Body treatments · Miami & North Miami
A stubborn area of fat, loose skin, cellulite and overall weight are four different concerns, and they are not treated the same way. This page helps you work out which one you are really asking about, what each type of treatment can and cannot do, and which CMA Miami page to read next.
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A common source of disappointment with body treatments is choosing one built for a different problem. Find the description that fits you best, then follow that row.
| Topic | What it usually is | What tends to address it | Limits to know | Read next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A specific area that holds fat | A localized pocket, such as the lower abdomen or flanks, at a weight that is otherwise fairly steady. | Body contouring. Non-invasive devices use cold, heat or other energy; procedures such as liposuction remove fat directly. | The FDA (opens in a new tab) says non-invasive contouring does not cause weight loss, results may be temporary, and not everyone responds. | Body sculpting · Laser lipo and fat transfer |
| Loose or crepey skin | Skin that has lost firmness, with or without extra fat beneath it, often after aging, sun exposure or weight change. | Skin tightening. Lasers, radiofrequency and ultrasound heat tissue below the surface; some procedures add needles. | The AAD (opens in a new tab) says non-surgical options give more modest results than surgery and may not help when there is a lot of sagging skin. | Laser skin tightening · Morpheus8 Body |
| Cellulite dimples | Dimpling, most often on the buttocks and thighs. The AAD says most women have some cellulite, including very fit women. | Treatments aimed at the bands beneath the dimples, rather than at fat volume. | The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) (opens in a new tab) says treatments that effectively remove fat often do nothing for cellulite. | Avéli cellulite treatment |
| Overall weight | A goal about body weight and health rather than one area. | A medical weight-management plan built on evaluation, nutrition, activity and follow-up. | Non-invasive contouring devices do not treat obesity or deliver the health benefits of weight loss, according to the FDA. | Medical weight loss |
That is common, and the order matters. The AAD describes good candidates for non-surgical skin tightening as people who are at, and maintain, a healthy weight. It also notes that losing weight can reduce cellulite for some people, while loose skin after weight loss can make it more noticeable. If weight is part of your goal, it usually makes sense to discuss that first and revisit contour, skin or cellulite once your weight is steady.
Three goals that get confused
They are often advertised together under “body contouring,” which makes it easy to book the wrong thing.
Fat reduction targets a small, localized area of fat to change its contour or circumference. It is one goal within the broader body-contouring category: the FDA says non-invasive body contouring also includes devices aimed at muscle tone and firmness, and at the appearance of cellulite, which are separate effects from reducing fat. None of them is a way to lose weight.
It is a medical process, not a device session. Where medication is considered, the NIH (opens in a new tab) says prescription weight-management medicines are intended for adults who meet specific body mass index criteria, work best with a lifestyle program, and should never be taken only to improve appearance.
Its main aim is firmer skin, not weight loss. The categories can overlap: the FDA describes heat-based contouring devices as intended to act on fat cells and to stimulate collagen for tighter skin, so some technologies can affect both the skin and the fat beneath it. What a particular device does depends on its intended use and on an individual assessment. Results build gradually over months and are modest compared with surgery, so the amount of laxity you start with matters.
The FDA separates non-invasive contouring, which removes no fat or skin, from surgery such as liposuction or a tummy tuck. Minimally invasive and surgical procedures can involve incisions, anesthesia, recovery time and different risks. Ask plainly which category a proposed treatment falls into.
Where to go next
Each page below covers one type of treatment in more detail. A page describes what CMA Miami lists; your consultation confirms what is currently available and whether it suits you.
For a localized area of fat or definition when you want a non-invasive route. Ask what the device is cleared to do, how many sessions are proposed and how long results are expected to last.
Body sculpting in MiamiAn existing CMA Miami page describes laser-assisted liposuction and fat transfer. Treat it as background reading, and confirm with CMA Miami whether it is currently offered. Ask how invasive the procedure is, what anesthesia it involves, what recovery is like, what the risks are and who performs it.
Laser lipo and fat transferFor mild looseness or texture change when you want a non-invasive option. Expect gradual, modest change.
Laser skin tighteningRadiofrequency microneedling places needles in the skin and delivers heat below the surface. Read the safety section below before you book.
Morpheus8 BodyA minimally invasive procedure aimed at the bands beneath dimples on the buttocks and thighs, not at fat. Ask which dimples are likely to respond, and what recovery involves.
Avéli cellulite treatmentA provider-guided program that starts with an evaluation. Questions about medication belong in that consultation.
Medical weight loss in MiamiTwo CMA Miami guides explain the reasoning in more depth: non-surgical skin tightening: options, limits and risks and why cellulite treatments disappoint.
Before you decide
The pages linked above cover different kinds of treatment, and their risks differ. The FDA information in this section is about non-invasive body contouring only. For that category, the FDA says these are medical procedures with benefits and risks wherever they are performed, and that minor complications may occur shortly after a procedure and last only a short time, but some can last a long time, become permanent or need surgery to correct. Minimally invasive procedures and surgery carry their own risks, which that FDA page does not cover; ask about them directly.
Adapted from the FDA's list of considerations for non-invasive body contouring. It is not a complete screening list, and procedures or surgery have their own.
The FDA says people with darker skin types may experience skin darkening or lightening after non-invasive body contouring treatment. Ask which device and settings are proposed for your skin and what experience the clinician has with your skin tone.
On October 15, 2025 the FDA issued a safety communication (opens in a new tab) describing reports of serious complications with certain uses of RF microneedling, including burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement and nerve damage. The alert concerns RF microneedling devices, not every radiofrequency treatment. Ask who performs the procedure, with what training, and what the plan is if a complication occurs.
Your consultation
A useful consultation ends with you knowing which concern is being treated, with what, and what happens if it does not work.
Use the booking button to request a consultation with CMA Miami in North Miami. You can talk through your goals, the options that fit them, their limits and risks before deciding on anything.
Helpful answers
No. The FDA says non-invasive body contouring does not treat obesity, does not cause weight loss and does not provide the health benefits of weight loss. If weight is your goal, start with the medical weight loss page.
Usually not. The AAD says treatments that effectively remove fat often do nothing for cellulite, and that liposuction alone can make dimpling more obvious. Cellulite is addressed differently.
Not necessarily. Skin may stay loose after weight loss. The AAD says non-surgical tightening works best for a small amount of sagging in people who maintain a healthy weight, and may not help when there is a lot of sagging skin.
It depends on the treatment, the area and you. The FDA says results of non-invasive contouring may be temporary and that your provider can tell you how many treatments are needed, how long effects last and whether maintenance is needed.
Sometimes, and the order matters. Whether and how to combine treatments is a clinical decision made after an evaluation of your goals, skin and health.
The links go to CMA Miami's existing service pages. Services, devices and programs can change, so ask CMA Miami what is currently available and suitable for you.
Cost depends on the treatment, the area and the number of sessions. Ask CMA Miami for the total cost of the plan proposed for you, and what it includes.
Sources
General education only; it does not replace an individual medical evaluation. The linked CMA Miami pages are existing service pages. Ask CMA Miami which treatments, devices and programs are currently available, whether you are a candidate, and what a proposed plan would cost.