How much does fat freezing cost
The cost of fat freezing treatment
The cost of fat freezing can differ considerably from clinic to clinic and area to area. In fact, you may find that two clinics offering what appears to be exactly the same treatment have wildly different prices. So why is this?
It is important to note that the price of fat freezing doesn't necessarily reflect anything other than what a particular clinic chooses to charge. Clinics located in high-income areas, catering to wealthy or celebrity clientele, and offering luxurious surroundings to match, will often charge significantly more for the same treatment without necessarily having better equipment or more experienced staff.
Some clinics charge per applicator, while others charge per treatment area or offer packages of several sessions. This can make comparing prices quite confusing, especially when it isn't immediately clear what is included in the advertised price.
Factors impacting price
There are several factors that can influence how much a clinic charges for fat freezing. These include the type and quality of equipment used, the experience and training of the clinician, the location of the clinic and the general running costs of the business.
An important consideration is that not all fat freezing machines are the same. Equipment can vary in terms of its technology, applicator sizes, treatment settings and purchase and maintenance costs. A clinic investing in more expensive equipment may charge more to cover those costs, while another clinic may be able to offer lower prices because it has fewer overheads. However, a more expensive machine or treatment does not automatically mean better results.
The experience of the person carrying out the treatment can further influence the price. A knowledgeable practitioner should be able to assess whether fat freezing is suitable for you, identify the areas that could benefit from treatment and explain what results you can realistically expect. This is particularly important because the number and size of applicators used can have a significant effect on the overall treatment cost.
How to compare quality of treatments
Price alone is not necessarily an indication of the quality of treatment or service you will receive. The most expensive clinic isn't automatically the best, just as a cheaper treatment doesn't necessarily mean you are receiving an inferior service.
Before booking, it is worth researching the provider, reading reviews from previous clients, asking about the equipment being used and checking the experience and training of the practitioner. It is also important to establish exactly what is included in the quoted price so that you can make a fair comparison between clinics.
How fat freezing costs are listed
Our fat freezing prices are calculated by the amount of applicators used within a single session. We do not offer course bookings for fat freezing as we want to encourage our clients to take their fat loss journey one step at a time. No one will know how many sessions is best for them, so we advice to have a session, wait the 6 week period and then assess whether further sessions are required.
How much fat freezing cost at our clinic
We offer full transparency on our prices. We do not charge any further hidden fees on top of the below listed prices.
We offer optional consultations prior to booking. Phone consultations are free and in-person consultations are £10.
Our applicator prices
1 body applicator: £125
2 applicators: £195 | £97.50 per applicator
3 applicators: £265 | £88.33 per applicator
4 applicators: £325 | £81.25 per applicator
6 applicators: £465 | £77.50 per applicator
8 applicators: £540 | £67.50 per applicator
For a specialist chin treatment the cost is £105.
The full list of fat freezing and other fat reduction treatments prices also includes pricing for ultrasound cavitation with RF, HI-EMT and treatment courses.
We wanted to make fat freezing affordable for everyone without compromising on the quality of treatment we provide. That's why we've kept our prices highly competitive while continuing to offer high-quality equipment and experienced practitioners.
We also believe in keeping our pricing simple, fair and transparent. Rather than charging higher prices throughout the year and occasionally offering special promotions or seasonal discounts, we've chosen to keep our prices consistently low. This means everyone receives the same competitive price, regardless of when they book their treatment.
How is fat freezing priced in general?
Most clinics calculate the cost of fat freezing based on the number of applicators required for treatment. However, some clinics use the term "areas" instead of "applicators", which can sometimes make comparing prices a little confusing.
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, it's important to understand exactly what a clinic means when quoting a price per area.
For example, you might reasonably consider your upper arms to be one treatment area. However, because each arm requires its own applicator, a clinic may charge for two separate areas rather than one. The same principle can apply to other parts of the body, such as the love handles or thighs, where treating both sides may require multiple applicators. As we charge by the applicator, the arms for example, are 2 applicators at £195.
When comparing by price it is always worth checking how many applicators are included in the quoted price, rather than simply asking how much a particular area costs. What initially appears to be a cheaper treatment could end up costing considerably more once you establish how many applicators are actually needed.
Why fat freezing fees can vary clinic to clinic
How equipment influences the cost of fat freezing
The cost and quality of the equipment used in the clinic is often a big influencing factor on the final treatment cost.
Fat freezing machines range significantly in quality of treatment and the possible results that can be achieved, comfort of treatment, customisability of treatments, and size of treatment areas. Reputable manufacturers offer yearly maintenance on equipment and reputable clinics will ensure such maintenance is carried out to ensure a safe and effective treatment.
One final difference between different machines is the number of applicators that can be placed at the same time, which ranges between 1, 2 and 4.
Different machines have different type of applicators. The latest machines that can offer the most efficient treatments have fully rounded applicators, with rounded cooling plates covering the complete area within the applicator. Together with rounded cooling plates the rounded external ridges improve the comfort of the treatment and allow for more of the loose fat to be suctioned into the cooling area so the maximum amount of fat can be reduced in a single session. Square applicators with flat freezing plates are often less effective and less comfortable.
Most expensive and cheapest
Market leader CoolSculpting equipment is amongst the most expensive, and treatment cost generally reflect this. On the opposite side of the spectrum are the low-cost and non-branded 2 applicator machines that are often able to be ordered on marketplace websites and are predominantly shipped from China. These machines often cannot get regular maintenance as such services do not exist. On low-cost equipment the applicators are often square and flat freezing plates cool the area, which does impact the quality of the treatment and the final outcome. Due to the low cost of the equipment the treatment costs can be lower than those offered with us.
