Body · Dubai
Cryolipolysis (Fat Freezing) in Dubai
A non-surgical way to reduce stubborn, diet-resistant pockets of fat using controlled cooling — no incisions, no anaesthetic and no recovery period. Each session is performed under DHA-licensed medical supervision at our Dubai clinic and matched to the area you want to treat at consultation.
- Session
- Per area, in cooling cycles
- Downtime
- None — resume normal activity
- Results
- Build gradually over weeks
- Best for
- Localised, diet-resistant fat
What it is
Cryolipolysis is a non-invasive fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to target and reduce a localised pocket of fat. The cooled fat cells break down gradually and are cleared by the body over the following weeks.
At Shookra, our cryolipolysis treatments use controlled cooling technology to target unwanted fat cells without surgery or downtime. The applicator cools a precise area of fat to the point where those cells break down and are then cleared naturally by the body over the following weeks.
It is suited to resistant fat in defined areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, upper arms and under the chin — pockets that hold on despite a steady diet and regular exercise. Because the treatment works on a localised area rather than the whole body, it is used to refine and contour a specific region rather than to lose weight overall.
Each session is carried out under doctor-led clinical protocols. Your clinician assesses the area, confirms whether cryolipolysis is the right approach for what you want to change, and plans the number of cycles and sessions accordingly. Results build gradually as the body processes the treated cells.
Who it's for
Cryolipolysis suits people who are close to their target shape but hold a defined pocket of fat that does not respond to diet and exercise — commonly the lower abdomen, the flanks or “love handles”, the thighs, the upper arms, or a fuller area under the chin. It is also a considered option for refining uneven fat distribution after pregnancy.
It is a contouring treatment, not a weight-loss method, and works best when overall weight is stable. Your clinician confirms suitability at consultation, checks the area is appropriate for cooling, and reviews your medical history before recommending a plan.
- Localised, diet-resistant fat pockets
- Abdominal and flank fullness
- Thigh and inner-thigh fat
- Uneven or post-pregnancy fat distribution
- Loss of definition and contour
- Sluggish lymphatic clearance in the area
Who it’s not for
A few situations mean it’s better to wait, or to choose a different treatment:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Cold-related conditions such as cryoglobulinaemia, cold urticaria or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria, where exposure to cold can trigger a reaction
- A hernia in or near the treatment area
- Looking to lose weight overall — cryolipolysis contours a localised pocket and is not a weight-loss treatment
This isn’t exhaustive, and none of it rules you out on its own — your clinician confirms suitability at consultation.
What to expect
- 01
Consult & plan
Your clinician evaluates the area and your body-contouring goals, confirms suitability, and personalises a plan — the cycles, applicator and number of sessions the area is likely to need.
- 02
Targeted cooling
The applicator is positioned over the pocket of fat and delivers controlled cooling to that area. You may feel an intense cold and a pulling or pressure sensation at first, which usually settles as the area becomes numb.
- 03
Natural clearance & review
Over the following weeks the cooled fat cells break down and are processed by the body, so results build gradually. Your clinician reviews progress and confirms whether a further session would help refine the result.
Physician note
On Cryolipolysis
The honest conversation I have at consultation is about what cooling can and cannot do. Cryolipolysis is for a specific pocket of fat that has not shifted with diet and training — it refines a shape, it does not replace weight loss. I am careful to set realistic expectations on how much one area can change and how long the result takes to appear, because the body clears the treated cells gradually over weeks. Choosing the right candidate and the right applicator for the area is what makes the difference between a subtle, even result and a disappointing one.
Dr. Nihal HusseinAesthetic & Functional Medicine · DHA-licensedMedically reviewed Why Shookra
01Physician-led
Every protocol is planned and supervised by a DHA-licensed doctor.
02Measured, then treated
We read your skin before we treat it, so the plan fits you — not a template.
03Managed over time
Your care is tracked and adjusted as part of one practice, not one-off visits.
04Medical-grade
Clinical protocols and equipment, in a discreet Dubai clinic.
Questions
01How does cryolipolysis reduce fat?
02Which areas can be treated?
03Is there any downtime?
04When will I see results, and how many sessions will I need?
05Is cryolipolysis a weight-loss treatment?
06What does cryolipolysis cost at Shookra?
Licensed & Regulated
DHA-licensed. MOHAP-approved.
Every treatment is delivered at Shookra, a DHA-licensed medical facility in Dubai. Every physician and clinician on our team is DHA-licensed and works to clinical protocol. Our health communications are independently reviewed and approved by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP).
Shookra Polyclinic · DHA Facility Permit #3449309 · MOHAP Advertisement Licence T0UOE5NK-020526
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