You’re Working Out, Eating Well… So Why Is That Fat Still There?
Written by:
Sandra Nguy Dinh,
Skin Therapist at Kaiz Wellness Medispa
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Have you ever trained consistently, eaten well, and felt strong and healthy — yet still noticed a small pouch on your belly, love handles, or another area that just won’t shift?
You’re not doing anything wrong.
This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from clients, and it’s exactly where fat freezing (cryolipolysis) can be incredibly helpful.
First Things First: What Kind of Fat Does Fat Freezing Actually Target?
This is the question I get asked the most — and the answer is very reassuring.
Fat freezing only targets subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat located:
- directly under the skin
- in front of the muscle wall
This is the fat you can pinch between your fingers.
It does not affect:
- visceral fat (the fat surrounding internal organs)
- muscles
- internal organs
- blood vessels or nerves
In simple terms: fat freezing works on the fat you can see and feel — not the fat that protects your organs.
Why Your Internal Organs Are Completely Safe?
Internal organs are located behind the abdominal muscle wall, well protected and far deeper than the area treated during fat freezing.
The cooling applicator:
- works only at a controlled depth
- is designed to target fat cells that sit superficially
- never reaches internal structures
This is why fat freezing is considered a local body-contouring treatment, not a systemic or internal one. There is no pathway for the cold to affect your organs — anatomically, it simply cannot reach them.
How Fat Freezing Works (In a Nutshell)
Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than other tissues.
During treatment:
- non-invasive
- safe when performed correctly
- ideal for stubborn fat pockets
- a complement to a healthy lifestyle
Fat Freezing is not:
- a weight-loss treatment
- a way to reduce visceral (organ) fat
- a replacement for diet or exercise
Think of it as a finishing tool for areas that don’t respond, even when you’re doing everything right.
Areas Commonly Treated
Fat freezing works best on localized subcutaneous fat, such as:
- lower and upper abdomen
- love handles / flanks
- inner and outer thighs
- upper arms
- bra and back fat
- under the buttocks (banana roll)
- chin and jawline
- knees
Final Thoughts
If you’ve ever felt confused or worried about whether fat freezing could affect your internal health, you’re not alone — and hopefully now you can feel reassured.
Fat freezing works only where it’s meant to work: on subcutaneous fat under the skin.
It respects your anatomy, protects your organs, and focuses purely on shaping and contouring.
If you’re healthy, active, and just want to refine specific areas, fat freezing can be a smart, science-backed option.
