Those seeking a trimmer tummy without breaking a sweat might want to call on the help of John Tsagaris.
His latest treatment, the Natural Tummy Tuck (£1,400, or Dh8,022, for eight sessions), employs a three-pronged, non-invasive attack on stomach fat. Tsagaris combines the latest LED therapy with electro-acupuncture and a nutritional plan. Each session lasts an hour, during which eight chunky pads fitted with a cluster of tiny red LED lights are strapped on to the tummy.
The light penetrates the skin to target, stimulate and break down clogged fat. This excess fat is then burnt up by the body's natural metabolic process. Without a sensible diet, the pounds will pile back on, so you will need to undergo a weekly assessment with a nutritionist.
Another procedure that aims to give you a toned tummy is Slimfirm (£80, or Dh458, per session), which uses a combination of thermal, electrical nerve and muscle stimulation.
During the 45-minute session, silicone pads are strapped on to problem zones. These are attached to a machine that delivers varying electro-currents into the muscle to help burn fat. Results are visible after just one treatment.
New to the UK is Indiba Deep Beauty Proionic Body Care System, (from £100, or Dh573), which uses a radio-frequency wave. A massage head that emits the radio-frequency energy is rolled over the midriff. This raises the temperature of the internal tissues, breaks up fat cells, speeds up metabolism and drains out toxins.
Just arrived from the US is Medcontour (£150, or Dh859, per session). The 45-minute contouring procedure utilises low-frequency ultrasound, released via a massaging handpiece, to burst and melt stomach and flank fat, which then drains out via the liver.
