Non-surgical body contouring is a procedure used to remove or reduce pockets of stubborn fat, also known as non-surgical fat reduction. It is not intended to be a weight loss solution but is ideal for people who have attained their desired weight but wish to get rid of stubborn fat pockets that resist diet and exercise. Non-surgical body contouring techniques work in one of two ways: some work by freezing fat cells and ultimately destroying them, while others use heat to reduce fat in the targeted areas. The techniques are safe for use in a number of areas, including the upper arms, abdomen, thighs, love handles, or excess fat around the hips and abdomen. Non-invasive body contouring describes non-surgical procedures that do not remove any tissue (fat or skin) from the body. It is different from surgical body contouring procedures, like tummy-tuck surgery, which cuts out excess skin, or liposuction, which uses a narrow vacuum-type device to pull fat out through a small incision. Non-invasive body contouring devices and procedures are performed on the skin surface and do not involve incisions. The treatments are well-tolerated by most patients and are appropriate for excess fat removal and body contouring with proper patient expectations. Patients with unrealistic expectations regarding the outcome of the procedure are not good candidates for non-invasive treatments. Likewise, people who regard non-invasive removal of excess fat as a substitute for proper diet and exercise also are not good candidates. The benefits of non-surgical body contouring include the ability to address multiple problem areas at once, including sensitive areas like the inner arms, and permanent results.