Body contouring with ALMI
Body contouring with ALMI uses your own concentrated cellular material, drawn from a small sample of your blood, to support the appearance of treated areas of the body. It is a minimally invasive approach used to refine contour and skin quality in selected regions.
What body contouring with ALMI is
ALMI stands for Autologous Living Microcellular Injectable. A small blood sample is processed to concentrate cellular and growth-factor components, which are then introduced into targeted areas. Because the material comes from your own body, the approach is designed to work with your natural tissue. It is most often used to refine contour, texture, and skin tone rather than to remove fat.
How the process works
During a consultation, the treated areas and your goals are reviewed and a personalized plan is discussed. On the day of treatment, a blood draw is taken and processed, and the prepared material is applied to the agreed areas. Several sessions may be suggested depending on the region and your individual response. Specific outcomes vary from person to person and cannot be predicted in advance.
- Consultation — evaluation of the body area to be treated and a discussion of your aesthetic goals, followed by a personalized treatment plan.
- Preparation — local anesthesia is applied to the donor and treatment areas, which are then cleaned and prepped.
- Harvesting — a blood sample is processed to concentrate the cellular and growth-factor material used for treatment.
- Injection — the prepared material is applied to targeted body areas to support volume and shape.
Who it may suit and what recovery looks like
This approach may be considered by adults looking for a minimally invasive option to support skin quality and contour in specific areas. A consultation is the appropriate place to determine whether it is suitable for you and to review your medical history. Many people return to routine activities shortly after a session, though mild tenderness, swelling, or bruising at treated sites can occur and typically settles over a short period. Your care team will share aftercare guidance tailored to your treatment.
Common questions
Is the procedure painful?
Local anesthesia is used to keep discomfort during the procedure to a minimum.
How long do the results last?
Because the treatment uses your own tissue, results can be long-lasting, though timing and appearance vary from person to person.
Related cosmetic services
You may also be interested in related cosmetic services such as fat transfer, hand rejuvenation with ALMI, and facial rejuvenation with ALMI.
Experienced care
Cosmetic care at Charming Skin & Vein Clinics is provided under the direction of Dr. Abboud, who brings more than 20 years of medical experience, including training at the University of Damascus and residency at Cook County (John H. Stroger Jr.) Hospital. This page is for general education and is not a substitute for an in-person consultation.
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