Body Sculpting

1. Coolsculpting Elite. One of the first noninvasive, fat-eliminating treatments to hit the market was Coolsculpting, and it just got better! The new Elite version treats two areas at once, delivers even smoother results, and covers more surface area – offering a 20-25% reduction in stubborn fat bulges with each treatment. FDA approved Coolsculpting uses…

Since recovery from Smartlipo laser liposuction is relatively quick, it can be performed just about any time but of course, spring and early summer is extremely busy with body sculpting since everyone is thinking about bathing suits and shorts. And since so many of our patients travel to warm areas in the winter, we do…

What is menopause belly? Weight distribution changes if you’re perimenopausal, going through menopause, or postmenopausal and the additional pounds tend to accumulate right around your waistline, which we call the “menopause belly” or the “middle age spread.” Risks of menopausal belly fat  Menopause weight gain can have serious implications for your health. Excess weight, especially…

Have you heard about the “other” covid-19? It’s 2021’s version of the Freshman 15. 42% of people gained weight during covid. The stressful and sedentary nature of last year disrupted people’s fitness routines and triggered weight gain—an average of 30 pounds. If you’re part of the 42%, you definitely aren’t alone, and we hope you’re…

Coolsculpting series – Part 3. In part 3 of our 3-part series, we look at why Coolsculpting is an ideal solution for menopausal women. Why does belly fat increase after menopause? Imagine: for most of your life you’ve either been relatively thin, or perhaps pear-shaped. Your belly? Never an issue. Then, 40-something or pregnancy hits.…

Coolsculpting series – Part 2. In the second part of our 3-part Coolsculpting series, we address the difference between Coolsculpting and other methods to lose fat. What makes Coolsculpting different from dieting or exercise? A healthy diet and movement are important for our overall health and keeping weight down. But when you lose weight the…

Coolsculpting series – Part 1. How Coolsculpting Treats the Stubborn Fat that Exercise and Diet Alone Can’t Spot Reduce. What if you could lose those love handles… without resorting to a 1000-calorie-a-day diet or invasive plastic surgery? It’s possible with Coolsculpting. For nearly a decade, we’ve helped clients in Traverse City and Petoskey banish bulges…