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Targeting Stubborn Fat: What Body Contouring Can Do for Your Trouble Zones
Doing everything you can think of, but still feeling frustrated with stubborn fat deposits? At Body By Goldman in Wellington, Florida, fat-reduction and body-toning expert Alexander Goldman, MD, offers the latest in body-contouring technology.
EMSCULPT NEO® could be the answer for those trouble zones that don’t improve with diet and exercise — and it selectively destroys fat so it can’t come back in the treated area.
Why trouble spots exist on the body
Many people assume that more crunches or extra cardio will flatten a stomach pooch or slim fuller-than-desired thighs. Although exercise can burn calories and strengthen muscles, it can’t selectively target pockets of fat.
Many people who lose weight say that they lost fat from where they didn’t want to lose it, for example, the butt or the breasts. But in the areas where they did want to lose fat, like the abdomen or thighs, the body might cling tenaciously to that extra padding, no matter what.
Your body determines where fat is stored and where it comes off first. Stress hormones, insulin resistance, menopause, thyroid hormone fluctuations, and genetics can all influence these fat loss patterns. That’s why some trouble spots seem determined to stick around, even after significant weight loss or months of exercise.
Common trouble zones body contouring can address
Stubborn fat tends to collect in predictable areas. Some of the most common include:
- Lower abdomen
- Love handles and flanks
- Inner and outer thighs
- Upper arms
These areas often contain subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin. These fat deposits can affect body contours and make clothing fit differently than you’d like.
Body contouring treatments help refine these areas without incisions, invasive surgery, or a lengthy recovery.
How EMSCULPT NEO targets fat and builds muscle
Most body contouring treatments today focus solely on fat reduction, typically using either heat or cooling. EMSCULPT NEO is a more advanced approach. It combines radiofrequency heating and high-intensity electromagnetic energy.
Radiofrequency energy
Radiofrequency energy heats fat cells enough to trigger fat cell death (apoptosis). As the fat cells die over several weeks, the body’s natural process for eliminating damaged cells takes over. Your lymphatic system clears away these destroyed fat cells through normal waste removal processes.
HIFEM® technology
At the same time, HIFEM technology creates thousands of strong muscle contractions in the treatment area. It’s like doing thousands of crunches in a half-hour session — impossible to replicate through exercise alone. This technology helps retrain your muscles, ultimately strengthening and toning them as you shed fat over time.
According to clinical data from BTL, EMSCULPT NEO can produce an average 30% reduction in subcutaneous fat and a 25% increase in muscle volume after treatment. Those dual benefits help create improved contours and more definition.
What body contouring can realistically achieve
Body contouring isn’t a substitute for weight loss, and it’s not intended to transform your body overnight. Instead, it helps enhance the results you’ve already earned through healthy habits.
Because eliminated fat cells do not regenerate, maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results long term. Dr. Goldman provides personalized evaluations and treatment plans, including nutritional guidance and lifestyle support, to help our patients reach their goals.
Got stubborn fat? We’ve got solutions at Body by Goldman. Call the office or book an appointment online today to learn how Dr. Goldman can help you refine your trouble zones and achieve a more sculpted appearance.