Fat Freeze 101: How Long Does Fat Freezing Take To Work?

Nowadays, people are turning away from invasive liposuction and looking for nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. These nonsurgical fat reduction procedures are popular because it is less harmful and has proven to help people get rid of stubborn fat and lose weight.

Among the different types of non-invasive fat reduction procedures, (fat freezing, ultrasound therapy, radiofrequency), fat freeze has the lowest pain level and require fewer treatment sessions.

Even though fat freezing procedure is effective, it may take up to 2 months before you see full results. This is normal, based on how fat freezing works.

Weight loss after fat freeze
Weight loss after fat freeze

How Does Fat Freeze Work?

The science behind how fat freezing work is actually quite simple. Fatty tissues are more sensitive to cold temperatures than any other cells in the body. A membrane is laid on the targeted areas and a handheld device with a suction cup will be used to freeze the stubborn pockets. Accompanied by the cold temperature, a pulling sensation will be felt. The freezing temperatures will kill the fat cells. It then gets flushed out of your system in standard natural processes.

How Long Does It Take To See Results?

After your first fat-freezing treatment session of a large area, on average you will see noticeable results (fat removal) within one to three months.

A single session of Fat freeze can result in a 20-25% fat loss in the treated area, but you may need more than one session depending on your desired goal and the size of your body part. Studies have shown that the average reduction of fat on the side belly was 20.4% at 2 months and 25.5% at 6 months.

Most who have undergone fat freeze are greatly satisfied with their fat reduction treatment after 4 sessions. However, the results of the procedure vary depending on several factors.

Factors That Influence Fat Freezing Results

1) The frequency of visits

A single session of fat freeze typically causes a 20-25% reduction in fat for the treated area. Multiple sessions may be necessary depending on the goal of patient and how much fat cells they want gone. With subsequent treatments, more prominent results will be seen overtime.

2) Size of treatment area

Smaller areas may only require 1-2 treatments, while larger areas like inner and outer thighs or more stubborn fat may require 4-6 treatments for optimal results.

3) Patient's lifestyle

Dead fat cells will eventually be broken down and eliminated by the body. However, new fat cells can develop in the treated body part if the patient does not maintain a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise.

4) Post-treatment measures taken

Post treatment measures such as massage and staying hydrated will reduce the recovery time and help your body expedite the process of removing fat from your body in natural processes.

You can read our "Aftercare Guide: What To Do After Fat Freezing" to learn more about the different post-treatment measures to optimize results.

Take Away:

Although fat-freezing treatments have been shown to reduce fats within 2 months, it is influenced by various factors such as area and frequency of treatment. If you are interested in fat freezing but you are not sure how many sessions you will need, we recommend scheduling a consultation with an expert. Freezing fat cells is a safe and effective treatment when done in a professional setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Will The Results From Fat Freeze Last?

There is no definitive answer as to how long the results from fat freeze last. 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.

Does Fat Freezing Treatment Work?

Research generally indicates that cool sculpting can remove a few fats in a small amount without any side effects. The research showed the use of cryogenic lipolytic techniques that have been proven effective to remove excess fat from different areas and reducing the resulting weight.

Fat Freeze 360 covers a larger surface area to destroy fat cells
Fat Freeze 360 covers a larger surface area to destroy fat cells
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.