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Sculpt Your Shape With Strategic, Non-Surgical Options

At StudioMD, body contouring is about smart planning, not quick gimmicks. Our NYC providers combine non-surgical technologies, injectables, and minimally invasive options to reduce stubborn fat, improve curves, and tighten specific areas in a way that fits your lifestyle and long-term goals.

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What Is Body Contouring?

Body contouring refers to treatments that reshape or refine specific areas of the body by reducing fat, smoothing cellulite, improving skin quality, or enhancing volume in targeted zones. It is ideal for pockets of fat, mild laxity, or areas that do not respond to diet and exercise, and can sometimes complement weight loss or surgical procedures.

Our Body Contouring Procedures

Smartlipo

A minimally invasive laser-assisted liposuction technique that melts and removes fat while helping tighten tissues. StudioMD has long-standing experience with Smartlipo, particularly in NYC, and often uses it to sculpt areas like the abdomen, flanks, arms, and thighs.

PCDC Lipodissolve

An injectable fat-dissolving treatment that uses compounds like phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate to break down small pockets of fat. PCDC lipodissolve can be used in areas that need fine-tuning rather than broad reduction.

CoolSculpting for Fat Reduction

Uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat cells in specific zones, such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. CoolSculpting can help reduce stubborn bulges that persist despite healthy habits, with no incisions or anesthesia.

Emsculpt

A non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to stimulate powerful muscle contractions. Emsculpt can build muscle and reduce fat in areas like the abdomen or buttocks, helping improve tone when workouts alone are not enough.

Emsculpt NEO

Combines muscle stimulation with radiofrequency for fat reduction and muscle building in a single session. Emsculpt NEO can be helpful for patients who want visible tightening and slimming together, especially around the midsection or flanks.

Breast Fillers

Nonsurgical fillers are placed in carefully selected areas of the breast to enhance contour in subtle ways. This option is not a replacement for breast surgery but may help refine shape, correct small asymmetries, or improve upper pole fullness in select patients.

Sculptra and Radiesse Buttlift

Uses Sculptra or Radiesse, biostimulatory injectables, to gradually build collagen and volume in the buttocks. The Sculptra or Radiesse buttlift is ideal for those who want a more rounded, lifted look without implants or surgical fat transfer.

Renuva Body Contouring

Renuva is an injectable treatment that helps replace age-related fat loss by prompting your body to create its own fatty tissue. It can smooth irregularities, fill small dents, or refine contours without traditional filler. Can be used on any body areas, including breasts, buttocks, and face.

Male Enhancement

Nonsurgical injectable treatments designed to enhance contour or girth in intimate areas. These procedures are carefully planned, focused on safety and realistic expectations, and are always handled with discretion and medical professionalism.

Cellulite Reduction

Targets dimpling and uneven texture on the thighs, buttocks, or other areas. These treatments aim to smooth the skin surface, improve the look of cellulite, and create a more refined contour in clothing and swimwear.

Botox Muscle Slimming

Uses Botox to relax specific muscles, such as in the calves or other areas where muscle bulk affects contour. Over time, this can slim and soften the appearance of the treated region while maintaining natural movement.

Hyperhidrosis Sweat Reduction

Botox injections are strategically placed to reduce excessive sweating in the underarms, hands, or other areas. While primarily a comfort treatment, it can also improve confidence in fitted clothing and event wear.

What Is the Recovery Process After Body Contouring?

Recovery from body contouring NYC treatments depends on which procedures you choose. Many options like CoolSculpting, Emsculpt, and injectable treatments allow you to return to work and daily activities right away, with only mild soreness or swelling in targeted spots. You will receive clear instructions about activity, hydration, and skin care.

Minimally invasive procedures such as Smartlipo or more extensive injectable series can involve a few days of downtime, compression garments, or restrictions on exercise. Your provider will walk you through what to expect, how to manage discomfort, and how to plan treatments around travel, events, or busy seasons so recovery is manageable.

Body Contouring Results

Most body contouring results appear gradually over weeks to months, as swelling settles and your body processes fat or builds collagen and muscle. StudioMD focuses on changes that look natural in your clothing and in daily life, not just on a treatment table. Maintenance visits may help extend and refine results.

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Why Choose StudioMD?

StudioMD has been part of the NYC aesthetic community since 2008, with deep experience in Smartlipo, injectables, and body treatments that go far beyond basic medspa services. StudioMD providers understand the difference between cosmetic trends and proven medical approaches.

