Non-Surgical Body Fat Reduction
Maintaining the ideal shape and weight of the body is something which many people take steps to achieve. Through eating a balanced diet and taking regular exercise it is likely that the body will remain both in good condition, and well contoured.
In some cases, a person finds that despite these efforts, the body holds on to isolated areas of excess body fat. This can be frustrating when you can’t quite reach your body goals and the body does not possess the streamlined profile that is desired.
What Causes Stubborn Body Fat?
Understanding why fat deposits can resist conventional weight loss methods is a must in order to address them effectively. Stubborn body fat typically builds up in specific areas of the body, such as under the chin, upper arms, back, abdomen, flanks, hips, buttocks, and the thighs. These areas are often the last places where fat disappears during weight loss, making them particularly challenging to address through diet and exercise alone.
At Dr Nyla Medispa, we specialise in non-surgical body fat reduction treatments that target these resistant areas effectively and safely. Our advanced technologies offer proven solutions for stubborn fat removal without the need for invasive surgery, lengthy recovery times, or general anaesthesia.
Why Diet and Exercise Sometimes Aren't Enough
The frustrating reality of removing body fat is that conventional approaches don’t always deliver the results we hope for, even when we’re doing everything right. There are several complex reasons why this can be the case.
Genetic Predisposition
Your genetic makeup plays an important role in determining where your body stores fat and how efficiently it releases it. Some individuals are genetically programmed to store more fat in certain areas, such as the stomach, thighs, or hips, and these genetic patterns, inherited from your parents, can make specific areas highly resistant to fat loss regardless of your overall fitness level or body weight.
Alpha-2 vs Beta-2 Receptors
Fat cells contain two types of receptors that control fat storage and release: alpha-2 receptors and beta-2 receptors. Beta-2 receptors facilitate fat burning, while alpha-2 receptors inhibit it. Stubborn fat areas have a higher concentration of alpha-2 receptors, which makes them significantly more resistant to breaking down stored fat, and explains why certain areas remain unchanged even when you lose weight elsewhere on your body.
Hormones
Hormones significantly affect fat distribution and storage patterns throughout your body. Oestrogen tends to promote fat storage in the hips, thighs, and buttocks, which is why women often struggle with these areas. Testosterone influences abdominal fat accumulation, making the midsection a common problem area for men. As we age, natural hormonal changes – including declining growth hormone, testosterone, and oestrogen levels – make it increasingly difficult to reduce fat in these stubborn zones.
Age-Related Metabolic Slowdown
As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down, reducing the number of calories we burn at rest. What’s more, we typically experience a gradual loss of muscle mass with age which further decreases metabolic rate since muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue. These age-related changes mean that maintaining the same body composition requires increasingly more effort as we get older.
Lifestyle Factors
Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, which promotes fat storage particularly in the abdominal area. Poor quality of sleep and insufficient sleep disrupt the hormones that regulate hunger and satiety (leptin and ghrelin), leading to increased appetite and fat accumulation, and certain medical conditions, including hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and insulin resistance, can make fat reduction significantly more difficult.
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*Disclaimer: Results and patient experience may vary. These are dependent on a number of factors such as age, medical history and lifestyle.
Key Treatments for Stubborn Fat Removal
At Dr Nyla Medispa clinics, we offer the most advanced non-surgical body fat reduction technologies available. Each treatment uses different mechanisms to target and eliminate stubborn fat cells, allowing us to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, body type, and aesthetic goals. These treatments form part of our wider range of options for non-surgical body sculpting to address similar issues like skin laxity, cellulite and muscle tone.
CoolSculpting: Advanced Fat Freezing Technology
CoolSculpting Elite is the latest evolution in cryolipolysis- the science of fat freezing. This FDA-cleared treatment uses precisely controlled cooling to target and crystallise fat cells beneath the skin without damaging surrounding tissues. The frozen fat cells undergo apoptosis (natural cell death) and are gradually eliminated through your body's natural metabolic processes over the following weeks and months. This treatment is particularly effective for addressing stubborn fat on the stomach, love handles, thighs, upper arms, back, and under the chin.
