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PHYSICAL & FISCAL FITNESS contour your body
GET INTO SHAPE
Alternative options for sculpting story by Ed Lepoma
and shaping your body
photo by Teddy Lewis
Dr. Donald Balder, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S
Dr. Donald Balder has performed more than 3000 laparoscopic weight loss surgeries over the past 17 years and currently serves as Chief of Surgery and the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport.
Dr. Balder is now offering alternative methods for contour- ing your body and reducing excess fat. The non-invasive procedures are performed at his office located next to Garden Park. The sessions use two state of the art machines to attack problem area with no downtime. The Utrashape machine uses ultrasound technology to remove fat from the abdominal wall and buttocks.
“You’re vibrating fat cells so fast they burst, just like liposuction, but without any pain or downtime,” he explained.
Another machine called Velashape III uses heat to burn off fat from problematic areas and also tightens the skin. “We recommend alternating the use of the machines, one for 10 minutes, the other for 40 minutes, all under supervision,” he said.
Dr. Balder also recommends the treatments for those who have lost weight on their own without any type of weight loss surgery. “You will have fatty deposits you want to
get rid of and areas where your skin needs to be tightened. These machines will tone your body,” he said.
He explained that most patients require three treatments over a two-week period. “The typical patient will lose two- to-six inches off his or her waist,” he said.
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Dr. Donald Balder, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S.
15190 Community Road, Suite 210 Gulfport 228.265.5945 www.bodycontourdoc.com