What Is Body Contouring?
Body contouring covers non-surgical treatments that target stubborn areas of fat and support skin tightening, helping refine your shape in areas that don’t always respond to diet and exercise alone. It’s not a weight-loss treatment — it’s about shaping and firming specific areas.
Why Do Stubborn Areas Develop?
- Genetics — fat distribution patterns are largely inherited and vary from person to person
- Stubborn fat pockets that are naturally more resistant to diet and exercise
- Skin laxity following weight loss or as a natural part of ageing
- Hormonal factors, which can influence where the body stores fat
How We Assess It at Cosmetic Skin Co
At your consultation, Lisa will assess the areas you’d like to target and whether fat reduction, skin tightening, or a combination of both will give you the best results, then build a course of treatment around your goals.
Recommended Treatments
- Fat Cavitation — Fat Cavitation — non-invasive ultrasound technology that breaks down stubborn fat cells in targeted areas.
- Venus Freeze™ RF Body Skin Tightening — Venus Freeze™ RF Body Skin Tightening — radiofrequency treatment that heats the skin’s deeper layers to stimulate collagen and tighten loose or lax skin on the body.
- Fat Freezing with Thermal EMS Sculpting — Fat Freezing with Thermal EMS Sculpting — combines cryotherapy fat freezing with thermal EMS sculpting to target fat and tone underlying muscle.
The right combination depends on your goals — whether that’s fat reduction, tightening, or both — and is exactly what your consultation is for.
Recommended Aftercare
- Royal Oil C — Royal Oil C — Vitamin C illuminating oil that hydrates and supports the skin’s elasticity, complementing your body contouring results.
- Barrier B — Barrier B — 10% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid serum that supports skin hydration and barrier health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is body contouring a weight-loss treatment?
No — these treatments target stubborn fat and skin laxity in specific areas rather than causing overall weight loss. They work best alongside a healthy lifestyle.
How many sessions will I need?
Body contouring is generally done as a course of treatments — Lisa will give you a personalised estimate based on your goals and treatment areas.
When will I see results?
Results build gradually over the weeks following treatment as your body processes the targeted fat cells or rebuilds collagen.
Is there any downtime?
Most body contouring treatments involve little to no downtime, with some mild warmth, redness or tenderness immediately after.
Can I have body contouring treatment in summer?
Yes — summer treatments can still go ahead, as long as your skin is well prepped beforehand and you continue to follow your post-treatment care instructions.
Book a Consultation
Ready to talk about contouring and toning your body? Book a free skin consultation with Lisa and get a treatment plan tailored to your goals.