CONDITIONS
STUBBORN FAT
No matter how healthy your diet is or how consistent you are with exercise, some pockets of fat just won’t budge. These areas, often referred to as stubborn fat, tend to stick around despite your best efforts, and they can make you feel frustrated when your body doesn’t reflect how hard you’re working.
Stubborn fat refers to how the body stores and processes fat in certain areas. At The Shiny Touch, we offer fat-dissolving injections as a non-surgical, targeted solution for shaping and refining your silhouette where it matters most.
STUBBORN FAT - Treat them here in Nottingham
Regain confidence in your skin with safe, medically guided treatments. We offer evidence-based care tailored to your skin type, concerns, and long-term goals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is stubborn fat?
Stubborn fat typically refers to fat deposits that are resistant to traditional weight loss methods. These areas are often influenced by hormones, genetics, and age, which means even with a healthy lifestyle, they can remain unchanged.
Common areas where stubborn fat tends to build up include:
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Double chin
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Lower abdomen
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Flanks (love handles)
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Thighs
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Bra fat or upper back
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Underarms
What makes these areas so difficult is that the fat cells here have fewer receptors for the hormones that trigger fat breakdown. As a result, they don’t respond as easily to diet or exercise, making them ideal candidates for targeted treatments like fat dissolving injections.
How do fat dissolving works? At TST, we use advanced fat-dissolving injections to tackle stubborn fat safely and effectively. This treatment involves a series of small injections containing deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps break down and absorb fat. When injected into the targeted area, the solution breaks down fat cells, which are then naturally processed and removed by your body over the following weeks. Once those fat cells are gone, they don’t return, making the results long-lasting if you maintain a healthy weight. The treatment is minimally invasive, requires no surgery or general anaesthetic, and has little to no downtime. It’s ideal for those who are near their target weight but want to fine-tune specific areas that haven’t responded to lifestyle changes.
What does a fat reduction treatment involve? Your journey starts with a full consultation, where we’ll assess your goals, medical history, and suitability for the treatment. We’ll also talk you through what to expect and create a plan tailored to the areas you’d like to target. The injections themselves take around 20-40 minutes, depending on the treatment area. You may experience some swelling, redness, or tenderness afterward, which usually settles within a few days. Most people start to notice visible changes after a few weeks, with optimal results developing after a course of treatments spaced a few weeks apart. As fat is removed gradually, your results will look natural and you won’t need to take time off for recovery, making this an ideal treatment for those with busy lives.
Is it right for you? Fat dissolving injections are best suited for those who are close to their ideal weight but have small areas of localised fat they’d like to reduce. It’s not a weight-loss treatment, and it doesn’t replace healthy lifestyle habits, but it can complement them. If you’re unsure whether this treatment is right for you, we’ll be happy to discuss your options in a no-pressure consultation. We’ll give you clear, honest advice and help you decide on the best approach for your body and goals. Stubborn fat doesn’t need to define your shape, or your confidence. Book a consultation with TST today to find out how fat dissolving injections can help you sculpt, refine, and feel more comfortable in your skin.
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