Fat freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure that uses cold temperature to reduce fat deposits. The technique is based on the finding that fat cells are more susceptible to damage from cold temperatures than other cells, such as skin cells. During the procedure, a handheld device called an applicator is used to freeze the layer of fat cells underneath the skin. First, a gel pad is applied to the area to protect the skin. Next, the fatty bulge is suctioned or vacuumed into the applicator’s hollow opening. The fat layer is gradually cooled to the target temperature of between 30.2 and 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit, and it takes up to one hour to treat an area. After the area is treated, the applicator is removed, and the area may be massaged for 2 to 3 minutes to assist with the breakdown of the fat cells. The technique is FDA-approved to treat fat deposits beneath the chin, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, abdomen, hip/flank (“love handles”), upper back (“brassiere rolls”), lower back, and underneath the buttocks. Results can be seen as soon as three weeks, with maximum benefit seen at approximately three months. Average reduction in fat ranges from about 10% to 25% per round of treatment, and there is no evidence of any body-wide side effects. Cryolipolysis appears to be a safe and effective treatment for fat loss without the downtime of liposuction or surgery.