One of the most exciting and attractive things about body contouring treatments is permanency. The permanence is not in that you will stay like that forever, even with a bad lifestyle. Instead, it is in the fact that the fat cells removed from your body will never return. That’s right—the fat cells that used to be in your beer belly or love handles are gone forever.

However, you still have fat cells in the rest of your body. When you gain weight, it will collect in these parts. Unfortunately, you will not have any regular shape when you gain weight. This is why body contouring works best for people who have established a healthy lifestyle. 
 

• Stick to the Instructions

After the surgery, your doctor will give you guidelines to use during recovery. Sometimes, they can give you guidelines to stick to for several months after surgery. These guidelines or recommendations help ensure that your body heals well and that the intended results manifest correctly. Second, they are meant to help ensure that no health issues arise that could impact your intended outcome.
 

• Wait Until You Are Done Getting Pregnant

Body contouring procedures keep your muscles and body in the original youthful shape. If you are to get pregnant after the procedure, you will find that your abdominal muscles may be pushed to tears. 
 

Extending these muscles is counterproductive to a procedure like a tummy tuck that may have had to fix these muscles. Because of this, it is essential to ensure that you do not intend to give birth after the procedure.
 

• Maintain a Healthy Diet

As mentioned, permanently eliminating some fat cells does not stop weight gain. After the procedure, you will have to observe your diet to keep fat from accumulating in other body parts. Patients with a healthy diet after the procedure are among those with the longest-lasting results. 

It would be best if you had well-balanced meals to maintain your weight. Ensure you have vegetables, whole grains, fruit, and lean protein instead of processed foods. These food choices keep you satiated and from overeating. 
 

• Regular Exercise

Exercise is a critical part of weight maintenance. Your doctor will advise when you can resume working out after the procedure. A general rule of thumb is a thirty-minute workout three times every week. Working out can be more than hitting the gym for cardio and weight lifting. You can have dance classes, cycling, or swimming. Choose something you will enjoy so it does not feel like a chore.
 

• Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

Regular exercise and eating healthy are critical aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Another key element is sleep. Sleep is vital to the maintenance of weight and building muscles and toning up. Ensure you get at least seven hours of sleep every day. 

Other aspects of a healthy lifestyle are reducing stress levels and the sources of stress. Stress can lead to weight gain and poor sleep habits. Also, practice drinking responsibly and avoid smoking cigarettes.  

For more on maintaining results after body sculpting treatment, visit Total Body Aesthetics at our office in Los Angeles, California. Please call (310)-670-1920 to discuss any questions with our team of experts or to schedule an appointment today.