Instituto Splendore Instituto Splendore
Procedure · Localized Fat

Cryolipolysis

Controlled-cooling technology that reduces localized fat without surgery, incisions or downtime — for the contour that diet and exercise cannot reach on their own.

Cryolipolysis
1–3Sessions per area
60 daysMinimum interval
20–25%Reduction per session
ImmediateRecovery
Step by step

How the fat is eliminated, step by step

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Step 1: Localized fat

Localized fat

Even with a balanced diet and regular exercise, some areas may hold fat deposits that resist weight loss.

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Step 2: Cryolipolysis

Cryolipolysis

The applicator performs controlled suction of the region and selectively cools the fat cells, inducing their crystallization without damaging the surrounding tissues.

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Step 3: Onset of elimination

Onset of elimination

After the treatment, the crystallized fat cells enter a natural process of cell death (apoptosis) and are gradually recognized by the body.

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Step 4: Natural fat elimination

Natural fat elimination

Over the following weeks, the lymphatic system progressively removes the treated fat cells, producing a visible reduction in the thickness of the fat layer.

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Step 5: Final result

Final result

With the definitive elimination of the treated fat cells, an improved body contour and a reduction of localized fat can be seen.

How it works

Cryolipolysis is based on a principle called selective cryolipolysis: fat cells (adipocytes) are far more sensitive to cold than the skin, vessels and nerves around them. The device applies precise, controlled cooling over the treated area, leading the adipocytes into a natural elimination process — without harming the surrounding tissues, which are more resistant to cold.

In the weeks following the session, the body itself gradually processes and eliminates the affected fat cells through natural metabolic pathways, delivering a real — not merely temporary — reduction of the fat layer in the treated region.

Protocol and results

Each session treats one or more areas with applicators designed for the body's contour. The protocol — number of sessions, interval and applicator combination — is defined during the assessment consultation, according to each patient's body type and goals.

The first changes may already be noticed within the first few weeks, but the full result consolidates over 2 to 3 months as the body eliminates the treated fat. Because the eliminated adipocytes do not return, the result tends to be long-lasting — long-term maintenance depends on healthy eating and physical activity habits.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Cryolipolysis

How many areas can I treat in the same session?
It depends on the protocol defined during the assessment consultation — it is possible to treat more than one area in the same session, using applicators specific to each region of the body.
Does cryolipolysis hurt?
In the first few minutes there is a sensation of intense cold, which fades as the region becomes slightly numbed by the cold itself. It is common to feel redness, mild swelling or temporary numbness in the area right after the session.
Is the result permanent?
The fat cells eliminated by cryolipolysis do not return. To maintain the result over the long term, it is important to combine the treatment with healthy eating and physical activity habits.
When will I see the first results?
The first changes appear within the first few weeks, with the full result consolidating between 2 and 3 months after the session.
Can I combine cryolipolysis with other procedures?
Yes. During the assessment consultation, Dra. Chris may combine cryolipolysis with other technologies at the Institute — such as radiofrequency or contouring massage — to enhance body contouring.
Personalized assessment consultation

Shall we define your protocol with Cryolipolysis?

Book your assessment consultation with Dra. Chris Marchetti's team and discover the cryolipolysis protocol ideal for your body type and goals.