Body Contouring
There are areas of the body that respond to training, and areas that simply don't. Pockets of fat, loose skin, and cellulite can persist regardless of fitness level. Body contouring at Whistler Medical Aesthetics addresses those resistant areas using a suite of technologies that work precisely where diet and exercise leave off. Whether your goal is fat reduction, muscle definition, skin tightening, or cellulite improvement, your provider will design a protocol matched to your anatomy and your timeline.
Our body contouring technologies
WMA offers a comprehensive range of non-surgical body treatments: CoolSculpting for targeted fat reduction, Emsculpt Neo for simultaneous fat reduction and muscle building, Emsculpt HIFEM for isolated muscle development, Vanquish ME for broader circumferential reduction, Emtone for cellulite, and Exilis Ultra for skin tightening. Emsella is available for pelvic floor rehabilitation and incontinence.
Each technology works through a different biological mechanism. CoolSculpting destroys fat cells through controlled cryolipolysis. Emsculpt Neo combines RF fat reduction with HIFEM muscle stimulation. Emtone addresses the structural contributors to cellulite, not only the surface appearance. Understanding which technology best addresses your specific concern is the starting point for every body contouring consultation at WMA.
Many patients achieve the best outcomes through a sequenced combination of treatments. For example, CoolSculpting followed by Emsculpt Neo builds on fat reduction with muscle definition, addressing both aspects of body composition that contribute to the appearance they're aiming for.
How do you know which treatment is right?
The right body contouring approach depends on the nature of the concern, the body area, and your goals and timeline. A body contouring consultation at WMA begins with a frank conversation about what you're hoping to achieve, followed by an assessment of the treatment area by your provider.
Fat reduction and muscle building are different goals that require different technologies. If your primary concern is a stubborn fat deposit (flanks, abdomen, bra fat, inner thighs), fat reduction technologies like CoolSculpting or Emsculpt Neo are the right starting point. If you have already done significant fat reduction and want to improve definition and tone, HIFEM-based muscle building becomes the relevant tool. If skin laxity is the dominant concern, Exilis Ultra is more appropriate than a fat reduction treatment.
This distinction matters because investing in the wrong technology for your specific concern produces underwhelming results, not because the technology doesn't work, but because it's addressing the wrong variable. At WMA, we take the time to align technology selection with the actual concern.
Setting realistic expectations:
Non-surgical body contouring produces real and measurable results, though they differ from surgical outcomes in both magnitude and timeline. CoolSculpting reduces fat volume in a treated area by approximately 20 to 25% per session; Emsculpt Neo studies show average reductions of 30% fat and 25% muscle increase. These are meaningful changes, but not the same as surgical liposuction.
Timeline is also important to understand. CoolSculpting results develop over ten to twelve weeks. Emsculpt Neo results build over two to four months following the treatment series. Emtone improvements in cellulite appearance are gradual and progressive. Your provider will set a clear timeline during consultation so you know what to expect and when.
Body goals that fit a Whistler lifestyle
The active, outdoors-oriented Whistler lifestyle places its own set of demands on how people want to look and feel. WMA's body contouring protocols are designed with that context in mind, whether you're preparing for ski season, recovering from a specific training phase, or addressing changes after pregnancy. Treatment planning accounts for your activity level, your timeline, and the specific physical goals that are relevant to the way you live.
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Full body contouring suite in one physician-directed clinic2
Combination protocols designed for layered results3
Treatment timing designed around your activity and event schedule
What results to expect, and when?
The timeline for results varies by treatment. CoolSculpting results develop over ten to twelve weeks as the body clears treated fat cells. Emsculpt Neo results build progressively for two to four months after the final session in your series. Emtone improvements in cellulite appearance continue for up to three months after treatment completion.
Results are measurable and visible. They are not subtle changes that require careful lighting or a trained eye to detect. Before-and-after photography taken at three months consistently documents meaningful improvements in treated areas.
What to Expect
Does it hurt?
Varies by modality (see individual treatment pages)
What is the recovery?
Minimal to none for most treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
Neuromodulator treatments do not require recovery. Treatments are quick and you can return to all regular activities immediately.
Anti-Wrinkle Injection treatments are quick and relatively comfortable. At most, you may experience a small pinprick sensation.
Neuromodulator treatment results manifest over a period of 3-14 days and last an average of 3-6 months depending on the treated area and how quickly an individual’s body metabolizes the treatment.
Your Trusted Providers
At Whistler Medical Aesthetics, every treatment is physician-directed. Dr. Sarah Kennea and the WMA team bring a standard of care that reflects both deep clinical expertise and the precision standard you expect from Canada's premier mountain destination.
Dr. Tara Lynn Teshima
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Sarah Kennea
Medical Director
Dr. Natalie Waller ND
Doctor
Krista Stephens
Lead Consultant
