Fat freezing is a way to reduce fat in specific areas of the body. It typically costs between $250 and $500 per session, depending on the area treated.
The procedure
Fat freezing is a non-surgical procedure that uses a coolant spray to freeze fat cells. This can help you lose weight, but it’s not comfortable.
You’ll be sprayed with the coolant in your abdomen, thighs and/or arms (depending on which area you want to lose fat from) by a medical professional. It feels cold at first, but no pain is involved. The whole process takes about 30 minutes per session and there are usually 3 sessions required over 6 months. You can also ask your doctor if they have any special offers available when you book an appointment with them!
Costs
The cost of fat freezing depends on the amount of fat you want to remove. The larger the area being targeted, the more expensive it will be. Fat freezing in South Africa is much cheaper than in other countries such as USA and Australia.
Safety
Fat freezing is a safe procedure that is performed in a doctor’s office. You’ll be awake and comfortable throughout the treatment, but it won’t hurt. And there are no needles or incisions involved! The fat cells are frozen with a cooling wand that uses liquid nitrogen, which causes the cells to die off before they’re re-absorbed by your body. Because this isn’t permanent, you can get more treatments if you want to improve your results even further.
Downtime
Fat freezing is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in the office, usually requiring only local anaesthesia. Most patients will experience minimal downtime after treatment. You may feel some soreness for a few days, and there may be some bruising surrounding the area where you received fat-freezing treatment. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to care for your skin during this period so that it heals properly, but most people can return to work within one day after their fat-freezing treatment.
What does fat-freezing entail?
A typical fat-freezing session takes around 30 minutes and results in an average of 1,200 calories worth of energy being destroyed by cold temperatures—that equates to about four pounds worth of unwanted fat loss!
It’s possible to freeze fat on the hips and thighs, but remember that the results are not huge. It’s not intended as a weight-loss method. Fat freezing can reduce the size of scars and stretch marks. Fat freezing is also used for skin tightening after significant weight loss or pregnancy.
Conclusion
Fat freezing is a relatively new procedure, but it’s expected to become increasingly popular. The results are impressive and you can see them right away, so it’s easy to understand why people are excited about them. However, there are no guarantees that the fat will stay frozen forever – the treatment may only last for a few months or even weeks before returning to its original size and shape. This means that if you want permanent results, then surgery might be your best option.
