What is Cryolipolysis Fat Freezing?
Fat freezing, clinically known as cryolipolysis, is a non-surgical body contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to target pinchable, subcutaneous fat pockets. Rather than replacing weight loss or exercise, cryolipolysis is designed to contour specific stubborn areas that resist diet and gym routines.
Fat Freezing Prices at Galeo Beauty
When comparing fat freezing costs in South Africa, always check whether a clinic quotes per applicator cup or per multi-cup session. At Galeo Beauty in Hartbeespoort, our transparent menu pricing is structured by the number of applicator cups required for your treatment plan:
- Fat Freezing Per Session: R799.20 — suited to a single central pocket such as the lower tummy pouch
- Fat Freezing (2 Cups): R1,450 — suited for symmetrical bilateral areas such as both love handles (flanks), inner thighs, or upper arms
- Fat Freezing (4 Cups): R2,450 — designed for combined upper and lower abdomen or abdomen plus flanks in one visit
Combining Fat Freezing with Other Contouring Options
Depending on whether your concern is pinchable fat, muscle tone, or a smaller localized pocket, you can also compare:
- EMS Slimming Machine: R2,345.55 per session, or 30-minute packages of 5 sessions for R1,500 and 10 sessions for R2,700, for electromagnetic core and glute muscle conditioning
- Lemon Bottle Fat Dissolving: R1,400 (10ml) for targeted lipolysis
Common Areas Treated with Fat Freezing
Cryolipolysis is most effective on soft, pinchable subcutaneous fat in areas such as:
- Upper and Lower Abdomen: Post-pregnancy or stubborn central tummy fullness
- Flanks (Love Handles): Side waist pockets above the hip bone
- Inner and Outer Thighs: Stubborn thigh contours
- Bra-Line & Back Rolls: Soft pockets along the mid-back
- Upper Arms: Pinchable tissue along the back of the arm
How a Fat Freezing Appointment Works
1. Area Assessment & Marking: Your therapist checks tissue pinchability and maps cup placement for balanced symmetry.
2. Protective Gel Pad: A protective membrane pad is placed over the skin before positioning the applicator.
3. Controlled Cooling Cycle: The vacuum applicator draws the target pocket into the cooling cup for 45 to 60 minutes.
4. Post-Cycle Massage: Once the applicator is removed, the treated zone is massaged to encourage lymphatic clearance as the body gradually processes the crystallised lipid cells over the following 6 to 12 weeks.
What to Expect After Your Session
- Mild redness, temporary numbness, tenderness, or light bruising in the treated area can occur after the cooling cycle and settles gradually.
- Because the body clears treated fat cells progressively through natural metabolic pathways, visible contour changes develop over 4 to 12 weeks, and some areas benefit from a planned series of 1 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Book Your Body Contouring Assessment
Ready to plan your body contouring sessions? Visit Galeo Beauty at Shop 6, Landsmeer Estate, Jan Smuts Road, Hartbeespoort, or call 012 111 1730 to book.