Cosmetic Procedures
Evidence-rated reviews of cosmetic procedures often considered alongside or after weight loss treatment. These procedures address body contouring and skin concerns — they are not weight loss treatments.
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- •These procedures address body shape and skin — they are not weight loss treatments
- •Most are most effective after weight has stabilised, not during active weight loss
- •All procedures here must be performed by qualified medical practitioners
- •Evidence varies — some procedures have good trial data, others much less
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Last reviewed: March 2026
Body contouring
CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis) and liposuction — localised fat removal, what the evidence shows, and who they are appropriate for.
Skin tightening
Morpheus8 (RF microneedling) and Ultherapy — collagen stimulation for mild-to-moderate skin laxity.
Muscle toning
Emsculpt and HIFEM technology — supramaximal muscle contractions for body composition without exercise.
Loose skin after weight loss
What happens to skin after significant weight loss, why it doesn't always retract, and when surgical intervention is the only effective option.
An important distinction
These procedures address body shape and skin after weight loss — they do not directly treat obesity or cause significant weight reduction. The decision to pursue cosmetic procedures is separate from and typically follows the achievement of stable weight through other means.