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Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections
Aqualyx injections are a non-surgical solution for dissolving small pockets of stubborn fat in specific areas. This injectable treatment contains deoxycholic acid, a compound that breaks down fat cell membranes, causing the cells to rupture and release their contents. The body then naturally metabolises and eliminates the released fatty acids through the lymphatic system. Aqualyx is particularly effective for treating smaller, more defined areas such as under the chin, jowls, upper arms, or love handles, refining specific contours and achieving detailed body sculpting results.
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Ultraformer 3: Micro-Focused Ultrasound
Ultraformer 3 use micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) technology to target fat cells at precise depths while tightening skin. This advanced treatment delivers focused ultrasound energy to specific layers of tissue, creating controlled thermal injury that triggers both fat cell destruction and collagen production. The treatment is versatile enough to address both fat reduction and skin laxity concerns simultaneously, making it particularly valuable for areas where both issues coexist.
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Ultraformer 3: Micro-Focused Ultrasound
Ultraformer 3 use micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) technology to target fat cells at precise depths while tightening skin. This advanced treatment delivers focused ultrasound energy to specific layers of tissue, creating controlled thermal injury that triggers both fat cell destruction and collagen production. The treatment is versatile enough to address both fat reduction and skin laxity concerns simultaneously, making it particularly valuable for areas where both issues coexist.
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NuEra Tight: Radiofrequency Body Contouring
NuEra Tight uses advanced radiofrequency technology to heat deep tissue layers, promoting fat reduction and skin tightening simultaneously. The controlled heating increases metabolism in fat cells, making them more susceptible to breakdown, while stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin. NuEra Tight is particularly effective for treating larger areas, improving skin texture and reducing the appearance of cellulite in the process.
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Ultherapy: Ultrasound Skin Tightening with Fat Reduction
While primarily known for skin lifting and tightening, Ultherapy also provides modest fat reduction benefits, particularly in the face and neck areas. This FDA-approved treatment uses micro-focused ultrasound to target deep tissue layers, stimulating collagen production while also affecting superficial fat deposits. The precision of Ultherapy makes it ideal for refining facial contours and addressing fat under the chin. The treatment stimulates your body's natural regenerative processes, producing gradual, natural-looking improvements over several months.
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Ultracel Q+: Multi-Technology Platform
Ultracel Q+ is a comprehensive approach to body fat reduction by combining multiple technologies in one treatment. This advanced system includes HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound), radiofrequency, and fractional microneedling capabilities, allowing for highly customised treatment protocols. The versatility of Ultracel Q+ means we can address varying depths of fat deposits and simultaneously treat skin quality concerns.
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Emerald Laser
This is a non-invasive fat reduction treatment that uses low-level laser technology to target and shrink fat cells without harming surrounding tissues. This FDA-cleared treatment works by penetrating deep into fat cells, causing them to release stored fat, which is then naturally eliminated by the body's lymphatic system. The process is quick, with no downtime, and is particularly effective for stubborn fat on the abdomen, thighs, hips, and flanks. The Emerald Laser is an ideal solution for those seeking a non-surgical approach to body contouring with proven results.
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Dr. Nyla’s Clinics in Cheshire, Liverpool, and Mayfair in London, provide non-surgical body fat reduction for clients locally and nationally.
Meet The Team
Dr Nyla and her expert team offer an award-winning range of cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments and therapies designed to enhance the face and body.
Their offerings include: injectable treatments for facial rejuvenation, advanced laser therapies for targeted skin concerns, luxurious facials tailored to your skin’s needs, chemical peels for a smoother, brighter complexion, skin resurfacing for improved texture and tone, non-invasive skin tightening for a firmer, more youthful appearance, body sculpting treatments to contour and shape your physique, and bespoke services dedicated to men’s skincare and aesthetic goals.
Each treatment is carefully designed to provide effective, long-lasting results with minimal downtime, ensuring that you can look and feel your best without the need for surgery.
