Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing)

Cryolipolysis at Lili Clinic Vinoř freezes subcutaneous fat to −8 to −11°C, triggering programmed fat cell death (apoptosis) without affecting surrounding tissue. The body's lymphatic system eliminates the damaged cells over 6–12 weeks, with visible fat reduction of up to 30% per treated area per session. Available for the chin, arms, abdomen, back, hips, thighs, knees, and under-breast region. Sessions last approximately 30 minutes.

Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive body contouring technology based on the principle that adipocytes (fat cells) are more susceptible to controlled cold temperatures than surrounding dermal, muscular, or vascular tissue. At Lili Clinic's Vinoř studio, the cryolipolysis applicator cools targeted fat tissue to between −8°C and −11°C — a range sufficient to induce adipocyte apoptosis (programmed cell death) while leaving skin, nerves, and connective tissue unharmed. Following treatment, the crystallised fat cells undergo a gradual apoptotic process over 6–12 weeks. The cellular debris is recognised by the body's immune system as a lipid metabolite and cleared via the lymphatic and hepatic pathway — a natural elimination route that does not impose additional burden on the liver at typical treatment volumes. Visible fat reduction of up to 30% in the treated area per session has been reported in clinical studies, with optimal results appearing 8–12 weeks after the last treatment. A protective non-freezing membrane is applied to the skin before the applicator is positioned to prevent cold injury to the surface dermis. The applicator draws the tissue into a vacuum cup before initiating the cooling cycle. The 30-minute session is completed without anaesthesia; most clients experience intense cold for the first 5 minutes, after which numbness sets in for the remainder of the session. A brief post-treatment massage disrupts the crystallised fat cells further and is performed by the technician immediately after removal of the applicator. Areas that can be treated include the double chin, upper and lower arms, lower back and flanks, abdomen, inner and outer thighs, buttocks fold, knees, and the area below the breasts. Large areas are 2,400 CZK per session; small areas including knees, chin, and arms are 1,800 CZK. The same area may be re-treated up to 3 times at 2-month intervals for cumulative fat reduction. Post-treatment recommendations include increased water intake, balanced nutrition, and regular physical activity to support clearance of released lipids. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, liposuction within the previous 6 months, active cancer, severe uncontrolled diabetes, and inflammatory skin conditions at the treatment site.