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Cryolipolysis Information

Procedure Time: 1-2 hours

Recovery Time: Minimal downtime, hours

Results Duration: Dependent on lifestyle, 12+ months

Cost: Varies by device and area size, approx. £600-£800 per small area, up to £1,400 for larger areas

Anaesthesia: None

For a full list of FAQs please .

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive fat removal procedure, often as fat freezing. It is the cooling of subcutaneous fat cells, which induces lipolysis, the down of the fat cells, any of the surrounding or the skin. Cryolipolysis works to reduce fat in areas of the body and is most commonly used on the stomach and back. It was pioneered through a treatment known as CoolSculpting, which is a trademark of Zeltiq Aesthetics Ltd. Other similar treatments are using devices such as CoolTech, LipoGlaze, 3D-lipo, LipoContrast and ICE. is not a to fat loss; whilst it can reduce fat cells that are already present, it cannot remaining fat cells from in size so will have to their fat loss either a combination of diet and exercise or further cryolipolysis . There is hardly any recovery time or any side effects associated with . Following the procedure, the fat breaks down over a period of two to four months, resulting in fat loss that entirely natural. Cryolipolysis costs will depend on the device used and the number of areas treated.

Cryolipolysis Information FAQs

Cryolipolysis is a new that helps to induce a natural-looking in fat. It’s regarded as a non-invasive alternative to fat removal procedures such as , as it hardly any recovery time.

The number of procedures taking place across the world has dramatically year on year – it’s still one of the most surgeries in the world, with over 270,000 procedures taking place in 2019 in the U.S. although down by 6.4% on 2018, according to statistics from the American Society for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). ASAPS also notes that non-surgical fat reduction procedures, including those which use (cryotherapy), (radiofrequency) and (ultrasound) accounted for 129,686 procedures performed in the U.S. in 2019, a drop of 25.6% on 2018.

Fat procedures are more popular as an increasing number of people struggle with their weight, so it’s no surprise that procedures such as cryolipolysis are being chosen by more and more .

The science behind was first published in  in 2008, where Dieter Manstein MD, PhD and R. Rox Anderson and their team demonstrated that under controlled conditions, fat cells (fat cells between the skin and muscle layers) are more to the of cold than other surrounding tissues, and that prolonged cooling of these fat cells can cause those cells to reduce in number, any of the surrounding tissues; a process to as cryolysis'.

Cryolipolysis is not a to fat loss; whilst it can reduce fat cells that are already present, it cannot prevent fat cells from in size so will have to their fat loss either a combination of diet and exercise or further procedures. 

Cryolipolysis can also be with laser or  technologies to the skin and enhance .

If you are considering cryolipolysis, the following information should give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can’t answer all of your questions, as the of the procedure depends on the individual and practitioner. Please ask an experienced  practitioner about anything you don’t understand.

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive fat . It is the cooling of subcutaneous fat cells, which induces lipolysis, which is the down of the fat cells, without damaging any of the surrounding or the skin. Following the procedure, the fat breaks down over a period of two to four months, resulting in fat loss that entirely natural.

Cryolipolysis may also be known as , which is a of Zeltiq Ltd.

Other or fat freezing devices are now actively used in clinics, , , LipoContrast,  and . 

works on the basis that fat cells are more to energy extraction – in this case, cooling, than the tissues. That means that cryolipolysis will break down the OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling cells, but not the tissues.

Once cooled, the fat cells then undergo apoptosis, which is controlled cell death. When apoptosis happens, the fat cell wall breaks down causing lipids (fats) from the cells to be released.

These lipids are by your drainage system to be and eliminated through the body in the same way that fat from your food is eliminated. This process is very gradual, meaning that there is no danger of your system being overloaded.

You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks following your treatment, but will experience the most signs of change between one and three months after . Your body is still flushing fat cells out via your metabolism and will continue doing so for up to four to six months following treatment.

Additional may be performed two to four months after the initial to achieve greater fat .

