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Body Concerns

Stubborn Fat

Contouring localised fat that stays put despite a healthy weight, sensible diet and exercise.

What is it

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TREATMENTS FOR STUBBORN FAT

Fat Dissolving

Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections

Injectable fat dissolving for stubborn, diet-resistant pockets.
Harmony Laser

Harmony NIR Skin Tightening

Near-infrared tightening to firm skin and boost collagen.
What is it

Why some fat resists diet and exercise

Stubborn fat refers to localised areas of subcutaneous fat that can remain despite maintaining a healthy weight, balanced diet and regular exercise. Common areas include:

  • the abdomen,
  • flanks and waist,
  • hips and thighs, upper arms,
  • the back and bra line,
  • and beneath the chin, known as submental fat.

While weight loss reduces overall body fat, you can’t control exactly where your body loses fat first, so some areas can remain disproportionately full even at or near your desired weight.

Targeted exercises strengthen the muscles beneath an area but do not selectively remove the fat above them.

Stubborn fat is primarily an aesthetic concern and should be distinguished from visceral fat, which sits deeper within the abdomen around the internal organs, carries health implications and cannot be treated with aesthetic fat-reduction procedures.

Fat reduction and liposuction are body-contouring treatments rather than weight-loss treatments: they suit patients addressing specific localised areas, not those seeking significant overall weight reduction, and localised fat can occur alongside loose skin or reduced muscle definition.

At 111 Harley Street, the area is assessed alongside body proportions, skin quality, and skin laxity to determine whether the concern is predominantly fat, laxity, or another anatomical factor before recommending a personalised body contouring plan.

Stubborn Fat
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Honest answers about localised fat, body contouring and what these treatments can and cannot do.

What is the best treatment for stubborn fat?
The most appropriate treatment depends on the amount and location of fat, your skin quality and your desired outcome. Non-surgical body contouring, fat-dissolving injections or liposuction may be considered following an individual assessment.
Why do I still have stubborn fat when I exercise?
Genetics and individual patterns of fat distribution determine where the body stores and loses fat. Exercise can reduce overall body fat and improve muscle tone, but it cannot guarantee fat loss from one specific area.
Can stubborn belly fat be removed?
Localised subcutaneous abdominal fat may be suitable for body contouring treatment. However, deeper visceral abdominal fat cannot be treated with aesthetic fat-reduction procedures. An assessment can determine which type of abdominal fullness is present.
Can you permanently remove fat cells?
Some body contouring treatments can reduce the number of fat cells in a treated area. However, remaining fat cells can still increase in size if you gain weight, so maintaining a stable weight is important for preserving the result.
Is body contouring a weight-loss treatment?
No. Body contouring is designed to improve specific areas of localised fat and body shape rather than produce significant overall weight loss. Patients seeking substantial weight loss should follow an appropriate medical or weight-management pathway.

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