FAT FREEZING

Fat freezing, or cryogenic lipolysis, is exactly like what it sounds – fat cells are frozen for a period of time in the aim to reduce them, and it’s a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. It originated after research was done into frostbite, and it was noted that fat cells would freeze before skin freezes. As it’s a procedure done by a professional, it can selectively target anywhere, such as tummy, thighs, or arms, so that the client can choose their problematic areas.

Most areas of the body where fat cells lie can be treated by a professional practitioner, namely, chin, arms, abdomen, saddle bags, thighs or calves.  Our revolutionary technology work in combination to freeze fat cells, contour the body and tighten the skin.  Depending on the desired outcome, some larger areas will need multiple treatment sessions, but this will be discussed with you at your consultation.

Although research is still limited, Fat Freezing is generally viewed as a safe, non-invasive fat reduction treatment compared to more traditional procedures, such as liposuction.  There is no cutting, tissue manipulation, or anesthetic so treatment and recovery is risk free.  Fat freezing treatments work with your body’s natural processes.  and are eliminated through the liver.  Your skin cells remain intact and undamaged through the process as fat cells have a higher sensitivity to temperature.

Clients are required to lie in a comfortable position while cooling paddles suction the skin and reduce the temperature to -5c This initially feels quite cold but then feels warm or for some people a little numb. You will have photographs taken wearing your underwear and be weighed before each session so progress can be seen. Weight loss is not anticipated but maintaining your weight or losing some will help the results.

Following your recommended course of treatments, you can expect the results to be permanent if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and do not gain weight.

For larger body areas, your nurse practitioner may require you to return every few weeks until significant results begin to show. If you are targeting more than one body part, you can also expect to return for more sessions to achieve your desired results. Each treatment takes up to 60 minutes for one localised area.

If done by a professional, fat freezing can indeed help you lose fat. We anticipate you losing 20-25 % of the fat with each treatment. However, as with many cosmetic treatments, results can vary from person to person, and it may take up to 12 weeks for the full effects to become apparent. You shouldn’t rely on fat freezing as a weight loss procedure but you will lose hard to shift pockets of fat in places such as your waist, love handles and thighs.

One of the unwanted side effects of losing fat is that you lose the support in your skin. Younger skin will often tighten on its own but if the area has already been stretched i.e. after pregnancy or a large weight loss, the skin doesn’t shrink back so you may have some loose or sagging skin. Your aesthetician will suggest treatments that can be done alongside or after the course of treatment. These treatments may include High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU) or Radiofrequency (RF).

You should talk to us about your fat freezing treatment between three to six months in advance of the required results to be visible and looking at your best following treatment. Results will not be visible for at least four weeks, with the fat loss reaching its peak at around eight weeks. By twelve weeks your skin smooths out.  Remember, you will need to add six to eight weeks between treatments.

Fat Freezing costs £250 for one treatment area.  Visit our pricing page for alternative options including skin tightening, cellulite reduction and HiFU.