Fat freeze at CoLaz aesthetic clinics

Fat freeze, also known as cryolipolysis, is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to target stubborn pockets of pinchable fat. A specialised applicator is placed on the treatment area and uses gentle vacuum suction to draw the fat layer into a chamber, where it is then cooled to a precise temperature. Fat cells freeze and die at temperatures that leave the surrounding skin, nerves and muscle unharmed. The crystallised fat cells are then broken down and naturally eliminated by the body's lymphatic system over the following eight to twelve weeks. There is no cutting, no needles and no anaesthetic.

The treatment works best on areas with pinchable, soft-tissue fat. The most popular areas are the lower stomach, the love handles either side of the waist, the inner thighs, the area above the knees, the bra-strap fat at the back, and the bingo-wing area at the back of the upper arms. The applicator needs to grip the fat layer with suction, so very firm or very thin fat layers may not be suitable. Suitability is confirmed at your free consultation, where the clinician will pinch the area to check it fits the applicator profile before any plan is agreed.

A full course is typically three to six sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart. Some patients see a noticeable change after a single session on a small area, but the most reliable result builds across a course as each round of cooled fat cells is eliminated and the next round is treated. The protocol is matched to the size and number of areas at your free consultation, and the full course price is confirmed in writing before the first session is booked.

The treated fat cells take time to be cleared by the lymphatic system, so the result is gradual. Early changes are usually visible at three to four weeks and the full result of a single session at eight to twelve weeks. Patients on a course see the result continuing to build as each session is layered onto the last. Photographs and circumference measurements are taken at the start and reviewed at each session so the change is tracked objectively rather than estimated.

There is no downtime in the conventional sense. You can return to work, the school run or normal life straight after the appointment. The treated area is often red, slightly numb and tender for a few hours, and may feel firm or look slightly bruised for several days. A small number of patients experience a sharper tingling or itching sensation for one to two weeks as the nerves recover. Walking, gentle exercise and the daily home massage during the first two weeks all help the body clear the treated cells faster and more comfortably.

We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have a known cold-sensitivity condition such as cryoglobulinaemia, cold agglutinin disease or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria, who have a hernia in the treatment area, who have impaired peripheral circulation, an active skin infection in the area, or a bleeding disorder. Patients with very loose skin in the area, certain neuropathies or significant medical history need a specific discussion at consultation. Fat freeze is not a weight-loss treatment and is best for patients already at or near a stable weight.

A single session on any single area is £159. A three-session course on one area is £299, working out to roughly £100 per session. A three-session course on two areas is £498, and a three-session course on four areas is £867. The area count and course length are matched to your goal at the free consultation, and the full price is confirmed in writing before the first session is booked. There are no upsells in the chair and no hidden charges, and the consultation fee is redeemable against any treatment you book.