Fat Reduction (Cryolipolysis & ONDA)

Stubborn localised fat deposits that resist diet and exercise can now be effectively reduced without surgery using the advanced non-invasive technologies at SW1 Clinic. The clinic's fat reduction programme centres on two complementary technologies: cryolipolysis (fat freezing) and ONDA Coolwaves microwave energy.

Coolshape is SW1's cryolipolysis system, delivering precisely controlled cooling (typically to -5°C to -10°C) to a localised zone using vacuum-assisted applicators that draw the tissue between two cooling panels. Fat cells are uniquely vulnerable to cold — they undergo cryoapoptosis (cold-triggered cell death) at temperatures that leave surrounding skin, nerves, and blood vessels unharmed. Over the following 4–12 weeks, the treated fat cells are processed…

Results are permanent — the destroyed fat cells do not regenerate. However, remaining fat cells in the area can still expand with weight gain, so maintaining a stable weight supports long-term outcomes. Common treatment zones include the abdomen, upper and lower flanks (love handles), inner and outer thighs, upper arms, bra-back fat, and submental (double chin) area.