If you’re frustrated by stubborn love handles that won’t go away despite diet and exercise, you’re not alone. Love handles—those pockets of fat on the sides of the waist—can be difficult to target without professional body contouring treatments.
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we specialize in non-invasive and surgical treatments to help you achieve a sleeker, more sculpted waistline without the need for surgery.
Why Do Love Handles Form?
Love handles develop due to excess fat accumulation in the flanks, but men and women store fat differently:
- Men: Tend to accumulate visceral fat in the abdominal region and flanks, making it more resistant to diet and exercise.
- Women: Typically store subcutaneous fat in the hips, thighs, and lower abdomen. This fat responds well to non-invasive fat reduction treatments like CoolSculpting.
Because of these differences, the best love handle treatments vary based on gender, body composition, and individual goals.
Best Non-Invasive Treatments for Love Handles
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we offer advanced body sculpting treatments to target and reduce love handles with minimal to no downtime.
Cool³ Body Sculpting – Next-Level Fat Freezing
Cool³ Body Sculpting is the most advanced version of cryolipolysis (fat freezing) available today.
- More precise and effective than traditional CoolSculpting
- Delivers faster results with less discomfort
- Targets stubborn fat for a contoured waistline
Before & After Cool³ Body Sculpting:

CoolSculpting Elite – FDA-Approved Fat Reduction
CoolSculpting Elite is a clinically proven, non-invasive fat reduction treatment that permanently eliminates stubborn fat cells.
- Uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat
- Perfect for targeting love handles, belly fat, and back fat
- No surgery or downtime required
Before & After CoolSculpting Elite:

CoolTone – Strengthen and Define Your Core
CoolTone is a muscle-toning treatment designed to enhance core definition. It uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate muscle contractions, strengthening and sculpting the abdominal area.
- Increases core strength and definition
- Complements fat reduction treatments
- Non-invasive, with zero downtime
Before & After CoolTone:

Which Love Handle Treatment Is Right for You?
Treatment | Best For | Downtime | Key Benefit |
---|---|---|---|
Cool³ Body Sculpting | Stubborn fat that resists diet & exercise | None | Most advanced fat freezing |
CoolSculpting Elite | Reducing love handles & sculpting the waist | None | FDA-cleared, non-invasive fat removal |
CoolTone | Strengthening & toning core muscles | None | Builds muscle definition & enhances fat reduction |
For More Dramatic Results: Liposculpture
For patients seeking immediate and more dramatic fat removal, Liposculpture is a surgical fat removal procedure that provides precision contouring.
- Removes excess fat while sculpting a natural waistline
- Ideal for patients looking for high-definition results
- Minimally invasive compared to traditional liposuction
Before & After Liposculpture:

Why Choose Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego?
At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, we are San Diego’s premier body contouring experts, offering cutting-edge fat reduction treatments performed by board-certified dermatologists.
- 50+ years of combined experience in body contouring
- Largest selection of non-invasive fat reduction treatments in San Diego
- Customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs
Whether you are considering Cool³ Body Sculpting, CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, or Liposculpture, our team will create a personalized plan to help you achieve your ideal shape.
Ready to Get Rid of Love Handles? Book a Consultation Today!
You don’t have to live with stubborn love handles. Whether you want a non-invasive treatment or a more sculpted result with liposculpture, our experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego are here to help.
Location: 9339 Genesee Avenue, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121
Call Us: 858.943.2113
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Get started today and achieve the body you’ve always wanted.