CoolSculpting is a fat reduction treatment that utilizes advanced cooling technology to reduce stubborn fat by freezing them to death. Cryolipolysis, the fat freezing technology of CoolSculpting was developed by Harvard Scientists who observed that fat cells are more susceptible to cold temperatures. Unlike hardy skin cells, fat cells succumb to extreme temperatures. When exposed to precise cooling, fat cells crystallize and rupture. This process triggers apoptosis or cell death. Several weeks after treatment, the body experiences an immune response and naturally collects the dead cells. The body then disposes of the dead cells through the lymphatic system.

The innovation of Cryolipolysis led to the development of the CoolSculpting treatment. Each treatment safely exposes a stubborn bulge of fat to temperatures that freeze the subcutaneous fat cells without harming the skin or surrounding tissues.