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UNWANTED FAT

In some circumstances, excess fat can become stubborn and resistant to diet and exercise. Depending on which area of the body the fat is stored, such as under the chin, the inner or outer thigh, under arms, flanks or abdomen, it can be difficult to isolate and dispel unwanted fat through traditional lifestyle changes. This doesn’t make unwanted fat any less difficult and frustrating for patients of every age, male or female. We have patients who lead healthy, active lives, who still experience frustration with pockets or bulges of fat that resist all efforts to eliminate them.

Causes Of Unwanted Fat

Every patient is unique and different, however, the most common causes of unwanted fat include:

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  • Hereditary factors

  • Hormonal changes

How We Treat Unwanted Fat At Kline Dermatology

We make great efforts to distinguish and explain the difference between eliminating unwanted, isolated fat, and overall weight loss. These are two very different goals and medical conditions, and will therefore require different treatment recommendations.

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At our office, we are able to support patients with clear-cut areas of fat that are ‘pinchable’ and sit ‘above’ layers of muscle in the body rather than weight loss as a whole.

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For the isolated fat that does exist, we offer two non-surgical treatment options. Kybella® (deoxycholic acid) injections are a great solution for targeting and destroying the submental area of fat under the chin (which constitutes the “double chin”). For other parts of the body, the breakthrough SculpSure® body contouring device can diminish up to 24% of fall cells in 25 minutes across difficult-to-reach areas including the flanks, ‘bra bulge’ along the back, love handles, inner and outer thighs, “banana rolls” under the buttocks and abdomen.

FAQs

Q: Why can't I lose fat in certain areas with diet and exercise?

A: Some fat pockets are hereditary or hormonally driven and resist traditional lifestyle changes. Areas such as under the chin, inner/outer thighs, flanks, and abdomen can store stubborn fat that won't respond to exercise or diet alone.

Q: Is fat reduction the same as weight loss?

A: No. Fat reduction targets isolated, 'pinchable' fat that sits above the muscle layer in specific body areas. It is different from overall weight loss and requires different treatment approaches.

Q: What non-surgical fat removal treatments are offered?

A: Kline Dermatology offers Kybella® (deoxycholic acid injections) for the submental area (double chin) and SculpSure® body contouring for other areas such as the flanks, love handles, inner/outer thighs, bra bulge, banana rolls under the buttocks, and abdomen.

Q: How much fat can SculpSure® eliminate?

A: SculpSure® can reduce up to 24% of fat cells in a 25-minute session in the treated area.

Q: Is there downtime after non-surgical fat reduction?

A: Both Kybella® and SculpSure® are non-surgical, minimally invasive options. There may be mild swelling or tenderness after Kybella® injections, but most patients return to normal activities quickly.

Q: Who is a good candidate for non-surgical fat removal?

A: Ideal candidates are patients with isolated, pinchable fat pockets that have not responded to diet and exercise. A consultation is needed to determine the right treatment based on the area and amount of fat.

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