Freeze fat with cryolipolysis!
Freezing fat is currently a very popular, if not the most popular, method of removing localized fat. Freezing fat is also called cryolipolysis and is currently the best working method to get rid of excess fat. There are many devices, clinics and beauty salons in the Netherlands and Belgium that promise to painlessly freeze fat cells.
But what is fat freezing exactly and how does fat freezing work? Fat freezing, when performed properly, is a safe way to remove local excess fat. Freezing abdominal fat is the most commonly used zone, but in principle you can freeze fat on any part of the body using cryolipolysis. This does depend on what type of cryolipolysis device is being used. Not every device works equally well, or is not suitable for a specific body part. Freezing fat is also not suitable for everyone.
Fat freezing causes the fat cell to die. This can no longer be filled, so the fat will no longer return to this location. There is a wide range of various Cryoliployse treatments on the market, making it difficult to make a choice. Some treatments can even be very painful.
There is also a lot of cryo equipment from countries such as China or for home use. Be careful with this! A defective device can cause damage to the skin. In this blog we will tell you everything about fat freezing, possible alternatives and the different types of Cryolipolysis treatments you can choose from. But first we will explain to you exactly how fat freezing works...
What is fat freezing? | Cryolipolysis
What is cryolipolysis?
Cryolipolysis is freezing fat, more accurately freezing the fat cells. The fat itself is not frozen, but it is the fat cells that are sensitive to cold. Much more sensitive than any other body tissue. So basically you freeze the fat cells. Fat cells crystallize at a temperature below 9ºC. This process is called cryolipolysis.
How cold the fat cell must be exactly to crystallize depends on the cryolipolysis technique and what type of fat cell it is. After the fat cells crystallize, they die. The death of cells is called apostosis. The fat cells are then removed through the intestines, ever and then through urination.
Freezing fat cells is based on the Cryolipolysis technique developed at Harvard University. By applying cold to fat cells, they are broken down by the body in a natural and harmless way. Cryolipolysis does not damage other surrounding tissue or organs. There has been scientific evidence for this for more than 10 years. Fat freezing is therefore safe if done correctly and also has many advantages over other treatments that remove fat.
Human body fat is made up of several layers. The bottom layer of fat is very close to the muscles and can be tackled through sufficient exercise or a healthy diet. The layer of fat just under the skin is a stubborn fat layer. This fat layer generally has little or no blood supply.
This makes it much more difficult to tackle this fat layer and a healthy diet and a lot of exercise have little effect on it. That is why many people who are really healthy cannot get rid of their belly fat or love handles. For these people, freezing fat cells is really a solution. Also read our article how many Kcal you need to burn to lose 1 kilo of fat
For whom is fat freezing not suitable?
Cryolipolysis not suitable for people who are significantly overweight or obese. The fat cells can increase in size 70 times. Fat cells in overweight people are therefore much more filled with fat than in an overweight person. These well-filled fat cells cannot be destroyed by cooling. The fat cell is simply too large to crystallize.
Freezing fat is not suitable for:
- Major problem areas
- For obese persons. The fat cells of obese people are too large to treat with cryolipolysis
- To lose weight
- People who fluctuate a lot in weight, when you gain weight, empty fat cells can fill up again
- BMI over 30 (Calculate BMI)
- Heart disease
- Skin conditions and inflammation
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy or other serious illness
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Which areas can be treated with fat freezing?
Our experience with fat freezing shows that the best results can be achieved on soft fat. The most common cryolipolysis treatment is freezing fat because this is the most difficult place to lose fat through exercise and healthy eating. The following zones can be easily treated with a cryolipolysis treatment.
The cryolipolysis treatment with Clatuu Alpha may be performed on the same area once every 12 weeks. NAfter each treatment, the body needs time to remove the crystallized fat cells. You can have 2 zones treated in 50 minutes and a maximum of 6 zones in total. You will then be treated for a total of 150 minutes. After the cryolipolysis treatment, the fat has disappeared permanently.
Improve and accelerate the cryolipolysis result
Now that we know exactly what cryolipolysis is, we can accelerate the natural process of removing fat cells. You can do this by drinking 2 to 3 liters of water every day, adjusting your eating behavior and giving up alcohol. The body will first clean up the alcohol before your body starts working on the fat sheets.
By using the right creams and supplements you will get an even more beautiful and better result.
We advise during cryolipolysis treatment Crema Grasso to use. This beautiful product helps to reduce and liquefy fat cells and also improves the elasticity of the skin.
To We recommend that you accelerate the removal of fat cells Laviesage Cleansing Cure. This detox supplement detoxifies the body and supports your liver in removing crystallized fat cells.
