Does Cryolipolysis Fat Freezing Treatment Work?

Cryolipolysis represents a significant advance in the treatment of problem fat collections. It has been a very effective alternative to liposuction for many patients. Cryolipolysis will never replace liposuction or a tummy tuck if that is truly what you need, but it is a safe and effective means of improving your body contour.
cryolipolysis machine uses controlled cooling to bring the targeted fat cells to just above freezing without harming the overlying skin. The device uses a vacuum handpiece to suction in your fatty area and cool it between two panels for an hour. It is meant for spot reduction on areas that are resistant to diet and exercise and our most popular areas to treat are upper and lower abdomen, love handles, arms and inner thighs. The key to getting a good result is having the right type of fat that suctions into the handpiece easily, this allows the cooling panels to do their job in a uniform way and produce a predictable amount of fat loss. 
The result is not immediate, with the final result being present after 3-6 months. Within a few weeks your body's natural healing process then removes the damaged fat cells, resulting in safe, gradual fat reduction. On average, eachcryolipolysis fat freeze procedure results in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated area, and patients can start to enjoy a toned, slimmer look three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results occurring over a period of two to three months.
When single anatomic areas are treated, the cryolipolysis procedure typically lasts about an hour. Depending on the magnitude of the problem, multiple treatments may be necessary. Cryolipolysis removes 20-25% of the fat in the treated area with each treatment. If further improvement is desired, the area can be re-treated with additional fat removal. In addition to being non-invasive, it truly has no recovery time, and normal activities can be resumed almost immediately.
Commonly treated areas include the abdomen, flanks, hips, bra strap area, inner thighs, outer thighs, saddle bags and banana rolls. Each area takes an hour to treat, and there is minimal discomfort during the treatment.
Unfortunately, the cryolysis fat removal procedure isn’t for everyone. Patients with large amounts of fat or loose skin may need more aggressive procedures. In this group, liposuction or skin resections may be more appropriate. It’s important to remember, that the best results occur when there’s appropriate patient selection and expectations are realistic. If your fat is dense and non pliable you will not get a good suction of fat into the handpiece and your result will be less than the 20-25%.
As we are born with a fixed amount of fat cells in the body, Cryolipolysis results are permanent because fat cells are broken down permanently during the process. Weight gain occurs with hypertrophy of the existing fat cells, not growth of new fat cells. It is for this reason that if you maintain your weight after Cryolipolysis, your results will be permanent.