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EXILIS ELITE Ultra V radiofrequency body contouring case: after six months in compression garments and more than a year of exercise after childbirth, the skin around the navel was still noticeably loose. After an assessment with Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, six sessions were recommended for both tightening and fat reduction. The surface temperature peaks at 46°C and can be adjusted to tolerance; the upper abdomen felt tighter the day after the first session.
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Let me say goodbye to my awful postpartum loose belly skin!!
After having my baby, the fat on my belly shot up... I dutifully wore compression garments for six months, but after weaning I felt like everything I ate made me gain weight!!! A year later, looking in the mirror, I saw my figure losing its shape and my belly skin hanging loose (not just my belly, the skin on my butt and chest was loose too...). I realized it couldn't go on! I exercised consistently for more than a year, and my shape improved, but... the area around my navel, which had been stretched to the limit during pregnancy, felt like "no matter how hard I work out, it'll never go back"... Especially in a forearm plank, looking down at my loose belly skin made me feel so helpless...
Tackling fat and loose skin from the inside out
Take the initiative with body care to stay in your best shape!
When exercise didn't do much, I decided on radiofrequency skin tightening! I'm "really bothered" by loose skin, and in my first pre-treatment photos you could clearly see the skin sagging a bit... This time I didn't choose Thermage CPT but the EXILIS ELITE Ultra V radiofrequency body contouring. It's a British machine that's fairly rare in Taiwan; I chose NAISS CLINIC because so few clinics have it! It's quite popular in Hong Kong, though. The point is it improves loose skin (tightening) and removes excess fat (fat reduction), which makes it perfect for postpartum moms!
Professional doctor consultations for ideal results
Extra focus on loose areas for double the effect!
My treatment was performed by Dr. Liao at NAISS CLINIC, who was so attentive! Before treatment he asked in detail which areas bothered me most and where I wanted extra focus, and explained what the Ultra V radiofrequency body contouring can do~ Most clinics recommend three sessions, but I wanted to be even firmer and slimmer! Dr. Liao suggested six sessions to reach my goal~ After the consultation, I started treatment with complete peace of mind.
A VIP-style comfortable setting and professional doctor-led treatment
What's special about Ultra V radiofrequency body contouring is that it has a large and a small probe. The large probe is for body areas like the abdomen, buttocks and thighs, with both tightening and fat-reducing effects (depending on the power setting). The first time it may feel hot and prickly; if the heat gets hard to bear, just tell the doctor and they'll adjust the temperature. The machine's maximum surface temperature is 46°C, and so far I can tolerate about 42°C. It's so much more comfortable than CPT! My belly was a bit red right after, and the next day my upper abdomen already felt noticeably tighter! I can't wait to see the results to come~~
Reassuring pre-treatment assessments and manufacturer-certified equipment
"I was nervous before Ultra V radiofrequency body contouring and didn't know if it would be as painful as people online say. But NAISS CLINIC's consultants patiently explained everything and calmed my nerves, which was so reassuring~ (it really didn't hurt much afterward either). The doctor confirmed the process with me several times beforehand, and the clinic uses manufacturer-certified equipment~ Overall I felt completely at ease!"
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