Because StudioMD offers both nonsurgical body contouring and options like Smartlipo and plastic surgery, your plan is not locked into a single offering. Instead, you will hear honest guidance about what each body contouring NYC option can and cannot do, so you can choose treatments that match your anatomy, health, and expectations.

Our Body Contouring Services

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Sculptra Buttlift

Sculptra Buttlift

Uses Sculptra or Radiesse, biostimulatory injectables, to gradually build collagen and volume in the buttocks. The Sculptra or Radiesse buttlift is ideal for those who want a more rounded, lifted look without implants or surgical fat transfer.

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Renuva Body Contouring

Renuva Body Contouring

Renuva is an injectable treatment that helps replace age-related fat loss by prompting your body to create its own fatty tissue. It can smooth irregularities, fill small dents, or refine contours without traditional filler. Can be used on any body areas, including breasts, buttocks, and face.

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Male Enhancement

Male Enhancement

Nonsurgical injectable treatments designed to enhance contour or girth in intimate areas. These procedures are carefully planned, focused on safety and realistic expectations, and are always handled with discretion and medical professionalism.

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Breast Fillers

Breast Fillers

Nonsurgical fillers are placed in carefully selected areas of the breast to enhance contour in subtle ways. This option is not a replacement for breast surgery but may help refine shape, correct small asymmetries, or improve upper pole fullness in select patients.

CoolSculpting equipment attached to patients abdomen as they lay on medical table
CoolSculpting for Fat Reduction

CoolSculpting for Fat Reduction

Uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat cells in specific zones, such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. CoolSculpting can help reduce stubborn bulges that persist despite healthy habits, with no incisions or anesthesia.

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Coolsculpting for Arms

Coolsculpting for Arms

Smooth, sculpt, and redefine your upper arms with a treatment designed to reduce stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet or exercise. CoolSculpting offers a noninvasive solution for slimmer arms, a more contoured silhouette, and renewed confidence.

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Emsculpt

Emsculpt

A non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to stimulate powerful muscle contractions. Emsculpt can build muscle and reduce fat in areas like the abdomen or buttocks, helping improve tone when workouts alone are not enough.

woman with Emsculpt equipment attached to her upper thighs
Emsculpt NEO

Emsculpt NEO

Combines muscle stimulation with radiofrequency for fat reduction and muscle building in a single session. Emsculpt NEO can be helpful for patients who want visible tightening and slimming together, especially around the midsection or flanks.

side profile of woman's abdomen in black underwear
Smartlipo

Smartlipo

A minimally invasive laser-assisted liposuction technique that melts and removes fat while helping tighten tissues. StudioMD has long-standing experience with Smartlipo, particularly in NYC, and often uses it to sculpt areas like the abdomen, flanks, arms, and thighs.

close up of woman's abdomen in pattern underwear set
PCDC Lipodissolve

PCDC Lipodissolve

An injectable fat-dissolving treatment that uses compounds like phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate to break down small pockets of fat. PCDC lipodissolve can be used in areas that need fine-tuning rather than broad reduction.

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Hyperhidrosis Sweat Reduction

Hyperhidrosis Sweat Reduction

Botox injections are strategically placed to reduce excessive sweating in the underarms, hands, or other areas. While primarily a comfort treatment, it can also improve confidence in fitted clothing and event wear.

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Botox Muscle Slimming

Botox Muscle Slimming

Uses Botox to relax specific muscles, such as in the calves or other areas where muscle bulk affects contour. Over time, this can slim and soften the appearance of the treated region while maintaining natural movement.

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Cellulite Reduction

Cellulite Reduction

Targets dimpling and uneven texture on the thighs, buttocks, or other areas. These treatments aim to smooth the skin surface, improve the look of cellulite, and create a more refined contour in clothing and swimwear.

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Dr. Ali Khan, MD

Physician

Dr. Ali Khan, with 18+ years in aesthetics, is a Smartlipo pioneer with 5,000+ procedures performed. He specializes in liposuction, injectables, hair restoration, and minor surgical treatments.

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Dr. Sadaf Qazi, DO

Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Sadaf Qazi is a skilled cosmetic surgeon specializing in body contouring, facial procedures, and injectables. Her expertise spans tummy tucks, BBL, liposuction, breast augmentation, blepharoplasty, and advanced dermal filler techniques.

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Dr. Amar Singh, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Amar Singh is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Trained in multiple fellowships, he specializes in facial plastic surgery, liposuction, injectables, and advanced laser treatments, while actively teaching future surgeons.

