The abdomen and flanks (love handles) are the most requested areas for cryolipolysis in Lima — and where the technology performs best, because they concentrate pinchable subcutaneous fat, exactly what controlled cooling destroys.
Why these areas respond so well
Cryolipolysis only works on subcutaneous fat (what you can pinch), not visceral fat behind the muscle wall. Abdomen and flanks usually have a high pinchable proportion, and applicators fit the anatomy well. Each session permanently eliminates 20-25% of fat cells in the treated zone.
How zones are counted (this drives the price)
Cryolipolysis is priced per applicator zone, not per body area. A full abdomen is typically 2 zones (upper + lower); flanks are 2 zones (left + right). At Elyzea each zone costs S/400 (~US$114) — a fraction of US pricing ($750-1,500 per cycle).
| Typical plan | Zones | From |
|---|---|---|
| Lower abdomen pouch | 1 | S/400 (~$114) |
| Full abdomen | 2 | S/800 (~$229) |
| Both flanks | 2 | S/800 (~$229) |
| Full abdomen + flanks | 4 | S/1,600 (~$457) |
| Body Contour Package (4 cryo + 6 EMSbody) | — | S/1,800 (~$514) |
Sessions per zone
Most patients reach their goal with 1-3 sessions per zone, spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Moderate fat layers usually resolve in 1-2 sessions. The free consultation includes a pinch assessment and an honest estimate — if you're not a good candidate (mostly visceral fat), we say so before charging you.
The experience and recovery
- During: strong suction and cold for the first minutes, then numbness. 40 minutes per zone
- After: temporary redness and tenderness; back to your routine the same day — ideal for travelers
- Results: first changes from week 3; full result at 2-3 months. Details in the results timeline
When cryolipolysis is NOT the answer
If you can barely pinch skin on your abdomen (visceral-dominant fat), cryolipolysis won't touch what bothers you — that's a nutrition and training problem. It also doesn't replace a tummy tuck where there's diastasis or very lax skin. For the comparison, read cryolipolysis vs liposuction.