Fat freezing is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses targeted cooling to eliminate stubborn body fat—freezing fat cells in specific body areas, causing them to crystallize and die. Over time, the immune system digests these dead cells and naturally eliminates them from the body.
What is Fat Freezing?
Fat freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, is a non-invasive procedure that uses cold temperatures to eliminate fat cells. The process reduces fat by freezing it until the cells die and are naturally eliminated by the body.
For the treatment to be effective, it is advisable to commit to a healthy diet and regular exercise routine while waiting for results. Irregular exercises will store more unwanted fat than it would otherwise. After three months of following this regimen, most patients see an improvement in their bodies’ contours and shape.
Fat reduction works on smaller areas like the abdomen and thighs; fat freezing is meant to treat larger areas like the hips or love handles because it takes longer for the body to process and digest amounts of fat cells at once. This is suggested for people who have stubborn pockets of fat on their hips or thighs—places where cellulite also tends to form!
Side Effects of Fat Freezing.
The main effect of this treatment is redness, swelling, and bruising. During recovery, the patient may experience numbness or tingling in the area treated for a few hours immediately after the treatment. Massage and apply pressure on the affected area for 24 hours. Avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours after the procedure and try not to go into the water until 72 hours after treatment.
How do you minimise discomfort and side effects?
To minimize discomfort and side effects,
- The area should be left untouched for a few days.
- Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase blood flow to the treated area, which may cause swelling, bruising, or redness.
- Avoid caffeine (e.g., coffee and energy drinks). Caffeine can also increase blood flow to the treated area, which may cause swelling, bruising, or redness.
- Avoid hot baths/showers/saunas/steam rooms until fully recovered from the treatment session at least 48 hours after treatment. This helps reduce any swelling and decreases the risk of hyperthermia (too much heat exposure). Heat increases body temperature – this is called hyperthermia – which can be harmful to the body if not adequately managed by drinking lots of water and resting in a relaxed environment after treatment! Hot environments such as saunas will also increase the risk of burning. They typically contain high humidity levels, so please avoid these areas while recovering from treatments until the next visit.
Fat freezing vs. Liposuction.
Fat freezing is a fantastic option in contrast to Liposuction because:
- It doesn’t require anaesthesia or incisions.
- It can be used on both men and women of any age, although the client may want to ask a doctor if this treatment is proper if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, as there are risks involved that aren’t fully understood. One study found that more than half of the women who had their stomachs frozen experienced some discomfort when they were pregnant; another study found that two out of three patients were able to breastfeed after their stomachs were frozen, although it’s not clear whether this was due to the procedure itself or something else entirely.
Conclusion.
If someone considers fat freezing and is concerned about the side effects, there are many ways to minimize them. The essential thing to remember is that this treatment is not permanent, and any side effects will subside within a few weeks or months. However, following these tips will help a person successfully experience fat freezing.
