New truSculpt™ Body Contouring Treatment Available in Los Angeles

Dr. Grant Stevens is now offering truSculpt – a non-surgical body contouring treatment that temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite – at their Los Angeles medical day spa, Marina Medspa at Marina Plastic Surgery.

Marina Del Rey, California (September 2012) – A new breakthrough in the treatment of lumpy, bumpy fat and temporary reduction of cellulite has Los Angeles women flocking to the Marina Medspa at Marina Plastic Surgery for truSculpt.

This non-invasive, no-downtime body contouring treatment was recently cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.

"With truSculpt, we can smooth fat and temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs, and we're using it for stubborn fat in other areas as well," says Dr. Grant Stevens, medical director of Marina Plastic Surgery and founder of the Marina Medspa. "After just 1 or 2 sessions, patients are seeing great results with volume reduction, smoother skin and less dimpling."

The truSculpt procedure uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat fat cells deep below the surface of the skin. The heat helps shrink fat cells and promotes skin contraction. This leads to a smoother, slimmer contour in the treated area, which becomes progressively more visible in the weeks following treatment.

"Because the treatment is gentle, the results appear gradually," Dr. Stevens says. "The RF energy stimulates the release of trapped fat and the contraction of tissue beneath the skin. Because truSculpt triggers the body's natural smoothing and shrinking process, the final results are always going to look natural and genuine. Your body is doing some of the work, but truSculpt's strategically applied RF energy is the essential motivator that wakes up the body and gets it working."

The typical truSculpt treatment lasts about 1 hour. No anesthetic or pain medication is necessary. The truSculpt hand piece is placed over the targeted area and emits pulses of RF energy. This causes the tissue beneath the skin to heat up, which leads to the melting of fat cells and contraction of the skin.

"The patient will feel a warm-to-hot sensation on the skin during treatment," says Dr. Grant Stevens at Marina Medspa. "The temperature can be adjusted to match each individual's heat tolerance, so no pain or discomfort is necessary for the treatment to work effectively."

As a result, side effects are extremely mild. Some patients experience temporary swelling or redness of the treated area after truSculpt, but no recuperation time is necessary. Most people are ready to return to their normal activities immediately.

Patients begin to see results in about 4 weeks following the truSculpt treatment, with more change taking place gradually over a period of about 3 months.

In addition to truSculpt, Marina Plastic Surgery offers many other options for cellulite treatment in Los Angeles, from non-invasive treatments to the minimally invasive Cellulaze™. This exciting new treatment uses laser energy to stimulate collagen production while releasing the bands of fibrous tissue beneath the skin that pull down and cause the dimpling associated with cellulite.

A well-known leader in the cosmetic surgery world, Dr. Stevens is a highly respected Los Angeles plastic surgeon. Patients come to them from across the country and beyond for not only the latest but also the best in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

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