Home >> AESTHETIC MEDICINE >> Cryolipolysis Cryolipolysis This technique is based on the fact that adipose cells are very sensitive to cold. At a certain temperature, they die and the body gradually eliminates them in a perfectly natural way. This technique is designed to address moderate localised fatty deposits, it is not a treatment for cellulite nor for obesity. It cannot replace liposuction if the volume to be removed is significant. The procedure: No anaesthesia is necessary (the pain from the suction cups disappears as soon as the freezing process starts to work). The area to be treated is identified and marked and before treatment a protective gel is applied to the area to be treated before the hand-held device (a type of suction cup) is put in place. Starting up the machine produces suction then gradual freezing to (-8 to -10 degrees) of the roll of fat. The session lasts for 60 to 70 minutes then the hand-held device is removed and the area is massaged. After the treatment: Redness and numbness in the treated area will soon disappear. It is not necessary to wear a special compression garment. The patient can lead a normal life immediately but it is important to live a healthy lifestyle afterwards and keep well hydrated. The results will not be visible for four to six weeks and will constantly improve for three to four months.