Excess Body Fat Treatment

Understanding Excess Body Fat

Subcutaneous fat -- the layer beneath the skin -- is the type of fat most commonly targeted by cosmetic treatments. Even at a healthy weight, many people have localized areas of fat that don't respond to diet or exercise. These stubborn pockets are often genetic and can affect the abdomen, flanks, thighs, upper arms, and chin.

Treatment Options

We offer multiple non-surgical approaches to fat reduction, each customized to your treatment plan. CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat cells, while laser treatments break down targeted fat cells using focused energy. In both cases, the treated fat cells are cleared from the body naturally over several weeks, with lasting results.

For patients looking to address both excess fat and skin laxity, our body contouring options combine fat reduction with skin tightening for a more comprehensive result.

Results and What to Expect

Non-surgical fat reduction treatments require no anesthesia and involve little to no downtime. Most patients return to normal activities the same day. Results develop gradually over several weeks as the body naturally processes and eliminates the treated fat cells. Because these fat cells are permanently removed, results are long-lasting as long as a stable weight is maintained.

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If you are looking for an experienced team of dermatologists, please contact Bayou City Dermatology today.