The best products to make the result of your cryolipolysis even better
Wide choice of cryolipolysis equipment
All equipment that we have in our practice in Amsterdam South was purchased because I am convinced that it has a good effect on the skin. I am the best customer in my own company. After making many comparisons, the choice for Cryolipolysis was quickly made because it works better than a Cavitation treatment with ultrasound and is much less drastic than lipolysis and liposuction.
We work with the best fat freezing equipment For us, this means that we prefer equipment that has been developed in Europe or from countries where they are very advanced in the field of cosmetic treatments, such as Japan and South Korea.
There are many different cryolipolysis equipment on the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. There are machines with large cooling pads, clamps or with a vacuum suction nozzle. After attending various demonstrations from different suppliers and after extensive market research in which we compared all cryolipolysis treatments, oOur choice for fat freezing fell on the South Korean Clatuu Alpha.
This cryolipolysis device has a total of 7 applicators in different sizes, so we can in principle treat any part of the body. In addition, you can have 2 zones treated at the same time with this device. But the biggest advantage that other cryolipolysis equipment does not have is that the applicator that is placed on the fat is placed 360 degrees around the fat and therefore freezes 360 degrees around.
This allows you to get the best results from 1 fat freeze treatment. If you have a clinic or salon and are considering purchasing a cryolipolysis device, request a demo Laser Vision the supplier of Clatuu Alpha
How does the cryolipolysis treatment work?
Prior to the cryolipolysis treatment, an extensive intake is performed and the circumference of the area to be treated is measured. We mark exactly where the fat is located and how we will place the aspirators on the area to be treated. In addition, a weighing takes place and we take photos of the area to be treated. In general, 1 to 3 treatments are needed to achieve the desired result. This of course depends on the amount of fat, the type of fat and what result the customer is satisfied with.
The applicator(s) are placed on the area and continue to work on the fat cells for 50 minutes. This may feel a bit tight and cold at first. After about 10 minutes this feeling disappears because the skin is numbed by the cold. During the 50-minute cryolipolysis treatment you can watch a series or do some work on your phone. After we remove the applicators from the skin, we massage the area again and you will receive aftercare from us.
From about 6 weeks onwards you will see a difference in the size of the fat and after 8 weeks you will come back to us to take photos. You will achieve the final result after a maximum of 12 weeks. The treatment with Clatuu Alpha is virtually painless. There are hardly any side effects afterwards. The area that has been treated may still feel a little sore for a few weeks after the treatment.
Does the fat come back after a cryolipolysis treatment?
No, the frozen fat cells have dissolved and can no longer be filled. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle even after treatment with the Clatuu Alpha. Eat healthy and in moderation, get enough exercise and drink plenty of water. A cryolipolysis treatment is not suitable for people who fluctuate a lot with their weight. Other fat cells can fill up when you gain weight.
Will my skin become sagging after a cryolipolysis treatment?
No, in principle the skin does not become sagging. The cold of the cryolipolysis treatment stimulates the fibroblasts to produce collagen. In addition, the fat is broken down after the treatment in 12 weeks. This is done very gradually, giving the skin enough time to adapt to the new shape. If the skin was already sagging before the treatment, it will remain sagging after the treatment. If you want to work on sagging skin, the LPG treatment is a solution, this is a mechanical connective tissue massage that can, among other things, strengthen the skin.
Freezing fat is by far the safest treatment for removing fat
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| Treatment | Belly prices (varies per provider) | Suitable for | Side effects and risks | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavitation – Ultra sound | Approximately €100. Needs about 10 | Small surface area | Bruises, muscle pain | Varying results with small surfaces |
| Clatuu Alpha (Cryolipolysis) | 1 treatment 2 zones €500- | Small to large surface area | The skin may feel sensitive and sore for up to 2 to 3 weeks after the treatment | Good results for small and larger surfaces. Because there is a wide choice of applicators, you can also work on contours |
| Coolsculpting (Cryolipolysis) | 1 treatments 1 zone €450,- | large surface area | Treatment can hurt. Up to 6 weeks after treatment, the skin may feel tight, sensitive and bruised | Good results on small and large surfaces. No choice of applicators, so contours cannot be worked on |
| Cryo21 (Cryolipolysis) | 7 treatments approximately €850 | Small surface area | Virtually painless and no side effects. The skin may feel sore for 2 days | Good results with small surfaces. Treatment also very suitable for contours because the skin is treated with a head |
| Lipolysis (injections) | Lipolysis Banned since 2011 | Small surface area | There is a risk of serious complications. Months of recovery time. | Varying results |
| Liposuction (surgery) | Upper abdomen between €1250 and €2300 | Large surface area | There is a risk of serious complications. Up to 6 months recovery time | Good results on large surface areas |
| Treatment | Prices belly | Suitable for | Side effects and risks | Result |
Fat freezing aftercare
Here are our 6 tips and experiences for the best cryolipolysis results:
- Eat healthy and not too much! Cryolipolysis breaks down fat cells, but your body has plenty of other empty fat cells that can fill up again!
