You’ve worked hard, you eat well, and you exercise regularly. And you’re seeing results. You’ve dropped weight and your trips to the scale bring you joy now and not fear. However, there are still some areas where the fat just won’t go away.

This is a common situation and a tough one to deal with. For some reason, in many people, there always seem to be areas where the fat stubbornly won’t go away. Why is this? And what can you do?

Here’s the solution!

The Basics of Body Fat

To get rid of fat, you first have to understand fat. There are two types of fat in the body. Essential fat, also known as non-mass fat, is vital for your body to function normally. This is typically in your organs and bones. Fat mass, or stored fat, is found in tissue and is located just under your skin. It cushions and insulates your body and provides energy.

Excessive stored fat can lead to many health conditions and diseases. Therefore, it’s a good idea to try to maintain a healthy body fat percentage.

If you’ve been eating well and exercising, but still cannot lose fat in certain areas, one option that may help is cryolipolysis, which is also known as “fat freezing.”

Fat Freezing Explained

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive procedure that targets unwanted fat, making it possible to eliminate fat that persists in stubborn areas. It works by using cold to break down fat sells. During the process, a handheld device is used on the body. It freezes the layer of fat cells that live just underneath the skin.

Fat cells are more susceptible to damage from cold than other areas, such as skin cells. Therefore, the process only targets fat without harming the surrounding regions. This is because the cold temperatures injure the fat cells, causing an inflammatory response. Once the cells are damaged, they will die and the body’s natural immune system will then get rid of the dead cells and debris.

The result is fat that has been destroyed from the area.

Treatment Areas

The process is quite effective in numerous areas of the body. Most common treatment areas include the abdomen, upper arms, love handles, thighs, under the chin, and several other areas.

This process is popular because it is an effective way to target and eliminate fat cells without surgery. There is no significant recovery time and very little risk.

Does it Really Work?

It’s reasonable to be skeptical and to wonder if fat freezing treatments really work. The answer is the process does work.

Is it Safe?

Cryolipolysis is non-invasive, so it doesn’t require surgery, incisions, anesthesia, or any other such risks. There are very few potential side effects from the process as well and no downtime following a session.

While the fat freezing process is safe for the vast majority of people, some may experience discomfort or soreness in the treated area.

Benefits

The main benefit of cryolipolysis is that it eliminates fat. It can be a great choice for people who are having difficulty losing the last few pounds or eliminating fat in certain areas. If you are close to your ideal weight, but having trouble with the last few areas, cryolipolysis could be the right option for you.

Results

It takes time for the results of a fat freezing session to be evident. This is because your body needs to work through the process of absorbing and eliminating the fat. Results can typically be seen within three weeks, but it could take up to three months to see maximum benefits. In some cases, a second treatment session may be recommended to provide the desired results.

The team at Boca Laser & Medical Spa can help set your expectations for the process and give you all the information you need to know about what results to expect and how many sessions are recommended. We pride ourselves on offering personalized, caring support and advice to all of our customers.

For more information or to book an appointment at our spa, please contact us online or give us a call at 561-674-9222.