
Fat Freezing vs. Liposuction: Effectiveness, Risks, Recovery, and Cost
Key Takeaways Fat freezing is a non-invasive procedure that cools and kills fat cells with little downtime. Liposuction is an invasive surgery that removes more fat per session. While liposuction results in faster, more dramatic contour changes, it comes with higher surgical risks and longer recovery time. Fat freezing is safer for small, pinchable areas of fat and might necessitate multiple treatments. Fat freezing is best for patients with localized, small love handle fat and good skin tone. Liposuction is ideal for patients looking for dramatic reduction or to address larger








