EXCESS FAT / EXCESS SKIN

WHAT IS EXCESS FAT / SKIN ON THE BODY?

Very few people would say the appearance of their body is ‘perfect’, however, many men and women take steps to achieve an appearance that comes close. Eating a balanced diet and taking regular exercise has many benefits for the health and functioning of the body, as well as helping to ensure it maintains a steady, ideal weight. In many cases, a man or a woman finds that despite these efforts, the body holds onto pockets of fatty tissue (known as excess fat), causing small bulges on various areas of the body. 

Excess skin can also affect a range of areas on the body, and shows itself as loose / wrinkled skin that appears to hang or look saggy.

WHAT CAUSES EXCESS FAT / SKIN IN THE BODY?

Excess fat may be the result of weight gain, but this is not always the case. It is true that regularly consuming excess energy (calories) can then be stored as fat if it’s not used up, but genetics and ageing can determine how fat is distributed around the body – and doesn’t necessarily mean it’s due to being overweight. Excess skin is usually the result of overstretched skin. This can occur through prolonged weight gain, or from the effects of ageing. The loss of collagen and elastin as we mature causes the skin to weaken and lose its firm and full properties. The fibrous tissues can also become weak if body size has increased over a significant period of time. This then makes it difficult for the skin to snap back to its original state, and accommodate a new, slimmer figure.

HOW CAN I TREAT EXCESS FAT / SKIN?

Body contouring procedures are becoming very popular and people are discovering the ingenuity of combining aesthetic treatments with a healthy lifestyle.

At The Facebible we can help our patients to reduce small pockets of body fat by administering fat dissolving injections to the affected area. When looking to tone and firm the skin, a laser treatment for skin tightening can provide a safe and effective result. Reducing body fat and toning the skin can create a more slimline appearance, that also helps to improve self-confidence.