COOL OFF TO SLIM DOWN

Chill your way to your dream figure with a new generation of fat-busting techniques.

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Chill your way to your dream figure with a new generation of fat-busting techniques.

What if we told you that you can painlessly reduce stubborn excess fat with no downtime, no needles, no surgery and no medication? It may sound too good to be true, but Cryo-Lipolysis by Zimmer Z Lipo promises just that. It’s ideal for both men and women who are at or near their ideal body weight, but who have stubborn fat that does not respond to regular exercise and a balanced diet.

How does it work?

It’s said that the fat-freezing procedure formally called Cryo-Lipolysis was first discovered after doctors noticed how children who ate a lot of ice pops experienced fat degradation in their cheeks. The theory behind Cryo-Lipolysis is that fat is more temperature-sensitive than your skin, and goes through the cell death process faster. The procedure uses rounded paddles in varying sizes to suction your skin and fat like a vacuum cleaner, then uses controlled cooling to drop the temperature of the skin down to target fat deposits and kill fat cells.

Who is it for?

Cryo-Lipolysis was first approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2010, but has gained attention in recent years when it was promoted as a non-invasive alternative to liposuction, promising to eviscerate love handles and bra bulge with the wave of a cooling paddle. However, don’t go thinking that a single session will make you shed those extra kilos straight away. The treatment is not designed for one-time major fat removal, like liposuction. Rather, it works by giving potential patients their ideal body proportions at their current weight.

What sets Zimmer apart?

For years, the highly innovative Cryo-Lipolysis by Zimmer Z Lipo system has made it possible to target fat deposits, and reduce them permanently and non-invasively. Now, the brand has come up with a cool new combination that puts unwanted fat on the hot seat. By combining their award-winning Cryo-Lipolysis by Zimmer Z Lipo and Z WavePro FDA-approved shockwave therapy, they offer the ideal treatment for better fat reduction and body contouring. The result: Permanently destroyed fat cells and taut, tight skin.

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ASK A DOCTOR DR PATRICIA YUEN

From Patricia Yuen Dermatology Medical & Cosmetic Skincare answers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fat-freezing.

Q: Are there any risks or possible side effects involved with Cryo-Lipolysis treatments?

“Cryo-Lipolysis has virtually no side effects and is safe. There may be some redness or a slight tenderness of the treated area a few days after the treatment. There will also be no permanent nerve damage, though sometimes you can experience a slight numbness immediately after the treatment. However, this should resolve within a few days.”

Q: What's the main difference between freezing fat away and simply losing weight naturally?

“Losing weight by exercising and eating healthily can help to a certain extent, depending on one’s age and the area of concern. However, there are some areas of stubborn fat accumulation such as the love handles, lower abdomen, or upper back which are difficult to get rid of, no matter how much one exercises. With the help of Cryo-Lipolysis, these stubborn areas can be more adequately treated with the aid of different sized applicators, which are designed to fit different treatment areas.”

Q: How does radial shockwave therapy amp up the results of Cryo-Lipolysis?

“Studies have shown that a shockwave treatment directly after Cryo-Lipolysis and subsequent shockwave treatments once a week for four weeks can almost double the treatment effects with regard to fat reduction. Even better results can be achieved by using shockwaves instead of manual massage. In addition to improved fat reduction, improved skin tightening is to be expected at the same time.”