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Dr. Sanja Kolarov, MD

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Sanja Kolarov, a board-certified physician with 17+ years of experience, specializes in injectables, laser treatments, liposuction, hair restoration, and regenerative therapies, providing patients with advanced, medically guided aesthetic care and natural results.

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Dr. Kathryn Alcarez, MD

Physician

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is an experienced Primary Care Physician with 13+ years of experience and specializes in dermal fillers, wellness, and skin rejuvenation treatments. Her caring approach to her patients is to provide the best preventative care modalities and evidence based medicine possible to maintain their long term health and wellness.

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Dr. Meredith Corson, DO

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Meredith Corson is a seasoned Primary Care Physician specializing in anti-aging medicine, promoting both internal and external wellness. With over 16 years of experience, she has honed skills in toxins applications, biostimulator fillers, and wellness treatments, earning a solid reputation in facial aesthetics.

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Vanessa Sanchez, NP

Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner

Vanessa Sanchez, a board-certified nurse practitioner with 8+ years of experience, specializes in women’s health, injectables, and advanced anti-aging. She also provides personalized weight loss treatments designed to support long-term aesthetic and wellness goals.

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Dr. Afnan Talat, MD

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Afnan Talat, a board-certified physician with 9+ years of experience, specializes in aesthetics, weight loss, and sexual health. Her background in skincare science informs her expertise in botox, fillers, and anti-aging medicine.

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Dr. Jeena Zachariah, MD

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Jeena Zachariah is a board-certified physician with over five years experience in aesthetic medicine. She excels in facial optimization through the use of neuromodulators and dermal fillers, performs radiosurgeries, body contouring injections and hair restoration surgeries, demonstrating a keen eye for detail in every procedure.

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Maria Rivera, RN

Clinical & Operations Director for Hair Restoration

Maria Rivera has over twenty years of experience in the medical field and hair restoration and is a leading expert in FUE, FUT, hair injections and everything else about hair loss treatments and procedures.

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Niki Ioannou, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Niki Ioannou specializes in advanced injectables including Botox, Fillers, Sculptra, and Radiesse, as well as non-surgical weight loss treatments. Known for her precision and personalized care, Niki combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of facial anatomy to help patients look and feel their best.

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Dr. Lena Makartian, MD

Physician

Dr. Lena Makartian is a board‑certified Primary Care Physician with over five years of clinical experience. She specializes in injectables, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, hair restoration, wellness and weight-management therapies, offering patients comprehensive, medically guided aesthetic care.

Dr. Sarah Margolskee, MD

Physician

Dr. Sarah Margolskee is a board-certified physician with over 5 years of experience specializing in wellness, injectables, and aesthetic medicine. Her clinical background informs her precise approach to skin lesions, mole removal, and personalized weight loss treatments designed to support long-term health and confidence.

Dr. Louis Mariotti, DO

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Mariotti is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, specialist in Hair Restoration Medicine and Surgery. With over 30 years of experience and a strong background in facial plastic surgery and hair restoration, he has trained and instructed other surgeons at leading conferences and has been actively involved in advancing techniques within the field.

Madisyn Ferone, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Madisyn Ferone is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in advanced injectables including Botox, Fillers, Sculptra, and Radiesse. Madisyn brings a patient-centered aesthetic care, and evidence-based beauty enhancements. Passionate about helping patients feel confident through natural-looking results while combining advanced clinical expertise with personalized treatment planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions Body Contouring

Will body contouring help me lose weight?

Body contouring is best for shaping specific areas, not for overall weight loss. Ideal candidates are near their goal range but have stubborn pockets of fat, cellulite, or volume issues that do not respond to lifestyle changes.

How do I know which body contouring option is right for me?

During your consultation, your provider will examine your concerns, review your health history, and discuss your goals. Together, you will decide whether nonsurgical options, Smartlipo, or a combination of treatments is the safest and most effective path.

How long do body contouring results last?

Fat reduction results can be long-lasting if you maintain a stable weight and healthy habits. Treatments that build muscle or collagen may require maintenance sessions over time. Your provider will outline a realistic plan for preserving your results.

Are body contouring treatments painful?

Most treatments are well tolerated. You may feel pressure, warmth, cold, or muscle contractions during the session and some soreness afterward. Minimally invasive options like Smartlipo involve local anesthesia and short-term post-procedure discomfort.

Can I combine body contouring with other treatments at StudioMD?

Often, yes. Many patients pair body contouring with skin tightening, cellulite treatments, or wellness support. StudioMD’s comprehensive offerings make it possible to design a layered plan that addresses both appearance and overall confidence.

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