Here you will find the ins and outs of the fat reduction process called fat freezing, from how it works, its effectiveness, to side effects and any health risks concerning this procedure.
Fat freezing, also known as Cryolipolysis, is a branded, FDA approved, non-invasive cosmetic treatment of freezing fat cells to remove and get rid of that specific unwanted areas of body fat.
Cryolipolysis was first approved by the FDA in 2010, and after it was rebranded from minor spot treatment to a noninvasive alternative to liposuction, it gained a lot of attention.
What does Noninvasive mean? This indicates that the procedure does not involve any surgery, anesthetic, cuts, or any medication that may cause an allergic reaction. Meaning that it carries less risk of complications and the rate of side effects is lower than with other, more invasive procedures, such as liposuction. The procedure is regarded as mostly safe, but if a person is considering it, they should be aware of its limitations, how it works and a few of its potential side effects.
This method is for someone who is looking to have mild improvements done.
Cryolipolysis is meant to reduce the appearance of visible fat bulges, It’s not designed for major fat removal or intended as a treatment for obesity. Surgeons and other therapists uses this non-surgical fat reduction tool to target areas of the body where it is difficult to lose body fat through simply diet and exercise. For example, specific areas that are targeted may include smaller areas such as, the loose skin under the chin, thighs, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, and fat under the buttocks.
Because it’s a cosmetic procedure, fat freezing will not be able address the underlying cause of unwanted body fat. A person who has diabetes, a metabolic condition, or an unhealthy lifestyle may regain the fat lost through this procedure quickly.
People who are considering this method should know that It’s necessary to talk to a doctor before choosing to have any fat-removal procedures done at all.
Cryolipolysis uses freezing temperatures to break down fat cells. Cold does not do damage to other cells in the way it does to fat cells, meaning that there should be no damage to the skin or underlying tissue after dis procedure. Fat is more temperature-sensitive than your skin. And goes through the cell death process before your skin does.
This process destroys the fat cells, and those particular broken down cells will not return. Though destroying existing fat cells will not prevent any new fat cells from appearing. This is why a healthy lifestyle is important to preserve and maintain the results of Cryolipolysis.
Cryolipolysis procedures work by using rounded paddles that suction your skin into a cup in order to crystallize underlying fat cells.
The experience include suction and cooling sensations that eventually go numb.
The procedural setting is actually relaxed enough that patients can even bring laptops to do work, or nap while the machine is working.
Most Cryolipolysis procedures take around an hour. The patient doesn’t need any recovery time because there is no damage done to the skin or tissue.
Some people report feeling soreness at the site of Cryolipolysis, similar to that they might have after an intense workout.
After the procedure, it may take for the patient's fat cells up to 4 to 6 months to leave the body. In that time, the area of fat that has been treated will decrease by an average of 20 percent.
It often takes a few treatments to get to your ideal results
A single treatment will show very little change to the treated area. In the case of this fat reducing method, the more treatments you have the more results you will see.
Something to take into consideration with this procedure is age and skin quality. Determining if it will rebound, and if it will look good after volume has been removed. Because the suction panels can only treat the tissue it can access, it’s important to check how thick or pinchable the tissue is before approving them for treatment as well.
Cryolipolysis and other forms of cryolipolysis are effective and have a high success rate.
· Is it safe?
Because it’s a noninvasive method, the risks, in comparison to other procedures, are very low.
Contour irregularities may occur in the same way they might in liposuction.
Though the Fat Freezing machine leaves less room for human error in the fat removal process.
· Minor complications may include:
swelling
bruising
sensitivity
skin redness
localized pain
Furthermore there will be no wounds, and the swelling is minimal.
No serious complications, such as bleeding, scarring, or skin pigment changes will occur.
The most common complication has been having less sensation than beforehand in the treated area.
