Stubborn body fat can appear impossible to lose through diet and exercise, even when you are doing everything that it takes to diminish the fat. Regions of stubborn body fat are scientifically proven to be more resistant to fat burning.
In fat cells, alpha-2 and beta-2 receptors are prevalent. Alpha-2 receptors hinder fat burning, and beta-2 receptors accelerate fat burning. The amount of the alpha-2 receptors determines how easily fat is burned. Fat regions with higher traces of alpha-2 receptors demonstrate why certain areas of fat are more challenging to eliminate. Low-carb diets can keep insulin levels lower, inhibiting alpha-2 receptors.
Hormones can be a contributor to an increase in stubborn fat. In women, fat in the lower body is caused by the hormone estrogen. Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol can cause the body to retain fat. Hormonal stomach fat is linked to visceral fat. As individuals age, hormone changes can easily cause stubborn stomach fat to be retained.
On average, women typically have 25% of body fat, while men have 15%. Women contain more alpha-2 receptors in stubborn fat areas than men. Many women notice that they have more weight in their hips, buttocks, and thighs. This subcutaneous fat has around nine times as many alpha receptors as a man’s lower body. This is completely normal due to the extra fat needed for childbirth.
Stubborn fat is challenging to deal with. You may do everything right by eating a healthy diet and exercising consistently, but do not notice a change in these stubborn areas. Depending on your gender, genetics, and hormone levels, losing those stubborn pounds can be nearly impossible. At Heartland Luxe Aesthetics, we offer a nonsurgical treatment option called TruSculpt that can aid in losing stubborn fat, boosting confidence, and creating your desired body contours.
TruSculpt is a noninvasive, nonsurgical body contouring treatment that utilizes radiofrequency energy to heat and break apart stubborn fat cells. The treatment lasts 15 minutes, destroying your fat cells permanently. Afterward, the body will naturally expel the destroyed fat cells over three weeks following the procedure. Full results can take 12 weeks to emerge. TruSculpt can melt fat in the double chin, stomach, thighs, knees, and ankles. The treatment allows for fat burning, skin tightening, and a decrease in cellulite. TruSculpt is approved for those with any skin type and those with a body mass index over 30. The treatment is FDA-approved for fat reduction, averaging 24% fat reduction in most individuals.
Depending on the amount of troublesome fat you want to address and your goals, you may need more than one truSculpt treatment session. This precise treatment allows you to pick and choose the areas you want to diminish fat in, creating your desired body contours.
Heartland Luxe Aesthetics offers an optimal experience in a luxurious setting for anyone who enters. At Heartland Luxe Aesthetics, our skilled doctors use the latest technology to treat your skin and body concerns safely and effectively. With personalized treatment plans, we look forward to addressing your unique health and wellness needs.
