Technically referred to as Cryolipolysis though commonly known as ‘fat freezing’ or ‘Cryotherapy’, this aesthetic treatment is a popular non-invasive method used to reduce localised areas of body fat.

The procedure works by using a controlled cooling technique to freeze and destroy fat cells without damaging the surrounding tissue.

The process of Fat Freezing starts with identifying the area of the body that needs to be treated, then the careful placement of a gel pad which is applied directly onto the skin. This is quickly followed by attaching the applicator vaccumhead. The applicator then delivers controlled cooling to the underlying fat cells, for an average of 45 minutes. The new 2023 machine can go down to -15c (we’ll touch on this a bit further down the page) but essentially it is set to a temperature that is cold enough to freeze the fat cells, but not too cold to cause damage to the various layers of the skin or other tissues.

As the fat cells are exposed to the cold temperature, a process called apoptosis is triggered, which causes the cells to break down and die. These destroyed fat cells are then naturally eliminated from the body over the coming weeks through the lymphatic drainage system.

Now into our 12^th year of this treatment and with the 5th generation of this technology, we can say with the utmost confidence that NOW is the time to have this procedure.

This was the treatment that started it all for us back in 2013. Over the years there have been many technological progressions on how to get the most out of ‘Fat Freezing’ and we’ve had all of them. As a clinic we were the first to take on this procedure outside of Harley Street. Having spent the previous decade (2003 – 2013) in health and fitness, this treatment acted as the ‘bridge’ whereby our previous knowledge and expertise worked in perfect sync with a procedure that was focused entirely on Fat Reduction/ body contouring. We are still to this day the only clinic that takes a ‘lifestyle and holistic’ approach to the treatment; coupled with the science led diagnostic body fat equipment (InBody 270) we are proud to offer a fully comprehensive service giving superior results.

This is the treatment which has had our lion’s share of attention over the years and is the procedure that we are most well known for. As of Autumn/ Winter 2024/25, we have performed over 5500 Fat Freezing procedures and have featured in various paper and magazine articles.

If you’re finding it tricky to shift stubborn fat on areas like your tummy, legs, or arms, fat freezing might be just the thing. This non-invasive treatment works by gently cooling fat cells, helping your body naturally eliminate them over time. Whether it’s softening a little belly bulge, slimming down your thighs, or smoothing the backs of your arms, fat freezing can be a great option for those spots that don’t seem to budge, no matter how many planks or squats you do. We’ll explore each of these areas in more detail, so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you.

The non-invasive aesthetics industry is mostly technology led so the efficacy and results of the treatment will (most of the time & in the right hands) be down to the piece of equipment or machine(s) being used.

Fat freezing or to give its correct name, Cryolipolysis (originating from Cryotherapy) has undergone its biggest innovative leap since its inception to the market back in 2012.

Now, before August 2020 all the previous machines featured adjacent metal freezing plates inside the suction cups, these older machines were packaged up to promote the treatment in slightly different ways but names you may be familiar with are: Cool sculpting by Zeltic, Lipoglaze by Amabelle (formally LoveLite), any 3D Aesthetics machine (formally 3D Lipo), AW3 Cryo machine and the Lipocontrast machine, just to name a few.

To be clear we’re not bad mouthing these machines, as we’ve also had them at some point over the last 11 years. This is because that was as advanced as the technology was at that moment in time, however, as we’ve said, times move on.

2020 saw the arrival of the ISO Cryo 360 (4th generation technology) which simply meant the entire cup was a frozen piece and not just the internal plates. This had worked well for us from 2020 – 2022 as it came with various interchangeable applicator plates which meant we could treat more ‘difficult to reach’ areas (inner knees, bra line) with more accuracy and precision.

We are excited to welcome you now to the 5th generation of Fat Freezing; the Diamond ICE 360. This is the biggest leap in technology the industry has ever seen, almost to the point where its a completely different procedure. Think box convex television to 4K plasma, both of which are still televisions but of very different times.

Now, the reason for this is that the new machine features a full-face rubber and silicone compound suction cup. There are 7 different applicator shapes and heads to use, one of which is modelled specifically to fit the full coverage of someone’s inner thigh or upper hamstring. The stomach treatment head is also 2.5 times the size of the previous model. The machine can go down to -15c if needed which is 10 degrees lower than what was commonly done before, the reason for this is that due to the rubber and silicone compound (with pressure and thermo sensors) we don’t have to worry about cold injury or any cold related adverse reaction that you would get with metal freezing. Treatment time is 45 minutes on average and we can near on guarantee at least 30% reduction from the fat that goes into the suction cup. Result window is also shortened to 2 – 6 weeks.

In a way it’s finally become the procedure that it always had the potential to be, and more to the point, it’s become the treatment that the general public always wanted it to be.

From a treatment perspective, you lose between 30 – 80% of what goes in the applicator head. The time frame for this (on average) is 3 – 8 weeks.