CoolSculpting offers long-lasting non-surgical reduction of stubborn fat with minimal downtime. This FDA-cleared, non-invasive body contouring treatment uses controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells without affecting the surrounding tissues. Because fat cells are more susceptible to cold temperatures than skin and other tissues, the treatment can significantly reduce fat in the targeted area while leaving everything around it unharmed. CoolSculpting is ideal for individuals who are near their goal weight but have stubborn pockets of fat that persist despite dieting and exercise and who want to address those areas without undergoing invasive or surgical procedures.
CoolSculpting’s benefits include:
- Long-lasting fat elimination
- Proven results
- Treatment targets specific areas of the body
- Non-surgical procedure with minimal downtime
- Minimal discomfort for patients
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
CoolSculpting uses fat freezing, or cryolipolysis, to achieve fat removal in the treated areas, allowing patients to meet their aesthetic goals. The process is non-surgical, meaning it does not penetrate the skin or tissues of the body. Instead, the device places targeted areas of the body between two paddles that cool quickly and are held in place for a session typically ranging from 35 minutes to slightly over an hour. During this time, the controlled cold temperatures eliminate fat cells in the targeted area.
After the procedure, results typically begin to appear within a few weeks and continue to develop over the following months as the body’s lymphatic system gradually clears the eliminated fat cells. Because fat cells are damaged by cold temperatures that leave surrounding skin and tissue unharmed, the rest of the patient’s body is unaffected by the treatment.
Does Fat Return After CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an innovative approach to body contouring without surgery that safely and effectively freezes away stubborn fat. Results are long-lasting because the treated fat cells are destroyed and cleared by the body’s lymphatic system over time. Fat removal through CoolSculpting differs from weight loss regimens that merely shrink fat cells; CoolSculpting destroys them entirely. This makes CoolSculpting ideal for stubborn patches of fat that won’t go away after dieting or exercise. However, while the treated cells are destroyed and cleared, CoolSculpting will not help individuals lose overall weight, and they can still gain weight after the procedure if healthy habits are not maintained, as it is not a weight loss treatment. Individuals must adhere to healthy diets and exercise routines to preserve their results.
Which Areas Can CoolSculpting Treat?
CoolSculpting is ideal for treating visible fat bulges across various areas of the body including:
Stomach Fat
Stubborn pockets of fat in the abdomen may not go away with dieting or exercise, making body contouring treatments such as CoolSculpting an effective option. Unlike liposuction, CoolSculpting is non-invasive; it does not use incisions or needles to achieve long-lasting fat reduction in the targeted areas. As a result, there is minimal to no downtime after CoolSculpting, in contrast to surgical procedures that can require weeks of recovery and carry risks such as infection.
Flanks or Love Handles
Stubborn pockets of fat near the hips or flanks are ideal target areas for CoolSculpting because weight loss regimens such as exercising or dieting cannot specifically target such regions of the body. Targeted cryolipolysis through CoolSculpting aimed at these areas will reduce fat in the chosen areas. Young Medical Spa aesthetic experts will work with patients to develop a customized treatment plan for sculpting and refining their waist areas so they can achieve the silhouette they want.
Beneath the Chin and Jawline
With CoolSculpting, patients can address double chins and pockets of fat under the jawline without going under the knife. The targeted cryolipolysis procedure will help patients achieve improved facial definition.
Thigh Fat
CoolSculpting can remove stubborn thigh fat. The treatment can be directed toward either the outer or inner thigh, helping patients achieve sculpted legs.
Upper Arms
By removing upper arm fat, CoolSculpting can give patients sleeker and leaner-looking upper arms. The procedure can also help reveal the muscle definition patients have achieved through exercise.
Back Fat and Bra Fat
Back fat and bra bulges can also be addressed by CoolSculpting, which can reduce up to 25% of fat in the treated area. Those fat cells are destroyed and do not regenerate. By reducing these bulges, patients can achieve a more streamlined appearance that complements the results of dieting, exercise, or other weight loss regimens they are pursuing.
Buttocks Fat or Banana Rolls
Stubborn fat deposits under the buttocks, commonly known as banana rolls, can resist the effects of dieting or exercise. CoolSculpting addresses this directly, as the procedure is FDA-cleared to treat fat in the area, reducing up to 25% of the treated fat cells per session, resulting in more sculpted and defined buttocks.
Enlarged Male Breasts
For enlarged male breasts due to fat deposits, a condition known as pseudogynecomastia, CoolSculpting is an effective and safe option for reducing the fat cells in the area and is an ideal non-surgical treatment for patients who prefer to avoid surgery. Pseudogynecomastia differs from true gynecomastia, which is male breast enlargement caused by glandular breast tissue that cannot be addressed by CoolSculpting and requires surgical removal.
How Many CoolSculpting Treatments are Needed for Best Results?
CoolSculpting results can be seen after one session, but for optimal results a series of treatments may be necessary, depending on which area is targeted and the amount of fat being addressed. Initial results typically begin to appear within a few weeks, with the optimal outcome visible up to four months after treatment, as the treated fat cells are gradually cleared by the body’s lymphatic system.
CoolSculpting is a fat removal procedure, not a weight reduction treatment. While the targeted fat cells are destroyed and cleared by the body’s lymphatic system and do not regenerate, patients must still maintain healthy dieting and exercise habits to experience the full health and aesthetic benefits of their results
Is There Pain During CoolSculpting?
The CoolSculpting procedure is not painful, although patients may experience some discomfort, including feelings of coldness and numbness in the treated area. Once the area becomes numb, patients can relax by reading, watching television, scrolling through their phone, or even napping during the session.
How Long is the Downtime After CoolSculpting Treatment?
Because CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure, patients can return to their normal activities immediately after treatment. After the procedure, patients may experience some temporary side effects such as redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tenderness, or stinging in the treated area. These sensory changes may last for several weeks but typically do not interfere with everyday activities, so no downtime is required.
Find Out if You Are a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting at Young Medical Spa
Potential candidates for CoolSculpting include individuals who are near their ideal body weight but struggle with stubborn fat that persists despite dieting and exercise. The procedure is designed for deposits of body fat that resist diet and exercise, not for overall weight reduction. CoolSculpting is meant to recontour the shape and silhouette of the body through targeted, gradual fat reduction.
For a consultation about CoolSculpting, schedule a complimentary appointment at Young Medical Spa, a certified CoolSculpting practice. As a member of the Club 1,000 recognition program—awarded to clinics and practitioners that have safely and successfully completed over 1,000 CoolSculpting treatments—Young Medical Spa is a top destination in the country for the procedure.