Fat Freezing And Loose Skin | 3 Things You Need To Know

If you want to freeze your fat without plastic surgery, fat freezing is one of the most popular options for body contouring.

Some may wonder if will result in loose and saggy skin. In some circumstances, it may result in some loose skin. However, if you have normal skin elasticity, the treatment will not result in loose skin.

Despite this, there are ways to mitigate sagging skin. Keep reading to find out how.

Loose skin after fat freezing

How Does Fat Freeze Work?

The science behind how fat freeze works is actually quite simple. Fat cells are more sensitive to cold temperatures than other types of cells in your body. When exposed to extreme cold, the fat cells begin to die.

A membrane is laid on the areas of the body with unwanted fat and the fat freeze machine uses a suction cup to freeze fat cells. The intense cold temperature will kill fat cells. The dead fat cells then get flushed out of your system in standard natural ways, causing one to lose weight.

Does Fat Freezing Leave Loose Skin?

Since your fats are gradually removed over a month, those with good skin elasticity will observe the slight contraction of skin while the fats shed and will not be left with loose skin.

However, if you lost a lot of weight during the fat reduction treatment, there is a chance that you will observe skin laxity, as the excess skin is unable to contract fast enough.

Fat-freezing treatments aim to help remove fats and do not affect the elasticity of the skin. Therefore, if you would like to tighten your skin, there are other treatments that will give you great results.

Can I Combine Skin Tightening Treatments With Fat Freeze Treatments?

Yes, skin tightening treatments can be combined with fat freeze, as long as they are not done on the same day.

There are some treatments that work to both lose fats and tighten skin. These treatments use radiofrequency, high intensity-focused ultrasound, and laser to achieve desired results.

The skin tightening treatments stimulate collagen production which helps with skin elasticity. As the weight loss effects of these are less prominent than fat freezing, some will seek to combine both treatments. When use in combination, it enhances the fat-freezing results leaving you with reduce stubborn fat and tightened skin with a smoother and more contoured look.

In conclusion, fat-freezing treatments are effective for mild weight loss. However, if you lose weight too quickly, you might experience loose skin. Thankfully, there are alternative solutions available to mitigate the effects.

To get the best results, consult with a medical professional to determine the most suitable treatments for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fat Freezing Work?

Fat freeze is a well-known medical technique that has shown a non-surgical facelift with just a few sessions and is clinically proven safe. This is a non-invasive non-surgical procedure that helps with fat reduction. It offers many benefits over conventional weight loss techniques as a noninvasive method. In 2008 an American Medical Association study found cryolipolysis reduced fat layers by 45%.

Over the following weeks, your immune system will clear off the fats in natural ways as damaged fat cells are naturally metabolised by your lymphatic system.

Is Freezing Fat Worth It?

Fat freeze is a well-known medical technique that has shown a non-surgical facelift with just a few sessions and is clinically proven safe. Fat Freeze technology a non-invasive non-surgical procedure that helps with fat reduction, resulting in a body contouring effect. It offers many benefits over conventional weight loss techniques as a noninvasive method with minimal down time. 

It's especially popular in areas that are difficult to target through exercise such as double chin.

In 2008 an American Medical Association study found cryolipolysis reduced fat layers by 45%. Over the following weeks, your immune system will clear off the fats in natural ways.

What Treatment Melts Fat?

RF machines are often used to "melt fats" while fat freezing helps to freeze fats. Some places even combine the two into one treatment which helps you slim down targetted areas.

Excess weight can be reduced by many slimming treatments singapore
Excess weight can be reduced by many slimming treatments Singapore

Is Fat Freezing Permanent?

You may still gain weight if you do not maintain your diet. Although our competitors might try to tell you that the results are permanent, we want you to know that this still depends on having the appropriate diet plan.

‍If you do one or two sessions but then eat 5000 calories, you're still going to experience weight gain. If you're doing the sessions and maintaining your ideal body weight, the results often last a long time.

How Long Does Fat Freezing Last?

Many might try to tell you that the fat freezing results are permanent, we want you to know that this still depends on having the appropriate lifestyle for maintenance.

Imagine exercising everyday and eating 5 burgers right after each workout.

Will fat freezing work for double chin?

Doulble chin before and after fat freezing treatment
Double chin before and after fat freeze

Fat freezing treatments only work well for double chin if the patient has enough fat in the area. From our experience, we don't advise clients to use fat freezing for double chin.