After 1 week of fat freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, the targeted fat cells have undergone a process of induced death. Following the treatment, these frozen fat cells die during the initial week, setting the stage for their natural elimination from the body.
At this stage, your immune system actively begins to play its role. Specialized cells within your immune system identify and start to gradually clear away these dead fat cells. This is a natural biological process, and because the body disposes of these cells through its inherent waste removal mechanisms, the overall process of fat reduction is not immediate but rather slow and progressive.
While significant visible changes are typically not apparent just one week post-treatment, the crucial internal process of cellular death and the initiation of waste removal are well underway. Patients should understand that the journey to noticeable results continues over several weeks and months as the body systematically processes and eliminates the treated fat.
Key Processes at One Week Post-Treatment:
- Cellular Demise: The fat cells exposed to controlled cooling have irreversibly died.
- Immune System Activation: Your body's immune cells (macrophages) are mobilized to engulf and process the damaged fat cells.
- Start of Elimination: The long, gradual process of the body naturally metabolizing and expelling these dead cells has commenced.
For more information on the cryolipolysis process and recovery, you can refer to reputable health resources like WebMD.
