FAT freezing has become a sought-after treatment for those struggling with body fat.
Many clinics have introduced the treatment as people try and shed the pounds they have gained.
What is fat freezing?
It's important to note that having a fat loss procedure won't help you address any issues you have with nutrition and experts have even previously said that some people can't see the results when they look at before and after pictures of themselves.
The more treatments you have - the more results you will see, and it can help reduce the appearance of bulging.
Fat freezing, or cryogenic lipolysis, is exactly like what it sounds - fat cells are frozen for a period of time in the aim to reduce them, and it’s a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.
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It originated after research was done into frostbite, and it was noted that fat cells would freeze before skin freezes.
As it’s a procedure done by a professional, it can selectively target anywhere, such as tummy, thighs, or arms, so the patient can choose their problematic areas.
Patients are required to sit for up to two hours while cooling paddles suction the skin and crystallise fat cells.
Does it work?
If done safely by a professional, fat freezing can indeed help you lose fat.
However, as with many cosmetic treatments, results can vary from person to person, and it may take a few weeks or even months to notice.
Roostaeian and Manhattan-based CoolSculpting guru Jeannel Astarita told Vogue: "You get mild fat reduction—a slightly improved waistline, less bulging of any particular area that’s concerning."
Does it help you lose weight?
Fat doesn’t weigh as much as muscle, so fat freezing won’t make you lose heaps of weight.
Although it doesn’t add up on the scale, Jeannel says: “When [you lose] what’s spilling over the top of your pants or your bra, it counts.”
However, you should still control your weight and maintain a healthy diet with plenty of exercise.
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Where are some of the best places to get it done?
Perfecte' Me is a company that specialises in non-surgical weight loss, and fat freezing is one of the many services they offer.
Their cryo lipolysis treatments are available in a number of salons across the UK, one of which is the Omniya clinic in Knightsbridge.
Their fat-freezing sessions give results that last for three months, after a half an hour of treatment.
Other clinics, such as the Primas MediSpa in Central London also offer the procedure, claiming it's "perfect for banishing unwanted lockdown weight gain."
What celebrities have tried it?
Gemma Collins told her Instagram followers in 2021 she was having the procedure.
It’s popular amongst other celebrities too – Khloe Kardashian has admitted to doing CoolSculpting (a fat freezing machine brand).
Molly Sims is an official spokesperson for CoolSculpting, and told Vanity Fair that it was perfect for after her pregnancies because busy mums can fit it in around their schedule, as there is no downtime.
Other celebrity fans include Antony Costa and Ferne McCann.
