Love Handles Removal in St. Petersburg, FL

What Causes Love Handles and How Can You Remove Them?

Love handles are stubborn pockets of fat on the sides of your waist, where your body stores extra energy. They often remain even when you eat well and exercise regularly. That is because your body decides where it stores and releases fat, and the flanks are often last to respond.

Your options include surgical removal, like liposuction, which involves incisions, anesthesia and recovery time. Talk to a medical provider if you want to explore that route. For non-invasive alternatives, targeted cryo sculpting helps reduce localized fat in the flanks without surgery or downtime.

How KRIDO Removes Love Handles with Cryo Sculpting

KRIDO Wellness in downtown St. Petersburg uses controlled cooling to target stubborn flank fat. Each session follows a three-stage protocol: cryo, red light therapy and lymphatic drainage.

The cryo treatment begins with a brief warming phase to increase blood flow, followed by rapid cooling. This thermal contrast is applied to the treated area. Over the following weeks, many clients notice changes in the treated area. Red light therapy follows; research suggests it may support collagen and skin quality. The session ends with manual lymphatic drainage massage, which many clients find relaxing and which may help reduce temporary fluid retention.

Most clients see their best results over 5 to 10 sessions. On average, clients notice a reduction of 0.5 to 1 inch in the first session. Results vary between individuals.

Cryo Body Sculpting is designed to reduce stubborn fat. In a small study by the device maker, ultrasound showed fat thickness dropped by about 19% on average after a course of treatment. Results vary from person to person.

What a Love Handles Removal Session Looks Like

You start with a consultation, where we look at your goals, assess the area and take measurements. Then we do your first body sculpting session.

Each session begins with measurements so progress is tracked in inches rather than impressions. Next, the cryo treatment is applied to the flanks. You feel alternating warmth and cold, but no pain. Most clients say it is tolerable. After cryo, you receive red light therapy, which research suggests may support collagen and skin quality, followed by lymphatic drainage massage.

Plan on about an hour in the studio for the full sequence. There is no downtime. You can return to your normal activities immediately.

The studio recommends avoiding sugars and highly processed fats for at least 2 hours before your session, and avoiding sugars and refined carbohydrates for 2 hours after. After your session, light movement such as walking or gentle exercise is encouraged.

Packages and Pricing for Flank Sculpting

Single sessions are $299 each. Packages bring the per-session price down. Most treatment plans run 5 to 10 sessions for visible, lasting change.

• Single Session: $299. One treated area, cryo, red light and lymphatic drainage.
• 5 Pack Body Sculpting: $1,300 (you save $195). Per session: $260.
• 10 Pack Body Sculpting (recommended): $2,300 (you save $690). Per session: $230.

Packages are valid 12 months from purchase.

Real Results from KRIDO Clients

Individual results vary. Photos are of real KRIDO Wellness clients and are not retouched.

After debating for a few years to book a treatment like abdominal cryotherapy, I am so unbelievably happy that I chose KRIDO and Amber! She is so informational, trustworthy and talented. My results are everything I hoped for & I will absolutely be back for more.

Rebecca Duncan, Google review

Love Handles Removal Near You in St. Petersburg

KRIDO Wellness is located at IMAGE Studios, 11 7th St N, Suite 220, in downtown St. Petersburg. We serve clients from Gulfport, South Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Kenneth City, Lealman, St Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Seminole, Bay Pines and Largo.

Free 3-hour parking is available right in front on 7th Street North, with additional free 2-hour parking along Central Avenue North. The entrance is on 7th St N, look for the large glass door with the IMAGE Studios logo. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor, walk into IMAGE Studios and turn right down the hallway. We are at the far end in suites 220 and 221.

Each of our estheticians has 30 years of esthetics experience. Jennifer and Amber lead body sculpting consultations and treatments.

Hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM, by appointment only. Call or text 727-513-3925.

Who Body Sculpting Is For (and Who It Is Not For)

Cryo sculpting is ideal for clients who want precise shaping and refinement in stubborn areas that do not respond well to diet or exercise. This is body sculpting, not weight loss. Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, these treatments focus on shape, inches and skin quality. Many clients feel leaner and more defined even when their weight stays the same.

Cryotherapy may not be suitable for everyone. Conditions that may make services inappropriate include pregnancy or breastfeeding, cold sensitivity disorders (such as Raynaud’s), cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled diabetes, active skin infections or open wounds in the treatment area, and certain medications. You must be at least 18 years of age to book an appointment. The team reviews your health history at the consultation.

How Love Handles Sculpting Compares to Other Options

Cryo sculpting is applied to specific areas and many clients notice firmer-looking skin and improved contour. Weight loss injections work systemically, meaning fat loss cannot be controlled by area and may affect volume and skin quality. Liposuction is surgical and invasive. Talk to a medical provider if you are considering surgery or injections.

Ready to Start?

Your consultation is with the specialist who does the work, so the plan you leave with is one they will carry out. We measure, assess and then do your first body sculpting session. A card holds your appointment.

Book your consultation and first session at kridowellness.com/book, or call 727-513-3925.

Frequently asked questions

How many sessions does it take to remove love handles?

Many clients see visible change after the first session, and results build with each treatment. To achieve more noticeable, balanced and long-lasting contouring, most clients start with at least 3 sessions, while 5 to 10 sessions are ideal for deeper fat reduction and improved skin firmness.

Is love handles removal painful?

No. You feel alternating warmth and cold during the session, but no pain. Most clients find the treatment tolerable and relaxing. The cooling sensation may last a few hours after, though for some it may last up to a day or two.

How long does each love handles sculpting session take?

Plan on about an hour in the studio for the full sequence. Each session includes cryo treatment, red light therapy and lymphatic drainage massage. There is no downtime, and you can return to your normal activities immediately.

What results can I expect after one session?

Many clients notice a visible change after their first session. On average, clients see a reduction of 0.5 to 1 inch in the first session. Results vary between individuals and build with each treatment over the course of 5 to 10 sessions.

How does cryo sculpting compare to CoolSculpting for love handles?

Both use controlled cooling to target stubborn fat. CryoSkin can be positioned as an alternative to CoolSculpting, but the technologies are not the same. CryoSkin is a cosmetic aesthetic technology and does not require FDA medical approval. The KRIDO protocol includes red light therapy and lymphatic drainage massage after every cryo session.