The West Institute

CoolSculpting’s Newest FDA Approval CoolSculpting has been a well-known and highly demanded non-invasive fat reduction treatment for some time. Most individuals think of the device being used to treat larger areas of the body, but it is also used to reduce a double chin. For many patients with submental fullness, fat and loose skin are both an issue. Fortunately, CoolSculpting is now the first and only non-surgical device that is FDA-cleared to treat submental fat and laxity in one procedure. CoolSculpting Can Treat Large and Small Parts of the Body CoolSculpting first gained FDA-approval in 2010 to treat abdominal fat using very cold temperatures that destroyed and eliminated fat cells. Patients became attracted to this non-invasive treatment because it offered a way to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat with no downtime. CoolSculpting has continued to expand their FDA-approved applicators to address patient concerns in other parts of the body including love ha...

Emsculpt for Flank Fat Let’s face it, working out can be really hard. Some people love the thought of getting up and heading to the gym to get a nice workout in. They even relish the idea of getting a healthy meal afterwards. On the other hands, some folks just can’t get themselves to do it. “I have to help the kids do homework” or “I have too much work to do when I get home,” are all recognizable reasons or excuses why people might not be able to make it to the gym. Many of us can make the time, but we just flat out don’t want to. We would much rather kick back and relax after a long day of work instead of heading out for a run on the treadmill for an hour. Some people get past that initial problem and simply devote their time to making a change. The problem with that becomes if they don’t see instant results it can be discouraging all over again. So what exactly should people that are having a difficult time losing flank fat do? Well, a new ground breaking treatment cal...

It seems as though every year there are a slew of new products and treatment that hit the scene and promise to deliver on results. From new surgeries to brand new devices, they all seem to be the same. Some actually deliver on their promises of getting rid of stubborn fat, while others are a complete fail. Figuring out which one of these new treatments and procedures are good for you can become another hassle. What should you actually use to get rid of the unwanted fat you have? How about Emsculpt? It is an impressive treatment that not only burns fat, but also tones muscle as well. The procedure is completely non-invasive and there is zero downtime as well. How Does Emsculpt Work? Emsculpt is unlike any other treatment on the market. It not only burns unwanted fat, but it also builds muscle as well. Emsculpt uses electromagnetic energy that focuses on the targeted area, most notably the abdomen. From there, the muscles contract at a rapid rate. These muscle contractions...

In addition to making sure that the venue, food, music, and flowers are picture-perfect, brides also want look and feel their best on their wedding day. For many, this not only means carefully planning their hair and makeup, but also taking steps to beautify their skin with non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Of these, Dysport injections are one of the most popular ways brides can eliminate wrinkles and achieve smooth and radiant skin. So, how can Dysport help you get wedding-season ready? Continue reading to learn all about this neurotoxin treatment. What is Dysport? Like Botox, Dysport is an FDA-approved neurotoxin treatment designed to smooth forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Composed of onabotulinumtoxinA, Dysport is injected into targeted facial muscles in order to temporarily deactivate them. As a result, wrinkles relax and skin becomes smoother and more youthful-looking. How Can Dysport Help You Get Wedding-Season Ready? Wedding planning can be both a...