We use the Quattro Pro by Sculpt Pro Aesthetics, a top of the range fat freezing machine with 4 applicators sporting 360 rounded freezing plates and rounded ridges and specialist sized applicators to treat any area of the body in the most efficient manner possible. We ensure all equipment at the clinic undergoes regular maintenance by the manufacturer and we only use manufacturer provided and approved consumables for fat freezing treatments.
How speciality and expertise can influence the cost of fat freezing
There are different types of clinics offering a different range of services, which can affect the price of individual treatments. In clinics where a large range of services is offered and where clinicians are trained on a high number of different type of treatments the clinic may be able to offer lower cost treatments.
At Fat Freezing Manchester we, as the name suggests, specialise in fat freezing, and only offer a small range of other complimentary services. We have specialised in fat freezing and body sculpting and know everything there is to know about these treatments. We focus on quality over quantity and work with our clients to help them reach their goals.
We book in extra time for each appointment so we can take our time during consultation and treatment, and we can alter treatments on the day where this is best for our clients. We remain specialist on purpose as this allows us to provide the highest quality of service. However, as a specialist we do price our services in line with the quality of treatment we offer, and we do not offer rock-bottom prices.
How much fat freezing costs by location and type of clinic
A clinic located in an expensive area or in a prominent location will have larger rent and business rates. A larger practice will have an increased cost in electricity and other utilities, and will require a larger staff to run the clinic. Staff does not just include clinicians, staff also includes receptionists, cleaners, assistants and administrators.
The higher the costs to run the clinic, the higher the cost of treatment. Smaller clinics in rented rooms, smaller premises or in lower quality neighbourhoods will pay a fraction of what larger clinics pay, and are therefore able to offer lower fees.
Is fat freezing cheaper than other types of fat reduction treatments?
The most expensive fat reduction treatment is surgical treatment, including liposuction and the tummy tuck. Treatment prices go into the many thousands and come with a myriad of risks. Surgical fat reduction treatments can be booked overseas where prices could be lower. However, be mindful of the quality of care and the dangers associated with plastic surgery in another country. Many cases of serious infection, poor quality of care, serious injury and poor quality of results are known, and cases of death are reported.
How much does fat freezing cost in comparison to surgical treatment
Fat freezing costs are significantly lower than the costs for surgical fat loss treatment such as liposuction. However, as fat freezing is less invasive, results are more subtle. To get the comparable level of results with fat freezing, you must commit to a number of sessions with 6-week intervals. As an example: even where you opt for the maximum of 8 applicators per treatment, and 4 rounds of treatment (this is highly excessive), you would still only pay approximately one quarter of what surgery would cost you. In this example you have used 8 applicators, which means you can treat numerous areas of the body, while with liposuction you often only treat 1.
Non-surgical fat reduction alternatives
In the range of non-surgical fat loss treatments fat freezing is the most effective and safe treatment that breaks down fat cells and permanently reduces fat.
Ultrasound cavitation
Ultrasound cavitation is a fat loss treatment that does not reduce fat cells but can reduce fat, and in combination with radiofrequency good fat loss results can be achieved. However, for ultrasound cavitation, radiofrequency or a combination treatment to be effective, you must commit to a course of at least 6 treatments. Although prices per treatment are much lower, as you would commit to a course of treatments to reach the same results fat freezing is comparably more affordable.
Our combined treatment is £95 per treatment and £475 for a course of treatments.
Fat dissolving injections
Some fat loss dissolving injectable treatments have come to market over the recent years. However these are difficult to compare to fat freezing.
Often the cost per area with fat dissolving injections is the same as, or higher than fat freezing. However, some aestheticians may offer these treatments for incredibly low prices too. There is a significant pricing difference between some clinicians, even where the exact same fat dissolving treatment is offered. Most commonly Aqualyx, Kybella and Lemon Bottle are offered with the promise of fat dissolving.
At Fat Freezing Manchester we have made the decision to not offer any fat dissolving injection treatments as they are not as effective as fat freezing. In addition, there is a significant lack of clinical research and there are many uncertainties around the risks, overall safety and even whether certain treatments truly reduce localised fat in the way it is claimed.
How much will fat freezing cost for my body?
One of the most common questions we receive is how much fat freezing will cost for a particular part of the body.
Unfortunately, there isn't always a simple answer, because two people wanting to treat the same area may require a different number of applicators.
For example, someone with a small pocket of stubborn fat on their stomach may only require one or two applicators. Someone else with a larger area of fat across their stomach may benefit from several applicators being positioned across the area.
The same applies to other parts of the body. Although the love handles are commonly treated with one applicator on each side, larger areas may require additional applicators to achieve the desired coverage.
Number of sessions required
The number of fat freezing sessions required to achieve your desired results will also vary from person to person, even when treating the same part of the body.
Fat freezing works by targeting a portion of the fat within the treatment area, with the body gradually processing the affected fat cells over the following weeks and months. Some people may be happy with the results of a single treatment, while others may benefit from further sessions to achieve their goals.
Understandably, many people want to know how much their entire course of treatment will cost before committing. However, it isn't always possible to predict exactly how many sessions someone will need, as individual results can vary considerably.
For this reason, we recommend taking things one step at a time. Start with a single treatment, allow sufficient time for the results to develop, and then assess how you feel about the changes. Although some changes may become noticeable after six weeks, the full results can take two to three months or longer to develop.
Once you've had time to see how your body responds, you can decide whether you're happy with the results or would like to consider further treatment. This way, you're not committing to multiple sessions or spending more money than necessary before knowing whether you actually need them.
Book in for fat freezing
Interested in fat freezing at Fat Freezing Manchester? You can book online, by phone and email. Consultations are fully optional, and can also be booked through the online booking system.