Cryolipolysis and Fat Freezing Machines

A cryolipolysis applicator draws a fold of skin and fat into a cup with vacuum and holds it between cooling plates at a controlled temperature, typically between -5 and -16 C, for 30 to 60 minutes. Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than the skin, nerves and vessels around them: cooled long enough they undergo apoptosis and are cleared by the body over the following 8 to 12 weeks, while the skin recovers within hours. The result is a measurable reduction in the thickness of the treated fold rather than weight loss, which is why the technology is sold for stubborn pockets on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms and under the chin rather than for overall slimming.

What the operator controls

• Temperature. Lower is more aggressive; the HS1000A is specified down to -16 C. Protective membranes between the plates and the skin are a consumable on every cryolipolysis system.
• Vacuum. The HS1000A runs up to 100 kPa suction per handle; strong enough to hold a dense fold, adjustable for delicate areas.
• Time. 30 to 60 minutes per cycle; after the cycle the fold is massaged to break up the cooled tissue.
• Applicator shape. Cup sizes and 360-degree heads (the HS1000C's six applicator heads) decide which areas can be treated and how evenly the fold is cooled.

Heating modes

Some platforms, including the HS1000C (heating levels 0 to 4), warm the tissue before or after the cold cycle. Manufacturers position hot-and-cold cycling as a way to improve comfort and the post-treatment massage step; it is a protocol choice rather than a different technology.

• [Winkonlaser HS1000A Cryolipolysis Body Slimming Machine](/products/winkonlaser-hs1000a-cryolipolysis-body-slimming-machine), $6,264: four cryo handles in multiple sizes, cooling to -16 C, 100 kPa suction per handle and a 10-hour continuous run rating, plus RF, cavitation, laser lipo and infrared handles on the same console. Treatment areas listed: chin, arms, abdomen, flanks and thighs. The one-console body menu.
• [Winkonlaser Mixslim HS1000C Cryotherapy Machine](/products/winkonlaser-mixslim-cryotherapy-machine), $6,100: 360-degree cryolipolysis with four independent handles and six applicator heads across 21 listed zones including abdomen, arms, legs, neck and bikini area, cooling levels 1 to 5 and heating levels 0 to 4, 10.4 inch touchscreen, 110 to 220 V. The dedicated high-throughput cryo platform.
• [Cryo2O Sculpt Fat-Freezing Belt](/products/cryo2o-sculpt), $99.99: a wearable cold belt for home use on the abdomen and thighs, used 3 to 5 times a week. No vacuum, no controlled plate temperature; included here so the two tiers are not confused.

The HS1000C's minimum temperature and the applicator cup dimensions for both consoles are being confirmed with Winkonlaser; ask us for the current spec sheet and membrane pricing before ordering.

• HS1000A ($6,264): choose it when cryolipolysis is one of several body services. The RF, cavitation, laser lipo and infrared handles mean one console can run a full contouring menu, and the -16 C floor and 100 kPa suction are the strongest published figures here.
• HS1000C ($6,100): choose it when cryolipolysis is the service. Four independent handles treat four areas in one appointment, the 360-degree heads cool the fold from all sides, and the heating mode supports hot-and-cold protocols. More cryo throughput per hour, fewer other modalities.

Session economics

Cryolipolysis sessions are commonly priced at $300 to $700 per area in US clinics, often in packages of two or three cycles per area. A four-handle console treating two clients' worth of areas in an afternoon pays back quickly, which is why handle count matters more than almost any other spec. Budget for membranes (one per applicator per session), protective eyewear is not needed, and a dedicated room: cycles run 30 to 60 minutes with the client lying still.

Pairing

Cryolipolysis is usually followed by manual or vacuum massage of the treated fold and is often sold alongside skin firming (RF) and muscle work (EMS). See Vacuum Therapy Machines for the drainage pass, Radio Frequency Machines for firming and the Body Sculpting Machines hub for the full set.

Cryolipolysis produces a localized reduction in fat thickness that develops over 2 to 3 months, with a second cycle often used on the same area. It is not weight loss and it does not tighten loose skin; candidates are people near their goal weight with pinchable pockets. Results vary by applicator fit, temperature, time and the client's habits afterward.

Expected side effects are redness, numbness, bruising and tenderness in the treated area for days to weeks. The documented rare adverse effect of cryolipolysis is paradoxical adipose hyperplasia, a firm enlargement of fat in the treated area months after treatment; clients should be told about it during consent. Contraindications include cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease and paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, hernia in the treatment area, pregnancy, and open skin or impaired sensation at the site.

Rules on who may operate a cryolipolysis console vary by state: some treat it as a medical aesthetic procedure requiring supervision, others allow trained estheticians or body contouring technicians. Check your state board. Regulatory status belongs to a specific model and intended use; ask us for the documentation on the HS1000A or HS1000C before advertising a claim.

Buying from us

Free shipping to domestic USA addresses in the lower 48, including freight consoles; Alaska, Hawaii and international by quote. Winkonlaser systems carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty and Shape Tactics systems 2 years, handled through us as your US point of contact. We send the manufacturer's spec sheet, handle list and consumable pricing for any model before you order, and quote multi-unit pricing for clinics and groups.

Trademarks

CoolSculpting is a trademark of Allergan Aesthetics and Cryoskin is a trademark of its manufacturer; Longevity Based is not affiliated with either. Cryolipolysis is the generic technology: controlled cooling of a fold of fat tissue under vacuum. The HS1000A and HS1000C are cryolipolysis consoles in that category, sold under their own model names with their own specifications and warranties. Cryo T-Shock style devices, which pass a cold wand over the skin without vacuum, are a different format and are not in this collection.

Price tiers

• Home wearable, $99.99: Cryo2O Sculpt belt.
• Professional consoles, $6,100 to $6,264: Mixslim HS1000C, HS1000A.