FAT REMOVAL WITH EXTREME COLD

What is fat reduction using extreme cold and how does it work?

The principle of cryolipolysis treatment is based on the fact that fat cells react very sensitively to cold temperatures and vacuum. If the fatty tissue is treated with cooling, the fat cells can be broken down over a longer time frame as part of the body’s natural metabolic processes. The results are permanent. The procedure, also known as cryoshaping, works with CoolSculpting®, a special device with a vacuum applicator that selectively sucks the skin in the area to be treated and then cools it down. The method is considered to be extremely gentle on the tissue and painless. Die Ergebnisse sind dauerhaft.

For whom is cryolipolysis treatment suitable?

Cryolipolysis treatment is suitable for anyone who is annoyed by stubborn fat deposits and would like to get rid of them. Dr Duve likes to refer to these regions as problem rolls. The device can be used especially for localised fat deposits. If you are otherwise of normal weight or only slightly overweight, you will achieve particularly good results with this procedure. However, there are also factors or diseases that exclude cryolipolysis. For example, the application is not recommended for people who are very overweight, pregnant women, patients with large scars or inflammation and people with sensory disturbance.

Which areas can be treated with CoolSculpting®?

Generally, the application of cryolipolysis treatment is possible wherever disturbing fat deposits can occur. Typical treatment areas include: –

• Abdomen
• Hips
• Buttocks
• Thighs
• Arms
• Chin area
• Back

What should be considered before the treatment?

If possible, no blood thinners should be taken for a few days before the treatment in order to avoid bruising. Of course, if you take blood thinners regularly, you should discuss the discontinuation with your doctor beforehand. On the treatment day itself, no special preparation is necessary on the part of the patient. The skin area to be treated should be clean; for cryoshaping in the chin area, you should show up without make-up. Of course, before every treatment with us, Dr Duve will have a detailed discussion with you, during which he will inform you about the procedure, the expected results and any risks.

How does the treatment work?

Before applying the vacuum applicator, a cold protection cloth is placed on the corresponding skin area. Anaesthesia is not necessary as the treatment is painless; at most, the cold sensation may seem a little unusual at first. Then suction is applied with a vacuum device and followed by cooling for about an hour. A more extensive treatment on areas with firmer connective tissue, such as the buttocks or outer thighs, is carried out using a plate applicator – this is done without a vacuum.

You can sit back and relax during the treatment. After the application, the treated area is loosened up a little with a massage and potential lymphoedema removed.

What should I consider after the treatment?

As the treatment is non-invasive and without anaesthetic, there is no need to observe any special rules afterwards. There is no downtime, and you will not require a resting period.

When will the result be visible?

It can take up to twelve weeks before you see a final result. The reason for this is that the fat cells can only be broken down during this period after the treatment. Whether a second treatment is necessary must be decided individually.

How much does the treatment cost?

The costs for treatment depend greatly on the area of the body to be treated as well as on the number of sessions needed. Experience shows that the costs start at around EUR 750.

What are the risks?

With Dr Duve, you are in very good hands and do not have to fear any serious side effects. However, there is always a small residual risk. With CoolSculpting®, such risks include:

• Bruising,
• Redness,
• Numbness,
• Swelling,
• Sensitivity to touch.

In very rare cases, there may be a paradoxical proliferation of fatty tissue instead of its breakdown. Dr Duve will inform you about this rare complication. Generally, however, cryolipolysis is extremely low risk.