Cryolipolysis
Cryolipolysis, also popularly known as cool sculpting, is a popular non-surgical method of fat reduction. In this process, fat cells are broken down by freezing, which gradually gets cleared from the body over 4-6 months leading to a slimming effect. Average fat reduction is around 20%.
About the procedure
- It is a day care procedure.
- No anesthesia is required.
- The area to be treated is covered with a gel pad to protect the skin. Thereafter, an applicator of appropriate size and curvature is selected and placed over the area. It creates a vacuum, which sucks in the fat bulge into the hollow of the applicator. Since the temperature inside the applicator is sub-zero, it numbs the treatment area
- Time taken varies from few minutes up to an hour, depending on the area to be covered.
Post op care
- No post-op analgesics or antibiotics are required.
- No restrictions in day to day activities or rest is required.
Risks
- Patient may experience some mild temporary discomfort during the procedure due to the suction force.· Rarely, surface irregularities and asymmetry may be observed.
- Paradoxical fat hyperplasia is an extremely rare complication, seen in less than 1% of patients treated.Contra-indication
- Patients with
- Cryoglobulinemia.
- Cold urticaria.
- Paroxysmal cold hemoglobulinuria are absolute contra-indications.
- Patients with
- loose skin or poor tone are not ideal candidates for cryolipolysis.
