Fat Freezing in Pennsauken Township, NJ
Fat freezing, known clinically as cryolipolysis, uses controlled cold temperatures to target and freeze fat cells in stubborn areas like the stomach, thighs, arms, and love handles. It's FDA-approved, and your body naturally clears the treated fat over the following weeks. At AZ Dental Spa, that means real clinical-grade equipment and an honest conversation about what to expect.
Cold that targets fat, not the rest of you
Fat freezing, known clinically as cryolipolysis, is an FDA-approved treatment that uses controlled cold temperatures to target and freeze fat cells beneath the skin. Once frozen, those cells break down, and your body naturally clears them out over the following weeks to months, the same way it clears other damaged cells.
The technique is also sometimes called cryo fat freezing. A cooling applicator is placed over a pinchable pocket of fat and holds that tissue at a precise, monitored temperature for the length of the session. No incisions, no needles, no downtime spent recovering in bed.
Not a weight-loss treatment. Cryolipolysis targets specific, stubborn pockets of fat that haven't responded to diet and exercise. It's not designed to treat obesity or produce significant total-body weight loss, and it works best for people who are already close to their goal weight.
Where fat freezing works best
Cryolipolysis is built for small, distinct pockets of fat, not broad areas of the body. The stomach, thighs, arms, and love handles are the areas we treat most often.
Is fat freezing right for you?
Good candidates share a few things in common. If most of these sound like you, it's worth a consultation.
Why cold targets fat and not much else
Fat cells are simply more sensitive to cold than the tissue around them. That difference is what makes cryolipolysis possible.
Fat cells
- Crystallize and become damaged at temperatures skin and muscle can tolerate
- Break down gradually over the days and weeks after treatment
- Are processed and cleared out through the body's natural waste pathways
Skin, muscle & nerves
- Tolerate the same cooling range without lasting damage
- May feel numb or tingly during and briefly after treatment
- Return to normal sensation once the treated area warms back up
That difference is the whole mechanism. A device that couldn't tell fat from skin wouldn't be safe to use. The precision of medical-grade cooling equipment is what makes this a controlled, monitored treatment rather than a guessing game.
Not the same as an at-home fat freezing kit
Products like the Isavera Fat Freezing System are real, and people search for them, but they're a genuinely different category from what happens in a med spa.
Professional Cryolipolysis
- Medical-grade equipment with precise, monitored temperature control
- A trained provider evaluates and supervises the session
- Backed by clinical studies on FDA-approved technology
- Candidacy and safety are screened before treatment
At-Home Devices (Isavera, etc.)
- Use cold packs, not calibrated cooling technology
- No provider oversight or candidacy screening
- Far less clinical evidence behind results
- Marketed as an at-home convenience product, not a medical treatment
What happens at your appointment
Here's what an actual cryolipolysis session looks like, start to finish.
Consultation — we review your goals, health history, and treatment area to confirm cryolipolysis is a good fit.
Marking the area — the treatment area is outlined and cleaned, and a protective gel pad is applied to the skin.
Applicator placement — a cooling applicator is placed over the pinchable pocket of fat and holds it in position.
Controlled cooling — the device cools the fat layer to a precise, monitored temperature for the length of the session.
Massage — the area is massaged for a few minutes afterward to help break up the frozen tissue.
Aftercare guidance — we walk you through what to expect as your body gradually clears the treated fat cells.
Most sessions run 35 to 60 minutes per area. There's no downtime, so most people go straight back to their day afterward.
Does fat freezing work? Here's the honest answer
Yes, for localized fat reduction in the treated area. Cryolipolysis is FDA-approved and backed by real clinical evidence showing a measurable reduction in fat thickness at the treatment site, typically somewhere in the range of 20 to 25 percent of the fat layer treated. What it isn't is a weight-loss treatment. It won't move the number on a scale in any meaningful way, and it can't replace diet, exercise, or medical weight management for someone trying to lose significant weight. Where it does deliver is on stubborn, isolated fat pockets that stick around no matter how consistent you are with everything else. We'll give you a straight answer about whether your specific goals fit that description.
What results look like, and when
Cryolipolysis doesn't work overnight. Your body needs time to process the treated fat cells, so results build in stages.
Weeks 1 – 3
Any redness, swelling, or numbness settles down. You likely won't see any visible change to the fat layer yet, and that's normal.
Weeks 4 – 8
Your body is actively clearing the damaged fat cells. Subtle changes often start becoming noticeable in the treated area during this window.
Weeks 8 – 12+
Full results typically show by around 12 weeks. Some people benefit from a second session in the same area for further reduction.
What to know before you say yes
Most side effects are minor and temporary. There's also a rare risk worth knowing about upfront, not discovering later.
Common & Temporary
- Redness or swelling in the treated area
- Numbness or tingling that fades as the area warms up
- Bruising around the applicator site
- Mild soreness for a few days to a couple of weeks
Rare, But Real
- Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH): treated fat tissue grows instead of shrinking
- Usually becomes noticeable a few months after treatment
- Requires a separate procedure, like liposuction, to correct
- Not common, but a recognized risk we'll discuss with you directly
Not everyone is a candidate. Cryolipolysis isn't recommended for people with cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or other cold-sensitivity conditions. We review your health history before treatment to confirm it's a safe fit.
