Cryolipolysis: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Cryolipolysis is a procedure for cooling the subcutaneous fat layer with a special vacuum nozzle, followed by the destruction of fat cells.

– Duration of treatment: 40-60 minutes
– Recommended number of procedures: 1-3
– Recovery period: 2-3 days

Although it is generally assumed that the fatty layers are responsible for the heat exchange of the body, the cells themselves are quite sensitive to a sharp drop in temperature.

It is on the principle of destruction of cells under the influence of cold and the method of the body correction is constructed. The dead cells are removed from the body naturally – through the bloodstream to the liver.

Non-invasive, Localized Reduction Of Fat Deposits

The procedure is absolutely safe and harmless for internal organs and tissues, the skin areas being worked are protected by gel, and full restoration of color and temperature occurs on the same day.

How is cryolipolysis performed?

Before cryolipolysis, the cosmetologist determines the areas of the body that need correction, the thickness of the lipid layer is measured. Then, for the sake of clarity, the volume measurements are carried out.

The cryolipolysis apparatus consists of a vacuum nozzle that gently grasps the skin area with subcutaneous fat and evenly cools it.

External epidermis, habitual to changes in temperature, while not suffering, and lipid cells die forever. On average, one procedure lasts about 40-50 minutes.

The duration of the full course is determined by the doctor, based on the characteristics of the patient’s body. To accelerate the blood and lymph flow, cryolipolysis alternates with lymph drainage massages and wrapping.

There are many types of apparatus for coolsculpting. One of the most popular is the US device ZELTIQ, which allows you to perform the procedure in places almost inaccessible to other methods of hardware cosmetology:

• on the shoulder blades;
• back;
• knees;
• the outer side of the thighs.

Indications for cryolipolysis

Coolsculpting is prescribed with the formation of excess fatty deposits in the abdomen, back, thighs, waist and inner surface of the hands.

The main indication for the procedure is obesity according to the family type, that is, associated with a violation of the principles of healthy eating, a sedentary lifestyle.

During the correction, not only open areas are effectively liable, but also inaccessible to other devices, cosmetology procedures and physical exercises of the zone. The main advantage of the method is atraumatism and quick result.

Coolsculpting: contraindications to the procedure

• Cold allergy or congenital sensitivity to a decrease in temperature.
• Skin diseases.
• Reception of anticoagulants.
• Inflammatory processes and open wounds.
• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Problems with blood circulation, pathology of blood coagulability.

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