Freezing fat might shrink it

Saturday, November 6, 2010 - 17:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Two new products, Zeltiq's CoolSculpting system and Cool Shapes Contouring Shorts, haven't been studied for effectiveness, but carefully applied cold really can trim a waistline, according to one doctor.Lots of pills and gadgets promise to help you "burn" fat. And they almost always disappoint. Maybe it's all a matter of degrees. Instead of burning fat, should you be trying to freeze it instead?

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