Editor's Note: Zeltiq is not FDA approved as of January 10, 2010 and physicians are not allowed to advertise. AHB is aware of 12 to 15 doctor's nationwide who have this technology because they were part of the FDA clinical trials. If you are located in a major metropolitan market like New York, Los Angeles, South Florida, Dallas, etc. email us and we can connect you with physicians. We will announce FDA approval and the other news concerning Zeltiq via our news feeds which you can find on AmericanHealthandBeauty.com or via our Facebook Fan page
Zeltiq Facts
Uses cryolipolysis cold therapy
Causes fat cells to crystallize and die
Completely non-invasive
What is Zeltiq?
Zeltiq uses cold therapy to freeze and destroy fat cells, with no surgery required. It is also called cryolipolysis and is a pain free method to rid yourself of fat in specific areas.
How does Zeltiq work?
Zeltiq uses precisely controlled, targeted cold therapy in a treatment that lasts about one hour per treatment area. The skin to be treated is suctioned between two cooling plates which modify the fat's temperature to just above freezing. Energy is extracted from the fat cell by the cold, causing it to die. Though it is referred to as cryolipolysis, it is not actually "freezing" the fat or the surrounding tissues. Rather, it crystallizes the lipids in fat cells causing the slow collapse of cells as they die. The procedure targets only fat cells and only those in the superficial fat layer close to the skin. The body then carries off the dead cells over the course of two to three months for a more gradual, natural result.
What are the risks?
Zeltiq is not FDA approved for fat lipolysis as of January 2010 though it does have FDA approval for use in dermatologic surgery. Currently, the use of Zeltiq for fat reduction is off label. The results appear to be long lasting and testing has shown no increase in blood lipids or blood cholesterol. Other procedures which 'melt fat' have concerned some physicians for fear that the body cannot properly process the large quantity of fat introduced into the lymphatic system at once. Zeltiq appears to avoid this concern as it takes several weeks for the fat to be expelled.
How much does Zeltiq cost?
Treatments take about an hour and usually cost between $1000 and $3000, depending on the area treated.
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