So a few weeks back I told you all I was having fat freezing treatment courtesy of Sculptlite. This is the hottest celebrity body-sculpting trend at the moment and ordinarily takes place in a clinical setting. People literally flock to London and other city locations to have their fat blasted with sub zero temperatures to permanently kill stubborn pockets of fat.

Now however Harley Street-trained clinician Lisa Owens has made the inspired move to offer Lipoglaze® treatment in the comfort of your own home. She travels anywhere within and around the Berkshire and Surrey borders offering the service. Anxious patients, or those keeping their lunchtime-lipo a secret from their partners, can also opt to go to her home.

Anyone wanting the treatment will have a consultation with Lisa first (see my previous post for details and the science behind the treatment) and I can testify to how professional and lovely she is. Your personal safety is put before all else and she gets a genuine kick out of helping you achieve the very best results

The Treatment

So last Tuesday was the big day.

Lisa set up the room in a matter of minutes whilst I signed a consent form. It turns out we have loads in common and she’s tried (or has knowledge of) most of the diets I’ve been using over the last few weeks. It was lovely chatting to her and she gave me tons of tips for maximising my weight loss in 2015. She had advised me to save up some TV programmes to watch throughout the treatment (you have to lie still) but we ended up talking throughout the entire session.

First up she took some new measurements and drew on my skin to mark up the treatment areas. We took piccies of this but this is only for the purposes of this blog - being papped in your undies is definitely not a prerequisite! Her measurements determine the calibration of the machine, and the drawings help her identify those fatty areas ripe for treatment.

Once all the preliminary work was out of the way, Lisa helped me settle onto her treatment bed. She brings along loads of comfy cushions to help you reach a position you’re happy to stay in - it sort of resembles the recovery position with your treatment side in the air (if you’re having your tummy done, you’ll be in a seating position so this is presumably even easier).

She then applied two layers of antifreeze sheets to the treatment areas. This protects your skin and feels (obviously) freezing cold. The machine itself (from what I could see over my shoulder) is a sort of suction cup that sucks your fat in. When this is applied you do feel a great deal of pressure and you will wince, however once the machine has a decent grip on your fat the pressure is released (takes approx 1 min and was the only uncomfortable part of the experience). Lisa took a picture of my fat inside the machine and it looks (to me) like a swollen testicle.

It’s then a waiting game.

I was so comfortable, if Lisa wasn’t so funny, I’d have napped for the duration. Instead I ended up giggling throughout most of it.

Each flank, side or love handle takes 45 minutes and the machine will count you down. It’s imperative you don’t move as if you knock the suction cup Lisa can’t re-site it for health & safety reasons.

After the treatment was finished, Lisa removed the anti-freeze sheets and directed my hand to the site. I could feel my love handles virtually defrosting under my fingers which is a funny sensation. She then rubbed a calendula and aloe vera lotion onto my skin to soothe it. As she’s trained in relaxation and remedial therapy, this was an extra treat.

I was left with minor bruising on both sides which disappeared in a number of days. I can honestly testify this wasn’t at all sore, tender or uncomfortable and I barely noticed it.

It’s now one week after the treatment and I’m yet to see any results. Inside my body, the fat has crystallised and is dead, it’s now up to my lymphatic system to shuttle it around my body and naturally excrete it. This process can take anywhere up to 12 weeks where there’s an average of 33% reduction in fat.

It’s now up to me to start a routine of increased fluid intake (to assist the ‘flushing out’ of the crystallised lipids in the fat cells), light exercise and regular body brushing to stimulate the lymphatic system - Lisa gives all her clients a body brush to get them started. I’ll report back after Christmas with new piccies so you can see how I’m getting on!

In summary, this was a real treat. It’s an odd sensation yet the experience is actually quite relaxing. I could have slept during the treatment as I was so comfortable, and I was left with zero discomfort. I just can’t wait to see if there’s any change to those unsightly bumps!

If you live in Berkshire or Surrey, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled from more posts from me, as I’ll be hosting a giveaway in the New Year to win some treatment of your own (worth £295!).

In the meantime, head to Sculptlite’s Facebook page for another chance to win! (Ends 24th December 2014). You can also say hello on Twitter!

We all know I’ve been trying to shift those pesky baby pounds for the last two months; I’ve been furiously cheating on Diet Chef, have barely used the treadmill that’s lived in my living room for the past 6 weeks, had aromatherapy treatment to try and curb my appetite, sank various juice diets… and so far have shifted a grand total of 5lbs.

