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Body Contouring

Fat reduction, muscle building, and the difference between them.

Guides to CoolSculpting, Emsculpt, cellulite treatment, and the non-surgical options for stubborn fat that diet and exercise have not moved.

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Body contouring is not weight loss. These treatments target specific areas that resist diet and exercise, and they work in genuinely different ways: some reduce fat cells, some build muscle, some address the tethering that causes cellulite. These guides explain which problem each device is built for.

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Cellulite Treatments That Actually Work
body-contouring 5 min read

Cellulite Treatments That Actually Work

With so many cellulite treatments out there, it can be hard to know what helps. Learn what causes cellulite and which in-office options reduce its appearance.

Arviv Medical Aesthetics Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Is body contouring a weight loss treatment?

No. These treatments address specific stubborn areas and are intended for people already near their target weight, not as an alternative to weight management.

How soon are results visible?

Most non-surgical contouring works gradually as the body processes treated tissue, so results emerge over weeks to months rather than immediately.

Still have questions?

Matched to the device, not the trend

Reducing fat, building muscle, and releasing cellulite are three different problems that need three different machines. Dr. Tali Arviv reviews these guides so each treatment is described by the mechanism it actually uses.

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