With the increasing pursuit of beauty, slimming has become a life goal pursued by many people. Among slimming methods, Cryolipolysis has attracted much attention for its non-invasive, safe and effective advantages. The following article will discuss the scientific principles behind cryolipolysis.
Cryolipolysis, also known as “CoolSculpting”, is a non-surgical method of fat reduction. Its scientific principle lies in the fact that fat cells are particularly sensitive to cold compared to skin and other subcutaneous tissues. At a specific temperature, the lipids in the fat cells begin to crystallize and trigger apoptosis, resulting in fat reduction.
The emergence of Cryolipolysis
Since the last century, scholars have noticed that human fat has the property of being sensitive to cold. For example, two pediatricians report a case in the 1970s, that is, some children who ate popsicles for a long time were prone to symmetrical redness and swelling near the corners of their mouths. The more serious ones even generated permanent dimples, and upon closer inspection, these children had much less fat next to their mouths. They published this phenomenon in the famous medical journal, the New England Journal of Medicine. This special phenomenon has been noticed by the medical professions, and they began to study whether it can be used to purposefully reduce body fat. Inspired by this phenomenon, two scientists at Harvard Medical School began to study the use of cryolipolysis for the treatment of localized fat.
The science of Cryolipolysis
Fat cells are the main place in the body where fat is stored, and they are rich in triglycerides, which are converted to a solid state at low temperatures. Cryolipolysis technology capitalizes on this property by exposing fat cells in specified areas to low temperatures through precisely controlled freezing energy. When fat cells are stimulated by freezing, their cell membranes and intracellular structures are damaged, resulting in cell death. This process does not happen overnight, but under the continuous action of the freezing energy, the fat cells gradually apoptosis, dissolution, metabolism, and ultimately through the metabolism out of the body
It is important to note that Cryolipolysis is not effective on all fat cells. Since fat cells are more sensitive to low temperatures than other tissue cells, such as vascular cells and peripheral nerve cells, only fat cells will be damaged at a specific low temperature, while other tissue cells will remain intact. This selective damage mechanism ensures the safety and effectiveness of Cryolipolysis.
During Cryolipolysis treatment, the doctor will determine the most suitable treatment temperature and duration according to the patient’s specific situation. Generally, the treatment temperature will be controlled between -5°C and -40°C to prevent frostbite to the skin and other tissues. Also, to ensure the safety and comfort of the treatment, the doctor will also perform a three-minute room temperature heating before the treatment to minimize the risk of frostbite on the skin due to the low temperature.
What are the advantages of Cryolipolysis
Non-invasive treatment
Compared with traditional liposuction, cryolipolysis is a non-invasive treatment that does not require incisions, and there is no risk of infection, anesthesia, or pain during the recovery period of the surgery; moreover, the fat of cryolipolysis is gradually absorbed and metabolized by the body, unlike liposuction that removes the fat at once, and the process is so fast that the body does not adapt to the process, and inevitably, the skin will become saggy and bumpy.
Less pain, less risk
The advantage of cryolipolysis over laser and ultrasound techniques that use heat energy to reduce fat is that it is less painful, as heat energy always brings pain. The whole process of cryolipolysis is painless and there is no risk of burns.
Effectively targeting stubborn fat
Cryolipolysis technology mainly targets localized fat accumulation areas, such as waist fat, belly and back. Through precise positioning, the technology can eliminate the fat cells in the designated areas in a targeted manner, so as to realize the effect of localized lipolysis on body shaping.
Other matters needing attention
Cryolipolysis is not a universal slimming method, which mainly targets localized fat accumulation. For generalized obesity, it needs to be combined with diet control, physical exercise and other means for comprehensive treatment. In addition, although cryolipolysis technology has been approved by the China National Drug Administration (NMPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Conformity Certification (CE), certain indications and contraindications still need to be followed in the process of using it to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
In addition, although cryolipolysis technology is safe and effective, it is not a once-and-for-all solution. After receiving the treatment, patients still need to pay attention to diet control and physical exercise in order to maintain a good figure and health status. Only in this way can we truly enjoy the wonderful results brought by Cryolipolysis technology.
Conclusion
The cryolipolysis technology has undoubtedly brought new breakthroughs in the field of slimming. With the development of science and technology, it is believed that the cryolipolysis technology will be more mature in the future, and will bring a new choice for people who pursue beauty.
During the hibernation journey of cryolipolysis technology, fat cells undergo a transformation from active to apoptosis. This process reveals the scientific principle of Cryolipolysis technology, which provides us with a brand new way to shape body. Of course, any technology has its limitations, and cryolipolysis is no exception. While pursuing beauty, we should maintain a rational and scientific attitude, choose a slimming method that suits our needs, and under the guidance of a professional doctor.
