Body Shaping with Body Positivity
Self-love and healthy body: we don’t have to fit into one mold to be considered beautiful. Our differences make us special!
We introduced body sculpting treatments to our portfolio five years ago with the mindset of embracing uniqueness. Our goal has always been to help you feel and look your best—be you, look you. As we approach our 50th anniversary, our vision hasn’t changed, only our focus. We are still rooted in wholesome wellness and believe that accepting and appreciating ourselves - free from the pressure of societal beauty standards - is essential. Hence, assisted body sculpting treatments, while popular, should complement a healthy lifestyle rather than be seen as a “quick fix.”
“Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving”
Shifting the Focus: Fitness Beyond Appearance
That being said, fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about feeling strong, energized, and healthy. As we live longer, staying active, both mentally and physically, becomes even more crucial. Building or regaining strength, maintaining muscle mass and balance, improving cardiovascular health, and increasing flexibility often take precedence over achieving a 'certain look.'
Tips for Getting Started
Find What You Enjoy and if you sign up to treatments, find a place you trust: Exercising, maintaining a well-balanced diet, and having body sculpting treatments shouldn’t feel like a punishment; it’s about finding the activities, foods, places, and people that make you feel good and support your well-being.
Set Realistic Goals + Expectation: Break down your journey into small, achievable goals. Celebrate the small victories to build momentum and confidence. Let’s be honest: if you're determined to get into shape, it will happen, but it will take time.
Consistency Over Intensity: Consistency is more important than pushing yourself to extremes. Emphasize gradual progress and create a routine, have treatments that fit into your lifestyle and budget. One of the benefits of using technology to exercise your muscles is that you can push youself without overdoing it, and you won’t experience muscle soreness.
Respect Your Body’s Signals: Listen to your body and rest + breath when you need to. Hitting higher percentages or even reaching 100% is not the point. You should feel a bit uncomfortable, but not overly so. Recovery is just as important as the work itself.
Mindset Matters: Overcoming Negative Thoughts
Challenge Negative Self-Talk: Address common negative thoughts around fitness and body image. Reframe your mindset and focus on progress rather than perfection.
Embrace Non-Scale Victories: Highlight the importance of celebrating non-physical achievements, like increased energy, improved mood, better sleep + posture, less back pain, or enhanced mental clarity.
Accept facts like lasting change takes courage + time AND there is no quick-fix or one-and-done.
Incorporating Nourishing Foods
Encourage a balanced approach to nutrition, where food is seen as fuel rather than something to be feared or restricted.
To build muscle and move your lymph it is extremely important to drink plenty of water and be + stay hydrated.
Body Sculpting Treatments: An Option for Enhancing Your Journey
Body Sculpting treaments are non-invasive procedures designed to build muscle, reduce fat, tighten skin, or sculpt particular areas of the body without surgery. They are a personal choice, not a requirement or standard, hence they should be used to enhance how you already feel about yourself—never as a solution to self-criticism or societal pressure. It is also important to clarify that body sculpting treatments are not "miracles" and that they work best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and a balanced diet. It’s important to have realistic expectations and not rely on treatments as a shortcut to health.
Benefits of
Body Sculpting
Targeted Fat Reduction: Perfect for those who are already leading a healthy lifestyle but have trouble spots where fat is hard to lose.
Confidence Boost: For many, seeing noticeable changes in body shape can enhance confidence and motivation, helping them feel even better about their fitness journey.
Minimal Downtime: Unlike invasive surgeries like liposuction, many body sculpting treatments have little to no downtime, allowing people to continue with their regular activities right after the procedure.
Considerations Before Getting a Treatment
Consult with Professionals: Always make sure to consult with a licensed provider to determine whether body sculpting is right for you. Everyone’s body and needs are different.
Understand the Cost: Body sculpting treatments can be pricey, and many aren’t covered by insurance, so it’s important to weigh the financial investment.
Natural Results Take Time: The results are not immediate and can take several weeks to months to fully manifest as the body processes the fat cells.
Treatments we provide
TruFlex
builds muscle while indirectly burns fat. A celebrity favourite treatment that contributes to up to 30% increse in muscle mass. >>> LEARN MORE
Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling
combines the benefits of both microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) energy, making it a powerful option for addressing concerns like stretch marks and cellulite. >>> LEARN MORE
TruSculpt
is the number one non-invasive fat-reduction treatment with an average 24% fat reduction/area over the course of 3 months. >>> LEARN MORE
Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Tightening
is another non-invasive treatment, but it focuses more on skin rejuvenation and tightening rather than fat reduction. >>> LEARN MORE
How long it will take to see results?
Are you aiming to get stronger, lose weight, reduce body fat, or perhaps all of the above? The time it takes to reach your goals can vary, depending on the individual and the specific goal.
That said, based on our experience, you’ll start feeling better long before the visible changes appear. You may not have a "ripped" body right away, but don’t overlook the small wins—improved mental clarity, increased motivation, boosted confidence, better posture, less back pain, and enhanced performance in your workouts. These benefits are just as important as the external results we all strive for.
Consistent exercise, paired with a healthy lifestyle, will deliver the best long-term results, especially if you choose to complement your routine with advanced treatments. Keeping in mind that body sculpting technologies work best when paired with regular activity and proper nutrition is a must.
Dr. Veronika L. Clinical Specialist with Dermatology background
I believe that anyone can be fit, no matter their age or appearance. Healthy habits, the journey of self-improvement, and loving yourself throughout the treatment process you choose is what we at ICI PARIS believe in.
TruBody positivity comes from within.