Fat Freezing VS LED Fat Reduction: What to know

Sometimes, a proper diet and regular exercise can help us achieve a slimmer, and healthier-looking physique. However, there are certain areas of the body where it’s harder to lose fat than others. 

Thankfully, advancements in technology have brought about ways to treat these stubborn areas and spot reduce. Two common body slimming treatments available in Singapore are fat freezing and LED fat reduction. What does each offer? Read on to find out more.

What is fat freezing and how does it work?

Fat freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, is a minimally-invasive fat reduction procedure that utilises targeted cold temperatures to crystalise stubborn pockets of fat.

Simply put, it’s based on the scientific fact that fat cells, much like other cells in the body, can only survive under certain temperatures and conditions. Fat freezing subjects the targeted fat cells to extremely cold temperatures, causing them to atrophy and die off. These are then metabolised by the body and excreted naturally via natural processes, like urination.

In this 45 to 60-minute procedure, specially developed handpieces of the fat freezing technology are attached to specific areas of the body along with a gel pad placed directly on the skin. This helps ensure that other surrounding tissues of the skin remain unharmed, and that you are kept as comfortable as possible throughout the treatment session.

Benefits of fat freezing

Fat freezing confers several benefits:

• Minimally-invasive — Fat freezing is a minimally-invasive alternative to surgical procedures for fat reduction. This makes it a great option for those who don’t like the idea of going under the knife, and are looking for less invasive body slimming solutions.
• Non-surgical and incisionless — Fat freezing is not surgical in nature, hence, no incisions are required. This means the procedure is scarless, and no hospital stay is required.
• Selective fat reduction — Fat freezing gives you the option to choose which areas in which you would like to reduce fat. 
• Minimal to no downtime — As fat freezing is a minimally-invasive procedure, virtually no downtime is needed. In fact, you can return to your daily activities right after your treatment session. 
• Versatility — Fat freezing is highly versatile and customisable. You can select to target two or more areas to treat within the same period of time. 
• Natural-looking results — The fat reduction process from the slimming treatment is gradual and subtle, creating natural-looking results. 
• Permanent fat reduction — Fat freezing indefinitely eliminates the targeted fat cells from the body.

Who is an ideal candidate for fat freezing?

Here are some factors to consider before undergoing a fat freezing procedure.

Weight concerns

Fat in our body can be broadly classified into 2 types — subcutaneous fat and visceral fat.

• Visceral fat —  visceral fat refers to fat tissues that surround the organs. This fat is associated with various diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
• Subcutaneous fat — subcutaneous fat refers to fat found just beneath the skin, and collects mainly around the belly, thighs, buttocks, arms and hips.

Lifestyle changes and eating healthy can help reduce overall body fat. However, it is important to consider that fat freezing is only effective in reducing subcutaneous fat where there is enough pinchable fat for the applicator to grasp. 

Suitable areas for fat freezing

Generally, eating healthy and exercising does help you lose weight. However, fat freezing can help spot reduce fat, which cannot be done naturally. The most common areas that require some help from fat freezing include: 

• Abdomen (love handles and belly fat)
• Flanks (sides of the torso)
• Hips
• Back
• Upper arms
• Chin and neck
• Knees

Fat freezing can be done on these areas to help contour the body for a more sculpted and balanced figure.

What is Lightfective ReBorn?

Lightfective Reborn is the newest, non-invasive body contouring treatment that removes stubborn fat using targeted multi-powered LED technology. It works by emitting specific wavelengths of LED light that penetrate the skin and heat the fat cells, causing cell apoptosis. The fat cells are then eliminated out of the body naturally. It also uses one of the highest temperatures and can treat large areas of the body safely. 

Benefits of Lightfective ReBorn

Just like fat freezing, the Lightfective ReBorn is a non-invasive treatment that is non-surgical and incisionless. This means that it has minimal to no downtime, and is a completely scarless procedure with no hospital stay required. 

It is also highly versatile, and the applicators can be configured to treat multiple areas at the same time. It is best used for large areas of the body that tend to hold stubborn fat such as the abdomen, thighs and arms. 

What sets the Lightfective ReBorn apart from other heat-based energy devices are:

• The treatment has an in-built cooling system to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
• The Lightfective ReBorn is 100x more powerful than regular LEDs. 
• It has one of the largest treatment spot sizes in the industry, which allows you to treat larger stubborn areas on the body.

Who is an ideal candidate for Lightfective ReBorn?

For the pain-averse, the Lightfective ReBorn is a good option, as the treatment is very comfortable and no anaesthesia is required. 

Additionally, this innovative treatment not only destroys fat cells, it also stimulates collagen and elastin production, which tightens the skin for improved skin tone and texture. This makes the Lightfective ReBorn an effective all-around body contouring treatment.

Fat Freezing vs. Lightfective ReBorn: Which is better?

Ultimately, it’s important to remember that there is no “best” treatment, but there is one that’s best for you. This is dependent on a variety of factors, from medical contraindications to preferences. It is also important to determine your suitability for the procedure. 

ReBorn would be best for those in the following categories: 

• Risk-averse individuals new to body contouring treatments and are looking for a safe option that guarantees results 
• Individuals who have tried body contouring treatments before and are looking for an upgrade in treatment efficacy and experience

Here at SkinLab, before any procedure, we’ll begin with a comprehensive skin and body analysis in order to better understand your concerns and needs. Our licensed professionals will then work with you to create a personalised treatment plan to help you achieve your optimal results. 

Get body slimming treatment in Singapore

You can achieve your ideal body with the right lifestyle, eating habits, regular exercise and non-invasive treatments ReBorn is our latest fat reduction treatment at SkinLab, and we’re one of the only ones to carry this treatment in Singapore. Take a first step by booking an appointment with us today!