Recognised by Tatler’s Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide as a go-to destination for body transformation treatments, The Cosmetic Skin Clinic is one of the UK’s leading CoolSculpting providers, with over 50,000 treatments performed and decades of experience in non-surgical body contouring.
Stubborn love handles (also known as the flanks) are one of the most common areas where fat can persist despite a healthy diet and regular exercise. As one of the most popular areas treated with CoolSculpting, the flanks can be effectively sculpted to create a slimmer, more defined waistline, without surgery or downtime.
Using advanced fat-freezing technology, CoolSculpting permanently reduces targeted fat cells, helping to contour the waist and enhance your natural silhouette. Over time, your body naturally processes and eliminates the treated fat cells, revealing long-lasting, natural-looking results.
Why choose CoolSculpting for love handles?
The flanks are one of the most popular areas treated with CoolSculpting. Using a clinically proven process called cryolipolysis, the treatment safely freezes and destroys stubborn fat cells beneath the skin while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected.
Over the following weeks, your body naturally processes and eliminates these treated fat cells, revealing a smoother, more sculpted waistline.
At The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, our expert practitioners have performed over 50,000 CoolSculpting treatments, creating personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s body shape and goals.
CoolSculpting can significantly reduce stubborn fat around the flanks, helping to create a more defined waistline and balanced body shape.
View our CoolSculpting® Before & After Gallery to see real patient results.
How does CoolSculpting work?
Before treatment, you’ll have a detailed consultation with one of our experienced practitioners to determine whether CoolSculpting is right for you and develop a personalised treatment plan.
During treatment:
- The treatment area is carefully marked.
- A protective gel pad and CoolSculpting applicator are placed on the love handles.
- The applicator gently draws the fatty tissue into the device while delivering controlled cooling.
- Most patients experience a firm pulling sensation and intense cold for the first few minutes before the area becomes numb.
- Treatment typically takes 35-75 minutes, depending on the applicator and treatment plan.
- Once complete, the treated area is briefly massaged to help optimise fat reduction.
There is little to no downtime, allowing most patients to return to their normal activities immediately after treatment.
When will I see results?
Your body gradually eliminates the treated fat cells over time. Many patients begin noticing visible improvements from 8-16 weeks, with continued contouring over the following months. Depending on your individual goals, more than one treatment session may be recommended to achieve the best possible outcome.
Is CoolSculpting suitable for me?
CoolSculpting is ideal for people who are close to their target weight but have localised pockets of stubborn fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. It is a body contouring treatment rather than a weight-loss procedure.
A consultation with one of our experienced practitioners will determine whether you’re a suitable candidate and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for your goals.
Which areas of the body can be treated using CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting can be used to treat:
- Love handles (flanks) – redefine the waistline by reducing stubborn fat around the sides.
- Abdomen (stomach) – target excess fat to create a flatter, more contoured midsection.
- Double chin – reduce submental fat to improve jawline definition.
- Upper arms – minimise unwanted fat and improve arm contours.
- Inner and outer thighs – slim and sculpt the legs while improving overall body proportions.
- Bra fat – smooth bulges around the bra line.
- Back fat – reduce stubborn fat across the upper, mid and lower back.
- Banana roll – contour the area beneath the buttocks for a smoother silhouette.
- Knees – target small pockets of fat around the knees for improved leg definition.
Whether you’re looking to treat one area or several, we’ll create a personalised treatment plan to help you achieve natural-looking body contouring results.
“CoolSculpting is definitely the best thing I have done for myself, for my body.” Hear from a patient who has had CoolSculpting and what they thought of the treatment and results:
Book your CoolSculpting consultation
If you’re ready to reduce stubborn love handles without surgery, book a consultation with our expert team. We’ll assess your concerns, discuss your goals and create a personalised CoolSculpting treatment plan to help you achieve a slimmer, more sculpted waistline.