What to do (and skip) afterward
There's no real downtime. Most people go straight back to work and normal activity the same day.
Do
- Massage the area gently if it feels tender
- Stay active with light movement or walking
- Stay hydrated in the days after treatment
- Keep any planned follow-up session on the schedule
Don't
- Expect a visible change in the first couple of weeks
- Treat it as a stand-in for diet and exercise
- Ignore new swelling or firmness that shows up months later
- Skip mentioning cold-related medical conditions beforehand
What fat freezing costs
Cost depends on how many areas you're treating and how many sessions your plan calls for. Fat freezing is a cosmetic med spa treatment, so it's typically not covered by insurance — we'll be upfront about that from the start. We offer payment plans to help spread out the cost.
Ask us for a real number, and a realistic plan, before you commit to anything.
Dr. Aurangzaib Khan, DMD
Founder & Lead Provider, AZ Dental Spa Med SpaDr. Khan has been treating patients in Pennsauken Township since 2005. Beyond his dental training, he's pursued additional certification in injectables and skin and body treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, laser treatments, chemical peels, and PRP therapy, through the National Laser Institute of North America. He also holds Level 1 and Level 2 certification from the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery and a Pro-Level certification from Medical Spa MD. Body contouring treatments like fat freezing are one part of a broader med spa program he oversees personally.
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Questions about fat freezing
What is fat freezing?
Fat freezing, known clinically as cryolipolysis, is an FDA-approved treatment that uses controlled cold temperatures to target and freeze fat cells beneath the skin. The frozen cells break down, and your body naturally clears them out over the following weeks to months.
Does fat freezing actually work?
For localized fat reduction in the treated area, yes. Cryolipolysis is FDA-approved and backed by real clinical evidence showing a measurable reduction in fat thickness at the treatment site. It's not a weight-loss treatment, though, and it won't melt fat all over your body. Results also vary from person to person.
How does freezing fat cells work?
Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than the skin, muscle, and nerves around them. A cooling applicator brings the fat layer down to a precise temperature that damages fat cells without harming surrounding tissue. Those damaged cells break down over time and are cleared out through your body's normal processes.
What areas of the body can be treated with fat freezing?
The stomach, thighs, arms, and love handles are the most common areas we treat. Within those, that usually means the lower and upper abdomen, inner and outer thighs, flanks, and upper arms, wherever you have a distinct, pinchable pocket of fat.
What's the difference between professional cryolipolysis and at-home devices like Isavera?
Professional cryolipolysis uses medical-grade equipment that cools tissue to a precise, monitored temperature under a trained provider's supervision. At-home systems like the Isavera Fat Freezing System use cold packs rather than a calibrated cooling device, and results and evidence behind them are far less established. They're genuinely different products, not interchangeable versions of the same treatment.
What does fat freezing before and after typically look like?
Results are gradual and subtle rather than dramatic. Most people see a noticeable reduction in the treated area's fat thickness, not a total transformation. Photos taken at the start, around eight weeks, and again at 12 or more weeks usually show the clearest change, since the body needs that time to process the treated fat cells.
How long does it take to see fat freezing results?
You typically won't notice anything in the first couple of weeks. Changes usually start becoming visible around three to eight weeks after treatment, with full results developing over 12 weeks or more as your body continues clearing the treated fat cells.
What are the side effects of fat freezing?
The most common ones are temporary: redness, swelling, numbness, tingling, or bruising in the treated area, usually resolving within a few days to a couple of weeks. There's also a rare but recognized risk called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia, or PAH, where the treated fat tissue actually increases instead of decreasing. It's uncommon, but we believe in being upfront about it.
Is paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) something to worry about?
It's rare, but it's a real, recognized risk of cryolipolysis, not a fringe concern. PAH causes the treated area to enlarge rather than shrink, usually becoming noticeable a few months after treatment, and it requires a separate procedure like liposuction to correct. We'd rather you know about it going in than be surprised by it later.
Is fat freezing safe?
For most healthy adults, yes, it's an FDA-approved, non-surgical procedure with a well-documented safety profile. It's not recommended for everyone, though, including people with cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or certain other cold-sensitivity conditions. We review your health history before treatment to confirm you're a good candidate.
How much does fat freezing cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Cost depends on how many areas you're treating and how many sessions your plan calls for. Fat freezing is a cosmetic med spa treatment, so it's typically not covered by insurance. We offer payment plans through CareCredit and Lending Club to help spread out the cost.
Is fat freezing a weight-loss treatment?
No, and we're upfront about that. Cryolipolysis is designed for people who are already close to their goal weight and have specific, stubborn pockets of fat that haven't responded to diet and exercise. It's not a substitute for weight loss and isn't intended to treat obesity.
Ready to Target Stubborn Fat?
Fat freezing works gradually, and we'll set honest expectations from the start. Book your visit and we'll map out a plan together.