For example, clinical studies using the CoolSculpting device show that it provides "noticeable, measurable fat reduction in properly selected patients over the course of two to four months after the procedure", and that "patients experiencing fat layer reduction show persistent results at least six months after the CoolSculpting treatment".

Long-term clinical studies have not yet been completed to show exactly how long results can last, although as long as you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, results are expected to remain stable.

Cryolipolysis works to reduce fat in areas of the body. It’s most commonly used on the stomach and back.

It cannot be used on the and it cannot be used to reduce cellulite, (studies are ongoing on the of this for this indication).

If you have a specific area in mind for your procedure, speak to your first to see if that area can be treated with cryolipolysis.

Ideal are relatively fit and healthy individuals, but have some modest sized, fat bulges that are not easily reduced through diet and exercise, common areas known as love handles, bra bulges or muffins tops.

Cryolipolysis is not intended for weight loss or as an  cure, and it is not a for more  and larger fat methods such as liposuction.

Firstly, you and your will decide which area to treat. Careful discussions regarding your for wanting treatment are very important before you begin the treatment. You must also make sure that this treatment can deliver what you want and how you would like to look afterwards. Your should be able to answer all these questions.

A medical history should also be taken to make sure that there are no why you shouldn’t treatment. You may be asked to sign a form which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure.
 
may also be taken by the for a "before and after" at a later date.

Procedure

During the procedure, two non-invasive cooling panels are to the skin and the area of fat that you wish to treat is drawn upwards between the two panels. This will just feel like a firm pull, with a little bit of pressure, but it will not be painful.

The fat cells will then be cooled for around one to two hours, depending on your personal needs. At first, the area that is being will feel very, very cold but after a little while you won’t notice the temperature anymore. Many patients will chat on their phone or read a book during treatment. 

There is hardly any recovery time associated with cryolipolysis.

It is entirely non-invasive, and so in most cases, patients can return to their normal regime on the same day as the procedure, although you might want to wait a day or two before returning to your normal regime if you experience any redness or on the area.

There aren’t many side effects associated with .

Because it is non-invasive, there are no open wounds and therefore there is no risk of infection.

However, some patients may redness, numbness, soreness, bruising, tingling, or some discomfort in the area – this is simply due to how the tissue is drawn up between the two plates during the procedure.

Any side such as those are temporary and will disappear within a few hours or days.

Cases have been reported on a side effect called (adipose) hyperplasia following treatment, particularly in men, although it is still considered rare. This is where a fatty mass appears in the treated area some time after treatment. Such a side effect can be treated and resolved with liposuction techniques. 

It is very important that you follow the advice of your following treatment.

Post-treatment advice may include:

Most patients will be able to go back into their normal regime following a cryolipolysis procedure, but if you any pain or soreness in the treated area you might want to take extra care washing and caring for that area in the days following the procedure.

To cryolipolysis treatment, you should be in general good health and you should have expectations of the .

Most people are suitable candidates for cryolipolysis, and it is recommended as a safe treatment for who are unable to more such as liposuction, due to the risks associated with anaesthetic.

Cryolipolysis is not for obese individuals as the procedure will not give any noticeable results.

Only fully trained and qualified medical physicians, surgeons or their support staff should perform a .

For more information about training, qualifications and relevant medical organisations please view the information contained within the  section of the Consulting Room.

can cost between £600-£800 per small area or up to £1,400 for a larger area. 

The more areas you have treated and the more sessions of cryolipolysis you have, the higher the cost, although may be available. The cost will also depend on your practitioner and the clinic.

Cryolipolysis is a safe, designed to kill fat cells. Because the fat cells gradually die and release their contents, the end result is very natural-looking, but this can make a big difference to your appearance, particularly if you are already eating well and exercising regularly.

Following a procedure, you can expect a slimmer silhouette and smaller, less noticeable fat bulges.

There are very few side effects associated with cryolipolysis if the procedure is administered by a fully practitioner.

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