how does freeze treatment work

How do fat freezing and heat treatments work?

Some of these options work by freezing fat cells while others employ heat through the use of ultrasound or radiofrequency energy. They offer a targeted way to reshape areas such as your abdomen, love handles, thighs and upper arms. But are they safe? Are the changes permanent? How quickly will you see results?

What happens when you freeze your skin?

The skin around the area that was frozen may appear “puffy” and reddened for several days. You may-experience a blister or even a blood blister over the area that was frozen. The blister may last for a period of 1 to 2 weeks, and then slowly heal with crusting. The area that was frozen may result in either an area of lighter or darker skin.

Is your stress response to stress really to freeze?

If your stress response is to freeze give yourself compassion. Your response is not your choice – it’s a hard wired response from past traumatic experiences – and your body automatically chooses the safest response possible to conflict and trauma, even if you don’t remember where it all started. Let me explain.

What is Venus Freeze used to treat?

Venus Freeze is used to tighten facial skin and diminish wrinkles without surgery, pain, or even recovery time following the procedure. How does Venus Freeze work?

What are the dangers of CoolSculpting?

Common side effects after Coolsculpting include:aches.bruising.cramps.diarrhea.firmness.fullness of the throat (if neck is being treated)itchiness.muscle spasms.More items...

How long does CoolSculpting last?

How long do results last? Your CoolSculpting results should last indefinitely. That's because once CoolSculpting kills off fat cells, they do not come back. But if you gain weight after your CoolSculpting treatment, you may gain fat back in the treated area or areas.

What are the side effects of fat freezing?

Common immediate side effects of CoolSculpting include:redness.firmness.pinching sensation.minor swelling.tenderness.bruising.stinging.tingling.More items...

How many sessions of fat freezing do I need?

How many treatment do you need for Fat Freezing? For CoolSculpting | Fat Freezing we recommend 1-4 treatments depending on the client. Most clients see great results after the first treatment. This will typically be determined at your free consultation on how many treatments you would need.

Does fat grow back after CoolSculpting?

The fat cells that are destroyed through CoolSculpting are eliminated and will not return to the body. However, new fat cells can be generated, and the remaining fat cells can still swell with subsequent weight gain.

Does CoolSculpting reduce belly fat?

How Much Fat Can You Reduce With This Treatment? This treatment can potentially help you get rid of 25% of body fat in any one treatment area. If this treatment is used on the belly area, for example, you can reduce the amount of fat there by at least 20% to 30%, which translates to several inches off your waistline.

Does CoolSculpting make you poop?

In a CoolSculpting session, strategic applications of cold temperatures kill the fat cells in the target area. During the weeks that follow, the dead cells are excreted by the body's lymphatic system. Unfortunately, the patient may experience brief bouts of diarrhea until the excretion process is complete.

Why does my stomach look bigger after CoolSculpting?

The cause for this is simply edema or cell swelling that will cause the area to seem larger than when you first started your initial treatment. This almost always resolves itself within a week but is very common especially with a first time patient who is new to this procedure.

Can you freeze belly fat at home?

Because not everyone can afford CoolSculpting and it isn't covered by insurance, some people have tried to copy the procedure at home using ice and other frozen products. This is definitely not recommended. Attempting CoolSculpting at home is not only ineffective, but also potentially dangerous.

What should you not do after freezing fat?

You probably won't be able to squeeze into leggings or other tight-fitting clothing items after CoolSculpting, nor should you. Give the treated area a chance to breathe and fully recover by wearing loose, comfortable clothes. Wearing tight clothing over the area may make any soreness feel worse.

How much weight can you lose with fat freezing?

You can expect to lose between 20 and 80% of the fat cells in your targeted treatment area with CoolSculpting. The most significant factor that affects how much fat you can lose is the size of the treatment area.

What happens if CoolSculpting doesnt work?

If you've followed our recommendations in treatment and you're still seeing no results after CoolSculpting sessions, we'll wait a full four months from your last treatment to ensure you're not a slower responder to the technology.

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