The Journey of a fat cell
From cyro to elimination
A step by step look at what happens to a fat cell
from the moment it’s treated to the moment it leaves the body.
from the moment it’s treated to the moment it leaves the body.
1
COOLING PHASE
(DURING TREATMENT)
The fat cell is exposed to targeted cold.
This creates stress and disrupts the cell’s
normal function.
2
STRESS RESPONSE
(HOURS)
The fat cell reacts to the cold stress. Its membrane becomes unstable and the cell begins to weaken.
3
FAT RELEASE
(HOURSDAYS)
The cell releases stored triglycerides (fat) into the surrounding space. The cell volume decreases.
4
CELL SHRINKAGE
(DAYS WEEKS)
With much of its fat released, the cell continues to shrink and its structure breaks down.
5
CELL DEATH
(WEEKS)
The damaged cell enters apoptosis (programmed cell death).
6
IMMUNE CLEARANCE
(WEEKS MONTHS)
Immune cells (macrophages) find and break down the cell debris.
7
ELIMINATION
(WEEKS - MONTHS)
The byproducts are processed by the liver and lymphatic system and removed through natural metabolic pathways.
- Cell experiences cold stress
- Metabolic activity slows
- Membrane destabilizes
- Cell function is impaired
- The cell becomes vulnerable
- Triglycerides are released
- Cell shrinks
- Fat is available for metabolism
- Continued shrinkage
- Cellular structure breaks down
- Cell is no longer functional
- Apoptosis is triggered
- Cell fragments
- Body marks cell for removal
- Macrophages engulf cell debris
- Components are broken down and recycled
- Byproducts are processed by the liver and lymphatic system
- Waste is eliminated from the body