What Is It And Why Does It Occur?

Localised body fat develops when certain areas of the body retain excess fat despite healthy habits and regular exercise. These areas—often the abdomen, thighs, flanks, or upper arms—can be influenced by genetics, hormones, age, and metabolism.
Unlike general weight gain, localised fat is not evenly distributed and often persists even in individuals with otherwise lean physiques. As metabolism slows with age, the body becomes less efficient at mobilizing fat stores, making these areas particularly difficult to address without targeted intervention.

What Patients Typically Notice

Patients often describe frustration that no amount of diet or exercise changes the shape of specific areas. Common phrases include feeling that they have “a little pocket that won’t budge” or that clothing fits unevenly. Some notice that their silhouette looks softer than before, while others want to refine the contours of their abdomen, arms, or thighs for a more balanced appearance.

The AvenueMD Approach

Every AvenueMD experience begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals, lifestyle, and body composition. Our team evaluates whether the concern is best addressed through surgical, non-surgical, or combined methods.
Through our multidisciplinary approach—uniting surgical precision, dermatologic expertise, and advanced body contouring technology—we focus on restoring natural proportion and harmony, rather than creating unnatural shapes.