Unwanted Fat Treatment in Brooklyn, NY
What Is Unwanted Fat?
Unwanted fat refers to localized fat deposits that remain resistant to diet and exercise. These areas often appear as small pockets or bulges that can affect body contour and overall proportions, even in individuals who maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Fat, also known as adipose tissue, plays an important role in energy storage and insulation. However, when fat accumulates unevenly in certain areas, it can become a cosmetic concern. Many individuals seek treatment to reduce stubborn fat and achieve a more balanced, contoured appearance. These fat deposits are often influenced by natural body composition and may persist even with consistent exercise and healthy eating habits.
Common Areas Affected
Unwanted fat can develop in specific areas of the body where fat cells tend to store and expand more easily due to hormonal and genetic influences.
Commonly affected areas include:
- Abdomen and waistline: One of the most frequent areas where fat may persist despite exercise.
- Flanks (love handles): Fat deposits along the sides of the waist can affect body contour.
- Thighs and hips: Areas where fat distribution is influenced by hormones and genetics.
- Buttocks: Localized fat may affect shape and proportion.
- Upper arms: Fat accumulation may become more noticeable with age.
- Back and bra line: Stubborn fat pockets can appear along the upper and lower back.
The amount and location of unwanted fat vary based on genetics, body composition, and lifestyle factors.
Why Unwanted Fat Occurs
Humans are born with a predetermined number of fat cells, and after adolescence, the body primarily changes the size of fat cells rather than creating new ones. When excess calories are consumed, fat cells expand to store energy. Even with weight loss, fat cells shrink in size but typically remain present.
Certain areas of the body are more prone to fat storage due to hormonal influence, circulation patterns, and genetic predisposition. This is why certain areas may remain unchanged despite overall weight loss.
Contributing Factors
Various factors can play a role in the development and persistence of unwanted fat, including:
- Genetics and inherited fat distribution patterns
- Hormonal changes
- Aging and metabolic shifts
- Lifestyle factors such as diet and activity level
- Natural differences in fat cell behavior
Because these factors often overlap, unwanted fat can affect individuals of all body types regardless of fitness level or body weight.
How Is Unwanted Fat Treated?
Non-surgical fat reduction treatments are designed to target localized fat deposits by reducing fat cell volume and improving overall body contour. These treatments focus on reshaping specific areas rather than overall weight loss and are intended for targeted body contouring.
At Skin Envy Cosmetic and Laser Center, non-surgical body contouring treatments are used to address unwanted fat. Treatment plans may vary depending on the area treated, body composition, and individual aesthetic goals.
TruSculpt® ID
A non-invasive fat reduction treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to heat and disrupt fat cells beneath the skin. TruSculpt® ID is designed to target stubborn fat in specific areas while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed, helping improve body contour over time.
TruSculpt® Flex
A muscle-stimulating treatment that targets underlying muscles to enhance tone and definition. TruSculpt® Flex may be used alongside fat reduction treatments to improve overall shape and contour by strengthening and firming treated areas.
Treatments may be used individually or combined, depending on the patient’s needs and desired results, and overall body contouring goals.
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