What is Fat Freezing or Coolsculpting and are there better alternatives?
Fat Freezing vs. VanquishMe and Exilis Ultra 360
| Treatment | Targets | Pain | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Freezing | Localised fat pockets | Cold, some pain | Mild bruising, swelling |
| VanquishME | Large area fat reduction | Mild warmth | None |
| Exilis Ultra 360 | Fat reduction + skin tightening | Mild warmth | None |
What Does Fat Freezing Do?
Fat freezing, also known as CoolSculpting, is a non-invasive fat reduction treatment that works by using controlled cooling to freeze and destroy fat cells in targeted areas. As body sculpting continues to grow in popularity, treatments like this have become more common — but they aren’t always the right fit for every body.
While it’s a well-known option on the market, its results can be limited, especially for those looking to treat larger areas or achieve full-body sculpting
Benefits of Fat Freezing
- Most effective on small, localised pockets of fat
- Best suited to individuals who are already close to their ideal body shape
Downsides of Fat Freezing
- Less effective for individuals with higher body fat or uneven fat distribution
- Not recommended for those with a BMI over 30
- Results may be limited for larger treatment areas or softer fat types
- Can cause mild side effects like numbness, swelling, or bruising
- Doesn’t tighten or tone the skin — it only targets fat
- Results are not immediate. While you may notice some changes within 3-4 weeks, the optimal results typically become visible after 8-12 weeks, with full results visible within 6 months of the last treatment.
Body & Skin Clinic’s approach to body sculpting involves assessing your holistic body requirements which often can’t be met with a treatment as localised to a small body area as fat freezing. Among our selection of treatments we often recommend for fat burning:
VanquishME: Large Area Fat Reduction
VanquishME is a contactless, FDA-approved fat reduction treatment that uses safe, high-frequency radiofrequency (RF) energy
Benefits of VanquishMe
- Covers the largest treatment area of any fat-burning device available
- Delivers consistent and even fat reduction across both small and large areas
- Suitable for a wide range of body types with no BMI restrictions (BMI>30 covered)
- Sessions are comfortable and typically feel like a mild, gentle warmth on the skin
Downsides of VanquishMe
- Results are not immediate. Some patients notice improvements within a few weeks after the first treatment, but full results become more apparent 2-3 months after the last treatment
Exilis Ultra 360: Dual-Action Fat Reduction and Skin Tightening
Exilis is a non-invasive treatment that offers a dual-action approach to body contouring by reducing fat and tightening skin at the same time. Using a combination of acoustic and radiofrequency energy, it safely targets and destroys fat cells while also stimulating collagen to firm the skin.
Benefits of Exilis Ultra 360
- Highly effective for targeted fat reduction
- Also smoothes wrinkles and improves the appearance of cellulite
- Suitable for both the face and body
- Comfortable, with clients typically experiencing only a mild warmth
Downsides of Exilis Ultra 360
- Results are not immediate. While some individuals may notice immediate improvements after an Exilis treatment, the full results, including the effects of new collagen production and fat reduction, typically take around 2-3 months to become visible. Some improvements may even continue to appear up to 6 months after the procedure
If you’re looking for cellulite treatment or muscle toning, we encourage you to explore our full range of body sculpting treatment options.
