Does Fat Freeze Really Work?

Does Fat Freeze or Fat Freezing Really Work?

What is Fat Freezing? 
Fat freezing, technically known as cryolipolysis, is an FDA approved non-invasive method of freezing fat cells to get rid of “love handles,” double chin, flabby arms and other unwanted bulges of fat. It promises to remove 25 percent of fat in a given area, but probably not all in a single treatment.

​Fat freezing works by using paddles that suction your skin into a cup in order to crystallize underlying fat cells. Each procedure can last from 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the target area. The discomfort involved is said to be minimal although the area treated will first feel very cold and then numb.

Fat Freeze is US FDA-Approved Procedure
The FDA cleared the marketing of the fat freezing method CoolSculpting in 2010 based on results of a study showing that six months after the treatment of love handles in 60 patients, the targeted fat was reduced by an average of 19 percent. Since then, fat freezing has been catching on nationwide. It is offered by dermatologists and medical spas and is heavily promoted in television commercials. Wellaholic's WellaFreeze is premised on the same principles as CoolSculpting. 

Limitations of Fat Freeze
If you’re considering the procedure, you should be aware of its limitations. CoolSculpting is intended to reduce the appearance of visible bulges, not as a treatment for obesity. The specific areas of fat targeted may also include thighs, upper arms, abdomen, breasts, and “banana handles” (fat under the buttocks).

​One often-distressing condition that fat freezing appears to help is the reduction of the size of men’s breasts. (Treatment for this is the fourth-most popular cosmetic surgery procedure for men.) A small study published in September 2015 found that 95 percent of 21 men treated with freezing felt their appearance had improved and 89 percent cited less embarrassment about the appearance of their chest. Each man had two 60-minute treatments followed by another two months later. All felt their quality of life improved. Results showed that the procedure is generally safe; with minimal to no downtime for patients, and that the improvements were sustained for a year following treatment. Standard treatment to reduce breast size in men is surgery under general anesthesia or liposuction or both.

How is the Fat Freeze Procedure Like?
In Singapore, Fat Freezing is becoming more popular and common. While fat freezing is painful and has little or no downtime, it must be conducted by experienced consultants to prevent any post-treatment implications such as freeze burns, etc.

1. At Wellaholic, the treatment is conducted in a cosy and comfortable room.
   
2. Prior to the treatment, our friendly consultant will check with you on your freeze objectives. There will also be a safety briefing to update you on not only the safety procedures but also care guidelines as well as possibl side effects. 
3. Your pulse rate and blood oxygen level is measured to make sure you are eligible for WellaFreeze fat freeze.
4. The treated area is measured by the consultant - this helps the consultant to adjust the appropriate setting. 
5. An anti-freeze membrane is applied to the skin to protect the skin from freeze burns.
6. The consultant will assist to secure the probe to the treatment area. 
7. The vacuum will pull the treated area into the probe, and deep freezing will take place. 

Why is it not possible to treat too many areas in a single day? 
Wellaholic offers WellaFreeze Unlimited, which allows customers several treatments within a month for their body sculpting needs. Nevertheless, we do not recommend doing more than three sessions a day. This is because the process of fat freezing or cryolipolysis will freeze the fats. There will be a built-up of dead cells which your body will need to clear off (usually within 30 to 60 days). Now, acidosis happens when your body isn't able to get rid of too much acid in the body. Hence, by pacing the treatments, coupled with drinking lots of water, you will help to keep your body and kidneys in a healthy state. 

Want to find out more about WellaFreeze? 
Wellaholic’s WellaFreeze™ or Fat Freeze Cryolipolysis helps target the stubborn fat areas of your body that do not react well to exercise and dieting. This helps customers in Singapore who have unwanted fat in targeted areas. Some key facts about our treatments: 

• WellaShape is our Signature Ultimate Body Contouring treatment incorporating our WellaFreeze Fat Freeze and our WellaSculpt Body Firming using radio waves. WellaFreeze uses fat freeze to reduce fat while WellaSculpt helps tighten the areas treated via WellaFreeze and tighten the loose skin (from the loss of fat cells).
• WellaFreeze is backed by science. In clinical studies, cryolipolysis was shown to reduce subcutaneous fat at the treatment site by up to 25% after one treatment. Improvements were seen in 86% of treated subjects. At 73%, the patient satisfaction rate is higher than with other technologies used for non-invasive lipolysis. 
• For WellaSculpt, by using advanced radio frequency technology, heat is delivered to the skin accelerating the production of collagen and elastin with an immediate lifting and tightening for a healthier looking skin. Radio Frequency heats the skin to over 40 degrees which stimulate new collagen, growth and brings blood surface to the surface of the skin, plumping the skin for instant results.
  

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