What happens to fat cells after EMERALD Laser treatment?

Research suggests that low-level laser treatment can encourage stored lipids to move out of fat cells while the cells themselves remain viable.

Does EMERALD Laser destroy fat cells?

No. Research into low-level laser therapy indicates that treated adipocytes can remain alive rather than being destroyed through the treatment process.

How does green laser treatment work on fat cells?

Green low-level laser energy may temporarily affect the fat cell membrane, allowing some of the stored triglycerides inside the cell to be released.

What wavelength does EMERALD Laser use?

EMERALD Laser uses green laser diodes operating within approximately the 520 to 542 nanometre wavelength range.

Where does the fat go after treatment?

Released lipids move into the surrounding tissue and are handled through the body's normal transport and metabolic processes.

Is EMERALD Laser the same as liposuction?

No. Liposuction surgically removes fat tissue. EMERALD Laser is an externally applied, non-invasive treatment used for body circumference reduction and contouring.

Is EMERALD Laser for weight loss or body contouring?

It is primarily used for body contouring and circumference reduction. Changes in measurements do not necessarily result in significant changes on the scales.

Can EMERALD Laser help with stubborn fat?

EMERALD Laser is designed to target areas of unwanted fat as part of a non-invasive body contouring treatment. Individual results can vary.

Is EMERALD Laser painful?

The treatment is non-invasive and does not involve needles, surgery, heat or freezing. It is designed to be a comfortable treatment with no downtime.

Where can I find EMERALD Laser on the Northern Beaches?

Phoenix Recovery offers EMERALD Laser consultations and treatments in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches. A consultation can help determine whether it suits your individual goals.

Why Body Shape Can Change During Perimenopause and Menopause

7 Oct

Written By George Dragasevich

For many women, perimenopause and menopause bring changes that go beyond hot flushes or menstrual changes. Body shape can shift too, sometimes even when body weight has not changed very much.

These body changes can feel frustrating, particularly when familiar eating and exercise habits no longer seem to have the same effect. Understanding why this happens can help women make informed decisions about their health and body confidence.

Why Does Fat Distribution Change During Menopause?

One of the most recognised perimenopause body changes is a shift in where fat is stored. Ageing plays a major role in midlife weight change, while the hormonal changes of menopause are associated with a greater tendency to store fat around the abdomen rather than the hips and thighs.

This change in menopause weight distribution is often described as menopause belly fat. Abdominal fat, however, is not all the same. Visceral fat sits deeper around the internal organs, while subcutaneous fat lies beneath the skin. Body contouring treatments are intended for the fat layer beneath the skin and do not treat visceral fat.

Body Composition Can Change Without Major Weight Gain

Women can experience a reduction in lean muscle mass alongside an increase or redistribution of body fat during midlife. Waist measurements and body shape may therefore change even if weight remains relatively stable.

Ageing, sleep, physical activity, nutrition, genetics and individual health factors can all influence body composition. Resistance exercise, aerobic activity and balanced nutrition remain important for maintaining muscle and supporting overall health.

How Could an EMERALD Laser Fit In?

For women who are otherwise healthy but concerned about localised areas of subcutaneous fat, EMERALD Laser may be considered as a non-invasive body contouring option. It does not treat perimenopause, alter hormone levels or prevent menopause-related body changes.

EMERALD Laser uses low-level green laser light. Unlike treatments that heat, freeze or surgically remove tissue, it is non-thermal and non-invasive. Research into low-level laser therapy suggests it can temporarily affect fat cells so stored lipids are released while the cells remain structurally intact. Clinical studies have reported reductions in body circumference following treatment, although individual responses vary.

This can be relevant during perimenopause because some women notice persistent areas of subcutaneous fat around the waist or other parts of the body despite maintaining healthy habits. EMERALD Laser is a non-invasive aesthetic treatment designed to support body circumference reduction. It is intended for body contouring rather than menopause treatment or weight loss.

Supporting Body Confidence Through Perimenopause and Menopause

If changes in weight or abdominal fat are significant or concerning, speaking with a GP or appropriately qualified health professional should come first.

For women who want to explore non-invasive body contouring for localised areas, Phoenix Wellness in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches offers EMERALD Laser consultations. A personalised consultation can help clarify whether the treatment may suit your goals and what realistic results may look like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does body shape change during perimenopause?

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can influence where body fat is stored, particularly around the abdomen. Ageing, changes in muscle mass, activity, sleep, nutrition and genetics can also contribute to perimenopause body changes.

Why can more fat appear around the waist during menopause?

Changes in oestrogen are associated with a shift towards greater abdominal fat storage. This can contribute to changes in menopause weight distribution even without substantial overall weight gain.

What is menopause belly fat?

The term is commonly used to describe increased fat around the midsection during and after the menopause transition. This may include both subcutaneous fat beneath the skin and visceral fat deeper around the organs.

Can body composition change without gaining much weight?

Yes. A reduction in lean muscle combined with an increase or redistribution of fat can alter body shape and waist measurements without a major change on the scales.

Why can some areas feel more stubborn during perimenopause?

Changes in fat distribution can mean women notice more fat around areas such as the waist during midlife. Individual genetics, ageing, activity, nutrition and hormonal changes can all contribute. “Stubborn fat” is not a separate type of fat, but the term is often used for localised areas that remain despite healthy lifestyle habits.

How does EMERALD Laser work?

EMERALD Laser uses low-level green laser light in the 522–542 nm range. Low-level laser therapy is non-thermal, and research suggests it can encourage stored lipids to leave adipocytes while the cells remain intact.

Why might EMERALD Laser be relevant during perimenopause?

Some women experience changes in abdominal fat distribution during perimenopause and may want to explore body contouring for localised subcutaneous fat. EMERALD Laser may be considered for circumference reduction, but it does not address the hormonal cause of those changes.

Does EMERALD Laser treat menopause or hormonal weight gain?

No. EMERALD Laser does not treat menopause, balance hormones or address the underlying hormonal changes of perimenopause. It is a non-invasive body contouring treatment.

Can EMERALD Laser reduce visceral fat?

EMERALD Laser should not be presented as a treatment for visceral fat. Non-invasive body contouring is intended to change body circumference or reduce small amounts of fat in treated areas and does not provide the health benefits associated with weight loss.

Is EMERALD Laser specifically proven to work better for menopausal women?

There is not currently good evidence showing that EMERALD Laser is more effective specifically because a woman is perimenopausal or menopausal. Its relevance is that women experiencing changes in body shape may wish to consider non-invasive body contouring for localised areas of subcutaneous fat. Clinical suitability and results vary between individuals.

George Dragasevich