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Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing)

Commonly known as fat freezing, cryolipolysis is a non-invasive procedure that uses controlled cold temperatures to reduce stubborn, localised fat deposits.

The cryolipolysis applicator positioned on a client's treatment area
Duration
Cycle length is set per area during treatment
Recovery
No downtime; the area may feel cold, numb or tender for a few days
Sessions
Planned per area; some areas are reviewed for a second cycle after the first is assessed
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Overview

Cryolipolysis works on a simple principle: fat cells are more sensitive to cold than the skin, nerves and muscle around them. An applicator draws the treatment area gently into a cup and holds it at a set low temperature for the length of the cycle, while the skin is protected by a membrane placed underneath.

It is a contouring treatment, not a weight-loss treatment. It is aimed at discrete pockets of fat that stay put despite a steady diet and exercise routine, and changes are assessed over weeks as the body clears the affected cells. Suitability and expected results vary between individuals; a consultation always comes first.

Who it may suit

  • Localised pockets of fat that persist despite diet and exercise
  • Areas that can be comfortably drawn into the applicator
  • People at or near a stable weight who want contour rather than weight loss

Considerations

  • Not a weight-loss treatment and not a substitute for one
  • Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Cold-related conditions such as cryoglobulinaemia, cold urticaria or Raynaud's must be discussed first
  • Hernias at or near the treatment site, and recent surgery in the area, need review before booking

What to expect

  1. 01

    The area is marked out and a protective membrane is applied to the skin

  2. 02

    The applicator draws the area in; expect firm suction and intense cold for the first few minutes, which then numbs

  3. 03

    The cycle runs at a set temperature, vacuum and release time, all read from the handpiece

  4. 04

    The area is massaged briefly once the applicator is removed

Preparation

  • Eat normally beforehand and stay hydrated
  • Wear clothing you do not mind loosening around the area
  • Tell Sarah about any circulatory or cold-sensitivity conditions, hernias or recent surgery
  • Expect redness, firmness, numbness or tenderness in the area for a few days
  • Keep moving normally; there is no downtime
  • Continue your usual diet and activity so the result is not masked by weight gain
  • Report any prolonged or unusual pain so it can be reviewed

Timeline

Numbness and tenderness settle over a few days. Changes in contour are gradual and are usually assessed from around six weeks, with the fuller picture at two to three months.

Questions, answered

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Treatments are sequenced rather than stacked. These are other options to discuss in consultation.

Individual results vary. A consultation is recommended before any treatment.

Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing)

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In person & onlineLahore, PakistanBy appointment

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