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Fat Freezing - Non-Surgical Treatment

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fat Freezing

Fat freezing, or cryolipolysis, is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled cooling to target and destroy stubborn fat cells beneath the skin. The treated fat cells crystallise, die, and are naturally flushed from the body over the following weeks, gradually reducing the fat layer.

Fat freezing at Skin Reform starts from R1,700 per area, covering zones like the stomach, love handles, arms, or knees. Your exact price depends on the number of areas treated, which we confirm during your consultation.

Fat freezing is generally comfortable and requires no anaesthetic. You may feel intense cold, tugging, or mild tingling in the first few minutes as the area numbs, after which most clients relax, read, or work through the session.

Most clients see a noticeable reduction after one to three sessions per area, spaced six to eight weeks apart. The number depends on the amount of fat and your goals, which we assess and plan during your consultation.

Results appear gradually as your body clears the treated fat cells. Early changes show from three weeks, with the fullest results visible around six to twelve weeks after treatment, once the cells have been fully processed and eliminated.

Fat freezing works well on stubborn, pinchable fat that resists diet and exercise. At Skin Reform we commonly treat the stomach, love handles, inner thighs, upper arms, and knees, tailoring the plan to your target areas during consultation.

Fat freezing is a safe, non-surgical treatment with no downtime, so you can return to normal activities immediately. Temporary redness, numbness, or mild swelling in the treated area is normal and usually settles within a few days.

Skin Reform offers fat freezing at our Sandton and Greenstone clinics in Johannesburg, with further branches in Centurion and Cape Town. Book online or contact your nearest branch to schedule a consultation and treatment plan.