Dr Véronique Emmenegger
The new era of body contouring treatments: science, technology and therapeutic expertise.
Aesthetic medicine has significantly transformed the way we approach body contouring. Today, with cutting-edge technologies combined with precise therapeutic expertise, it is possible to target fat, enhance its elimination, and firm the skin – all in a non-invasive and personalised manner.
1. Targeting and Destroying Fat Cells: Precision Technology
The evolution of slimming treatments is rooted in the ability to act directly on fat cells. At Clinic Lémanic, innovative technologies allow for the targeted and safe breakdown or emptying of adipocytes (fat cells). Treatments such as cryolipolysis or MasterCryo use controlled cooling to trigger apoptosis in resistant fat cells. Technologies like the Emerald Laser and Medilipo offer a gentler alternative by stimulating the release of fatty acids without damaging surrounding tissue. These methods enable localised fat reduction while preserving the body’s natural physiology.
2. Supporting Fat Elimination: Enhancing the Body’s Natural Processes
Once fat cells have been damaged or emptied, the therapeutic challenge is to support their effective elimination by the body. For this reason, technologies that aid in lymphatic drainage and circulation are often paired with fat-destroying treatments. Cellu M6, through mechanical stimulation, boosts tissue exchange and improves the mobilisation of released fat. Ballancer, a sequential pressotherapy system, supports lymphatic function and accelerates toxin elimination. This synergy enhances results while improving patient comfort and the sensation of lightness.
3. Firming and Toning the Skin: The Key to Silhouette Harmony
Skin quality is essential to achieving a successful and aesthetic result. After volume loss from fat, it becomes crucial to restore skin firmness and elasticity. Thermage, an advanced radiofrequency treatment, stimulates collagen production and deeply firms the skin. When combined with mechanical and drainage-based treatments, it helps redefine body contours, improve skin texture, and deliver results that are both natural and long-lasting.
At Clinic Lémanic, the body contouring approach is based on a combination of next-generation technologies and tailored therapeutic expertise. Every treatment protocol is designed to respect the body, optimise results, and support patients in the long-term on their journey toward a balanced and harmonious silhouette.
Dr Véronique Emmenegger
Doctor of Medicine. Double qualification as a specialist FMH (Switzerland) in dermatology, venereology, allergology and clinical immunology. In 1998, she co-founded Clinic Lémanic in Lausanne, Switzerland, dedicated to anti-aging medicine and the health and beauty of the skin. She has been its medical director for over 25 years. She has won several international awards, including the IIPP Prize for Merit in the Development of Medical and Aesthetic Technologies at UNESCO in Paris, and the Prize for the Best Clinic in Anti-Aging and Preventive Medicine awarded in Monaco in 2023.
Infos: cliniclemanic.ch
