Cryolipolysis
Areas Covered
Procedure
Benefits
Side Effects
Results
FAQs
Cryolipolysis
Cryolipolysis – an introduction
Fat freezing technique is the common name used for Cryolipolysis. It is a non-surgical method to reduce the fat using cold temperature to eradicate fat deposits in specific areas of body. This method is specially designed for localize fat deposits which do not respond to regular diets and exercise.Approximately around 4 month duration is taken for average fat reduction ranging from 15 to 28 % of body fat.
This is not a weight loss treatment and does not provide much help to cure obesity or over weight.
FDA has approved Cryolipolysis for the treatment of fat deposits on chin, arms, thighs, abdomen, love handles, upper and lower back and underneath buttocks.
Areas Covered
Areas Covered
Following areas are covered by Cryolipolysis- Tummy
- Full body
- Thighs & Arms
Tummy
Fat deposits in the Tummy region destroys overall shape of the body. No garment or clothing would do any better if you have tummy fat. This fat is hard to burn and mostly missed by diet and exercise. Only some tough and prolonged exercise can tone it down but leaving those would bring it back . Cryolipolysis provide prolonged relief from these stubborn fat deposits. New skin is allowed to the surface to give you a healthier, brighter and glowing look.Full Body
If you have stubborn fat deposits in most regions of your body it is recommended to get a full body Cryolipolysis as you can get multiple areas of body covered in one session. With the help of Cryolipolysis fat in most visible parts of your body can be given a freezing treatment as fat responds to colder temperature better than hot.Thighs & Arms
In many cases people have over all toned body but fat deposits on the arm and thighs spoil the overall look. Thigh & arm fat decreases your mobility and impacts badly on your functionality. Cryolipolysis can easily be used to dissolve the fat with this cold treatment.Procedure
Procedure
- Assessment of fatty deposits
- Use of hand held device to freeze layers of adipocytes commonly referred as fat cells underneath the skin.
- Protection gel is applied
- Suction of fatty bulge through vacuum
- Fat layer is progressively cooled to normal body temperature.
- One hour of duration is required for one area of treatment.
- Applicator is removed
- Area is massaged for 2 to 3 minutes to assist the breakdown of fat cells.
Benefits
Benefits
Peeling treatments of various kinds have different ranges to cover and are entitled with numerous benefits, some of which are:- No surgical incision
- Low risk procedure
- No risk of infection
- Outpatient procedure
- No anesthesia required
- Safe for all ages
- No damage to nerve fibres, blood vessels, muscles or skin of treatment area
- Permanent removal of fat cells from the body
- Improvement in appearance of body
Side Effects
Side Effects
Generally there are not much side effects but some people may experience the following for a few days.
- Pain or aches
- Stinging or tingling of the skin
- Redness
- Swelling
- Discolouration or bruising on skin
- Sensitivity or numbness
Analgesic or pain relieving medicine may be prescribed by your doctor.
Results
Results
In a time span of 4 to 6 months the results become visible in the treated areas. One session may give you a fat reduction of about 20%.FAQs
FAQs:
Q. How cold is Cryolipolysis?A. -11⁰C to +5⁰C (+12.2⁰F to +41⁰F)
Q. Does Cryolipolysis tighten the skin?
A. Skin laxity may noticeably be reduced along with fat reduction.
Q. Will the fat come back after Cryolipolysis?
A. No
Q. How long does the results of Cryolipolysis last?
A. The Results may last up to six months.
Q. Are there any long term side effects associated with Cryolipolysis?
A. No long term side effects have been reported.
Q. Will the Cryolipolysis damage my organs?
A.The safety and effectiveness of Cryolipolysis has been suggested by the studies. No damage to any organ have been reported.
Q. Is Cryolipolysis painful?
A. The pain might be experienced during the treatment which will subside once the treatment has ended. If pain persists the practitioner may prescribe an analgesic or pain killer.
Q. How much belly fat can I lose with Cryolipolysis?
A. It has been observed that patients have lost about 20 to 80 % of fat in the targeted areas of treatment.
Q. Can I freeze fat at home with ice packs?
A. The temperatures of ice packs cannot be measured or maintained which is possible through Cryolipolysis machine hence it may not be possible to eradicate the fat with ice packs at home.
Q. When can I see the results?
A. The results become visible within three weeks of treatment.