Body contouring

The appearance of unwanted curves results from hypertrophy of the deepest skin layer, i.e. the hypodermis, consisting of fat-filled cells called the adipocytes.  These cells can be compared to “miniature factories” which produce (lipogenesis) and destroy (lipolysis) fat.  Unwanted curves are the consequence of an imbalance between lipolysis and lipogenesis, in favor of lipogenesis.  This imbalance may be caused by different factors:

- Hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy, intake of contraceptives…)

- Heredity
- Lifestyle (eating habits, lack of exercise, stress…)