Shape the spots that won't budge: body contouring in Massapequa
You eat well, you train, and that one area still holds on: a soft fullness under the chin, love handles, a lower-belly pouch or inner thighs. At Skin Space in Massapequa, we help clients across Long Island refine stubborn areas without surgery. These treatments shape a specific spot. They aren't a weight-loss method, and we'll tell you honestly if a different route would serve you better.
Also known as fat pockets, a double chin, love handles, muffin top and body sculpting.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jimenez, Medical Director. Last reviewed September 2026.
What stubborn fat is
Fat that follows its own rules.
Your genes and hormones decide where your body likes to store fat, and those areas are often the last to change when you lose weight. That's why someone can be fit and close to their goal weight and still have fullness under the chin or around the hips. It isn't a lack of effort; it's how fat is distributed.
Non-surgical contouring works best for people who are near a stable weight and want to refine a specific area. It shapes and smooths rather than reducing overall weight, and results depend on keeping that weight steady afterward. For larger amounts of fat, or loose skin after major weight loss, surgery may give a better result, and we'll say so.
Under the chin
Fullness that softens the jawline, even at a healthy weight.
Midsection
Love handles, flanks and a lower-belly pouch that resist exercise.
Thighs and arms
Inner or outer thighs and the backs of the arms.
If the area is soft and dimpled rather than full, see cellulite. If loose skin is the main issue, see loose or crepey body skin. For a softer jawline from sagging skin, see jowls and sagging jawline.
What causes it
Mostly genes and hormones.
Where your body holds on to fat is largely out of your control.
- Genetics, which set your body's natural fat pattern, including a full chin that runs in the family.
- Hormonal shifts, including perimenopause and menopause, which often move fat to the midsection.
- Pregnancy, which can leave fullness in the lower belly and hips.
- Age, as metabolism slows and muscle mass drops.
- Stress and poor sleep, which raise cortisol and can encourage fat storage around the middle.
- Posture and jaw shape, which can make fullness under the chin look more pronounced.
Contouring treatments at Skin Space
Your Skin Space provider will match treatments to the area, the amount of fullness and how firm the skin is.
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Fat Dissolving Injections
Injections that break down fat cells in a small, targeted area, most often under the chin. The body clears the treated cells over the following weeks.
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Body Contouring
Non-invasive body treatments that help shape and firm stubborn areas, smoothing the outline of the midsection, thighs and arms.
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Wood Therapy
A sculpting massage with shaped wooden tools that boosts circulation and lymphatic flow, helping areas look smoother and more defined.
Also used alongside these
- Skin TighteningFirms the skin over a contoured area so the result looks tighter.
- Lymphatic Drainage MassageHelps reduce puffiness that can blur your outline.
What to expect at Skin Space
From a Massapequa consultation to a more defined shape.
Consultation
We look at the area, check skin firmness and your health history, and talk about whether you're close to a stable weight.
Your plan
Your provider recommends the right treatment for each area and explains how many sessions it usually takes.
Treatment series
Sessions are spaced to give your body time to respond, often weekly for body treatments and monthly for injections.
Keep it steady
Results are best when your weight stays stable. We'll suggest maintenance if needed.
Supporting your results at home
Habits that protect a contoured shape.
- Keep your weight stable, since gaining weight can bring fullness back.
- Strength train to firm the muscles under treated areas.
- Drink enough water and limit salty foods to keep puffiness down between sessions.
- Follow your aftercare closely after injections, including avoiding heavy workouts for a day or two if advised.
- Time it for the season. Start in early spring if you want to feel your best by Long Island beach season.
When to check with your doctor
Contouring isn't the answer to every change in shape.
See your doctor if you notice:
- Unexplained weight gain, especially with fatigue, swelling or feeling cold all the time
- A lump that's hard, painful, growing or fixed in place
- Fat that builds up quickly around the belly and upper back while arms and legs stay thin
- Fullness under the chin that's new, one-sided or tender, which may be a gland rather than fat
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or planning major weight loss, we'll recommend waiting, and we review your health history before any contouring treatment.
Common questions
Is body contouring a way to lose weight?
No. These treatments shape specific areas. They work best when you're near a stable weight and want to refine an area that won't change with diet and exercise.
How do fat dissolving injections work?
They break down fat cells in a small area, and your body clears them over the following weeks. Most people need two to four sessions.
How much swelling is there after a double chin treatment?
Swelling, tenderness and numbness under the chin are common for several days, so many people plan treatment around social events.
Can the fat come back?
Treated fat cells are gone, but the remaining cells can grow if you gain weight. Keeping your weight steady protects your results.
Will I need surgery instead?
For larger amounts of fat or significant loose skin, surgery may give a better result. We'll tell you honestly if that's the case.
Where can I get body contouring near Massapequa?
Skin Space is a med spa in Massapequa, NY, serving clients from across Long Island. Every plan starts with a consultation so we can look at the area and your goals.
Reviewed by Dr. Jimenez
Medical Director at Skin Space in Massapequa, NY. This page was reviewed for medical accuracy in September 2026.
