Which Body Contouring Treatment Fits Your Goal?
For current treatment details and booking information, see Body Contouring London.
Updated 20 September 2026
There is no single body-contouring treatment that is best for every concern. The useful comparison is what each treatment is designed to do, whether you are suitable for it, how much it costs and what type of result is realistic.
Quick comparison
| Main goal | Relevant clinic treatment | Current price examples |
|---|---|---|
| Localised fat reduction | Fat freezing / cryolipolysis | Chin £139; one large applicator £159; two large applicators £259 |
| Ultrasound body-contouring / inch-loss intent | Cavitation | £79 single; £599 for 8 |
| Skin-tightening intent | RF skin tightening | £89 single; £499 for 6; £659 for 8 |
| Cellulite-focused treatment | Shockwave / cellulite treatment | Shockwave £79 single; £569 for 8 |
| Muscle toning / body shaping | PowerSculpt | Single area 30 min £149; two areas 60 min £249; 6 sessions £599 |
All prices and durations above come only from Prices page.
Choose fat freezing when the goal is localised fat reduction
Cryolipolysis uses controlled cooling and is a different treatment category from skin tightening or muscle stimulation. It is not a weight-loss treatment. See the Fat Freezing London treatment page for suitability, side effects and current packages.
Choose cavitation when the goal is ultrasound body contouring
3D-lipo cavitation uses 35 kHz ultrasound and is positioned by the manufacturer for body-contouring/inch-loss intent. See the cavitation page for the clinic's current protocol and pricing.
Choose RF when the main concern is skin firmness
3D-lipo UltimatePro RF is tripolar and is used for non-surgical skin-tightening treatments. See RF skin tightening London.
Choose shockwave when cellulite is the main concern
3D-lipo shockwave uses radial pressure waves and is positioned by the manufacturer for cellulite-focused treatment. See shockwave therapy and the cellulite treatment page.
Choose PowerSculpt when the goal is muscle toning/body shaping
PowerSculpt uses HIFEM technology to generate repeated muscle contractions. It should not be confused with conventional electrical EMS or treated as equivalent to cryolipolysis. See PowerSculpt London.
Five questions to ask before booking
- What is the single main concern I want to change?
- Is the proposed treatment designed for that goal?
- Am I suitable based on my medical history and medication?
- What does the clinic's actual price page list for this treatment?
- Are the expected results being described realistically, without guarantees?
Can treatments be combined?
Sometimes different treatments can be part of a wider plan because they address different goals, but a combination should not be assumed to be necessary or suitable. The consultation should identify the concern first and then decide whether one treatment or a staged approach makes sense.
Consultation booking: a £30 booking deposit secures an in-person consultation. The deposit is fully redeemable against treatment and is refundable if you attend and decide not to proceed. Please give at least 72 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. A no-show loses the £30 deposit and rebooking after a no-show requires a new £30 deposit. If you arrive late, the appointment may need to be shortened so later bookings are not delayed.
A simple decision order is more useful than a ranking
There is no single body-contouring treatment that is best for every goal. Start by deciding whether the priority is localised fat, skin firmness, cellulite-like texture or muscle tone. Then compare only the treatments that actually target that tissue.
If there is more than one concern, a staged plan can be easier to assess than starting several treatments at once. For example, a localised fat pocket and skin laxity may need separate decisions even when they are in the same body area.
What a useful consultation should leave you knowing
You should understand why a treatment was suggested, what it cannot do, how many sessions are being considered, the current price, likely temporary effects and how the result will be reviewed. If those points are unclear, choosing between device names is unlikely to solve the problem.
Before booking, use the consultation to confirm the treatment area, medical history, medication, previous procedures, realistic result, number of sessions and the current price. For the clinic’s current service details, see the current treatment information.
Related guides
Body Contouring London guide · Body-contouring treatments explained · How body contouring works · PowerSculpt vs fat freezing · Double-chin body contouring guide · Body contouring for cellulite
Visit 3D Lipo London in Marylebone
3D Lipo London is at 82 York Street, London W1H 1QP, close to Baker Street and Marylebone stations. The clinic is inside the London Congestion Charge zone. Marylebone is in Westminster parking Zone F, where on-street tariffs are emissions-based; check the individual bay restrictions and current tariff before travelling.
Opening hours: Monday–Saturday 09:00–19:00; Sunday closed. Call 07763 566 574 to discuss suitability or booking.
Still unsure?
Use the dedicated treatment pages for detailed treatment information, or call 07763 566 574 for a consultation.
For the technology distinction, see our HIFEM vs EMS body sculpting guide and the PowerSculpt London treatment page.