Sculpt & Contour · Skin Goal
Non-Surgical Body Contouring & Fat Reduction in Finchley.
Sculpt & Contour — target stubborn fat, tighten loose skin and reshape problem areas without surgery.
Stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to diet or exercise, loose skin after weight loss, or a body shape you want to refine — these non-invasive treatments reduce fat and firm skin with no surgery and no recovery time.
Find your concern
What would you like to improve?
Stubborn tummy fat
Stubborn fat deposits on the sides and lower back that resist lifestyle changes
Love handles & flanks
Stubborn fat deposits on the sides and lower back that resist lifestyle changes
Inner & outer thighs
Thigh fat and loose skin — particularly inner thighs and saddlebag areas
Double chin
Submental fat creating a double chin or lack of definition between chin and neck
Loose skin after weight loss
Skin that has stretched and struggles to contract back after significant weight loss
Cellulite & skin texture
Dimpled or textured skin surface, particularly on the thighs and buttocks
Treatments
Our body contouring treatments.
Fat Freeze (Cryolipolysis)
Controlled cooling that targets stubborn fat cells in a specific area, which are then naturally processed by the body. The crystallised fat cells are naturally eliminated over 8–12 weeks. No surgery, no needles, no recovery time. Ideal for abdomen, love handles, thighs, arms, and double chin.
Best for: Stubborn fat · Abdomen · Love handles · Thighs · Double chin
Time
45–60 min
Downtime
None
Results
8–12 weeks
HIFU Body Contouring
HIFU for the body tightens and firms loose skin through deep collagen stimulation. Best used for skin laxity after weight loss, or combined with Fat Freeze for a comprehensive fat reduction and skin tightening result.
Best for: Loose body skin · Post-weight loss · Inner thighs · Arms
Time
30–60 min/area
Downtime
None
Results
6–12 weeks
Lipofirm Body Contouring
Radiofrequency body contouring that simultaneously firms the skin, stimulates collagen, and targets superficial fat deposits. Best for clients wanting progressive firming and contouring over a course rather than targeted fat reduction. Also effective for cellulite.
Best for: Body firming · Cellulite · Skin quality · Course approach
Time
45–60 min
Downtime
None
Results
4–6 weeks
Decision guide
Which body treatment should I choose?
HIFU Fat Freeze
Best for targeted fat reduction
When the primary problem is a specific area of pinchable, stubborn fat. Fat Freeze targets and reduces fat cells in the treated area — ideal for the abdomen, love handles, double chin, and thighs. Skin tightening is not its primary function.
HIFU Body
Best for loose or crepey skin
When the concern is skin laxity — loose, crepey, or thin skin that has stretched and won’t contract back. Often combined with Fat Freeze where both fat and skin laxity are present in the same area, typically 4–6 weeks apart.
Lipofirm RF
Best for progressive firming
For clients who want progressive body firming, cellulite improvement, and skin quality improvement over a course of sessions. Works well as a complement to Fat Freeze and for maintaining HIFU results. No downtime, comfortable treatment.
Bespoke programmes
Body contouring programmes at Radiant Skin House.
Sometimes one technology isn’t the best answer. At your consultation we assess the area, the distribution of fat, the degree of skin laxity, and your goals before recommending a treatment or combination programme. We build personalised contouring plans rather than selling individual appointments.
A combination approach — for example, Fat Freeze to reduce the fat layer followed by HIFU body to tighten the overlying skin — addresses both the fat and the skin in sequence, producing a more comprehensive result than either treatment alone. Lipofirm sessions can then be used to maintain and progressively improve the result between annual HIFU sessions.
At your free consultation we discuss your budget, timeline, and desired result honestly and design a programme that makes clinical and practical sense for you.
Double Chin
Loose Tummy Skin
Stubborn Fat & Cellulite
Managing expectations
Body contouring vs weight loss — an important distinction.
