What kind of treatment is fat freezing?
Fat freezing is a popular procedure for non-invasively reducing fat that is difficult to remove through diet and exercise. It is attracting attention as an effective and time-efficient fat loss method, especially for busy women around the age of 30. In this article, we will explain in detail the mechanism and benefits of fat freezing, the procedure of the procedure, risks, and areas where you can expect results.
1. What is fat freezing?
Fat freezing is a technique called cryolipolysis, which is a procedure in which fat cells are cooled at low temperatures, destroyed, and naturally excreted from the body. By applying direct cooling to fat cells that are sensitive to low temperatures, it is possible to reduce fat alone without affecting other tissues.
2. Benefits of fat freezing
The biggest advantage of fat freezing is that it requires no incisions or anesthesia, and there is little downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after the procedure, making it an ideal option for women with busy lifestyles.
- High level of safety:Fat freezing has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and its safety has been confirmed.
- lasting effect: Long-term effects can be expected as fat cells are destroyed and excreted from the body.
- Can target specific areas: It is possible to slim down areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms.
3. Flow of treatment
Fat freezing treatment is performed in the following steps.
- counseling: First, consult with a specialist about the area to be treated and expected results.
- Marking and cooling pad installation: Place the cooling pad on the treatment area, apply the cooling device, and start the treatment.
- cool down: Cools fat cells at low temperature for about 30-60 minutes. The coldness gradually turns into a feeling of numbness, and you hardly feel any pain.
- massage: After the treatment, massage the treated area to promote fat removal.
4. Risks and side effects of fat freezing
Fat freezing is a safe procedure, but mild side effects may occur in rare cases.
- redness and swelling: Redness and swelling may occur temporarily after the treatment, but it will subside in a few days.
- Numbness and itching: You may feel temporary numbness or itching in the treated area, but this will also subside over time.
5. Areas where effects can be expected
Fat freezing is particularly effective in the following areas:
- abdomen: Ideal for getting rid of bloated stomach.
- thighs: Targets fat accumulated in inner and outer thighs.
- upper arm: Effective for removing sagging upper arm fat.
- back: It is possible to reduce stubborn fat in the upper and lower back.
6. Research supporting the effectiveness of fat freezing
Numerous studies have been conducted on the effectiveness and safety of fat freezing. You can learn more about the detailed effects of the treatment from the link below.
According to these studies, fat freezing has been confirmed to be effective in gradually reducing fat over several months, and has been reported to be particularly effective in areas that are difficult to lose weight with traditional methods.