Don’t get me wrong, 90% of this is sheer laziness and entirely my fault, the other 10% can be attributed to an accident with my oven door that has left a gaping hole in my arm and a grazed chin that looks a little like a beard if you catch it in the wrong light - I guess looking like a homeless person doesn’t do much in terms of motivation.

So given Christmas is drawing closer and I’ll soon be in competition with the New Year’s Resolution Brigade to show some results, this exciting new partnership with Sculptlite couldn’t have come at a better time.

… Especially given clients will see an average of 33% reduction of fat in the treated area in just one treatment!

What is it?

Sculptlite is run by Harley Street-trained Lisa Owens, and offers non-invasive Fat Freezing Treatment (or Lipoglaze) in the comfort of your own home throughout the Berkshire / Surrey area*. She’s a Lipoglaze® Harley Street trained technician, and a specialist in remedial and relaxing therapies, as well as intensive post cosmetic surgery aftercare.

Celebrity fans of the treatment include Made in Chelsea’s Binky Felstead, Luisa Zissman and Casey Bachelor

Fat Freezing is the latest celebrity beauty treatment that offers a real opportunity for people to reduce those stubborn fat areas that just won’t shift no matter what they try. It’s not a fat-loss solution, it’s there to help contour your body and permanently erase built-up stores of fat that have accumulated on your body; be this on your tummy, flanks, arms or thighs.

The Science

Interestingly, something that most of us don’t realise is that fat cells do not tend to generate after puberty. When people put on weight the fat cells simply get bigger or smaller as their weight fluctuates. With this in mind, that teenage body we all secretly lust after is achievable with a little effort.

The story of Cryotherapy is an interesting one. The discovery was made when observing children eating ice lollies - it appeared to cause a hollowing effect on their cheeks. After extensive research (approved and backed by the FDA), it was found that fat was more sensitive to cold than muscles, nerves and skin, and underwent a cell death process (also known as Apoptosis) when exposed to sub zero temperatures. Lipoglaze® therefore freezes and thins the subcutaneous layer of fat using controlled ICE therapy, without risk to surrounding tissue.

After exposing the fat cells to cold, they become terminally injured and gradually die over time. Lipoglaze is therefore a permanent reversal procedure that will liquify and crystallise fat. Your lymphatic system will then help break them down so they naturally waste away.

The Consultation

First things first - Lisa is a seriously lovely woman. Coming to my home is always a risk; Dexter will show off, and Heidi will root through your handbag. At the consultation stage however, there’s no need to get a babysitter. Lisa tiptoed around Dexter’s Duplo and Micro Machines with ease and had a cuddle with Heidi whilst we nattered about the treatment.

I interrogated her on the science above and shared my skepticism, yet within seconds I was getting excited. She was professional to the core and really knew her stuff. She was able to talk me through scientific studies in a way I could understand, and set my mind at ease that there will be no nasty side effects.

Before coming round, I had been sent a link to check my suitability for treatment. Having had a Cesarian 9 months ago, I was already aware I might not be able to have treatment on my tummy area, but having recovered with ease there was still some hope I’d be eligible. Unfortunately however, my stretchmarks from carrying Heidi were still a little too fresh.

Despite the disappointment, it is actually hugely reassuring (and refreshing) that she refused me treatment. Less scrupulous companies would have taken my money and ran. I’ve heard some really sad stories about clients being shuffled into rooms like cattle, being asked to lay down (not advised as it stretches the skin unnecessarily and places undue strain on the stomach) and receiving zero aftercare. I have no doubt at all that this won’t be the case with Lisa.

So what happens now?

Well I’m having my flanks (muffin tops, love handles… or whatever the PC term is nowadays) done in just a few weeks time. It can take anywhere up to 12 weeks for me to see a result, but don’t you worry, I’ll share lots of images with you as soon as I start seeing any change. If my body responds well to the treatment, I’ll be having my tummy done in a few months time.

It’s worth me saying, I’m not expecting to be bikini-ready in a few months time, this is just a little push to get some some of my waist back. I’m under no illusion that there’s some hard work ahead, but I will be in size 10/12 jeans by this time next year.

*** Want to join me??? ***

Well if you live in Berkshire or Surrey, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled from more posts from me, as I’ll be hosting a giveaway in the New Year to win some treatment of your own (worth £295!).

In the meantime, head to Sculptlite’s Facebook page for another chance to win! (Ends 24th December 2014). Oh and you can also say hello on Twitter!

* she does (by arrangement) go to other areas within reasonable distance - just don’t expect her to travel up to Scotland!