Is this really safe? According to a 2009 paper, researchers studied this technology for reducing fat layers and there were pretty good results found in both human and animals when cryoloipolysis was done over a period of two to four months. In one treatment session, the top fat layer thickness was reduced from 20-80% depending on the individual. Some side effects seen were skin redness, bruising and temporary numbness lasting for about a week.
Ready for the ‘it’s too good to be true part?’ The same researchers also concluded that this treatment works best with people who don’t have many discrete bulges in the first place. So this treatment is only for people who aren’t that fat!
According to Elle Magazine, if you are already in good shape (within 15 to 25 percent of your target weight) but have bits of fat you can’t get rid of with diet and exercise, then this procedure if something you can try. Cryolipolysis is $750 to $2,000 per area while the more invasive liposuction can cost $5,000 to $35,000.
If you want a DIY method, this webpage features instructions on just putting bags of ice on your tummy for a few hours a day instead.
There’s no way out of it folks, looks like diet and exercise is still the best way to lose weight!
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