Yes, non-surgical body sculpting is generally safe when performed by a qualified and experienced practitioner. However, as with any cosmetic procedure, there are potential risks and side effects. It is important to ensure you have had a consultation prior to booking your procedure.

When the applicator is placed on your body, you will feel a vacuum effect that is used to pull the area into the applicator.  Once the area is in place the vacuum level is reduced and you will feel a warm sensation as the machine enters the heating phase for a couple of minutes.

After the heating phase the temperature of the applicator will drop, giving a cold feeling which goes numb within 5-10 minutes.  Many people read, use their phone or even take a nap during the treatment.

After the treatment you may feel some tingling as the area is massages for 2 to 3 minutes.  You can then return to your normal activities after the appointment.

The length of a non-surgical body sculpting treatment depends on the technology used and the area being treated.

The treatment time for fat freezing is 45 minutes, whilst cavitation can be as little as 20 minutes and as much as 40 minutes.

Once the treated fat cells are crystallised (frozen), they die and are naturally processed and eliminated from the body.  Once the treated fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.

As adults, we don’t usually produce new fat calls, so the number of cells destroyed are removed from the body remains permanent.  That said, when we gain weight, our fat cells expand.  Gaining weight after cryolipolysis could still mean an increase in the size of your remaining fat cells.  Doctors recommend you focus on maintaining or reaching your ideal weight following the procedure.

Scientifically the technology has been proven to be effective in the treatments provided, however any results are dependant on two factors.

• Your own individual body
• Your lifestyle choices

After your treatment you will be supplied with aftercare advice. Following this advice including eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, massaging the area treated, as well as booking any courses of treatment at regular intervals will give your body the best chances of getting great results.

The number of sessions you will need is very dependant on your aspirations and body shape.  Double chins most commonly need two sessions, whilst bra bulges can be just one.

Depending on the thickness of the fat and your personal goals, Cryolipolysis may be repeated in the same area on multiple occasions.  If you choose to book a second or third treatment in the same area, the next session can be as little as 30 days after your last appointment however I encourage clients to opt for 6 weeks to allow time for the dead cells to vacate the area prior to treatment

Up to four areas can be treated in any one session, assuming these are all on the front of back of the body.  This could be, for example the upper and lower abdomen and both hips, or inner thighs and under arms etc.

You can return to have other areas on the body treated just 7 days later, but you must wait at least 30 days before the same areas are retreated.

You may start to see changes as quickly as 2-3 weeks are your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after 2 months.  Your body will still continue to flush out fat cells for up to 4 to 6 months after the treatment.

In general, you can expect to gradually lose 20% to 40% of fat in the treated areas after one session. 

There is one major exception; those who gain weight during the course of the treatment.  If you are serious about body contouring, you must avoid weight gain during treatment or your results will be poor.

Non-surgical body sculpting is not a weight loss treatment as such.  Of course, losing fat will in turn show as a loss on the scales, it is most effective at treating areas resistant to exercise and dieting and not large amounts of body mass.

Cryoliposis can also be used to target large fat pockets in obese patients, but a high number of treatments over many months may be required to achieve the results you anticipate.

When the freezing technology of cryolipolysis is applied to areas of excess fat, the treated fat cells are crystallised, turned into dead cells, and naturally processed and permanently eliminated by the body, leaving you more toned and sculpted.  We have janitor cells called macrophages that find the damaged cells, the fat eventually gets excreted through your urine.

There is usually no downtime after a non-surgical body sculpting treatment. Most patients can resume their normal activities immediately after treatment.

Non-surgical body sculpting is generally suitable for most people, but there may be some contraindications. It is important to let me know in advance of your appointment of any concerns you have so I can advise if the treatment is suitable for you.

You can book a non-surgical body sculpting treatment by contacting us through our website or by phone. A qualified practitioner will be able to answer any additional questions you may have and schedule your appointment.