Non-Surgical
Body Contouring
Laxity and localized fat are structural problems. Energy-based body contouring at Couture Dermatology and Laser addresses these issues directly, delivering calibrated thermal energy into the subdermal tissue to trigger lipolysis and collagen contraction. No incisions. No surgical recovery. Results that continue to improve long after your final session.
anaesthesia
optimal results
post-treatment
"Firmness is not a cosmetic ambition. It is biology, redirected."
Why Stubborn Fat
Resists Exercise
From the mid-twenties onwards, the body's production of new collagen declines. The dermis thins, and fibrous scaffolding softens. Combined with localized adipose tissue pockets that remain despite overall weight management, the result is a structural change that reshapes the body surface.
Non-surgical contouring addresses its cause. Energy-based devices deliver controlled thermal energy to targeted tissue depths. At those depths, immediate collagen fibre contraction produces a visible tightening effect, while activating a repair response that destroys fat cells (apoptosis) and generates new collagen and elastin over the following three to six months.
The result develops progressively and naturally — a body that reads as more contoured, firmer, and proportionally aligned week by week. Our board-certified FAAD dermatologist designs a protocol specific to your anatomy.
What to Expect
at Your Appointment
Every body contouring session at Couture Dermatology and Laser follows the same principle: the body is assessed first, the protocol designed second.
Body Assessment
Your board-certified dermatologist maps targeted body areas — assessing fat deposit distribution, skin laxity, and tissue thickness. Energy settings are selected from this assessment.
Included at every visitPreparation
The treatment area is marked and photographed. A coupling gel is applied to facilitate smooth energy delivery. No topical anaesthetic is typically required as the sensation is a comfortable warmth.
5–10 minutesRF Energy Delivery
The applicator delivers controlled energy to the subcutaneous fat layer. The entire target area is treated systematically in overlapping passes, ensuring consistent coverage across the deposit.
30–60 minutesResults & Progression
There is no downtime. The body begins eliminating destroyed fat cells through the lymphatic system over the following 8 to 12 weeks — with results developing progressively each week.
Zero downtimeTargeted Energy.
Measurable Results.
Body contouring at Couture Dermatology and Laser uses FDA-cleared technology to address fat and skin quality simultaneously — distinguishing it from surgical fat removal.
Fat Reduction · Abdomen & Flanks
RF Abdominal Contouring
The abdomen and flanks are the most responsive to RF contouring. Energy is delivered to the subcutaneous fat layer, triggering lipolysis while tightening the overlying skin. Post-pregnancy laxity responds particularly well to this dual mechanism. A series of 4 to 6 sessions produces progressive, cumulative contouring.
Inner & Outer Thighs · Arms
RF Body Sculpting
Areas governed by sex-specific fat storage hormones that resist exercise. RF delivers energy to these anatomical zones, selectively destroying adipocytes without affecting the muscle below. For inner arms, the dual mechanism — fat reduction plus collagen induction — produces a more complete improvement than surgery alone.
Skin Quality · Post-Treatment
RF Skin Tightening
Where body laxity is the primary concern — loose skin following weight loss or natural collagen decline — RF is delivered at dermal depth rather than adipose depth. This triggers immediate collagen contraction and sustained fibroblast response for skin that is measurably firmer with improved texture.
Combined · Comprehensive
Multimodal Body Contouring
Most patients present with combination concerns: abdominal fat, inner thigh deposits, arm skin quality. A comprehensive programme treats each area at the correct RF depth within a single visit. Multiple body areas are treated to produce a coordinated, proportional result across the whole body.
A Contoured Body.
Without Surgery.
Stubborn Fat Permanently Reduced
Fat cells destroyed by RF energy do not regenerate. Once eliminated through the lymphatic system, the volume reduction is permanent. This distinguishes RF from weight loss, which only shrinks cells.
Skin Tightened Simultaneously
RF energy delivered to the dermis above the fat zone triggers collagen contraction — producing firmer skin. This is the critical advantage over liposuction, which removes fat but leaves loose skin.
Progressive, Natural Results
Because results develop over 8 to 12 weeks as the body's metabolic process works, the change reads as natural — a body that has progressively refined rather than one that appears suddenly altered.
Zero Downtime
There is no recovery period. Patients return to exercise and social activities on the same day. This is the defining practical advantage over surgical body procedures.
Multiple Areas in One Session
Unlike surgery, RF body contouring can address the abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, and arms in a single appointment, making it practical without cumulative recovery burden.
"The most elegant anti-aging approach is the one that restores what the body had — not adds what was never there."— Couture Dermatology and Laser
fat reduction
Board-Certified FAAD
Dr. Chinonso Kagha Abisogun, MD, FAAD — every treatment designed, supervised, and performed by a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
FDA-Cleared RF Technology
Only FDA-cleared radiofrequency platforms used — calibrated to the precise tissue depth and treatment goals of each body area
Dual Fat + Skin Results
RF contouring at Couture Dermatology and Laser addresses fat volume and overlying skin quality simultaneously — the defining advantage over standalone liposuction
Beverly Hills Location
Couture Dermatology and Laser · Beverly Hills, CA 90212 · (310) 444-0946
Every Area
We Contour
RF body contouring is effective across a wide range of body areas. Treatment depth and energy settings are adjusted for the tissue characteristics of each zone.
