What happens during a fat freezing consultation?
We know how it feels, taking that first step in reaching out for fat freezing services. Most of us have been thinking about it for a while, many of us have in fact searched for ‘fat freezing Melbourne’ and have checked out various social media platforms searching for before and after fat freezing results. And once again, sick of your tummy = you finally send an enquiry,
So I’m posting here today to help encourage you to come in for the consultation, and to briefly explain what to expect during and after a fat freezing consultation process.
The Step-by-step process of fat freezing (cryolipolysis) consultation
First thing we do is take you through to a private room where we can discuss your basic understanding of fat freezing, we can then answer any specific questions regarding the treatment throughout this period.
We will then ask you to stand up and show us the area that you would like treated. This requires you to remove your outer clothing (or sometimes just pull your trousers/jeans/tights down or pull your top up).
We will then ask you to grab onto the tissue. This allows us to understand what your area of concern is.
We then assess the location of this area, the adjacent area and decide on what treatment we will conduct.
For some areas a flat handle or applicator is applied whilst other areas require a curved applicator. Usually this is decided upon due to the shape of the tissue, the size of the tissue and the end result that you require.
This can be rather uncomfortable – not physically but emotionally. Because we usually need to grab onto the piece or fat to assess it. We need to do this to assess the thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer, the way it naturally lays on your body, the general laxity of the skin and how well it will pull into the fat freezing handle. If there is asymmetry (uneven-ness) between one side of the body and the other – we can also decide and adjust the treatment in an attempt to even up the asymmetry. We know what standing nearly naked in front of a stranger feels like! The one part of your body that you are most concerned or embarrassed about is now on show. And what’s worse, we ask you to relax and let it all hang out. This can be especially hard when we are so used to holding our bellies in.
At this stage we will request to take a very general photo (yep and with a flash too) to add to your file. This photo is a great reference tool for us to use prior to your fat freezing treatment. This photo is a reminder of where the treatment handles will be placed and the general condition and size of the area. Of course if you are opposed to us taking this photo, you can refuse. This general photo is kept securely on your file – so that should you need a little bit of time to think before committing to fat freezing treatment, when you call us to book in, we are well geared up to book the most appropriate treatment for you.
We will also cover current medical history including any cosmetic or general surgery performed in the area to be treated. We will also discuss medications and all potential side effects of the treatment.
Alternatively – should you desire a video consultation as your work or home schedule or location makes attending our clinic difficult we are happy to oblige. This is also free, takes approximately 30 minutes and you can do this in the comfort of your home. We will video call you at the agreed time, and ask you to place your phone on a desk or table and step back from the phone. At this point you will again show us the area you wish to have treated. We ask you to place your hand on the area, as this gives us perspective. The same process will be applied throughout the video consultation allowing us to create an appropriate treatment plan with your goals in mind. At the end of the consultation should you desire to book in we can compare calendars and book you in.
As we specialise in fat freezing treatments, on the odd occasion we are able to conduct just a telephone call consultation. As with all consultations we ask height and weight (these do not need to be exact) and with women we ask age and whether they have had any children and how old the children are. The shape of most womens’ bodies after childbirth is quite similar and it will also indicate skin texture and laxity. During this phone call we will discuss a suggested treatment plan, however as the area is unseen, occasionally additional treatment recommendations are made upon attending the clinic.
Now we know that any in person or video consult is uncomfortable, but our staff are well aware of this and will try to make the appointment as comfortable as possible. If you are shy, we understand and will try to facilitate your modesty during the cryolipolysis fat freezing consultation process however we do need to see the tissue and the area adjacent to give you the best fat freezing treatment plan. The small amount of discomfort and embarrassment experienced during the consultation is usually a small price to pay after treatment when you start to love your body (again).
Fat freezing treatment at Beautiful Body Clinics
We specialise in fat freezing treatment as we believe that fat freezing is the most effective and cost-efficient way to permanently change your body shape.
Fat freezing is also the safest treatment as there are no needles or blood or the need for an anaesthetic.
We offer free consultations in our fat freezing Melbourne clinic – so please call us on 1300 BODYNOW (1300 2639 669) or click here to book and let us start you on the way to find your beautiful body.
Author’s Bio:
Linda – (Bachelor of Nursing) had over 10 years of hospital and surgical work experience as a Registered Nurse (1994 – 2007), and was a busy working Mum when she established Australia’s first Fat freezing Specialised clinic in Melbourne – Beautiful Body Clinics Fat Freezing Specialists. This was after personally experiencing the life-changing results of fat freezing (also called Cryolipolysis or Coolsculpting) when she was unable to get rid of her tummy despite a healthy diet and a frequent exercise program. You can contact her here directly, linda@beautifulbodyclinics.com.au
