Cryolipolysis
Cold selectively destroys fat cells without affecting the skin or muscles. The body then eliminates them natu…
- Personalised assessment
- Protocol explained
- Follow-up at the institute
How can I get rid of my love handles?
That little roll above the hips spilling over your jeans: love handles are the perfect example of localised fat — it persists even when you are slim, because it is programmed to resist a calorie deficit. The solution is not to eat less: it is to destroy the fat cells locally.
Our main weapon: cryolipolysis — and in particular Ultra Cryo, whose 360° applicators hug the curve of the hips perfectly and treat both love handles in the same session. The cells crystallised by the cold are naturally eliminated within 4 to 8 weeks, for good. Depending on your figure, we complement this with shockwave therapy (drainage) and radiofrequency (firmness), or even EMS to define the waist.
Measurements, skinfold thickness and number of sessions: everything is measured at the free body assessment (prices — paid per session or in advance, as you prefer).
The aesthetic assessment comes first
Love handles are the classic example of the roll that resists everything — exercise and dieting included — because this area stores fat as a priority. The assessment measures the thickness of the skinfold and checks that it really is subcutaneous fat, the only kind our machines can reach.
How we work
Day 1 — assessment + skinfold measurement + photos
A calibrated pinch of each flank, photos from the front and back: we know exactly where we are starting from and choose the applicator suited to your skinfold.
Day 1 — first cryolipolysis session on the flanks
Cold at -10 °C crystallises some of the fat cells in the love handles, which the body then naturally eliminates over the following weeks. Both flanks are treated in the same session.
Weeks 1 to 8 — supporting elimination: shockwave therapy and radiofrequency
A weekly shockwave session boosts drainage of the treated area and speeds up elimination; radiofrequency tightens the skin on the flank to prevent any slack appearance.
Week 8 — check-up and possible second cryolipolysis session
We measure the skinfold again: cryolipolysis delivers its full result at 2 months. If the initial assessment planned for it, a second session — with Ultra Cryo for thick skinfolds — perfects the result.
Month 4 — final photos
The waist is reshaped, seen from either side. With a stable weight, the destroyed cells do not come back: the result is long-lasting.
Who it's for, and when to avoid it
Cold is contraindicated in cases of cryoglobulinaemia or severe Raynaud's syndrome, and on an abdominal hernia close to the area; redness and numbness for a few days after a session are normal and temporary.
This is an aesthetic comfort treatment: it does not constitute a medical procedure, a diagnosis or a therapeutic treatment.
Possibilities and limits
What we do not promise.
Cryolipolysis treats pinchable fat, not the deep fat around the organs: if your waist measurement is mainly due to the latter, the answer lies in your lifestyle, and we will tell you so frankly at the assessment.
Price
This protocol in practice
- Love handles Free assessment with no obligation — quote given before any session Typical protocol: 1 to 2 cryolipolysis sessions on the flanks + weekly supporting sessions over 2 months — each session at the listed price, with a full quote given at the free assessment.
Technologies used
The treatments that make up this protocol
Ultra Cryo
Up to eight areas in the same session: four areas in 60 minutes, eight areas in 90 or 120 minutes. The long s…
Anti-cellulite shockwave therapy
Acoustic waves that mechanically break down the fibrous bands of established cellulite — the kind that resist…
Anti-cellulite radiofrequency
Deep heat boosts circulation and tightens the skin: the essential complement to treatments that release store…
Frequently asked questions
Why do my love handles stay despite dieting?
Because this fat is hormonally programmed as a reserve: the body releases it last. Cryolipolysis gets round the problem by destroying the cells themselves, locally.
How many sessions does it take for love handles?
One to two sessions per side are usually enough — Ultra Cryo treats both sides simultaneously. The assessment will clarify your particular case.
Can the destroyed cells come back?
No: a destroyed fat cell does not regenerate. The remaining cells can, however, fill up again with significant weight gain — a stable lifestyle protects the result.
When will I see the result in my clothes?
The first changes can be felt at the waistband around the 4th week; the full result is judged at 8–12 weeks, with measurements to back it up.
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Treatments involved
- Cryolipolysis in Nice60 minutes per area (75 minutes in the treatment room)
- Ultra Cryo in Nice60 to 90 minutes
- Anti-cellulite shockwave therapy in Nice20 to 60 minutes
- Anti-cellulite radiofrequency in Nice45 minutes
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