Dr Mary Sommerlad discusses the growing demand for non-surgical body tightening treatments and its customisation for diverse skin types
In recent years, there has been a rise in interest in non-surgical body conditioning. This is due to improved technologies that address skin laxity and body contouring caused by chronic sun exposure, weight loss and biological ageing.1 Non-surgical body tightening refers to the utilisation of energy-based devices that destroy fat cells and/or induce skin contraction in order to give the skin on the body a firmer, more contoured appearance without the need for surgical intervention.2
Commonly treated anatomical sites include the abdomen, thighs, upper arms and buttocks. These procedures have gained significant traction over surgical alternatives, such as abdominoplasty or lower body lifts, primarily due to their reduced downtime, lower complication rates and the continual advancement of energy-based technologies.3
Skin of colour (SOC) is an imperfect term used to describe individuals with non-white European skin tones, roughly corresponding to Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI.4 In relation to aesthetic…
