Dr. Luciano Ríos Lara
- Board certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic Surgery
- Trained at UNAM and Hospital General de México
- Teaches plastic surgery residents
Non-surgical procedures · CDMX
Non-surgical body contouring in Mexico City
A more defined contour, without surgery, so you feel at ease in your own body.
Non-surgical body contouring uses technologies such as cryolipolysis, focused ultrasound, or low-level laser to reduce mild to moderate pockets of fat under the skin, with no incisions and no downtime. Available in Mexico City.
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Your safety
What if something goes wrong? Here is what protects you
A certified hospital
Your surgery takes place at Hospital Ángeles Clínica Londres in Roma Norte, Mexico City, under national and international safety protocols. The facility is also cardio-protected.
If a complication happens, we're with you
The doctor provides all the care you need with no additional surgeon's fees. Only extra hospital costs, if any, are covered by you.
Risks, explained honestly
- Temporary redness, minor bruising, or mild discomfort in the treated area.
- Numbness or tingling, which with some technologies can last several weeks.
- Uneven results or contour irregularities.
- Less reduction than expected, which may call for additional sessions.
- Skin injury or abnormal scarring if energy reaches layers more superficial than the fat.
- With cryolipolysis, in rare cases, a paradoxical increase in fat in the treated area.
Why patients travel from the US
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Is it for me?
Everything you need to know, in one place
Quick facts
- Duration
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- Anesthesia
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- Hospital stay
- Outpatient
- Recovery
- No downtime
- Back to work
- Immediately
- Results last
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What is non-surgical body contouring?
Non-surgical body contouring covers a range of technologies designed to destroy fat cells that sit just beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat) without damaging the skin’s surface and without surgery. The goal is a mild to moderate reduction in fat and a smoother contour in specific areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, or thighs.
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The best-known technologies work in different ways. Cryolipolysis uses controlled cooling, since fat tissue is more sensitive to cold than skin. Focused ultrasound concentrates energy in the fat layer to damage fat cells. Low-level laser uses light to act on fatty tissue. In every case, your body naturally clears the treated fat cells over the following weeks.
That is why results are not immediate. Changes usually start to show from the second week onward and continue to develop over time, and depending on the technology and the area, more than one session may be needed. Treated fat cells don’t come back, but the remaining fat can still expand if you gain weight, so results last best with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Who is it for?
These treatments are meant for people who are already at a healthy, stable weight but still have stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. They are not a weight-loss method, and they don’t tighten loose skin.
If you want more precise sculpting, need a larger volume of fat removed, or have excess skin, liposuction or a tummy tuck is usually the better choice. At your consultation in Mexico City, your surgeon can help you decide whether a non-surgical approach makes sense for you or whether surgery would give you a better result. Since these treatments need no anesthesia or incisions, you can keep up your routine, although they do require patience while results develop, and multiple sessions may mean more than one trip.
You may be a candidate if…
- You are at a healthy, stable weight close to your goal.
- You have pinchable pockets of fat in areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs.
- Your skin still has good firmness.
- You want a mild to moderate improvement and would rather avoid surgery.
- You have realistic expectations and understand results are gradual and may take several sessions.
- You are committed to keeping up healthy eating and exercise habits.
Your procedure, step by step
- Consultationyour surgeon reviews your medical history, examines the areas of concern, and determines whether you are a candidate and which technology fits.
- Treatment planthe areas are marked and the estimated number of sessions is set.
- Sessionthe selected technology is applied to the area. It is an outpatient procedure with no incisions, and its length depends on the technology and on the number and size of the areas.
- After the sessionyou can return to your normal activities right away.
- Follow-upresults are assessed over the following weeks to decide whether additional sessions are needed.
Recovery
How you'll feel, stage by stage
- Same day
No downtime is needed. You may have some redness, tenderness, or mild discomfort in the treated area.
- First few weeks
Tingling or numbness may linger, especially with some technologies, and usually fades gradually.
- From week 2
Your body starts clearing the treated fat cells and changes begin to show.
- Following months
Results keep developing gradually. They last with a stable weight, good nutrition, and exercise.
Common questions
What patients ask us most
When will I see results from body contouring?
Results are not immediate, because your body clears the treated fat cells naturally. Changes usually start to show from the second week onward and keep developing gradually over the following months.
How many body contouring sessions will I need?
It depends on the technology and the area, and in some cases more than one session is needed. The estimated number is set in your treatment plan, and follow-up visits determine whether additional sessions make sense.
Are body contouring results permanent?
Treated fat cells don’t come back. However, the remaining fat can still expand if you gain weight, so results last best with a stable weight, good nutrition, and exercise.
Can non-surgical body contouring help me lose weight?
No. It is meant for people at a healthy, stable weight who still have stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. It also doesn’t tighten loose skin.
Does body contouring hurt, and is there downtime?
It is an outpatient procedure with no incisions and no downtime, and you can return to your normal activities right away. You may have some redness, tenderness, or mild discomfort, and with some technologies tingling or numbness that fades gradually.
Is non-surgical body contouring better than liposuction?
It depends on your goals. If you want more precise sculpting, need a larger volume of fat removed, or have excess skin, liposuction or a tummy tuck is usually the better choice. Your surgeon can help you decide at your consultation.
How long should I stay in Mexico City for body contouring?
It depends on your recovery and your follow-up visits. There is no downtime, but results develop over weeks and multiple sessions may mean more than one trip. Your surgeon will help you plan this at your consultation.
How much does body contouring cost in Mexico City?
Pricing depends on your case and is confirmed at your consultation. It is based on the technology selected, the areas treated, and the estimated number of sessions.
Price
How much does non-surgical body contouring cost in Mexico?
Price range to be confirmed
Your final price depends on your case. You'll get it in writing at your consultation, with everything it includes.
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Mexico City
Hospital Ángeles Clínica LondresFrontera 74, Consultorio 515
Roma Norte, Ciudad de México
Phone: 55 6232 9139
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