- Exercise is the best way to prevent weight gain, both during and after your cryolipolysis treatment. Exercise after a cryolipolysis treatment contributes to the faster removal of fat cells.
- Cryolipolysis is not intended to lose weight but to remove local fat. At the right clinic, they will advise you on a healthy lifestyle in addition to the cryolipolysis treatment. Most people who undergo cryolipolysis treatment with us become more aware of the effect of exercise and food.
- Support your body with the right products, the importance of which we have explained above in the article.
- Drink enough water, water helps you remove fat faster
- After a cryolipolysis treatment, massage the skin a few times daily. This accelerates the removal of the destroyed fat cells.
Freeze fat yourself? Don't!
Would you like to freeze local fat yourself, such as belly fat or other areas? That doesn't seem like a wise thing to do to me.
There is a device on the market that allows you to freeze fat yourself. The stories and cryolipolysis experiences we hear about this “slim freezer” are actually all negative and have little to no effect. It seems very simple to freeze your fat yourself, but incorrect use can even be harmful to your surrounding muscles. Muscles can become paralyzed if they are exposed to cold for too long. I personally wouldn't venture into this. You cannot compare this device with professional cryolipolysis equipment
Fat Freezing Question and Answers
Freezing fat is suitable for both men and women. The ideal person is someone in good physical condition but with local fat deposits on, for example, the chin, upper arms, abdomen, back, bra lumps, fat deposits in the thighs and flanks and other fat zones. Cryolipolysis is not a substitute for weight loss. It is a treatment to remove local stubborn fat where diet or exercise do not have the desired result. The treatment is an alternative to liposuction and has the advantage that it is not an operation, so you do not need time to recover.
This depends on which area you want to address, what your ultimate goal is and the number of treatments required.
Together with the cryolipolysis specialist, a tailor-made treatment plan is created that is precisely tailored to your body and wishes. Take into account a starting rate of €250 for treating 1 zone
The fat cells are crystallized by freezing, die and are then removed from the body and do not return.
NB! An unhealthy lifestyle can cause other fat cells to fill up.
Yes, the result of a cryolipolysis treatment is permanent. The fat cells that have been removed never return. Humans produce fat cells until approximately the age of 18. An unhealthy lifestyle can cause other empty fat cells to fill up.
Multiple scientific studies have shown that freezing fat is safe. In America, the U.S. Food and Drugs (FDA) also stated that cryolipolysis is safe for removing localized fat.
NB! Here too, it often applies that cheap is expensive. Go to a professional clinic or beauty salon that has a lot of experience in this and works with approved cryolipolysis equipment.
No, cryolipolysis with the Clatuu Alpha is generally not experienced as painful.
Yes this is possible. The cryolipolysis treatment is not a surgical procedure and you therefore do not have to recover in such a way. You can return to work or your daily activities after treatment
If you gain weight, the extra fat will spread throughout your body and not just end up in the treated areas.
For the best cryolipolysis treatment, go to our clinic in Amsterdam South. We have specialized in cryolipolysis treatments since 2015.
No, every body responds differently to cryolipolysis treatment. There may be several underlying causes for this. This is always discussed at the appropriate clinic during the intake.
Coolsculpting, like Cryo21 or Clatuu Alpha, is one of the cryolipolysis methods for freezing fat.
Can Cellulite be treated with cryolipolysis?
Cellulite can be treated with Cryo21, which is also a form of cryolipolysis. With Cryo21, multiple treatments are required every 2 weeks to freeze the fat, layer by layer. This manual way of freezing fat can also be applied to cellulite, but there are better alternatives for cellulite.
With LPG treatments, a much better result is achieved on cellulite. A LPG cellulite treatment you can also immediately work on contours of the body such as waist, hips or buttocks. Even better results are achieved in combination with Cryolipolysis. See our before and after photos of LPG treatments some of which in combination with cryolipolysis.
After an LPG cellulite treatment, you would do well to eat healthy and keep your weight stable. Sufficient exercise is also very important, not so much for losing weight, but especially for beautiful smooth and firm skin. Too little exercise contributes to cellulite and this is not what you want. A healthy lifestyle is therefore important, not only for your health but also for your cellulite.
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Cryolipolysis and fat freezing questions?
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