What is Cryolipolysis?
Cryolipolysis, commonly known as fat freezing, is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat cells. It's FDA-approved and clinically proven to reduce fat in treated areas by up to 25%.
How Fat Freezing Works
The treatment uses applicators that deliver controlled cooling to target fat cells. Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than surrounding tissues, so they undergo apoptosis (cell death) while leaving skin, nerves, and other tissues unharmed. The body naturally eliminates these dead fat cells over 2-4 months.
Treatment Areas
- Abdomen and waist
- Love handles (flanks)
- Thighs
- Upper arms
- Chin and neck
- Back and bra fat
What to Expect
Each session typically lasts 35-60 minutes per area. You may experience mild discomfort during the first few minutes as the area becomes numb. Most patients can return to normal activities immediately after treatment. Results become visible after 6-12 weeks as the body processes and eliminates the treated fat cells.
Ideal Candidates
Fat freezing is best for individuals who are close to their ideal weight but have stubborn fat pockets that resist diet and exercise. It's not a weight loss solution but a body contouring treatment.