Fat Cryolipolysis Treatment
Cryolipolysis commonly referred to as fat freezing, is a nonsurgical procedure that uses cold temperatures to reduce fat deposits in certain areas of the body.
Fat Cryolipolysis Treatment In San Diego
Fat freezing also known as cryolipolysis, is a non-surgical fat-reduction procedure that employs controlled chilling to get rid of stubborn fat that won’t go away with diet and exercise alone. There is no need for general or topical anesthetics or painkillers. There is no downtime, and you may start exercising and engaging in other daily activities right afterward.
How To Prepare For Your Treatment
Stop any medications that thin your blood as bruising in the areas of treatment is possible. If you are unsure about whether your medications are blood thinners please review this with your medical providers. Over the counter medications like aspirin, anti-inflammatories and fish oil supplements may also exacerbate bruising and should be discontinued.
Day Of Treatment
- Wear comfortable loose clothing
- As the gel pads will be administered with the applicator and will smear any clothing you are wearing throughout the treatment, wear cheap underwear and bring an additional pair to wear at home.
- You can eat before coming in, but we advise a light lunch because, very infrequently, some people may feel queasy at the beginning of the session.
- Prior to your treatment, a photograph will be taken for comparison on your follow up.
Our Care
- Increase water intake
- Reduce the intake of toxins to the body (tobacco, alcohol)
- Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to treatment
- Avoid having any laser hair removal, laser treatment 2 weeks before treatment
- If the skin is red, irritated or broken, we cannot carry out your treatment until the skin has completely healed
- Please avoid caffeine and fatty foods on the day of treatment
- Please wear loose fitting clothing, no tight jeans etc.
- Please avoid a heavy meal an hour before treatment
- Drink 2 – 3 litres of water daily, keep a large bottle with you at all times and infuse with lemons and limes for flavor, this will help flush out the crystallized lipids (dead fat cells) out of your body through the lymphatic system
- Exercise minimum of 1 hour per week as this will assist in the metabolism of the dead fat cells and contribute to healthy lifestyle
- Follow a healthy eating diet plan (we offer these on our website, head over and click ‘Shop’ and then ‘Healthy Eating Plans’) and reduce your intake of alcohol, carbohydrates and caffeine during the treatment program
- Regular body brushing at home, is a great way to stimulate the lymphatic system to naturally eliminate the fat cells, do this twice daily for 2 minutes
- Avoid hot baths or showers, steam or heat treatments for 24 hours
- Lymphatic massages will accelerate the process of removing the fat cells
Please talk to your doctor or healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions:
- Liver or kidney problems
- Heart or lung conditions
- Raynaud’s disease or other vasoconstrictive disorders
- Sufferers of physiological hypotonic (lacking in muscle tone/muscle or tissue wastage)
- Cardiovascular or cerebral diseases (issues with blood flow to heart or brain)
- Immune system disease (including AIDS or HIV) or Urticaria
- Hypoproteinemia or hyperproteinemia (high or low levels of protein in the blood)
- Frostbite Intolerance
- Umbilical hernias, hernias or weak stomach muscle walls (past or present – abdominal treatments only)
- Severe diabetes, elderly infirm or young children
- Post invasive surgery (in the treatment area – wait at least 12 months and avoid any scar)
- Artificial implants, bone, (in the treatment area)
- Persons with metal plates or joint implants (in the treatment area)
- Sites of prior cosmetic surgery (area specific only)
- Pregnancy & immediately following birth (3 months’ natural birth, 12 months C-Section)
- Thrombosis, or taking an anticoagulant
- Epilepsy
- You will first meet with your Aesthetic Practitioner who will go through the treatment in detail and ensure you understand everything
- They will ensure all paperwork is completed, this includes a medical history screening, treatment areas assessment and lifestyle questions
- Your aesthetic practitioner will then start by measuring your target areas, take photos and go through the treatment process
- Once the areas have been marked up a wet-gel membrane is placed onto the area and the applicator is put onto the targeted area
- The applicator will begin suction to pull the fat inside the applicator and the 360 cooling will begin, the treatment takes around 1 – 2 hours to complete depending on the amount of areas being treated
- At the end of your treatment a short message will be given and we will provide advice on what to do at home
- You will be given aftercare advice on the day of your treatment and this will also be sent to you via email for you to refer back too
An ‘area’ is defined as one targeted area of fat which has one handle attached (Aztec Tan & Spa machines can use two or four handles at once). So one area is, for example, the lower abdomen (if it’s small) or the left love handle. Two areas, for example, would consist of the lower abdomen left and right, both sides of the love handles or both upper arms or inner thighs.
- 1 Area – Lower Centre Stomach
- 1 Area – Upper Centre Stomach
- 2 Areas – Lower & Upper Centre Stomach
- 2 Areas – Love Handles | Sides of Stomach | Hips
- 2 Areas – Male Chest (1 applicator on each area)
- 4 Areas – Inner & Outer Thighs (1 applicator on each area)
- 4 Areas – 2 Upper & 2 Lower Stomach (Belly Blaster)
Procedure Need To Knows
Procedure Time
1-2 Hours
No Recovery Needed
Potential Risk of Mild Redness
or Bruising
Results Duration
About a year
Number of Treatments
About 2 per area
Frequently Asked Questions
It sure does, but don’t take our word for it, check out our testimonials. Please note that clients have different circumstances and taking into account that clients’ bodies differ and react differently to Cryolipolysis, therefore results vary from person to person. Aztec Tan & Spa cannot guarantee specific results, however, on average each Cryolipolysis treatment session can result in a 30% reduction of fat (see resources page). Aztec Tan & Spa stands by evidence based treatments, therefore we encourage all of our clients to look into Cryolipolysis case studies prior to their treatment. There is significant research that proves the effectiveness of Cryolipolysis treatment. Links can be found by clicking on our resources page.
No, the great thing about Cryolipolysis treatment is that you can go about your day as normal straight after treatment. Aztec Tan & Spa does advise that you increase your water intake by 2 – 3 liters, practice regular body brushing and follow all the aftercare advice given to you. This will help flush out the dead fat cells through the lymphatic system and improve your health and well-being.
You must wait a minimum of 3 months of your baby after the natural birth assuming there were no complications or a minimum of 12 months after a C section. It is best to get GP approval post childbirth prior to commencing with treatment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this please contact us and we will be more than happy to assist.
You will begin to see results after 3 weeks, however the full results will be visible after 6 – 12 weeks. We do request that you come back 6 weeks after your appointment for a follow up appointment and then again at week 12 for a final measure and photo if appropriate. All follow up appointment are completely free of charge and form part of your aftercare.
The fat cells are destroyed permanently. After Cryolipolysis treatment the fat cells are destroyed by a natural process called apoptosis, the fat cells are removed by the body through the lymphatic system as a waste product. As the fat cells are removed body as with Liposuction, fat will not deposit again in the same area that was treated. However, without proper diet and lifestyle changes, remaining fat cells may expand and grow.
