Love handles are clusters of subcutaneous fat located above the axes and extending into the back and abdomen.
Both men and women are affected, with a higher prevalence among women.
They increase the waistline and give the impression of more prominent hips.
These fatty bulges often protrude from the sides of trousers or tight clothing, giving them their colourful name.
Commonly known as "love handles", excess weight around the hips and abdominal area can quickly become a real complex. Particularly difficult to get rid of, these fatty areas thicken the figure.
How do you lose your love handles? Women and men are
facing the same challenge. Cryolipolysis or radiofrequency: techniques developed in medicine have been shown to be effective for get rid of love handles fast. Zoom in on these processes that work...
There are several reasons why fat is stored above the hips. The first is age. As a physiological consequence of ageing, the body is less efficient at assimilating excess fat. Over time, the metabolism changes and muscle mass inevitably diminishes. Fat cells are stored in certain areas of the body, such as the thighs, buttocks and stomach, with the result that the body becomes more slim. greasy apron abdominal area and the hips, where those unsightly love handles settle. These fatty deposits alter and detract from the figure. There are aggravating factors:
- A high-calorie diet rich in fast sugars. When calorie intake exceeds requirements, the body stores fat: the love handles are a prime storage area.
- Poor lifestyle habits: alcohol consumption, smoking and lack of sleep.
- Sedentary life.
- Hormonal changes: hence the appearance of love handles after pregnancy, at the menopause and in men after the age of 50.
The term love handles "The term "love pad" has romantic connotations. It's a cushion that you use to grab the other person to show your affection.
This expression expresses a feeling of kindness and tenderness, but these little fatty lumps are experienced as a complex by some people.
To prevent the appearance of these unsightly bulges and maintain a trim waistline, exercise is essential. Sport helps to eliminate fat naturally, and firms and tones the body. Whether it's running, swimming, boxing or dancing, it's a good idea to take up a sport that helps to strengthen the muscles as a whole. In addition, weight training sessions targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, are recommended.
A healthy eating should be combined with sporting activity. It is advisable to eat a healthy diet rich in fibre and low in saturated fats and fast sugars, which encourages the natural elimination of fat.
Despite a healthy diet and regular exercise, it's hard to get rid of love handles.
This excess fat is sometimes recalcitrant and it can be complicated to get rid of it permanently. For lose those love handles, men and women alike can use proven methods of aesthetic medicine.
It is therefore possible to losing love handles without surgery.
Non-invasive, requiring no surgery, the cryolipolysis consists of exposing fat cells to extreme cold by applying a special applicator to the fatty mass. The cold destroys the adipocytes, which are then naturally evacuated by the body.
A painless cryolipolysis session does not require a general anaesthetic and lasts about an hour. Once the device has been removed, Dr Romano simply applies a gentle massage. Depending on the size of the love handles to be treated, several sessions may be necessary to achieve slim, shapely hips. Discreet love handles are a good indication. Very large bulges that protrude above the hips are more of an indication for the liposuction.
This technology is used in many doctors' surgeries; in beauty salons dedicated to slimming, no medical equipment can be used, so the effectiveness and health safety of the technique are questionable. It's easy to plan your cryolipolysis in Geneva and throughout Switzerland.
The other medical method indicated for the treatment of love handles is the radiofrequency. Unlike cryolipolysis, where the cold acts on the fat cells, radiofrequency exposes the tissues and cells to high heat. This high temperature activates the cells, encouraging the synthesis of denser skin, which can reduce the appearance of this unsightly condition.
The result: a firmer body and even stubborn love handles visibly reduced. As with cryolipolysis, several sessions may be necessary for optimum results. The before-and-after photos of love handles demonstrate the visible effects of this method. Performed without surgery, radiofrequency not only reshapes the body, but also corrects cellulite and erases the associated "orange peel" effect.
To date, the results of radiofrequency treatment are more unpredictable and less visible than those of cryolipolysis, whose results no longer need to be proven.
| Type of consultation | General rates |
|---|---|
Cryolipolysis of love handles |
CHF 600 per session |
Radiofrequency |
CHF 300 per zone and session |
The services described on this site are applicable to Switzerland; there are differences between countries.
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Dr Valeria Romano
Pl. du Molard 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm
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