Pinch Notes: Your Body Confidence Hub
Your go-to blog for self-care, fat freezing tips, and body confidence insights.
Liposuction vs Fat Freezing: What Really Happens to the Fat (and Why Clients Love the Natural Look).
Thinking about refining your shape but not sure whether to choose liposuction or fat freezing? At Pinch An Inch Bodysculpting in Dunedin, we break down the real differences between these two popular contouring options — from recovery time to long-term fat reduction results. Discover why more New Zealanders are turning to non-surgical body contouring for smoother, natural-looking results — without the downtime of surgery.
Why Fat Won’t Budge: The Hormone Factor Explained Part 1
Stubborn fat isn’t always about diet or exercise—your hormones play a bigger role than you might think. Discover how oestrogen, cortisol, and testosterone affect fat storage and learn how fat freezing can help target those resistant areas.
Your Body is Talking-Are You Listening?
Your body is always communicating — through energy, mood, digestion, and even skin. The trick is learning to listen before it starts shouting. Sometimes all it takes is a few simple shifts, fresh perspectives, and a bit of accountability to feel more like yourself again.
From Nutrition to Nurture: How Protein Supports Women’s Health.
Protein isn’t just for athletes — it’s essential for women’s energy, hormone balance, and overall wellness. Learn why steady protein intake matters, how stress and lifestyle can deplete your reserves, and how holistic habits plus supportive treatments like fat freezing help you feel strong and confident in your skin.
The Power of Self-Care: Why It’s Crucial for Your Health, Happiness, and Success.
Self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential. Prioritising your well-being impacts your stress levels, sleep, relationships, work performance, and even how you feel about yourself. From small daily habits to intentional wellness practices, discover how crucial self-care can transform every area of your life.
Fat, Inflammation, and Body Contouring: What You Need to Know Before Fat Freezing
Did you know fat isn’t just ‘extra padding’? In obesity, fat tissue becomes inflamed and less healthy — affecting hormones, metabolism, and even how the body responds to treatments. This is why fat freezing works best for people closer to their ideal weight, and why pairing it with a holistic lifestyle can deliver longer-lasting results. Learn how fat, inflammation, and body contouring are connected.
What Happens If I Gain Weight After Fat Freezing?
Fat freezing permanently reduces the number of fat cells in treated areas, unlike diet and exercise which only shrink them. If you gain weight later, the remaining fat cells can expand, but your results typically stay more balanced and proportionate.

