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— Body treatment · Barcelona
Dr. Bermejo Pérez · Reg. no. 63226
High-intensity focused ultrasound to reduce localised fat and tighten body skin. No surgery, no anaesthetic and no downtime — the same principle as facial HIFU applied to the abdomen, thighs, arms and flanks.
In short
Body HIFU uses focused ultrasound to tighten the skin of the abdomen, arms or thighs without surgery. A 60–90 minute session with no downtime, with results lasting 12–18 months; the price is set at the assessment. Treatment is performed by Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez, a registered aesthetic physician (COMB no. 63226), at Clínica Sagrada Família, Barcelona.
Dr. Bermejo explains how body HIFU treats fat and laxity without surgery or downtime.
Medical judgement
“Body HIFU doesn't make you lose weight. It reshapes — working on the fat layer and the skin covering it, where no topical treatment or exercise reaches.”Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez
How it works · Body HIFU
Focused ultrasound, without surgery.
Ultrasound is concentrated at precise points under the skin.
It acts on localised fat and supporting tissue to tighten.
You can carry on as normal straight away.
It isn't for general weight loss, but for treating specific areas.
What it treats
The abdomen responds best to body HIFU. Ultrasound creates focused heat in the subcutaneous fat layer that selectively destroys fat cells — without affecting the skin or nearby tissue. The result is a reduction in localised volume that builds over 8–12 weeks.
The inner and outer thighs and buttocks are areas where localised fat resists exercise and diet. HIFU acts directly on the fat layer — with no surgery or recovery. Tightening the overlying skin at the same time also improves the look of cellulite and local laxity.
Loose skin on the abdomen, arms or thighs — especially after weight loss or pregnancy — improves significantly with body HIFU. Deeper cartridges stimulate collagen and tighten tissue from within. No surgery and no tummy-tuck recovery time.
The inner upper arms — so-called 'bat wings' — are one of the areas most resistant to exercise and with the most laxity. HIFU acts on the localised fat and loose skin there without a scalpel or scars, improving both volume and skin tightness.
The practical side
Everything you need to know before your consultation. No small print.
Destroyed fat cells don't regenerate. The result holds if your weight stays stable. An annual maintenance session is recommended.
It varies with the area and its size. The whole abdomen takes longer than a small area.
Possible redness or warmth for the first few hours, and mild tenderness for 24–48 h. Normal life straight away.
It depends on the areas treated and the number of cartridges needed. It is set at the assessment.
Where it works · Body HIFU
Specific areas.
Localised fat and less firm skin.
The back of the arm, where skin tends to sag.
The inner thigh, one of the most requested areas.
Who it's for
Not sure if it's for you? That is exactly what the consultation is for: I'll tell you honestly what I see.
Free first visit · no commitment
In the consultation we study your case, talk about what you want and set the goals together. If you don't need treatment, I'll tell you that too.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about body HIFU. If your question isn't here, write to me.
There isn't a single price. It depends on the areas treated and the number of cartridges needed, and is set at the assessment. The first consultation is free. You can see all fees on the prices page.
Usually 12–18 months. Destroyed fat cells don't regenerate; the result holds if your weight stays stable. An annual maintenance session is recommended.
At Clínica Sagrada Família, C/ Torras i Pujalt 1 (3rd floor), Barcelona. It is performed personally by Dr. Rubén Bermejo Pérez, registered physician no. 63226.
The principle is the same — focused ultrasound creating heat at a precise point in the tissue. The difference is cartridge depth and goal. Facial HIFU works on the SMAS to tighten. Body HIFU uses deeper cartridges — 6 mm and 9 mm — to reach the subcutaneous fat and destroy fat cells, as well as tightening the overlying skin.
It varies widely with the thickness of the fat layer, the area treated and each patient's metabolism. There's no standard number — the goal isn't a specific loss of centimetres but reshaping the silhouette. The most visible results are in patients with moderate localised fat and a stable weight.
There is some discomfort — more than facial HIFU because the cartridges go deeper. You feel intense warmth and tingling during application. Intensity varies by area — the abdomen is usually better tolerated than the flanks or inner thighs. No anaesthetic is needed, but cold conductive gel is used for comfort.
The result starts to show at 4–6 weeks and keeps improving up to 12 weeks. Fat cell destruction is gradual — the body naturally removes the damaged cells over that period. The final result is assessed 3 months after the session.
No. Fat cells destroyed by HIFU don't regenerate — the body removes them for good. However, if you gain weight, the remaining fat cells in the area can grow and reduce the result. That's why body HIFU works best for people with a stable weight who want to reshape.
In most cases one session gives a visible result. Areas with more fat or more marked laxity may need a second session at 3–4 months, once the first result has fully settled. An annual maintenance session is recommended.
No. Liposuction physically removes fat through surgery — the result is more dramatic and immediate but involves anaesthesia, recovery time and surgical risks. Body HIFU destroys fat cells without surgery or recovery, but the result is subtler and gradual. They're different tools for different patients — I'll explain which makes more sense for you at the assessment.
Free consultation
First visit with no commitment. There is always an assessment first; if the treatment is right for you, it can be done the same day.
In Sant Gervasi, next to Ronda del General Mitre. It is not in the area around the Sagrada Família basilica.