Stubborn Fat

Many of us struggle with specific areas of unwanted fat, whether on our face, hips, abdomen, or some other area of the body. These localized areas of persistent fat can become resistant to positive changes in diet and exercise, making it difficult to stay motivated if body improvements don’t reflect your efforts. Capital Laser & Skin Care can help you achieve the slim, sculpted body you’ve been working toward with innovative fat reduction treatments.

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Learn More About Stubborn Fat

If you’ve tried a healthy diet and regular exercise but haven’t seen noticeable improvements in your areas of unwanted fat, it’s likely stubborn fat that will be particularly difficult to budge without treatment. In cases where patients are at a healthy weight but still have localized deposits of stubborn fat, weight loss may not be the answer. These small areas of fat typically aren’t harmful but may have an unwanted effect on your appearance. 

Common areas of stubborn fat include the:

  • Neck and jaw (double chin)
  • Upper arms (bat wings)
  • Back
  • Abdomen
  • Flanks (love handles)
  • Thighs and buttocks (banana rolls)

When exercise and dieting can’t shed stubborn fat, body contouring treatments may be the best option to create a figure in which you feel comfortable and confident. In the past, surgical liposuction was the only way to remove unwanted body fat. However, we now have several non-invasive, non-surgical body contouring options that eliminate unwanted fat for good without downtime.

Though results vary based on the type of treatment and the unique patient, body contouring can visibly reduce unwanted fat. The technology works by breaking down fat cells, which the body flushes out. CoolSculpting® can reduce fat in the treated area by up to 25%.

As one of a select group of physicians in the United States involved with the FDA clinical studies for cryolipolysis, Dr. Tanzi and the professionals at Capital Laser & Skin Care have been at the forefront of the non-surgical body contouring field for the past decade. Our non-surgical body contouring options are designed to remove problem fat with little to no recovery time. 

All treatments are performed in the privacy of our Chevy Chase body contouring suites while our staff attends to every detail to ensure a comfortable experience. At Capital Laser & Skin Care, we make it simple to see a slimmer you.

CoolSculpting®

Arguably the most popular non-surgical body contouring option, CoolSculpting® uses cryolipolysis to reduce unwanted fat. Since fat freezes at a higher temperature than other tissue, CoolSculpting® delivers targeted cooling to crystalize unwanted fat cells without harming surrounding skin or muscle. There is no downtime and you can return to regular activities immediately. CoolSculpting® can be used almost anywhere on the body, yielding results in one to three months.

Kybella®

For patients bothered by submental fat (double chin), Kybella® is an innovative injectable treatment to help you achieve a slim neck and defined jawline. Kybella® is made with a synthetic form of bile acid that breaks down dietary fat. When injected under the chin, it dissolves fat to get rid of a double chin. There is little to no downtime after Kybella®. Results develop gradually over a few months; most patients need multiple treatments for optimal results.

Take the First Step

Interested in learning more about our fat reduction treatments? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 798-9699 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.

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