Fat Freezing

Treatment focus

• What fat freezing is

  Fat freezing uses controlled cooling to target fat cells beneath the skin. Fat cells are particularly sensitive to cold: during treatment the targeted area is cooled to a controlled temperature that triggers a natural process known as apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in susceptible fat cells. The body then gradually processes and clears the affected cells over the following weeks and months.

• How it works

  A controlled cooling applicator is applied to the selected area, targeting the subcutaneous fat layer while protecting the surrounding skin and tissues. Controlled cooling leads to adipocyte apoptosis, gradual clearance of the treated fat cells, and a reduction in the local fat layer. This process is gradual, which means results develop progressively rather than immediately.

• What makes it different

  One of the key advantages of cryolipolysis is that it targets fat cells rather than simply shrinking them temporarily. The treated adipocytes undergo apoptosis and are subsequently cleared by the body’s natural processes. Once eliminated, they do not simply return in the same way — however, the remaining fat cells can still enlarge with significant weight gain, which is why maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle remains important.

• How much fat can be reduced

  Clinical results vary according to the technology used, treatment area, amount of pinchable fat, individual biology and treatment protocol. Research has demonstrated measurable reductions in local fat thickness and body circumference following cryolipolysis, while importantly showing that the treatment does not produce significant overall weight loss. This is why Fat Freezing is best suited to people looking for body contouring rather than weight loss.

• Can it improve skin firmness?

  Cryolipolysis may offer benefits beyond fat reduction. Clinical research has reported improvements in skin texture and laxity following treatment, including in areas such as the abdomen, arms, back and thighs. Further molecular and histological research has demonstrated increased expression of collagen-related markers, suggesting that dermal remodelling may contribute to the observed improvement in skin quality.

• What about visceral fat?

  There has been early research investigating whether cryolipolysis may influence abdominal visceral adipose tissue. One small split-body study involving 15 participants observed a reduction in visceral adipose tissue on the treated side 12 weeks after treatment. This is preliminary evidence and larger studies are needed, so at Sol Clinic Fat Freezing is positioned primarily as a treatment for localised subcutaneous fat and body contouring, rather than as a treatment for visceral obesity.