Understanding Your Body
Why Can Stubborn Fat Be Difficult to Shift?
Where we naturally store fat is influenced by a combination of
individual factors. This means some areas may remain more prominent
than others even when your overall weight is relatively stable.
Genetics, age, hormones and natural body composition can all influence
the way fat is distributed across the face and body. For some people,
this may mean greater fullness beneath the chin. For others, localised
areas may be more noticeable around the abdomen, waist or flanks.
Lifestyle remains important for overall health and body composition,
but it isn't possible to control exactly where the body stores or loses
fat. This is one reason a localised area may remain a concern despite
regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle.
What this means for treatment
Fat reduction is about targeting an appropriate localised
concern — not changing your overall body size.