WHAT IS CRYOLIPOLYSIS?
Cryolipo is a non-invasive spot reduction treatment. Using ‘fat-freezing’ technology, it allows you to target specific areas of stubborn fat (belly fat, love handles, flabby arms, etc.) and eliminate them for good.
Unlike exercise, which shrinks fat cells, cryolipo starts a process that results in the body naturally removing fat cells entirely from your body and the best part - they’re not replaced, they’re simply gone.
Unlike exercise, which shrinks fat cells, cryolipo starts a process that results in the body naturally removing fat cells entirely from your body and the best part - they’re not replaced, they’re simply gone.
HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?
How many fat cells are killed each treatment is dependant upon the following variabilities:
- How sensitive your particular fat cells are to temperature
- The density and "grab-ability" of the area being treated
- How you are positioned during the treatment
- How large and solid the "popsicle" (frozen block of fat) ends up being
- Which machine is used
- The experience of the practitioner
Due to the variability of biological responses between each individuals fat cells to freezing, some people need more treatments than others to reach their desired aesthetic goals for the treated areas. As such, there is no way to predict how sensitive a persons body is to the treatment until at least one session has been performed and the results of which are assessed over an 8 -12 week period.
- How sensitive your particular fat cells are to temperature
- The density and "grab-ability" of the area being treated
- How you are positioned during the treatment
- How large and solid the "popsicle" (frozen block of fat) ends up being
- Which machine is used
- The experience of the practitioner
Due to the variability of biological responses between each individuals fat cells to freezing, some people need more treatments than others to reach their desired aesthetic goals for the treated areas. As such, there is no way to predict how sensitive a persons body is to the treatment until at least one session has been performed and the results of which are assessed over an 8 -12 week period.
HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE AND WHEN WILL I RECEIVE RESULTS?
Cooltech is the only fat-freezing treatment with two handpieces able to work simultaneously and 6 different shaped heads. This allows you to treat twice the fat in the same amount of time, reducing treatments and fast-tracking results. The treatment takes approximately 60 minutes (smaller areas may have shorter treatment times) and results can become visible anywhere between 2 -12 weeks.
COOLTECH VS COOLSCULPTING VS CLATUU
Coolsculpting was the original fat freezing machine on the market with CoolTech the newly released device from Europe. There has never been a formal study comparing the two devices head to head so you should be skeptical of anyone who says that one is better than the other. That being said, I've been using the CoolTech device and lets just say I won't be changing anytime soon.
Click on the links below to see other clinics who choose Cooltech over Coolsculpting and Clatuu:
Brisbane
Victoria
Click on the links below to see other clinics who choose Cooltech over Coolsculpting and Clatuu:
Brisbane
Victoria
IS IT SAFE?
Common Side Effects :
In the days following treatment, the area may ache and feel bruised. This aching, as well as redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, itching, skin sensitivity and tingling can last one to two weeks. Generally this is tolerated without pain relief; however, you may use paracetamol, nurofen, compression garments and cool packs in the evening, if required.
The skin may also feel numb; this reduction in sensation can last for up to four weeks, but gradually resolves.
Other common side effects may include:
● Firmness
● Pinching sensation
● Stinging
● Muscle cramping
● Diarrhea (as dead fat cells are removed from the body)
● A feeling of fullness in the throat after treatments involving the neck or chin region
Belly Treatments:
For 1 in 20 people there is a strong, intermittent shooting pain that occurs up to 2 weeks after treatment. If the pain is intolerable you can discuss with your doctor whether further analgesia is appropriate.
Rare Side Effects
● Vasovagal symptoms: dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, flushing, sweating, or fainting during or immediately after the treatment.
● Subcutaneous induration: generalised hardness and/or discrete nodules within the treatment area, which may develop after the treatment, and may present with pain and/or discomfort.
● Hyperpigmentation may occur after treatment. Typically, it resolves spontaneously.
● Hernia: treatment may cause new hernia formation or exacerbate pre-existing hernia, which may require surgical repair.
