The right treatment depends on what you want to change: stubborn fat, a double chin or a softer jawline. Fat, muscle tone and skin laxity respond to different options, and Non Surgical Body Contouring covers only part of that picture. At Aesthetics by Allure in Burwood, we match each concern to a treatment at a 30-minute consultation. This guide explains who each option suits and which results are realistic.
Is Non Surgical Body Contouring Right for Your Stubborn Areas?
It suits stubborn areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and arms, particularly when muscle tone is the main concern. InMode Tone uses electrical muscle stimulation to trigger more than 20,000 muscle contractions in a 30-minute session. It complements an existing fitness routine.
Most clients have a course of four to six sessions, usually twice a week. There’s no downtime, so you can resume normal activities straight away. This treatment is designed for toning, so it pairs with Non Surgical Fat Reduction when a pocket of fat is the main concern.
Does Non Surgical Fat Reduction Work on Stubborn Fat?
It can reduce the appearance of small, localised pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise. It is not a weight loss treatment, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons notes that none of these options replaces liposuction.
Our fat dissolving treatment targets a defined area, and your practitioner explains the approach at your consultation. Most clients need two to four treatments, spaced six to eight weeks apart. Plan for one to two weeks of visible swelling when you choose your treatment date. Fat under the chin is treated the same way, as covered in How to Reduce a Double Chin Without Surgery below.
How Do the Treatments Compare?
Match the treatment to the cause: muscle tone, fat or loose skin.
Concern | Treatment | Best suited to | Course | Downtime |
Stubborn areas on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs or arms | InMode Tone | Muscle tone | 4 to 6 sessions | None |
Small pockets of fat | Fat dissolving | Localised fat | 2 to 4 treatments, 6 to 8 weeks apart | 1 to 2 weeks of swelling |
Double chin | Fat dissolving | Moderate fat under the chin | 2 to 4 treatments, 6 to 8 weeks apart | 1 to 2 weeks of swelling |
Jawline and jowls | PDO threads | Mild to moderate skin laxity | 45 to 90 minutes per appointment | 3 to 7 days |
Sagging along the jaw calls for a lift, so PDO Threads for Jawline suit laxity, not fat.
How to Reduce a Double Chin Without Surgery?
The right approach depends on whether the fullness under your chin is fat or loose skin. Chin fat is one form of Non Surgical Fat Reduction, and this treatment suits moderate fullness beneath the chin.
Exercises are unlikely to remove it. A fitness specialist quoted by Cleveland Clinic says chin exercises cannot fully remove chin fat. We check whether fat or skin is causing the shape at your first appointment. Fat and loose skin call for different approaches, so a lifting option suits skin laxity better.
What Results Can You Realistically Expect?
Timelines differ by treatment, and your own skin and fat distribution set the pace. InMode Tone improves over the course of treatment, fat dissolving shows visible change from about six to eight weeks, and threads provide an immediate lift that continues to improve over about three months.
Surgery removes or repositions tissue that these options leave in place. Non Surgical Body Contouring refines shape in targeted areas. PDO Threads for Jawline lifting gives a measured result, not the change a surgical facelift produces.
Are PDO Threads for Jawline Lifting Suitable for Everyone?
No. A PDO thread lift suits mild to moderate skin laxity along the jaw, jowls and neck, and it does not remove fat. Dissolvable threads are placed under the skin to lift the area.
The appointment takes 45 to 90 minutes with local anaesthetic. Expect three to seven days of downtime. The threads dissolve over six to nine months. Results typically last 12 to 18 months and vary between individuals.
How Do You Choose the Right Treatment?
Start with the cause of the shape you dislike.
- Soft muscle tone in the abdomen, buttocks, thighs or arms suits InMode Tone.
- A small pocket of fat suits Non Surgical Fat Reduction.
- A double chin built from fat may suit a fat dissolving treatment.
- Loose skin along the jaw responds to a thread lift.
A soft jawline often has more than one cause, so some clients combine treatments in stages. AHPRA publishes guidance on what to ask before a cosmetic procedure, plus a register to check your practitioner.
What Happens at a Consultation in Burwood?
Your first appointment is a 30-minute consultation at our Burwood clinic. We assess your concern, review your goals and confirm whether the cause is fat, muscle tone or skin laxity.
That assessment shows whether a fat treatment, a lift or both is the answer to How to Reduce a Double Chin Without Surgery. It also tells us whether PDO Threads for Jawline lifting suits you. Treatment takes place at a separate appointment. In line with AHPRA and TGA advertising guidelines, we provide pricing during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is body contouring a replacement for liposuction? No. Non Surgical Body Contouring does not remove the volume of fat that liposuction does.
What causes a double chin? Fat under the chin, loose skin or a mix of both. Weight changes and ageing can contribute. How to Reduce a Double Chin Without Surgery has more than one answer, so we identify the cause first.
How many treatments will I need? InMode Tone usually involves four to six sessions. Fat dissolving usually involves two to four treatments, six to eight weeks apart. A thread lift appointment takes 45 to 90 minutes.
Is there downtime? InMode Tone has none. Fat dissolving brings one to two weeks of swelling. A thread lift brings three to seven days of downtime.
Does fat dissolving hurt? Expect some discomfort, tenderness and swelling. We apply ice or topical anaesthetic beforehand for comfort. Side effects typically settle within one to two weeks.
How long do the results last? Remaining fat cells can still grow with significant weight gain. Thread lift results typically last 12 to 18 months. InMode Tone results continue to improve after the course.
Can I combine treatments? Yes. Many concerns have more than one cause, so your practitioner may stage treatments over time.
Will any of these treatments help with weight loss? No. They target specific areas and are not weight-loss treatments.
How much do the treatments cost? Pricing varies by area and number of treatments, and we provide a personalised quote during your consultation.
The first step is a 30-minute consultation, which identifies the cause and outlines your options before you book any treatment.
Book a consultation with Aesthetics by Allure in Burwood to find out whether toning, fat reduction or a jawline lift suits your concern.
