Body Contouring
Belly fat or love handles that won't shift with diet and gym? Body contouring reduces stubborn fat, tones muscle and tightens skin without surgery: CoolSculpting freezes fat cells, UltraShape breaks them down with ultrasound, and EMSculpt builds muscle. Most sessions take under an hour and you go back to work the same day, with results over 2–3 months. It shapes a body near its ideal weight, so a doctor checks first whether contouring or a weight plan suits you.
Best for belly fat, love handles, man boobs, a soft tummy, loose skin after weight loss, cellulite and stretch marks.
Which treatment is right for me?
Coolsculpting“I have fat on my belly and love handles that won’t shift.”- Appointment 35–60 minutes per area
- Downtime None; numbness for a few weeks
- Results last Long-lasting if weight is steady
EMSculpt“My tummy looks soft even though I’m not overweight.”- Appointment 30 minutes per area
- Downtime None; mild soreness possible
- Results last Up to a year in studies
Ultrashape“I have stubborn belly fat.”- Appointment Up to an hour
- Downtime None; back to work the same day
- Results last Long-lasting if weight is steady
UltraShape Waist Slimming“I have stubborn fat around my waist.”- Appointment An hour or less
- Downtime None; same-day return to work
- Results last Lasting if your weight is steady
Lipolytic Injection“I have a small pocket of fat that won’t go.”- Appointment About 20–30 minutes
- Downtime Swelling for 3–5 days
- Results last Long-lasting if weight is steady
Body HIFU“My tummy skin feels loose.”- Appointment 30–60 minutes, by area
- Downtime Minimal; tender for a few days
- Results last Long-lasting; yearly top-up
Body Radiofrequency“My skin looks loose after losing weight.”- Appointment 30–45 minutes per area
- Downtime None; skin warm and pink briefly
- Results last Months; top-ups help
Cellulite Reduction“I have cellulite on my thighs.”- Appointment About 20 minutes per area
- Downtime None; pink skin for a few hours
- Results last Months; top-ups help
Shock Wave Therapy“I have cellulite and loose skin on my thighs.”- Appointment About 20–30 minutes
- Downtime None; back to normal the same day
- Results last Months; top-ups help keep them
Stretch Marks Reduction“I have stretch marks after pregnancy.”- Appointment About 20–40 minutes, plus numbing
- Downtime Redness for 1–2 days
- Results last Long-lasting; new marks can form
Manboobs Reduction“I feel conscious of my chest in fitted shirts.”- Appointment About 35–60 minutes per cycle
- Downtime None; numbness can last weeks
- Results last Long-term if weight stays stable
Free consultation
Not sure which one suits you?
A doctor checks your skin and goals, then tells you honestly what will work, and what won’t. No obligation.
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Questions people ask
Straight answers from our doctors to what people ask most about body contouring.
Choosing a treatment 6
01Is body contouring the same as liposuction?
No.
Liposuction is surgery; body contouring works from outside the skin with cold, ultrasound, heat or muscle stimulation, so there are no cuts, no anaesthetic and no recovery time. Fat goes more gradually, over 2–3 months, so it suits stubborn pockets rather than large amounts.
02What is the best treatment for belly fat?
For fat you can pinch, CoolSculpting or UltraShape.
In studies, the fat layer in a CoolSculpting area was about 10–25% thinner after a single session, and UltraShape was cleared by the US FDA in 2014 for reducing waist measurement. If your tummy looks soft but has little fat, EMSculpt builds the muscle instead.
03CoolSculpting or fat-dissolving injections?
CoolSculpting for larger areas you can pinch, lipolytic injections for small pockets such as the bra roll or arms.
In a 14-year study of 1,269 South Asian patients, injections slimmed areas like the arms and bra roll over about four monthly sessions.
04How do you tighten loose skin after weight loss?
Body HIFU and body radiofrequency tighten mild to moderate loose skin over a course, with results building over 2–3 months.
Very loose, hanging skin needs surgery, and your doctor will tell you honestly if that is the case.
05Can you treat cellulite and stretch marks?
Yes.
Cellulite reduction and shock wave therapy smooth dimpled skin over a course; in a 30-person study, most people went from moderate to mild cellulite after four sessions. For stretch marks, reviews rank radiofrequency among the most effective options.
06Can man boobs be reduced without surgery?
Yes, when the puffiness is fat.
Man boobs reduction freezes it over 1–2 rounds, with the main change at about 2 months. Firm gland tissue needs a different plan, so your doctor checks first.
Cost & results 4
07How much does body contouring cost in Pakistan?
It depends on the treatment and how many areas you treat, so the doctor gives you an exact price at your free consultation, before anything is done.
For a first opinion, you can message us on WhatsApp.
08Will I lose weight?
Not much on the scale: body contouring changes your shape, not your weight.
For weight loss itself, see our doctor-led weight loss plans.
09When will I see results?
Gradually, from about 3 weeks, with the full change at 2–3 months as your body clears the treated fat.
EMSculpt results are clearest 2–3 months after the course.
10Are the results permanent?
Treated fat cells are gone for good, but the fat cells that remain can still grow if you gain weight.
Results last as long as your weight stays steady.
Safety & recovery 1
11Does it hurt, and is there downtime?
There is no downtime: you go back to work the same day.
CoolSculpting feels intensely cold for a few minutes and then numb, EMSculpt feels like strong muscle contractions, and lipolytic injections can swell for 3–5 days.