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How Do Fat Freezing Treatments Work?

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Philip Roger

Cryolipolysis, also known as fat freezing, is an nonsurgical fat loss procedure that employs cold temperatures to subdue fat deposits in selected parts of the human body. The process is also designed to decrease localized fat surges or lumps which don't respond to exercise and diet. This procedure aims to destroy fat by using water and low-level electric shocks. The electrical current used is conducted through a pacemaker-like electronic stimulator.

One of the most common side effects of fat freezing is a loss of skin sensitivity to cold temperatures. Most patients feel tingling, numbing, itching, and even burning sensations in the areas treated with this procedure. However, these symptoms usually go away within a few hours. This may cause mild discomfort to some people. It can also cause one to become more accustomed to the sensation of cold, making it easier for them to withstand cold temperatures on parts of their body that are constantly exposed to warm temperatures. A small percentage of patients experience some minor swelling or redness at the treated site as a result of fat freezing.

The cold temperatures employed in Fat Freezing are sufficiently low to destroy all of the fat cells present in the targeted area. The fat cells are never frozen, but are instead frozen solid. Most of these fat cells shrink in size when they are thawed. As a result, some swelling and redness may occur after the procedure. This is not generally considered a side effect, since it often goes away on its own in a few hours.

The frequency at which this procedure requires application also varies. It usually takes several months before the treated area must be treated again. During this period, the patient should be sure to use sunblock, not perfume or other strong scents, and should stay out of direct sunlight. Sunlight can cause fading of the treated area.

There are some minor side effects to the use of fat freezing as one of many body sculpting procedures. The most common is temporary discoloration of the treated area. This discoloration occurs because of some interaction between the subcutaneous tissues and the antineoplastic drugs used to remove the fat. However, this effect is very short-lived and does not happen in most patients.

Fat freezing treatments are not generally available to patients undergoing plastic surgeries. If you would like to undergo a liposuction surgery and you are considering using an applicator, you should ask your surgeon if he or she would be willing to allow you to freeze your subcutaneous fat before your surgery. Many surgeons do allow their patients to freeze their subcutaneous fat prior to the surgery to improve their overall appearance. Your doctor may even offer to allow you to freeze the fat before the procedure if he or she believes it will improve your appearance.

There are many benefits associated with fat freezing treatments. One benefit is that it leaves targeted areas with a cold temperature. Cold temperatures make it easier for fat to be broken down. This in turn improves the health of the targeted areas. Additionally, your skin will remain unaffected by the cold temperatures and you won't develop any rash or irritation.

In general, a patient who undergoes a liposuction should wait four months from the date of the treatment before engaging in any strenuous physical activity. You should not exercise or perform any type of intense physical activity for at least two weeks after you discontinue cryolipolysis. This period of time is called the hold period and it's important that you don't exceed it. This is an important safety precaution for your liposuction procedure and can help to protect against any unnecessary complications. The Hold Period can vary depending on your specific case but you should contact your doctor to discuss it in detail.

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