Treatment Explained
What is fat freezing (or Cryolipolysis)?
Fat freezing, also known as Cryolipolysis (cryo-li-polysis), is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure for the reduction of fat. It uses a controlled cooling process to destroy the fat cells and reduce their volume and is effective for both men and women.
The revolutionary cooling technology called ‘Cryo Lipo’ targets and carefully freezes fat cells underneath your skin (this process is called lipolysis), without affecting the other cells.
The freezing kills the fat cells and, after the session, the dead cells are naturally digested by the body. To see fat freezing before and after, scroll down this page.
You may also have heard Cryolipolysis referred to as ‘Cold Lypolysis’, ‘Lipo Freeze’, or ‘Cool Sculpting’.Â
What fat freezing isn’t: Cryolipolysis is not intended to treat obesity and should not replace a healthy lifestyle. To maintain your results, it is also important to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
Our trained practitioners are happy to discuss potential treatment combinations to help you sustain your weight loss. Weekly injectable treatments like Mounjaro or Ozempic lower appetite, by naturally activating receptors in the body that make you feel more full.
Cryolipolysis treatment overview
Treatment Type
Cold therapy
Downtime
None
Treatment Areas
Waist, chest, armpits, bra or back rolls, hips, back, upper arms, lower arms, forearms, elbows, upper legs, outer thighs, inner thighs, knees.
Benefit Duration
6 months
Treatment Time
35-60 minutes
Aftercare
Minimal (your practitioner will advise)
Treatment Type
Cold therapy
Treatment Time
35-60 minutes
Treatment Areas
Waist, chest, armpits, bra or back rolls, hips, back, upper arms, lower arms, forearms, elbows, upper legs, outer thighs, inner thighs, knees.
Benefit Duration
6 months
Downtime
None
Aftercare
Minimal (your practitioner will advise)
How does Cryolipolysis or fat freezing treatment work?
At Hannah London, we will conduct an initial consultation with you to understand your desired results, review your medical history and explain any preparation needed for your treatment.
At the start of the treatment session your trained aesthetician provider will apply a gel pad and applicator to the specific area to be treated.Â
The applicator is used to cool the targeted area and your aesthetician moves the device over your skin while administering suction and cooling technology.
A Cryolipolysis treatment takes anywhere from 35 to 60 minutes, depending on the areas being treated. It’s a comfortable treatment with many patients able to easily check emails, read or even fall asleep during the session.
You may see results within days, but the full results can take up to 4 weeks depending on how much fat you lose. At Hannah London, the average programme of treatments is four sessions, however our qualified aestheticians will design a personalised treatment programme based on your needs.
Cryolipolysis prices
Below are the costs for fat freezing
treatment at Hannah London.
| Sculptra/Lanluma | £750 |
| RichPl | £750 |
Cryolipolysis before and after
See the benefits for yourself.
Before
After
Cryolipolysis reviews
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Aisha Patel
My experience with biostimulators at Hannah London has been outstanding! Dr. Kaywaan recommended Sculptra for my skin, and the results have been phenomenal. He thoroughly explained how Sculptra works to stimulate collagen production, and I felt confident throughout the procedure. My skin looks firmer and more youthful, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Dr. Kaywaan is truly an expert in his field, and I highly recommend him for anyone considering biostimulators!
Carlos Mendes
I recently had a biostimulator treatment with Dr. Kaywaan at Hannah London using RichPL. Dr. Kaywaan’s expertise and attention to detail made me feel at ease. He explained how RichPL would rejuvenate my skin by using platelet-rich plasma to stimulate collagen growth. The results are incredible – my skin is glowing and much smoother. Dr. Kaywaan’s professionalism and skill are unmatched. I highly recommend his services for anyone looking to improve their skin's appearance!
Mei Wong
I opted for a Lanluma biostimulator treatment at Hannah London with one of their experienced practitioners. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the professionalism and care provided. The practitioner explained how Lanluma would work to enhance my skin’s volume and smoothness. The procedure was painless and the results exceeded my expectations – my skin feels revitalized and looks more youthful. If you’re considering biostimulators, I highly recommend the skilled team at Hannah London!
The science behind
Cryolipolysis therapy
Cryolipolysis was discovered by scientists who noticed some young children who regularly ate ice lollies developed dimples, where fat had been lost from their cheeks. Research showed that the ice was selectively destroying small areas of fat cells without affecting the surrounding cells.
This discovery has since been developed into a non-invasive procedure that targets and reduces localised areas of stubborn body fat. This non-surgical treatment is an alternative to liposuction.
Cryogen spray technology causes tissue damage at sub-freezing temperatures destroying your unwanted fat cells without damaging surrounding tissues or causing any discomfort during recovery. Because it’s so selective, fat freezing side effects are minimal. It’s quick, painless and highly effective with no downtime required after treatment.
