[Shelbeano ^-^]

Cryolipolysis uses controlled cooling for non-invasive local reduction of fat deposits to reshape body contours being a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction. The exposure to cooling is set so that it causes cell death of subcutaneous fat tissue without apparent damage to the overlying skin. A Zeltiq device is used for the cooling application.
The first human study appeared in 2009 when Coleman et al. reported results after cryolipolysis had been applied to love handles in a single session to ten patients, each patient being their own control. A session takes less than an hour and does not require anesthesia. With a single treatment subjects had a 20 % reduction after two months and 25 % reduction at six months in the fat layer as assessed by ultrasound.[4] The lipolytic effect of treatment takes place within about two to four months.[2] It appears primarily applicable for limited discrete fat bulges.[5] With the small number of patients treated clinical data remain scarce, thus it is not known how long the treatment effect will last, or when and if later treatments would be necessary to maintain the result.
Side effect data are based on a limited experience. Transient local redness, bruising and numbness of the skin are common side effects of the treatment and expected to subside.[4][5] Typically sensory deficits will subside within a month. The effect on peripheral nerves was investigated and failed to show permanent detrimental results.[4] No serious long-lasting side effects were encountered during follow-up time of 6 months.[4] Scarring, ulcerations, or changes in blood lipids or liver functions have not been reported

[Jere]

[Black Knight]

Very cool. Good post shel.

[Faline]

good post

[collaredgirl65]

Something different. Good post.

[Airbornemama]

[Bima]

Nice

[Shelbeano ^-^]

I heard about this on the news, and they showed the procedure. When they take that machine off, the fat in the spot the vacuum was in was all hard and stuck up. Long story short, the frozen fat dies, and the cells rejuvinate, dissolving the dead fat cells. And the affected areas feel like foreign objects, no pain. Isn't that cool? Oh, and only 2 doctors here in my state will actually do the procedure lol

[PlaystFreak]

Looks like one of those missile beacons.

[carkees]

Sounds scary, very glad I don't need it!