Cryolipolysis uses extreme cold to freeze fat cells in targeted areas, which causes some of them to die. The intent is not weight loss; rather, it is to reduce areas of fat that have not responded to diet or exercise and, thus, for the individual to look slimmer.

Studies have shown an average fat reduction of between 15 and 28 percent at around 4 months after initial treatment. However, you may begin to notice changes as early as 3 weeks after treatment. Dramatic improvement is noticed after about 2 months.