CoolSculpting® offers an innovative way to contour your body, with no downtime or surgery, by freezing away unwanted fat cells. This FDA-approved procedure is a non-invasive treatment to reduce the appearance of love handles (flanks), stubborn belly fat, double-chins, underarms, inner and outer thighs, bra fat, back fat, and underneath the buttocks.
CoolSculpting Elite is Allergan®’s most advanced noninvasive fat reduction technology and the one and only treatment FDA-cleared to eliminate fat in 9 different areas of the body. The new system features reimagined applicators that are shaped to better fit your natural curves. CoolSculpting Elite applicators have up to an 18% larger cooling area than the previous generation of applicators. And your provider can use 2 applicators on your treatment area to freeze twice the fat— saving you time.
CoolSculpting® works by facilitating a cooling process to freeze targeted fat cells that then break down and are eliminated from the body. Freezing fat causes it to crystallize which destroys the fat cells. Through multiple CoolSculpting® cycles, the area of unwanted fat can be slimmed through a gradual process and leave you with a natural appearance.
CoolSculpting is the only treatment FDA-cleared to eliminate fat in 9 different areas of the body— more than any other nonsurgical fat reduction technology. Common side effects include temporary numbness, discomfort, and swelling.
Anyone who is not overweight or obese yet has targeted areas of unwanted fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise are good candidates for CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is NOT a weight loss program. Potential clients should be less than 30 pounds from their ideal body weight. CoolSculpting is ideal for those smaller stubborn areas of unwanted fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.
The treated fat cells are gradually removed from the treated area and are eliminated by the body. Remember, the treated cells are gone for good.
The simple answer is no. CoolSculpting is not a weight loss program. It is meant to treat problematic and stubborn fat deposits in clients that are less than 30 pounds from their ideal weight. As with the body sculpting procedures, if you gain weight it will change the appearance of the treated area. Many clients feel that they get a kick start to leading a healthier lifestyle to include diet and exercise.
Each CoolSculpting® Elite treatment is different, so it depends on which areas of the body and how many of them you plan on doing. Depending on the area, treatment can be done in as little as 35 minutes. If you opt to do multiple treatments in a session, expect to spend more time. The CoolSculpting® Elite machines feature dual applicators, allowing patients to do multiple treatment areas at once, reducing the amount of time spent in the office as compared to using 1 CoolSculpting applicator.
There is no downtime necessary with CoolSculpting. Most men and women will go back to their daily activities immediately after their treatment. There is no reason to miss work with treatment.
Many clients will notice an improvement in the areas of unwanted fat starting at two to three weeks after the CoolSculpting treatment. The more noticeable results can be visible in about two months after treatment. You may even continue to see improvement for four to six months as your body removes the fat cells from the treated area(s).
The CoolSculpting procedure may cause a tugging and pulling sensation, mild pinching with some stinging and the sensation of intense cold during treatment. After treatment, the skin will appear red and feel firm to the touch. The area may feel numb, tender and have some bruising. There is a small percentage of clients that may develop pain in the treated area.
Lazaderm® proudly offers CoolSculpting® at three of our locations. Contact your nearest location or schedule a free consultation online.
