Could Non-Surgical Fat Reduction be relevant to you?
Connect with our clinical team to discuss your concern, goals, and whether this treatment belongs in your plan.
Body, Hair & Scalp
Non-Surgical Fat Reduction
Reduces selected pockets of localized fat without surgery; it is body contouring for stubborn areas, not a method of weight loss.
Non-surgical fat reduction in Vancouver
Understanding Non-Surgical Fat Reduction.
Most people have one area: the pocket that stays put however well you look after the rest of your body.
Non-surgical fat reduction is made for exactly that. A defined, pinchable pocket of fat is gradually reduced, with no incisions and no time off work, for a smoother, flatter contour.
It works best when your weight is fairly steady and you'd like that last pocket to sit flatter. If your bigger goal is weight, our physician-led medical weight management program is a great place to start.
Concerns & Goals
Concern guides connected to this treatment.
Abdominal Fat
Localized abdominal fat that may remain despite diet and exercise.
Love Handles and Flank Fullness
Localized fat around the flanks or sides of the waist.
Back and Bra-Line Fat
Localized fat around the upper or lower back that affects body contour.
Thigh Contour Concerns
Localized fat around the thighs or knees that affects leg contour.
Upper-Arm Fullness
Localized fat on the upper arms that can soften arm definition.
Body Contour Changes
Changes in body shape driven by fat distribution, muscle loss, skin laxity, pregnancy, aging or weight fluctuation.
Loose Skin Following Weight Loss
Loose or excess skin that remains after significant weight loss when stretched skin doesn't fully bounce back.
Book a consultation →
Treatment options at our clinic
- CoolSculpting: well suited to a defined, pinchable pocket of fat on the abdomen, flanks, back and bra line, upper arms, thighs or under the chin, in someone whose weight has been stable.
The CoolSculpting page explains how the treatment works, what a session is like, recovery and safety.
What fat reduction can improve
Commonly treated areas:
- Abdomen: upper, lower, or a pocket that sits above the waistband
- Flanks and the sides of the waist
- Back and bra line
- Upper arms
- Inner and outer thighs, and above the knees
- Under the chin
Two questions guide your plan: can you pinch it, and has your weight been steady? A pocket that pinches cleanly on someone near their goal weight is the ideal match.
Who may benefit
Fat reduction suits people at or near a stable weight, with clearly defined pinchable pockets and good skin quality, who'd like a gradual, natural-looking reduction.
If your weight is still changing, or loose skin is your main concern, we'll suggest the timing or treatment that gives you the best result. Cooling-based treatment isn't used for people with certain cold-related conditions, so mention any cold sensitivity when you book.
Your medical history, medications and previous treatments are reviewed at your consultation to confirm which option suits you.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
Looking for the right next step?
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic can help you understand this treatment, explore related technologies and concerns, and build a plan around your goals.
Your consultation
You'll meet one of our senior laser technicians or cosmetic health and skincare advisors, and the most useful part of your visit is the pinch test.
We assess each area you'd like treated and work out how much is fat, how much is loose skin and how much is muscle tone. The answer shapes your whole plan.
We review your weight history, previous treatments or surgery in the area, and your medical history, including any cold-sensitivity condition, hernia or nerve concern.
You leave knowing which areas suit treatment, how many sessions each is likely to need, and the result to expect.
Cosmetic consultations are complimentary. When you book a treatment, we take a card on file. New clients pay a $150 deposit that goes toward their treatment, and a $150 no-show fee applies if an appointment is missed.
Results and planning
What improves. The size of a defined fat pocket and the contour around it. Clothes often fit differently before you notice the change in the mirror.
When change appears. Gradually. Early change may show after several weeks, with the fuller effect building over roughly one to three months as your body clears the treated cells.
Your plan. More than one session per area is common. Cleared fat cells don't return, and keeping your weight steady protects your result. The CoolSculpting page covers what to expect on the day, recovery and safety.
What shapes your result: the size and shape of the pocket, how well it fits the applicator, your skin quality and your weight stability afterwards. We check skin quality first, because firm skin shows the new contour best. Individual results vary.
Technologies Used
Technologies that may support this treatment.
CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling (cryolipolysis) to reduce small, localized pockets of fat beneath the skin.
Not sure which technology fits Non-Surgical Fat Reduction?
Connect with our clinical team to discuss the treatment plan and which technology, if any, may be appropriate for your goals.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
Why patients choose our clinic
- We check skin, fat and muscle first, so every session goes where it helps most.
- Clear information about risks, including paradoxical adipose hyperplasia, before you decide.
- Careful applicator selection and placement, planned and photographed, because contour results depend on it.
- A session plan agreed upfront, so you know what to expect from the start.
- Dr. Gidon Frame or our trained technicians provide your treatment, under Dr. Frame's medical direction, with a physician available if a concern arises.
- Physician-led care in Vancouver since 2003.
FAQ
Questions about Non-Surgical Fat Reduction.
It's an uncommon reaction where a treated area slowly becomes firmer and larger over several months, often in the shape of the applicator. It doesn't settle on its own, and the CoolSculpting page explains how it's managed. If a treated area seems to be growing, call the clinic so one of our physicians can assess it.
Dr. Gidon Frame or one of our trained technicians, who use these applicators every week, under Dr. Frame's medical direction. Our physicians are in the clinic if anything needs a doctor's review, and any concern you report afterwards is reviewed by one of them.
Cooling temporarily affects the small sensory nerves in the skin, so numbness or tingling lasting several weeks is expected and typically settles on its own. Let us know if it hasn't started to improve after a few months.
The treated fat cells are cleared for good, but the remaining cells in the area can still enlarge with weight gain. The area tends to stay proportionally smaller, and keeping your weight steady protects your result.
They suit different goals. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes more tissue at once, with anesthetic and recovery time. Non-surgical fat reduction is gradual, and most people go straight back to work. If you'd like a larger change, we're happy to talk through whether a surgical opinion is worth considering.
Reviews
What patients say about the clinic experience.
Reviews help show the human side of care, from the first consultation to comfort, communication, treatment planning, and follow-up.
Visit Our Clinic
Visit our clinic in Vancouver, BC.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic combines medical assessment, individualized planning, physician oversight, and a broad range of treatment options in its Vancouver clinic.
Plan your consultation.
Bring your questions, treatment history, and goals. Your provider can help you understand appropriate options, expected recovery, and realistic outcomes.
Make an Appointment
Step into your next plan with confidence.
Use our consultation form below and the clinic can guide you toward the appropriate starting point.
HoursOpen 7 Days / Week from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closures Announced on Google Business
Phone(604) 261-9121
Email[email protected]
Why Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic?
- A medical clinic with physicians and experienced medical-aesthetic providers on the team.
- Science-informed assessment, treatment planning, and realistic expectations.
- Laser, injectables, skin, body, hair, wellness, and medical services available in one clinic.
- Complimentary aesthetic consultations are available for appropriate cosmetic and laser services.
- Personalized skincare and product consultations based on your goals and routine.
- Home-care guidance to support your skin between in-clinic appointments.
- Professional skincare products available through the Anti-Aging Vancouver shop.
- Clear guidance on treatment options, preparation, downtime, aftercare, and next steps.
- Ongoing follow-up so your plan can evolve as your needs and goals change.