Fat Reduction

Who benefits from fat reduction?

Sometimes the hard work you put in on a diet and exercise plan doesn’t reduce your fat completely or consistently. You’re left with stubborn patches under the chin, thighs, belly or the dreaded “muffin top.” This is because you’ve only reduced the amount of fat stored in cells, not the actual number of cells. These bulky cells sit under your skin, causing bulges in all the wrong places. At this point, you might benefit from a fat reduction treatment that can remove these cells permanently.

What fat reduction treatments are available?

Dr. Piantanida offers the very latest fat reduction technologies that break down fat cells in a targeted area, destroying them and preventing them from storing fat in future. For the best and longest-lasting results, she recommends specialist treatments that have been developed to address different areas of your body, such as Kybella® and Liposonix®.

What is Kybella?

If you want to reduce fatty deposits under your chin, Dr. Piantanida recommends Kybella. This is an FDA-approved injectable developed specifically to eliminate the fat that makes up your so-called double chin, otherwise known as submental fullness.

Kybella is formulated from deoxycholic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in your body to break down and reabsorb fat. Dr. Piantanida simply injects Kybella directly into the target area and after a series of injections, you should notice a visible reduction of fullness under the chin.

Dr. Piantanida performs Kybella treatments in the comfort of her office in Colorado Springs. Each injection session takes around 10-15 minutes. You may have minor swelling, bruising or numbness after the procedure, but you should be able to return to work immediately. Dr. Piantanida decides how many sessions you need based on the size of the submental fullness and your personal medical history.

What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is an innovative, non-invasive way to contour youor body by freezing unwanted fat away. It works by delivering controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin while leaving the skin itself unaffected. The treated fat cells are cystallized (frozen), then die. Over time, your body naturally processes the fat and elimnates these dead cells, leaving a more sculpted you. 

Dr. Piantanida performs CoolSclupting in the comfort of her office in Colorao Springs. By starting with a consultation, she will develop the perfect plan for your body's needs. Amount of sessions vary depending on patient needs.