What is the principle behind the cryolipolysis? *The principle behind this device is called Cryolipolysis. This literally means breakdown or destruction of fat (lipolysis) through the application of cooling (cryo). It uses controlled cold exposure, to produce non-invasive, effective, and selective damage to fat cells. The whole concept is based on the premise that there is a difference in fat’s susceptibility to the cold as compared to the skin. It has been proven that fat freezes at a higher temperature than the rest of the skin does. Therefore at a certain temperature you can freeze the fat, but not harm the skin. Is Cryolipolysis safe? *Cryolipolysis has been proven to be a safe technique in a number of peer reviewed clinical studies. As the treated region is carefully monitored to ensure precise temperature control throughout, a very controlled environment is created. Extensive testing has shown that the cooling only damages the fat cells. Other tissues, such as the skin tissues are not harmed in any long lasting way. The dead fat cells and their contents are swept away and discarded by the body’s normal metabolic processes. Which areas are suitable for the cryolipolysis procedure? *The cryolipolysis procedure is primarily meant for stubborn pockets of fat situated on the abdomen, leg and arm. This is because the current design characteristics of the device allow it to comfortably deal mainly with fatty bulges predominately in these regions. Although other areas may be treated, such as i.e. the back of the arms, this will be determined by the amount of fat and its suitability with respect to how it conforms to the cryolipolysis device cup characteristics.