The Stubborn Fat: Sheila Martori's Case with Radiofrequency
Eliminate Stubborn Fat from Your Abdomen
Sheila has a routine that many will recognise: regular exercise, a careful diet, supplements for bloating and, even so, an area of the abdomen that doesn't budge.
Sheila has a routine that many will recognise: regular exercise, a careful diet, supplements for bloating and, even so, an area of the abdomen that doesn't budge. Her "biggest complex", as she herself acknowledges. Before considering anything more invasive, she decided to take an intermediate step and try Body Slim, the aesthetic medicine body treatment at Instituto de Benito aimed at directly targeting localised fat deposits.
Why this treatment?
Because here we are not talking about being overweight. We are talking about localised fat, the kind that remains concentrated in a specific area, in Sheila's case, the abdomen, even when the rest of the body is well-maintained. For this specific fat, exercise and diet are no longer enough: the body does not mobilise it with the usual caloric deficit. Body Slim is a service that encompasses various technologies such as reducing apparatus, non-invasive lipolysis, radiofrequency, or combinations of these to promote the elimination of fat cells and improve skin firmness. The specific technology applied in each case is decided by the doctor after evaluation.
Sheila's session followed the standard protocol: personalised medical evaluation, marking of the lower abdomen and flanks area, application of the indicated technology, manual work on the skin fold and final shaping. It was not painful, did not require anaesthesia and did not force her to stop her routine. A slight sensation of heat or pressure during the session, but nothing more. The operator summarised the objective in one sentence: to work "at the level of the fold, at the level of the tissue, so that the abdomen becomes much smoother". The localised fat requires several sessions to be fully mobilised; the result is seen progressively over the sessions, with volume reduction, a more defined silhouette, and firmer skin. Each session lasts between 30 and 45 minutes and is performed without surgery, without medical leave, and without invasive medicine. The most requested areas are the abdomen, flanks (waist or love handles), and hips and thighs (saddlebags).
What surprised Sheila the most was not the device, but the reasoning behind it. She was referred to this treatment only after evaluating her case. They explained the general contraindications listed on the official page "pregnancy, breastfeeding, severe inflammatory processes or implanted medical devices, depending on the technology used" and emphasised the most important thing: Body Slim complements a healthy routine, it does not replace it. The treated fat cells are eliminated, but maintaining the result depends on continuing to care for diet and physical activity. That conversation, more than the session itself, is what made her a recurring patient.
Sheila Returned Again: Cheekbones, Chin, and Jawline with Hyaluronic Acid
Weeks later, Sheila returned again to Instituto de Benito. This time not for the body, but for the face. The internal referral led her to the facial aesthetic medicine consultation, where a different objective was proposed: not to remove anything, but to enhance the natural structure she already had. In her specific case, three areas to work on together: flat cheekbones that flattened the middle third, a slightly receded chin that visually shortened the profile, and a poorly defined jawline between chin and gonial angle.
Why all three at once? Because cheekbone, chin, and jawline form a structural unit. If a cheekbone is projected without accompanying it with the chin and jawline, the face appears "filled" but unbalanced. If the jawline is defined without supporting it from the cheekbone, the result lasts less and looks forced. The team's criterion is to work on the architecture of the face as a whole so that the result is harmonious and, above all, not noticeable.
Questions you are (probably) also asking yourself
In which areas can Body Slim be applied?
The most requested areas are the abdomen, flanks (waist or love handles), and hips and thighs (saddlebags). The specific indication depends on each patient's case and the personalised plan.
How long do the results of facial fillers last?
It is common to touch up the treatment every 12-18 months. Hyaluronic acid is absorbable and the body metabolises it over time. The doctor individualises the maintenance plan.
How long does a Body Slim session last?
Between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the area to be treated and the technology the doctor recommends.
Does the reduced fat reappear?
The treated fat cells are eliminated, but maintaining the result depends on keeping healthy habits: a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Body Slim enhances what you are already doing, it does not replace it.
Do cheek, chin and jaw fillers hurt?
They are not usually painful. Hyaluronic acid includes local anaesthetic in its composition and the doctor can apply anaesthetic cream beforehand. During the injection, a slight discomfort may be felt, but not sustained pain.
When are facial results visible?
The result is visible at the moment of leaving the consultation. After 2-3 days, slight swelling or small bruises may appear, which resolve on their own. After 2 weeks, the hyaluronic acid is stabilised and the result is seen in its final form.
Why work on cheeks, chin and jaw together?
Because they form a structural unit. Treating only one area unbalances the rest of the face. Working on all three at the same time allows for an assessment of the overall balance directly and achieves a harmonious result, not a face "worked on in parts".
Who cannot undergo Body Slim?
The medical assessment defines the contraindications of each case. As a general reference, it is not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding, severe inflammatory processes or with implanted medical devices, depending on the technology indicated by the doctor.