Fat Freezing

Cryolipolysis, most commonly known as fat freezing, is a nonsurgical fat reduction method that uses cold temperature to minimize the fat deposits in certain body parts. Through the fat freezing procedure, localized fat deposits or bulges that are stubborn and do not respond to diet or exercise, are reduced. This method of fat reduction is not meant for obese or significantly overweight people. The technique of fat freezing is patented under the name of CoolSculpting.

Which Body Parts Can Be Targeted with Cryolipolysis Fat Freezing?

Fat deposits can be treated through fat freezing in the following areas

• Beneath the chin
• Upper arms
• Inner and outer thighs
• Abdomen
• Hip/flank
• Upper back
• Lower back
• Underneath the buttocks

How Does Fat Freezing Work?

The fat freezing procedure requires an assessment of the fatty deposits and the area to be treated is outlined with a skin-marking pencil. Patients do not require anesthesia or intravenous sedation for the procedure.

A handheld device, the applicator, is used to freeze the layer of fat cells underneath the skin. The first step is to apply a gel pad to the area to protect the skin. The fatty bulge is vacuumed into the applicator’s hollow opening. You will feel a tugging sensation when the suction is applied.

These sensations, like intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, cramping, reduce after 5 to 10 minutes, as the area numbs as it cools down. The fat layer is cooled, gradually, to a temperature between 30.2°F and 39.2°F.

The fat freezing procedure to treat an area can take up to one hour. Once treated, the area is massaged for a few minutes to help break down the fat cells.

How Much Localized Fat Can Be Lost from Fat Freezing?

From our experience, upon treating localized fatty deposits, an average fat reduction between 15% and 28% within 4 months of the initial treatment is seen. However, changes can be noticed within 3 weeks on treatment and a dramatic change can be apparent within 2 months.

Benefits of Cryolipolysis Fat Freezing

Following are some benefits of fat freezing procedure:

• Non-invasive procedure
• No risk of infection
• Can be performed on outpatient basis
• No anesthesia or sedation is required
• More than one body area can be treated in a single session
• Normal activities can be resumed almost immediately after the treatment
• Damaged or destroyed fat cells are permanently removed from the body

How Many Fat Freezing Treatment Sessions Are Required?

Depending on your body, you might only have one area that may require only one session. While there may be more than one problem areas that require more than one session to achieve the desired result. Beautysthetic’s aesthetician will work with you to design a plan and the number of sessions required to achieve the results.