Fat Freezing
At A Glance
Pain Relief
none required
Duration
90 minutes
After Treatment
Redness, bruising, tenderness, some temporary numbness
Recovery Time
1-14 days
No. of Sessions
1-3 per area
Results Last
Years+
Excess fat is a common problem. In many cases, small pockets of fat can be resistant to weight loss. No matter how much one diets or exercises, the stubborn areas of fat can remain e.g. under the chin, upper arms, around bra straps, lower abdomen, love-handles, thighs and other areas. This is where Fat Freezing can help.
Fat freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, is a safe, effective and pain-free treatment for reducing unwanted areas of fat. The treatment involves special applicators placed over the target area. The unwanted fat is gradually cooled to around -7°C for 70 minutes. This is sufficient to eliminate fat cells, without any injury to other cells of the skin. Over the following weeks, the fat cells will slowly be broken down and cleared through your lymphatic system. Results can be seen as early as 15 days after treatment and optimal results are seen at 3 months after treatment.
We normally recommend 1-3 treatments per area and these can be done 6-8 weeks apart. At Drs Tatiana + Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, we recommend a ‘fire and ice’ combination programme that utilises the fat-melting benefits of cryolipolysis with the skin-tightening benefits of radiofrequency to ensure you achieve a smooth and toned result.
For more information, please see the FAQs section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved?
Will it work for me?
Do I need a patch-test?
How many sessions?
How long do results last?
Is it painful?
Any side-effects?
Who will do my treatment?
How to prepare?
The treatment involves special applicators placed over the target area. The unwanted fat is gradually cooled to around -7°C for 70 minutes. This is sufficient to eliminate fat cells, without any injury to other cells of the skin. Over the following weeks, the fat cells will slowly be broken down and cleared through your lymphatic system.
Fat-freezing is suitable for anyone with stubborn pockets of soft-fat and is commonly used to treat areas such as the under-chin or neck area, arms, bra-strap fat, back, abdomen, flanks and thighs. Studies have showed that 100% of people had up to 30% reduction of fat tissue after 2-3 months. Cryolipolysis is only suitable for patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 30.
No, a patch-test is not required. However, you do need a consultation to assess your suitability for the treatment.
We recommend 1-3 sessions per treatment area.
The results can last for many years after treatment. A healthy diet and exercise are important to ensure that you maintain your results.
There is minimal pain or discomfort during this treatment. You may feel some mild tingling as the skin is cooled. At the end of treatment, the therapist massages the skin to return it to normal body temperature. This can feel a little uncomfortable or sore, but is not painful.
Possible side-effects include redness, bruising, swelling, stinging, numbness, sensitivity and uneven or asymmetrical fat reduction.
Our senior therapist who has many years of experience in doing cryolipolysis treatment.
We recommend that you maintain a healthy diet and exercise before and after your treatment to ensure that you achieve optimal fat-reduction results. On the day of treatment, we advise that you wear loose, comfortable clothing.
This treatment is not recommended if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have other contraindications to treatment (please speak to the doctor).
