Fat reduction treatments target the pockets that diet and exercise do not seem to reach: the lower abdomen, flanks, upper arms, inner thighs and under the chin. They are shaping treatments for people close to their healthy weight, not a substitute for weight loss, and we say so at the first visit.
Three approaches are used at Skin Essence. CoolSculpting, or cryolipolysis, cools a targeted area so that fat cells break down and are cleared by the body over the following weeks. Lipolytic mesotherapy uses micro-injections of fat-dissolving ingredients for smaller pockets such as the chin or the sides of the abdomen. Lipo treatments use energy-based devices to reduce fat and improve firmness, and are chosen for the area and skin type.
Results are gradual and depend on the area, the technique and your own metabolism. Dr. Daksha Patel, an MD dermatologist, assesses each patient in person with measurements and photographs, explains which areas are realistic targets and which are not, and refers anyone who would be better served by surgery rather than starting sessions that will disappoint. On Indian skin, heat-based treatments are set carefully to avoid pigmentation.