Body contouring treatments are designed to reshape and refine specific areas — not to produce significant overall weight reduction. The best results come from clients who are at or near a stable weight and have specific localised areas that remain disproportionate despite diet and exercise.
Some areas of the body accumulate fat in a genetically predetermined way that is highly resistant to lifestyle changes. The lower abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, and submental area are common examples — these areas may barely change regardless of how much fat is lost elsewhere. This is the problem body contouring addresses: targeted, localised reduction that lifestyle alone cannot achieve.
If you are still in active weight loss, we would generally recommend waiting until your weight has stabilised before committing to body contouring — particularly for skin tightening treatments such as HIFU, where continued weight change could affect the outcome.
3–6
Sessions for acne scarring
4–6 wks
Between sessions
Free
Consultation & skin assessment
FAQ
Body contouring — questions answered.
We believe in transparency — here are the answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t here, just ask.
What is the difference between fat freeze and HIFU body?
Fat Freeze (cryolipolysis) is primarily a fat reduction treatment — it targets and reduces fat cells in a targeted area. HIFU body is primarily a skin tightening treatment — it firms loose or crepey skin by stimulating deep collagen. For clients who have both stubborn fat and loose overlying skin in the same area (for example, the abdomen), combining both treatments — Fat Freeze to reduce the fat layer, then HIFU to tighten the skin above — produces the most comprehensive result. We assess which component is dominant at your free consultation.
Is body contouring a weight-loss treatment?
No — and it is important to understand this distinction before booking. Body contouring treats localised areas of stubborn fat or loose skin. It is designed to reshape and refine areas that are disproportionate or resistant to lifestyle change — not to produce significant weight reduction across the whole body. The best candidates for body contouring are at or near a stable weight and have specific areas of concern rather than a general goal of losing weight. If you are still in active weight loss, we would recommend waiting until your weight has stabilised before treating body laxity with HIFU or Lipofirm.
How many sessions will I need?
Fat Freeze produces a meaningful reduction in the treated area from a single session, with the full result visible at 8–12 weeks. Some clients choose a second session to enhance the result further. HIFU body typically produces the desired skin tightening result from one session. Lipofirm is best approached as a course — typically 6–10 sessions with monthly maintenance thereafter for progressive firming and cellulite improvement. At your consultation we design a programme based on your specific concerns and goals.
Can loose stomach skin be tightened without surgery?
HIFU body treatment can produce meaningful improvement in loose abdominal skin — particularly skin that has stretched following weight loss or pregnancy and is struggling to contract back. Results develop over 6–12 weeks as new collagen forms in the structural tissue beneath the skin, progressively tightening and firming. For very significant or hanging skin laxity, surgical intervention may produce a better structural result — and we will tell you honestly if we believe that applies to you. For mild to moderate laxity, HIFU body is an effective non-surgical option.
Does body contouring hurt?
Fat Freeze involves a strong suction sensation and intense cold during the first few minutes of each cycle, which typically subsides as the area becomes numb. Most clients find it very manageable and read or use their phones during the session. HIFU body produces warmth and occasional brief deeper heat sensations, similar to facial HIFU. Lipofirm is generally very comfortable — a warm, deep-tissue massage sensation. We always take care to ensure your comfort throughout any treatment.
Can treatments be combined for better results?
Yes — and combination approaches often produce the best outcomes for body contouring. Fat Freeze reduces the fat layer in a targeted area; HIFU tightens the overlying skin; Lipofirm maintains the result and improves skin quality between sessions. These treatments are complementary and can be sequenced appropriately — typically Fat Freeze first, then HIFU 4–6 weeks later once the fat reduction is underway. At your consultation we discuss the most effective combination and sequencing for your specific concerns and goals.
Book your free body contouring consultation.
We’ll assess your areas of concern and recommend the most effective approach — or combination programme. 19 Station Road, Finchley.
Advanced skin and body care in Finchley, North London. Honest, results-focused treatments with a bespoke plan for every client.