One of the most interesting body sculpting procedures on the market today is non-invasive fat freezing, which helps to remove localised fat packets that are otherwise difficult to remove with toning exercises and diet.
Known as cryolipolysis, fat freezing does not require surgery, involves no needles and has no downtime, making it a perfect aesthetic treatment to fit into a busy lifestyle, particularly when paired with a targeted workout routine.
It works by using a device to cool fat cells in the target area to a temperature where they die, after which they are absorbed and flushed out naturally by the body, a discovery found, in all places, by noticing the development of cheek dimples in children who eat ice lollies frequently over the summer.
It is also a relatively pain-free treatment, with most people only noticing slight pulling or pinching sensations from the suction of the fat-freezing machine.
Who will benefit the most from cryolipolysis following an expert consultation, and which areas of the body will display the most visible results following just a few sessions?
Who Will Benefit The Most From Fat Freezing?
Cryolipolysis is an aesthetic treatment that helps remove stubborn fat without the need for surgical interventions such as liposuction and helps contour the body towards a desired look.
What it is not is a weight loss solution or a way to lose fat without exercising. It is a very localised treatment and no qualified professional would advise fat freezing for people trying to lose weight.
It targets subcutaneous fat, which is the fat layer located just under the skin, rather than visceral fat that typically lines the organs. Cryolipolysis, therefore, focuses on aesthetic results and will not have an effect on your overall health.
The ideal person who would get the most from the treatment is someone who has a healthy lifestyle and is either at or close to their ideal body weight but wants to get rid of stubborn areas of fat resistant to toning through exercise or diet alone.
Which Areas Of The Body Will See The Best Results From Fat Freezing?
The places where cryolipolysis will be most visibly effective are the parts of the body where pockets of fat collect the most.
Stomach
The most popular place of the body for treatment, fat freezing can help to slim and sculpt fat around the hips, the sides and the front of the abdomen, but it is also highly effective in several other parts of the body where stubborn fat is difficult to remove.
Buttocks
Slimming and sculpting the buttocks is similarly very popular, as for some people it can not only slim the area around the bum and the upper thighs but can also act as a butt lift in some situations.
Back
As well as this, it is commonly used to help remove stubborn fat pockets on both the upper and lower parts of the back, which is not always easy to tone through targeted exercise alone.
Upper Thighs
Similarly, the thighs often collect both fat and muscle, so a fat-freezing treatment can have significant effects not only on their size but also their definition, particularly since many exercises target the thighs and the results can be particularly dramatic.
Chin
The chin is one of the most difficult places to slim due to exercise because chin fat is primarily a product of genetics. However, fat freezing using sensitive mini-applicators can help contour the jawline and reduce the appearance of a double chin.
Upper Arms
As people build up their arm strength and definition, they often find that the underside of their upper arms around the tricep area is one of the most difficult areas to remove stubborn fat from.
However, this also makes them perfect for cryolipolysis, and alongside the stomach, the upper arms are a very popular place to receive targeted treatment.
How Long Does It Take To See Results?
The results can vary depending on the target area and how stubborn fat is deposited, but noticeable results can be seen after just a few treatments, which can be themselves as short as a half hour.
Seeing these results can take a few weeks, however, as the body’s lymphatic system processes the dead fat cells and removes them from the body.
The best part about this is that these results are permanent, although it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid more fat cells developing in their place over time.
Generally, it takes roughly three sessions to get the full effect of fat freezing.
