieve your desired body. Some of these treatments include:

  • Micool fat freeze — This non-invasive body slimming treatment uses fat freezing technology (cryolipolysis) to subject stubborn pockets of fat to extremely cold subzero temperatures. This, in turn, kills the fat cells (apoptosis), which are then flushed out of the body naturally. 
  • Lightfective reborn — This 25-minute treatment is an effective way of removing stubborn fat using targeted multi-powered LED technology. It works by emitting specific wavelengths of LED light that penetrate the skin and heat the fat cells, causing cell death. It also uses one of the highest temperatures and can treat larger areas of the body compared to others on the market. 
  • Vanquish+ Me Body Contouring — This body slimming treatment is an FDA-approved and clinically proven solution to help contour the body, especially larger areas such as the abdomen and thighs. It utilises targeted radiofrequency energy to heat and destroy fat cells to help reduce body fat. 
  • 3rd Gen RF Body Contouring — This body slimming and shaping treatment helps reduce fat and tighten loose skin with its proprietary 3rd generation radiofrequency technology. The radiofrequency energy targets various layers of the skin, heating stubborn pockets of fat and tightening skin by encouraging collagen and elastin production.

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Both body shaping and body slimming treatments in Singapore have their own respective benefits, and are effective non-invasive ways to achieve your ideal physique. When deciding what type of treatment to opt for, it’s important to consider your goals, medical history and current body type. 

SkinLab is a medispa dedicated to providing you with holistic and medically-backed solution for all your body and skin concerns. Although there is no “best treatment”, there will be one that best suits you. A thorough pre-procedure analysis with a professional will help you come up with a personalised treatment plan for your needs and desired goals. 

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