Fat Reduction Treatments

The right treatment depends on the area you want to address, the amount of localised fat and whether improving muscle definition is also a goal. During your consultation, we will assess your concerns and explain which approach may be suitable.

CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting Elite: Targeted Fat Freezing

CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling, known as cryolipolysis, to target fat cells beneath the skin. The body gradually clears the affected cells, helping reduce the treated fat bulge over the following weeks and months.

It may be suitable for pinchable pockets of fat around areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, upper arms or under the chin, depending on the applicator and your assessment.

CoolSculpting Elite uses the same fat-freezing principle, with updated applicators and the ability to treat two suitable areas at the same time. (Only available at Kingston.)

During treatment, you may feel pulling, intense cold or discomfort as the area becomes numb. Temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness or numbness can follow. Your practitioner will explain the number of treatment cycles recommended and when to review your results.

Emsculpt Neo: Fat Reduction and Muscle Strengthening

Emsculpt Neo combines radiofrequency heating with electromagnetic stimulation to address fat and muscle in suitable treatment areas.

Radiofrequency energy heats the tissue to target fat cells, while electromagnetic energy produces repeated muscle contractions that help build and strengthen muscle. This may suit customers who want to improve muscle definition as well as reduce localised fat.

You will feel warmth and strong muscle contractions during treatment. A course is usually recommended, with the number of sessions tailored to your goals and treatment area. Results develop gradually, and maintaining regular physical activity helps support muscle conditioning.

Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

CoolSculpting or CoolSculpting Elite may be appropriate when your main concern is a specific pocket of pinchable fat. Emsculpt Neo may be considered when your goals include both fat reduction and stronger, more defined muscles.

Your practitioner will review your medical history, assess the area and discuss realistic outcomes, recovery and costs. These treatments are not suitable for everyone, and neither is intended to replace weight management.

Body fat is normal, and everyone stores it differently. Genetics, hormones, ageing and changes in body weight can influence where fat accumulates. Some areas may remain more prominent even when your weight is stable.

The fat targeted by cosmetic fat-reduction treatments is subcutaneous fat: the layer beneath the skin. This is different from visceral fat, which sits deeper inside the abdomen around internal organs.

A fuller-looking area can also involve loose skin or reduced muscle definition. During your consultation, we assess these factors to help identify which treatment, if any, is appropriate.

Depending on the treatment and your suitability, localised fat reduction may be considered for:

• The abdomen.
• The flanks, often called love handles.
• The inner or outer thighs.
• The upper arms.
• Back or bra-line fat.
• Under the chin, using a suitable treatment and applicator.

Different devices are designed for different areas. We will assess the amount of fat, skin firmness and your goals before recommending treatment.

If your main concern is dimpling, looseness or skin markings, explore our information on cellulite treatments, skin tightening and stretch marks.

Your aftercare advice will depend on your treatment.

Following CoolSculpting or CoolSculpting Elite, you may experience temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness or numbness. After Emsculpt Neo, your muscles may feel sore, similar to the feeling after exercise.

Follow your practitioner’s instructions about activity, massage and follow-up appointments. Contact the clinic if symptoms worsen or you notice an unexpected change in the treated area.

Maintaining a stable weight and regular physical activity can help support your body contouring results.