Stubborn belly fat and muffin top are among the most common body concerns we treat — and one of the most resistant to diet and exercise alone. Our Colorado Springs team offers proven non-surgical and minimally invasive solutions that target the fat where it lives.
Understanding Your Concern
Abdominal fat is notoriously stubborn — and if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things and still not seeing results around your midsection, you’re not imagining it.
Some of what accumulates around the waistline is subcutaneous fat sitting just beneath the skin. But hormones, genetics, stress, and the natural metabolic shifts that come with age all play a role too — meaning the same approach doesn’t work the same way for everyone. After significant weight loss or pregnancy, the skin itself can lose elasticity, leaving a soft or loose appearance even after the fat is gone.
Here’s the part most people don’t know: diet and exercise can shrink fat cells, but they can’t eliminate them. That’s why targeted body contouring treatments — ones that actually destroy or remove fat cells permanently — can deliver results that lifestyle changes alone simply can’t reach.
Abdominal fat cells shrink with diet and exercise but rarely disappear without targeted treatment.
Cortisol, hormonal shifts, and genetics direct fat storage to the waistline — making it stubborn by design.
Pregnancy and significant weight loss can leave the abdominal skin stretched in ways fat reduction alone won't fix.
Treatment Results Last Long-Term
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Abdominal concerns aren’t one-size-fits-all — and neither is the approach to treating them. Based on the degree of laxity, your anatomy, and what you’re hoping to achieve, Dr. Dunham and his team will recommend the option — or combination of options — that makes the most sense for you.
The most powerful non-surgical body contouring available.
Deep RF microneedling that remodels from the inside out.
Tightens lax abdominal skin and improves texture — an excellent option for post-pregnancy laxity or after fat reduction.
Freeze away belly fat and love handles — permanently.
Tighten abdominal skin with comfortable radiofrequency.
Why Patients Choose Us
Recognized by InMode for clinical excellence and procedure volume statewide — 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Dr. Matthew Dunham MD FACOG personally evaluates every patient and oversees every treatment plan.
We build every plan around your specific anatomy, goals, and lifestyle — and we tell you honestly what will and won't work.
Yes — BodyTite and CoolSculpting are both highly effective for stubborn abdominal fat without surgical incisions or general anesthesia. BodyTite is minimally invasive and delivers the most dramatic single-session results. CoolSculpting is completely non-invasive with zero downtime. The right choice depends on how much fat you’re looking to address, whether skin laxity is also a concern, and your downtime tolerance — all things we’ll evaluate at your consultation.
CoolSculpting is non-invasive and focuses on fat reduction only — it permanently destroys fat cells but does not address skin laxity. BodyTite is minimally invasive and treats both fat and skin simultaneously, making it the better option for patients who also have loose or lax skin. BodyTite also delivers more dramatic results in a single session. For patients with good skin tone and moderate fat concerns, CoolSculpting is a strong non-surgical option.
CoolSculpting results are permanent — destroyed fat cells do not return, though weight gain can affect remaining cells. BodyTite results are long-lasting when weight is maintained. Venus Legacy results are long-term with our comprehensive, corrective treatment approach — with occasional single maintenance treatments, your results will last as long as you wish. We’ll walk you through longevity expectations for your specific plan at your consultation.
It depends on the treatment. BodyTite typically achieves full results in a single session. CoolSculpting may require 1–2 sessions depending on the size of the treatment area. Venus Legacy works best as a series of 6–8 sessions. Morpheus8Deep Body typically requires 3 to 6 consecutive sessions for a full correction plan. Dr. Dunham and his team will give you a clear, honest treatment plan at your consultation.
Pricing depends on the treatment, the size of the area, and your specific plan. We offer flexible financing options — apply in minutes to see what works for your budget. The best way to get accurate pricing is to come in for a consultation where Dr. Dunham and his team will evaluate your anatomy and give you a transparent quote.
Dr. Dunham and his team will assess your abdomen in person and build a personalized plan that gets you the results you’ve been working toward. Real results rarely come from a single treatment. Dr. Dunham and his team often combine and stack multiple treatments into one strategic plan built around your goals — because we’re focused on your results, not a sales pitch.
