SCULPTURE CULTURE

Linda Evangelista’s much-publicised CoolSculpting disaster has caused considerable intrigue about alternative fat-reducing body treatments. The smart money is on machines that combine proven fat ‘melting’ and tissue-tightening technologies.

Having done her research, London superfacialist Teresa Tarmey is the first to introduce the Venus Bliss machine to the UK, calling it ‘the most transformative body sculpting device I have come across in 25 years’. It teams multi-polar radio frequency and pulsed electromagnetic fields, which boost collagen and tighten skin, with a 1064nm laser (this type reaches tissues under the skin without damaging its surface) that ‘bulk heats’ fat cells under the skin, destroying them and resulting in inch loss.

Is it a miracle? ‘We’ve seen fantastic results, but everyone is different so we can’t precisely predict how much fat anyone will lose,’ says Tarmey. ‘It’s why we create a bespoke plan.’ These are downtime-free but can be uncomfortable and the procedure is currently available only for the abdomen and flanks. But if you have stubborn fat pads that nothing will shift, this could be your go-to. £1,650 for a course of three treatments. 206-208 Kensington Park Road, W11 (teresatarmey.com)