In the weeks and months after Cryoliplolysis treatment the destroyed fat cells are naturally metabolised by the body and are sent to the lymphatic system to be removed as waste.
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Further Reading
Harvard Health blog: The skinny on freezing fat: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-skinny-on-freezing-fat-2020031218990
Open Access review from the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Cryolipolysis: A promising nonsurgical technique for localized fat reduction: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocd.16039
Cryolipolysis
- your questions answered
Meet one of our doctors for a consultation to discuss your treatment options
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Is fat freezing treatment for me?
Fat freeze treatment works for anyone who is healthy, fit, and looking for a tool to eliminate body bulges.
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What areas can Cryolipolysis be used on?
This popular treatment can be used for both men and women who want to lose weight from specific areas of the body.
- Arms: reduce underarm fat and the appearance of bingo wings.
- Chin: break down submental fat to reduce the appearance of a double chin.
- Stomach / belly fat: break down fat stores that obscure your abdomen and ‘six-pack’ muscles.
- Legs: remove fat across problem areas of your legs, like the banana roll.
- Love handles / flanks: redefine and sculpt your love handles by reducing fat stores.
- Thighs: remove fat from your outer thighs and inner thighs.
- Bra fat: reduce the appearance of bra roll fat.
- Back fat: remove back fat across the upper, mid and lower sections of your back
- Ankles: minimise the appearance of fat bulges around your ankles.
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What are the benefits of fat freezing?
The treated area will gradually decrease in size, creating a smooth, toned appearance. Patients can benefit from noticeable yet natural-looking results in their problem areas, providing an overall smoother body contour.
Long-lasting results.
It is a low risk procedure, there is no risk of infection.
More than one area of the body may be treated in a single session.
Most people can resume their normal daily activities immediately after treatment.
There is no damage to nerves, blood vessels, muscles, or lasting damaging to skin in the treatment area.
Fat cells that have been damaged or destroyed are permanently removed from the body naturally.
Patients may experience an increase in self-esteem due to an improvement in their appearance. -
Are there any fat freezing side effects?
After your treatment, you may experience some temporary redness, swelling, bruising and skin sensitivity on the treated area. However this should go away within 2 weeks post treatment.
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Does fat freezing work on all parts of your body?
Fat freezing is an effective non-surgical and non-invasive treatment which can be used by both men and women. It works effectively on almost every part of the body except particularly sensitive areas such as the face, hands and feet.
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How many times should I get fat freezing treatment for best results?
You may require more than one treatment session. But the doctor will inform you about this after a thorough consultation. Together we will design your personalised treatment plan in order to sculpt your body and achieve your desired goals.
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When does the fat freezing treatment take effect?
Treatment results may be visible within three weeks of the procedure. It takes approximately two to three months for results to appear, and fat-flushing is expected to last up to six months after the first treatment.
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Is Cryolipolysis treatment safe?
Yes! Fat freezing treatment is FDA-approved and successfully used on many patients around the world. The procedure has been FDA-approved to reduce stubborn fat stores across a diverse range of body areas. Cryolipolysis has been approved by FDA since 2013.
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Does the fat freezing treatment hurt?
No anaesthesia or numbing agent is necessary as Cryolipolysis is a simple, non-surgical treatment.
Cryolipolysis uses sub-zero temperatures to destroy fatty tissues without harming surrounding tissue. In fact, the only thing that gets destroyed here is the adipose cells – not even collagen fibres are harmed.
The procedure may cause some pinching and pulling feelings, but overall there is minimal discomfort. After treatment, the provider typically massages the treated areas to break up any frozen deep tissue. The body will then begin to absorb fat cells destroyed by this process.
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What happens in a Cryolipolysis consultation?
You will have a consultation with us at our clinic in London to help determine your suitability for Cryolipolysis. We will go through your medical history, body assessment, blood pressure, effects of treatment, and cost per treatment. -
How long is the recovery time after Cryolipolysis treatment?
After every session we recommend that our clients rest until their skin has completely healed from previous treatments. This means they should avoid strenuous activity such as running, lifting heavy objects etc. They may also experience some bruising, swelling and redness where the treatment was performed. -
How long will results from Cryolipoysis last?
To maintain your weight loss it is important to adopt or maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet and regular exercise. Other treatments like Mounjaro or Ozempic (weight-loss injectables) can be combined with Cryolipolysis to ensure your results are sustainable. -
How much does Cryolipolysis treatment cost?
Everyone’s body type and end goals are very different. After carefully assessing your body in person, we can give you the most accurate cost.
Please see above for our price list for fat freezing.
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