Nonsurgical fat reduction
Cryolipolysis fat reduction is a procedure that uses specialized equipment to create a controlled injury to small volumes of fat. Cryolipolysis allows outpatient treatment resulting in efficient and consistent fat reduction as well as enhanced body contour.
The term cryolipolysis can be divided into “cryo” which is cold or freezing, “lipo” which means fat and “lysis” which means to break apart. Therefore when combined, cryolipolysis means the elimination of fat cells by freezing or cooling.
Cryolipolysis selectively targets the water content of the fat cell. A temperature of -6 degrees is applied to the area of concern and maintained for a pre determined time period to damage the fat cells. The damaged fat cells begin a natural removal process that continues in an interval of 6-8 weeks.
How does the Cryo treatment work?
Cryolipolysis uses a chilled hand piece to create apoptosis within the fat in targeted areas. Cryo will treat ‘pockets of fat’ situated around the body. Ideal for sculpting the body shape.
Between 20-40% of the fat cells in the treated area die in a natural way and dissolve over a course of weeks.
What happens to the fat?
When fat cells are exposed to a precise cooling below body temperature, they undergo crystallisation, separation and localised cell death (apoptosis). This is followed by a local inflammatory response.
Apoptosis – is sometimes referred to as programmed cell death the process of apoptosis follows a controlled, predictable routine.
During Cryolipolysis the cell shrinks and sends out distress signals, which are answered by macrophages. The macrophages clean away the shrunken or damaged cells, leaving no trace. This stimulates a natural fat removal process that continues for several months after the procedure.
Who is it for?
Cryolipolysis will treat ‘pockets of fat’ situated around the body. Ideal for sculpting the body shape.
What body areas are treated?
The Cryo treatment focuses on pockets of fat on the abdomen and flanks, under arm and inside thighs.
What results can I expect?
Between 20-40% of the fat cells in the treated area die in a natural way and dissolve over a course of weeks.
What will I experience during treatment?
Firstly a Cryo pad containing skin protecting fluid is applied to the treatment area. The Cryo hand piece is attached to the treatment area and delivers a gentle vacuum suction. This draws the tissue between the cooling panels within the hand piece.
What happens after treatment?
As soon as the session is over, the treatment area will feel cold to touch and slightly numb.
The results of the Cryolipolysis procedure are usually visible from 6 to 8 weeks after treatment.
Pressotherapy treatment is provided complimentary to all our cryolipolysis customers
Why Pressotherapy
Pressotherapy is a lymphatic drainage treatment which is a necessary procedure before any form of Lipolysis in order to prepare the body before the cryolypolysis treatment.
Pressotherapy reduces water retention and helps the body remove toxins and waste products out of the peripheral tissues (including the cellulite tissues) by boosting both blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in a very time and cost-efficient way.
The body then naturally expels toxins, excess water and waste products.
For these reasons, Pressotherapy is an ideal treatment for cellulite prevention and reduction, either on its own or in combination with other treatments – depending on the type and severity of cellulite.