Cryolipolysis Fat Freezing
Cryolipolysis (also known as CoolSculpting) is a noninvasive treatment that reduces stubborn fat pockets. It targets subcutaneous fat, a layer of fat under the skin.
During a cryolipolysis session, a special device holds the target area between paddles and lowers its temperature to 9C. Fat cells are unable to survive at this temperature, so they crystallize and die. The body then naturally eliminates the dead cells over time.
Why Cryolipolysis?
Cryolipolysis (which is also called CoolSculpting) can help get rid cryolipolysis fat freezing of fat bulges that don’t respond to diet and exercise. It’s a noninvasive alternative to surgical procedures like liposuction.
Cryo lipolysis works by freezing and killing the fat cells in your body. Once the cells die, your body naturally disposes of them. The treatment is safe for most people. It can be used on any area of the body, but it’s usually targeted for stubborn pockets of fat in the stomach or thighs.
The concept behind the procedure is that fat cells are more sensitive to cold than other types of tissue. The cofounders of the procedure discovered this by observing what happened when kids ate popsicles. They noticed that the children’s mouths would develop dimples where the fat had been, but the muscle underneath was unaffected.
While the results of cryolipolysis are permanent, it’s important to understand that the process destroys only a fraction of your existing fat cells. Any remaining fat cells may enlarge with weight gain, and new cells can grow in places where the old ones have been destroyed.
How Cryolipolysis Works
The FDA-cleared procedure known as CoolSculpting (or sometimes referred to as fat freezing) uses controlled cooling to reduce stubborn fat bulges in your body. The device applicators are placed on the target area and cooled to a temperature that kills fat cells, while sparing your skin and other tissues.
The dead cells are then removed by your body naturally over time, leaving you with slimmer and more toned thighs, arms, stomach or hips. The process has proven effective in clinical studies, with results that are long-lasting.
This noninvasive cosmetic treatment was inspired by observations made when kids ate popsicles. The cofounders of the procedure realized that fat is more sensitive to cold injury than surrounding tissue, which led to the development of the fat-freezing technique.
Keep in mind, however, that this is a cosmetic procedure and cannot help you lose weight or prevent the health effects associated with obesity. The best candidates for the procedure are already close to their ideal weight, but have pinchable areas of fat that resist diet and exercise. It also does not address visceral fat, which affects your heart and circulatory system.
Safety
Cryolipolysis has been shown to be a safe treatment for reducing excess fat in the body. It has been FDA approved and is performed by a trained healthcare professional using handheld paddles to freeze fat cells. This allows the fat to die off naturally and be disposed of by the body in the months that follow.
The idea behind the procedure is based on the observation of “popsicle panniculitis,” a phenomenon observed in toddlers who developed indents in their cheeks from sucking on popsicles. Scientists discovered that fat tissue is more sensitive to cold than muscle, which allowed them to develop a non-invasive procedure to kill fat cells without harming surrounding tissue.
While visceral fat is necessary to support your organs, excessive amounts can increase your risk of disease. This type of fat is located in the belly, liver, and intestines and can raise your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health conditions. CoolSculpting helps to eliminate stubborn pockets of visceral fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Side Effects
Cryolipolysis, also known as CoolSculpting, is a noninvasive procedure that can target fatty bulges in the arms, double chin, legs, and stomach. The FDA-approved process uses controlled cooling to freeze and crystallize fat cells without affecting the surrounding muscle or skin tissue. These damaged fat cells die off and are naturally eliminated by the body over four to six months, reducing the appearance of cellulite in the targeted area.
The origin of the treatment dates back to a clinical observation made by doctors: toddlers that regularly ate popsicles developed dimples in their cheeks, where the fat tissue was exposed to the cold from the treat. This observation led to the discovery that lipid-rich cells are more susceptible to cold damage than water-rich cells.
The ideal candidate for cryolipolysis is an adult in good overall health who doesn’t have neurological cryolipolysis fat freezing or skeletal problems that could be affected by the procedure. This treatment is not intended for weight loss, but rather to reduce stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. The procedure is performed by a trained medical professional, like a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Cost
Cryolipolysis fat freezing, also known as CoolSculpting, is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that freezes stubborn pockets of fat. It’s the perfect solution for those who have reached what is commonly referred to as a “plateau” in their weight loss journey.
The procedure involves placing a gel pad and applicator on the targeted area, which then delivers controlled cooling to the treated area. You’ll experience a slight suction and cold sensation at first, which soon turns to a numbness as the procedure continues.
When the treated cells are frozen, they break down and naturally exit your body over time, leaving you with a more sculpted and slimming look. The results are permanent!
The Victorian Cosmetic Institute uses the latest Zeltiq fat freezing technology, which is widely regarded as one of the best available on the market. It has a range of interchangeable cryo handles to target different areas and treat multiple pockets at once. This saves both time and costs. We recommend booking a series of treatments as you approach your goal weight, to get the best results from your treatment.
