What is Cryolipolysis and How Does “Fat-Freezing” Work?

Cryolipolysis is the reduction of fat cells via exposure to cold temperatures. Often called “fat freezing”, Cryolipolysis is empirically shown to decrease resistant fat deposits that can’t be taken care of with exercise and diet. The results of Cryolipolysis are natural-looking and long-term, which provides a solution for notorious problem areas, like belly fat.

How The Cryolipolysis Process Works？

Cryolipolysis uses an applicator to isolate an area of fat and expose it to precisely controlled temperatures that are cold enough to freeze the layer of subcutaneous fat but not cold enough to freeze the overlying tissue. These “frozen” fat cells then crystallize and that causes the cell membrane to split.

Destroying the actual fat cells means they can no longer store fat. It also sends a signal to the body’s lymphatic system, letting it know to collect the destroyed cells. This natural process takes place over several weeks and culminates once the fat cells leave the body as waste.

Cryolipolysis has some things in common with liposuction, mainly because both procedures remove fat cells from the body. The biggest difference between them is that Cryolipolysis causes metabolic processes to eliminate dead fat cells from the body. The liposuction uses a tube to suck fat cells out of the body.

Where can Cryolipolysis be used?
Cryolipolysis can be used in a number of different areas of the body where there is excess fat. It is commonly used on the abdomen, stomach and hips area, but can also be used under the chin and on the arms. It is a relatively quick procedure to carry out, with most sessions lasting between 30 and 40 minutes. Cryolipolysis doesn’t work immediately, because the body’s own natural processes are involved. So once the fat cells have been killed, the body starts to lose the excess fat. This process starts working immediately, but can take a few weeks before you start to fully see the effects. This technique has also been found to reduce up to 20 to 25% of the fat in the target area, which is a considerable reduction of mass in the area.

What will happen after the treatment?
The Cryolipolysis procedure is non-invasive.Most patients typically resume their routine activities, including returning to work and exercise regimens on the same day as the procedure.Transient local redness, bruising and numbness of the skin are common side effects of the treatment and expected to subside in couple of hours. Typically sensory deficits will subside within 1~8 weeks.
With this non-invasive procedure, there is no need for anesthesia or pain medications,and no recovery time.The procedure is comfortable for most patients can read, work on their laptop computer, listen to music or just relax.

How long the effect will last?
Patients experiencing fat layer reduction show persistent results at least 1 year after the procedure. The fat cells in the treated area are gently eliminated through the body’s normal metabolism process.