The best aesthetic treatments to restore firmness to the skin, leaving the belly flatter and firmer, include radiofrequency, Russian current and carboxytherapy. These treatments promote the contraction of existing collagen fibers and promote the formation of new collagen cells.
Collagen is the main protein that gives structure and firmness to the skin and when it is reduced or poorly contracted, the result is sagging skin, which appears to be wrinkled and has great elasticity. Therefore, to combat sagging skin on any part of the body, it is essential to act on existing collagen fibers and form new fibers. Understand better what sagging is and its causes.
Treatments to eliminate sagging belly should be carried out in aesthetic clinics by a trained health professional and guided by a doctor to avoid damage to the skin, such as burns, pain and inflammation in the region, as well as bruises, for example.
Therefore, the best aesthetic treatments against sagging belly include:
1. Radio frequency
In radiofrequency, equipment is used that slides over the skin, producing a pleasant heat, which should never exceed 40ºC. The waves emitted by the device act directly on the skin, contracting existing collagen fibers and also promoting the formation of new collagen fibers.
The results are progressive and after around 21 days the skin is even firmer than in the first few days after application. But for the skin to be completely smooth, without any sagging, it may be necessary to do a session every 15 days, for a period of approximately 3 months.
If the person still has some abdominal fat, the radiofrequency itself is capable of helping to eliminate it, however, if the objective is, in addition to firming the skin, to eliminate localized fat, a treatment protocol involving radiofrequency with lipocavitation can be carried out, because this way you will achieve excellent results, without having to resort to plastic surgery.
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2. Russian current
In the Russian current, also called the Kotz method, electrodes are used that are placed on the skin producing low-intensity electrical current. This current stimulates the muscles, promoting their contraction more efficiently, because the contraction ends up being stronger and lasts longer than the contraction performed in an abdominal exercise. This improves muscle tone, leaving the abdominal muscles firmer.
This is an excellent treatment for women after childbirth because in addition to combating flaccidity by improving the muscles beneath the skin, it also reduces abdominal diastasis, which happens when the rectus abdominis muscle becomes very flaccid and separated, due to the growth of the belly in the pregnancy.
In this case, treatment can be carried out daily, preferably 5 days a week and can begin 15 days after natural birth and 1 month after cesarean section. When associated with the use of creams to treat sagging, the results are even more satisfactory.
Understand better how the Russian current works and results.
3. Cryolipolysis
Cryolipolysis is a type of aesthetic treatment that can be carried out to eliminate excess fat located in various parts of the body, such as muscles, abdomen, chest, hips and arms, for example, using temperatures between -7 and -10ºC, which promotes the breakdown of fat cells to be eliminated by the lymphatic system.
The results of cryolipolysis begin to take effect around 15 days after starting the treatment, however they are visible in approximately 8 weeks, being a progressive process. See more about cryolipolysis.
4. Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy consists of injecting rejuvenating substances or medications recommended by the dermatologist that hydrate and regenerate the skin, reducing sagging of the belly. This procedure can be performed in an aesthetic clinic, with no surgical procedures required.
This technique must be performed by a beautician or trained professional, as some of the complications that can occur due to incorrect mesotherapy, such as bruises, cuts, ulcers or necrosis of the treated area, require immediate medical attention.
5. Electrolipolysis
Electrolipolysis is a technique that helps combat abdominal sagging, as it acts on the fat cells in the region, promoting their destruction and favoring their elimination due to the heat applied to the region. The heat causes vasodilation in the region, activating blood circulation, in addition to stimulating enzymes to degrade triglycerides.
6. Carboxytherapy
Carboxytherapy consists of applying several injections of medicinal CO2 under the skin, which act by promoting blood flow and improving oxygenation of the dermis and increasing the production of fibroblasts and consequently, new collagen and elastin fibers in the treated skin. It is excellent for eliminating sagging skin and stretch marks, but it causes some discomfort and therefore the treatment should not be continued for more than approximately 4 sessions.
This treatment has its contraindications and important side effects and therefore should only be carried out by a physiotherapist specializing in functional dermatology and before starting treatment, the person must be informed of the risks of carboxytherapy and sign the consent form.
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