Body Fat
How Body Fat Accumulates
The storage and distribution of body fat are influenced by a complex interplay of biology and lifestyle:
Caloric Balance: Fundamentally, body fat is stored when the energy consumed from food exceeds the energy the body burns through daily activity and metabolic processes.
Genetic Predisposition: Your DNA largely determines your "body shape" and where your body prefers to store excess fat. Some individuals are genetically prone to carrying weight around the midsection, while others may store it in the lower body.
Hormonal Influence: Hormones such as insulin, cortisol, and oestrogen play significant roles in fat metabolism. Changes in these levels—due to stress, ageing, or life stages like menopause—can cause fat to accumulate in new or stubborn areas.
Metabolic Rate: As we age, our basal metabolic rate naturally slows down, and muscle mass may decline, making it easier for the body to store fat and more difficult to lose it through traditional means
What is Body Fat?
Body fat is a natural and necessary component of the human body, serving as a vital energy reserve, insulating us against the cold, and protecting our internal organs. However, many individuals find that even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, certain areas of the body retain stubborn, localised fat pockets. These deposits—commonly found on the abdomen, hips, thighs, and chin—can affect the body’s overall contour and impact a person’s confidence. Modern aesthetic medicine focuses on addressing these specific cosmetic concerns to help achieve a more balanced and sculpted silhouette.
How to Treat Stubborn Body Fat
At Home: Jolanta’s Advice
While clinical treatments target localised fat, maintaining a healthy baseline is essential for long-term results:
Balanced Nutrition: Focus on a diet rich in whole foods, lean proteins, and fibre to manage overall body fat levels and support metabolic health.
Strength Training: Increasing muscle mass through resistance exercise helps boost your resting metabolic rate, helping your body burn more energy even at rest.
Hydration is Key: Drinking adequate water is essential for efficient lipolysis (the process by which the body breaks down fats
Consistent Activity: Complement clinical body contouring with regular cardiovascular exercise to maintain your results and support general well-being.
At SCA Clinic
We offer advanced, non-surgical interventions designed to target and reduce stubborn, localised fat deposits:
Fat Dissolving Injections: Treatments such as Aqualyx involve the use of specialised solutions that are injected into targeted fat pockets. These solutions break down the fat cell membranes, allowing the body to naturally process and eliminate the released fatty acids through the lymphatic system.
RF Microneedling (Sylfirm X): While primarily used for skin tightening, the thermal energy from radiofrequency can help to refine the contours of the body by improving skin tautness over areas of fat reduction.
Personalised Body Contouring Plans: We combine clinical expertise with advanced technology to create a bespoke programme that addresses your specific areas of concern, whether it be the abdomen, "love handles," or the submental area (double chin).
For the best results and choice of treatment, book a consultation with Jolanta, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, to create a personalised treatment plan.
