Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing)

Cryolipolysis, or 'fat freezing', is a non-surgical body-contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to target stubborn fat pockets such as the abdomen, flanks or thighs. Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than surrounding tissue, so cooling them to a precise temperature causes them to break down and be cleared by the body over the following weeks. At Amaryllis Beauty Institut it is offered as a no-downtime alternative to surgical fat removal.

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive body-contouring treatment that reduces localised fat deposits using controlled cooling. Fat cells are more vulnerable to cold than the skin, nerves and other surrounding tissue, so when a treatment applicator cools a pinch of fat to a precise low temperature, the fat cells are damaged while the overlying skin is protected. Over the weeks that follow, the body gradually metabolises and clears the affected cells, leading to a measurable reduction in the thickness of the fat layer in the treated area. It is designed to refine the contour of areas such as the abdomen, flanks ('love handles'), thighs and under the chin — not as a treatment for general weight loss. At Amaryllis Beauty Institut in Cheb a treatment applicator draws the fat fold into a cup and cools it for a set period; the area is intensely cold at first and then numbs, and most people read or relax during the cycle. There is essentially no downtime — the treated area may be red, swollen, firm or temporarily numb afterwards, and these effects settle over the following days to weeks. Results develop gradually over roughly one to three months as the body clears the treated fat, and more than one cycle or session is often used to achieve the desired reduction. Cryolipolysis suits adults at or near a stable weight who want to address a discrete, pinchable fat pocket without surgery. The clinic assesses suitability and explains realistic expectations at consultation. Listed prices are starting prices — confirm the number of cycles, total cost and availability directly before booking.