The Body
How does age affect our body shape?
Ageing means a loss of muscle mass. And less muscle mass means more stored fat. And why is that? Quite simply because the less muscle we have, the less energy, and therefore calories, our body will devote to maintaining it… and the more it will store these unused calories in the form of fat. In other words, the metabolism slows down.
The way fat is distributed also tends to change with age and under the effect of certain physiological phenomena. This is particularly the case for women, who are already naturally more inclined to store fat in certain areas of the body, including the stomach, hips and buttocks. The hormonal changes associated with the menopause and pregnancy lead to a change in the way fat is distributed, as well as significant variations in weight. These in turn are responsible for the formation and persistence of certain localised bulges.
The tyranny of hormones does not spare men either, in whom the gradual drop in testosterone levels from the age of 30 onwards encourages fat storage and hence weight gain.
Slimming down without surgery: solutions from Clinique Bellefontaine
To combat localised fat deposits, Clinique Bellefontaine combines two advanced aesthetic medicine techniques:
- Coolscultping;
- and LPG Endermologie.
Coolsculpting is the most advanced cryolipolysis machine on the market. It can treat the most stubborn fat deposits and reduce their size by almost 25%, without the constraints or after-effects inherent in surgery. The technique involves freezing the fat cells in the area to be treated by applying intense cold… and then letting the body do the rest, which naturally eliminates the cells destroyed in this way within a few weeks. The strengths of Coolsculpting technology? A wide variety of applicators, making it possible to treat the stomach or buttocks as well as the chin or the back of the knees, and a high degree of precision in the control of the cold, guaranteeing a treatment that is as safe as it is effective.
LPG Endermologie is a mechanical skin treatment that is similar to a deep massage that stimulates the activity of the cells present in the different skin layers.
When it comes to slimming, LPG Endermologie is used to enhance the results obtained after cryolipolysis (or liposuction, if the latter is more appropriate). Its action tightens the skin in the treated areas and, more generally, improves its texture, with excellent results on cellulite in particular.
Dr Favre’s advice on maintaining your figure
There is no miracle solution to maintaining your figure. The key, as so often, lies in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pay particular attention to :
- The quality of your diet;
- The quality of your hydration;
- Regular exercise that gives you pleasure.
If you’re having trouble with food issues, avoid embarking on drastic diets: they are counter-productive. Instead, if possible, consider consulting a nutritionist. The help provided by professional nutritional monitoring can be considerable.