Abdomen
The most commonly treated body area — for localised fat deposits, post-pregnancy laxity, or both simultaneously using dual-depth RF.
Outer Thighs & Hips
Lateral thigh fat that creates width at the hip — targeted with precision RF to sculpt a narrower, more proportional silhouette.
Inner Thighs
Fat deposits governed by sex-specific hormonal storage — resistant to exercise and highly responsive to RF targeting.
Upper Arms
Localised arm fat combined with loose skin — addressed with dual-depth RF that reduces fat volume and tightens the skin.
Back & Bra Area
Localised fat deposits at the bra line and mid-back — areas difficult to address through exercise and highly accessible for RF.
Submental Area
The double chin — submental fat that is highly resistant to diet and among the most impactful areas for RF contouring.
Is Body Contouring
Right for You?
- Adults at or near their ideal weight with localised fat deposits that have not responded to sustained diet and exercise.
- Patients with abdominal laxity following pregnancy or weight loss who want both fat reduction and skin improvement.
- Those with body skin laxity on the arms, thighs, or abdomen who want measurable tightening without surgical recovery.
- Patients who have had surgical liposuction and want to address residual laxity or secondary areas non-invasively.
- Anyone who has maintained a healthy lifestyle but cannot resolve specific body areas despite their efforts.
- Those who want results that look natural and proportional — a progressively refined body contour.
When surgical treatment remains appropriate
Non-surgical body contouring is most effective for localised, moderate fat deposits in patients at or near their ideal weight. Large-volume fat removal may be more appropriately addressed by liposuction. Significant skin excess requiring excision cannot be addressed by RF alone.
Our board-certified FAAD dermatologist will advise honestly at consultation whether your anatomy and goals are well-suited to non-surgical contouring — or whether surgical referral is the more appropriate recommendation.
For Complete Rejuvenation,
Pair With…
Skin tightening addresses structural laxity. Sequenced with complementary treatments, it becomes part of a comprehensive rejuvenation programme.
Skin Tightening
Where body skin laxity extends beyond the primary contouring area — loose skin on the neck or jowls — dedicated RF tightening sessions address these areas using the same energy platform.
Explore skin tightening →Non-Surgical Facelift
Patients who improve their body contour often notice the face becomes a new focus. The non-surgical facelift addresses the face with the same philosophy: precise improvement without downtime.
Explore non-surgical facelift →Microneedling
Where body skin surface quality — stretch marks or textural irregularity — accompanies fat and laxity, microneedling sustains a collagen-induction stimulus at the mid-dermal level.
Explore microneedling →Medical-Grade Skincare
The collagen produced during body contouring sessions is maintained by a dermatologist-prescribed skincare protocol. Retinoids and SPF 50+ are essential for sustaining results.
All treatments →Your Body.
Assessed. Contoured. Defined.
Body contouring goals are different for every patient. At Couture Dermatology and Laser, your board-certified FAAD dermatologist assesses your body areas in full before recommending any RF programme, session number, or treatment zone.
Sat · By Appointment Only
"After losing weight, I had stubborn pockets that would not respond to exercise. The body contouring programme sculpted exactly the areas I needed. The results look natural and proportional — like my body finally reflects the work I have put in."
Stephanie G.
Verified Patient · Beverly Hills
Results That Speak for Themselves
Individual results vary. Images represent outcomes achievable through a personalised treatment programme at Couture Dermatology and Laser.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Direct answers to the questions patients most commonly bring to their body contouring consultation — on how it works, what areas respond, and what to expect.
Non-surgical body contouring uses FDA-cleared radiofrequency energy to selectively heat and destroy fat cells in targeted body areas, while simultaneously triggering collagen remodeling in the overlying skin. The result is a reduction in localised fat deposits and an improvement in body contour — without incisions, anaesthesia, or surgical recovery.
Most patients achieve optimal results with a series of 4 to 6 sessions spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart. The exact number depends on the area being treated, the volume of fat present, and the degree of skin laxity involved. Results are progressive — each session builds on the previous one.
Radiofrequency body contouring is effective across a wide range of body areas: the abdomen, flanks, inner and outer thighs, upper arms, back, submental area (double chin), and buttocks. It is particularly effective for localised fat deposits that have not responded to sustained diet and exercise.
There is no downtime after radiofrequency body contouring. Patients may experience mild redness or warmth in the treated area for a few hours post-session. Most patients return to normal activities, including exercise, on the same day as their appointment.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that physically removes fat and is most appropriate for larger volume fat removal. Non-surgical RF contouring is most effective for localised, moderate fat deposits and body areas where skin tightening alongside fat reduction is the goal. Our board-certified dermatologist will advise honestly at consultation.
Some patients notice early improvements after their first 2 to 3 sessions. The most significant and visible results develop progressively over 8 to 12 weeks following the final session, as the body eliminates destroyed adipocytes through its natural metabolic process and collagen remodeling matures.
