Fat Freezing

THE BASCIS OF BODY FAT

Let’s start with the basics. Not all fat is created equal. We have two distinct types of fat in our bodies: subcutaneous fat (the kind that may roll over the waistband of your pants) and visceral fat (the stuff that lines your organs and is associated with diabetes and heart disease). From here on out, when we refer to fat, we are talking about subcutaneous fat, as this is the type of fat that cryolipolysis targets. A recent study showed that the body’s ability to remove subcutaneous fat decreases with age, which means we are fighting an uphill battle with each birthday we celebrate. 

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR FAT FREEZING?

Cryolipolysis appears to be a safe and effective treatment for fat loss without the downtime of liposuction or surgery. But it is important to note that cryolipolysis is intended for fat loss, not weight loss. The ideal candidate is already close to their ideal body weight, but has stubborn, pinchable areas of fat that are difficult to get rid of with diet and exercise alone. Cryolipolysis also doesn’t target visceral fat, so it won’t improve your overall health. But it may help you fit into your favorite pair of skinny jeans.

NOT SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOR CRYOLIPOLYSIS:

Not suitable for people who are obese or significantly overweight.

Not suitable to perform on areas of skin infection or injured, or contain severe dermatitis, or inflammatory skin diseases.   

Not suitable for pregnancy or breast –feeding

Not suitable for Raynaud’s phenomenon, Cryoglobulinemia, Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, Cold urticaria, 

Cold agglutinin disease

 HOW DOES FAT FREEZING WORK?

Cryolipolysis uses the scientific principle that fat cells are more sensitive to temperature than your skin cells, which means that the surrounding tissue will be left unscathed and will not be damaged by the intense temperature.

The onset of the cell death process is called “apoptosis”. By destroying your fat cells with cold temperature, this destruction then triggers the fat cells to release energy in the form of heat – or in other words, burns calories. Does it hurt? Is there any downtime?No, they are painless. You will only feel slight tugging of the applicators on the targeted areas of your body, a cooling sensation as the Cooltech works on your fat cells, and slight numbness and redness from the suction after the treatment.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS:

Redness of the treated area 

Swelling of the treated area

Skin discoloration or bruising 

Skin sensitivity or numbness  

All the side effects are temporary; they may persist for a few days or weeks. 

HOW MANY SESSIONS OF CRYOLIPOLYSIS IS RECOMMENDED?

You may need multiple sessions to achieve the desired goal for a specific area. Normally recommend to repeat every 6-8 weeks; 3-6 sessions for the same area. Some people may need more sessions. Since cryolipolysis involves a gradual process of removing fat cells, optimal results can take between 3 to 6 months to become visible.