● Paradoxical hyperplasia: visibly enlarged volume within the treatment area, which may develop 2 to 5 months after treatment. Occurs in approximately 1/20,000 cases. Surgical intervention may be required to reduce the enlarged tissue.
● Freezer Burn: Though rare freezer burn can occur which can result in blistering, scarring and pigmentation.
Other Rare Side effects include:
● Scarring or changes to skin colour
● reduced movement or response of the tongue following procedures involving the neck or chin
● lower lip muscle weakness following procedures involving the neck or chin
● reduced saliva production and dry mouth following procedures involving the chin or neck
● abrupt and undesirable changes in fat layering
In the days following treatment, the area may ache and feel bruised. This aching, as well as redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, itching, skin sensitivity and tingling can last one to two weeks. Generally this is tolerated without pain relief; however, you may use paracetamol, nurofen, compression garments and cool packs in the evening, if required.
The skin may also feel numb; this reduction in sensation can last for up to four weeks, but gradually resolves.
Other common side effects may include:
● Firmness
● Pinching sensation
● Stinging
● Muscle cramping
● Diarrhea (as dead fat cells are removed from the body)
● A feeling of fullness in the throat after treatments involving the neck or chin region
Belly Treatments:
For 1 in 20 people there is a strong, intermittent shooting pain that occurs up to 2 weeks after treatment. If the pain is intolerable you can discuss with your doctor whether further analgesia is appropriate.
Rare Side Effects
● Vasovagal symptoms: dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, flushing, sweating, or fainting during or immediately after the treatment.
● Subcutaneous induration: generalised hardness and/or discrete nodules within the treatment area, which may develop after the treatment, and may present with pain and/or discomfort.
● Hyperpigmentation may occur after treatment. Typically, it resolves spontaneously.
● Hernia: treatment may cause new hernia formation or exacerbate pre-existing hernia, which may require surgical repair.
● Paradoxical hyperplasia: visibly enlarged volume within the treatment area, which may develop 2 to 5 months after treatment. Occurs in approximately 1/20,000 cases. Surgical intervention may be required to reduce the enlarged tissue.
● Freezer Burn: Though rare freezer burn can occur which can result in blistering, scarring and pigmentation.
Other Rare Side effects include:
● Scarring or changes to skin colour
● reduced movement or response of the tongue following procedures involving the neck or chin
● lower lip muscle weakness following procedures involving the neck or chin
● reduced saliva production and dry mouth following procedures involving the chin or neck
● abrupt and undesirable changes in fat layering
Contraindications include:
● Cryoglobulinaemia
● Paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria
● Pregnancy or lactation
● Known sensitivity to cold, such as cold urticaria or Raynaud’s disease
● Impaired peripheral circulation in the area to be treated
● Neuropathic disorders such as post-hepatic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy
● Impaired skin sensation
● Open or infected wounds in the area to be treated
● Bleeding disorders or concomitant use of blood thinners
● Recent surgery or scar tissue in the area to be treated
● Hernia in, or adjacent to the treatment site
● Skin condition such as eczema, dermatitis, or rashes in the area to be treated
● Active implanted devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators: the effect of performing treatments directly over such devices is not known.
*More information on safety and efficacy of fat freezing can be seen here and here
● Cryoglobulinaemia
● Paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria
● Pregnancy or lactation
● Known sensitivity to cold, such as cold urticaria or Raynaud’s disease
● Impaired peripheral circulation in the area to be treated
● Neuropathic disorders such as post-hepatic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy
● Impaired skin sensation
● Open or infected wounds in the area to be treated
● Bleeding disorders or concomitant use of blood thinners
● Recent surgery or scar tissue in the area to be treated
● Hernia in, or adjacent to the treatment site
● Skin condition such as eczema, dermatitis, or rashes in the area to be treated
● Active implanted devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators: the effect of performing treatments directly over such devices is not known.
*More information on safety and efficacy of fat freezing can be seen here and here