Cryolipolysis

Cryolipolysis is a fat-freezing method that aims to get rid of stubborn fat in certain parts of your body.  

Scientists came up with the idea for Cryolipolysis by studying what happens to fat during frostbite.  Fat freezes at a higher temperature than skin. The Cryolipolysis device cools your fat to a temperature that destroys it while leaving your skin and other tissues unharmed.

Cryolipolysis isn't surgery and doesn't use needles. The device holds the part of your body your technician wants to target between two paddles. The paddles cool quickly and your technician leaves them in place for about 35 minutes to 1 hour. During that time, the process destroys about 20%-25% of the fat cells in the area that's targeted.

The final results may not show up for a few months, but you may start to see some changes within a few weeks. Your immune system clears out the dead fat cells slowly over this time.

Cryolipolysis isn't a way to lose weight. It might be suggested if you've tried diet and exercise and haven't been able to get rid of certain fat bulges.

Cryolipolysis can be used to help kill fat cells in areas of your body such as:

• Under the chin and jawline
• Thighs
• Belly
• Back and sides
• Under the bum
• Along the bra line
• Upper arm

You can have your treatment and you don't need to schedule recovery time afterward. It's OK to drive yourself home from the appointment.

There are a few side effects. During the process, you may feel a pulling or tugging on your skin and an intense cold. Afterward, you may feel sore, like you've been exercising. 

Studies show that Cryolipolysis is safe and effective. The risks are few and rare.  Side effects are mild, too, and go away after a short time. On average, it lessens the amount of fat in targeted areas by 10%-25%.