Looking for an effective, no-downtime approach to getting rid of stubborn fat? Coolsculpting may be your answer. Coolsculpting is a non-invasive treatment that eliminates stubborn and unwanted fat cells without downtime, surgery, or needles. The process targets fat through controlled cooling that kills fat cells which the body then breaks down and excretes through the lymphatic system over several weeks. The results are clinically proven to be long lasting and each treatment plan is customized to each individual’s body and area of concern.
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Coolsculpting works by causing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in the subcutaneous fat tissue through cryolipolysis. The cells are processed through the lymphatic system naturally and excreted over several weeks. Coolsculpting will target fat cells without damaging any other structures such as skin, blood vessels, or organs. CoolSculpting can reduce the number of fat cells with multiple treatments by up to 27%, and a minimum of 2 treatments are necessary as a starting point per area. A thorough consultation is required to determine if you are a true candidate to treat your stubborn area.
Before You Arrive:
+ Please ensure you have filled out your Health History/Intake form before your appointment. If you are unable to complete it, please arrive 15 minutes early
+ Please eat a meal or snack 30 minutes prior and ensure you drink lots of fluids
+ Come dressed in comfy clothes, with a book, headphones, a laptop, and healthy snacks as appointment times are longer for this treatment
+ Ensure the treatment area is free from any lesions, cuts, or compromised skin
+ Please remove all jewelry on or around the treatment area
What To Avoid:
+ Please avoid the following:
+ Alcohol and caffeine 24 hours prior
+ Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®, Fish Oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of vitamin E, unless medically necessary
+ Excessive sun exposure and tanning, as it can make your skin sensitive
+ Is it our policy not to provide treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Downtime:
+ Minor tenderness, redness, bruising, itching, or swelling may occur in the area treated but typically subside within a few weeks
Post Care:
+ Wear loose comfortable clothing
+ Keep moving and stay active, exercise may resume immediately
+ Drinks LOTS of water as the fat cells are excreted through the kidneys
+ You may massage and apply a warm compress to the treatment area to
encourage healing and improve results
Follow Up:
+ Subsequent treatments are required for optimal results.
+ Please contact us immediately if you have increased pain, or swelling or if the treatment area gets larger.
+ Non-invasive
+ Stubborn Fat Removal
+ Minimal Downtime
+ Unwanted pockets of fat
No. Coolsculpting eliminates fat cells in a targeted area, reducing the volume in the treatment area, but it does not cause overall body weight loss.
A minimum of 2 sessions per area is a general starting point, but it can depend on each patient’s body and goals. Each treatment will be scheduled months apart to give enough time for the body to heal and react naturally to the procedure.
There is minimal recovery time required after a Coolsculpting procedure. There may be minor redness, tenderness, cramping, soreness, or swelling in the treated area but it usually subsides within a few days.
Coolsculpting is a non-invasive procedure, also known as cryolipolysis that works by freezing fat cells under the skin. Liposuction is a surgical procedure, it is performed under anesthesia and requires several days of recovery time.
The results are permanent as the fat cells are permanently destroyed and eliminated by the body, however, new and remaining fat cells can develop and/or enlarge if a healthy lifestyle is not maintained.
Each treatment session can last about 30-60 minutes.
