Unwanted Fat

What Is Unwanted Fat?

Unwanted fat refers to localized fat deposits that persist despite healthy eating and regular exercise. These areas often include the abdomen, flanks (“love handles”), arms, bra line, and under the chin. While weight loss can reduce overall body fat, certain fat pockets are genetically and hormonally resistant to change.

Unwanted fat is not a sign of poor health or lack of effort—it reflects how your body stores and releases fat.

Why Unwanted Fat Happens

Body fat storage is influenced by metabolism, hormones, genetics, and lifestyle.

1. Fat Cell Biology

Fat cells can shrink or expand, but their number is largely set in adulthood. Some areas have fat cells that are more resistant to releasing stored fat.

2. Hormonal Influences

Hormones such as insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone affect where fat is stored. Stress, aging, pregnancy, and menopause can shift fat distribution.

3. Genetics

Your genetic makeup determines where your body preferentially stores fat and how easily those areas respond to diet and exercise.

4. Metabolic Factors

Insulin resistance, inflammation, and slowed metabolism can promote fat storage and make fat loss more difficult in certain areas.

How Unwanted Fat Is Treated

The most effective approach combines body contouring treatments with metabolic and lifestyle support.

Body Contouring

Mini liposuction remains the most precise and effective treatment designed for spot reduction of localized areas of fat such as under the chin or around the abdomen

Non-Surgical Body Contouring

Energy-based technologies that reduce fat while tightening skin

These treatments are designed for spot reduction, not weight loss.

Skin Tightening & Contour Support

RF and ultrasound-based treatments improve skin firmness after fat reduction
Combination therapy enhances overall shape and tone

Medical Weight & Metabolic Support (When Appropriate)

Evaluation of metabolic or hormonal contributors
Medically supervised weight management options may be recommended

Lifestyle & Functional Medicine Support

Long-term results depend on whole-body health.

Nutrition & Metabolic Health

Focus on balanced meals with adequate protein
Reduce refined sugars and ultra-processed foods
Support insulin sensitivity and metabolic flexibility

Stress & Hormonal Balance

Chronic stress increases cortisol, which promotes fat storage
Sleep optimization and stress management support fat metabolism

Physical Activity

Resistance training builds muscle and improves metabolic rate
Consistent movement supports long-term fat control

What to Expect

Results develop gradually over weeks to months
Fat cells removed do not return, but remaining cells can enlarge
Maintenance habits help preserve results

Our Approach

We take a precision-based, personalized approach to unwanted fat—combining advanced non-surgical/surgical body contouring, metabolic insight, and lifestyle guidance. Our goal is to help you achieve natural-looking contour improvements that fit your body and your life.

Targeted fat reduction works best when paired with a smart, sustainable plan.