CoolSculpting is one of the better-known brands of cryolipolysis. Experts define this procedure as an innovative treatment that eliminates fat by freezing fat cells in specific areas of your body. Cosmetic surgeons use CoolSculpting to target sections of fat that cannot be removed through exercise or diet. Clinical studies show that more people prefer this procedure because it’s non-invasive and generally safe. If you want to remove unwanted fat without needing any incisions, here are some important aspects of CoolSculpting you should know about.
The Procedure
According to cosmetic experts, CoolSculpting uses extremely cold temperatures to degrade fat cells without harming any other cells in your body. You can be certain that there will be no damage to your skin and any other surrounding tissue.
CoolSculpting usually lasts about an hour and involves your plastic surgeon vacuuming the skin above the fatty layer of tissue into a special applicator that freezes the fat cells. The low temperatures anesthetize the area, resulting in a deep cold sensation. Recovery isn’t a factor because the treatment doesn’t injure the surrounding tissue or your skin. It may take four to six months before the adipose cells leave your body and during this time, the fatty area will become about 20 percent smaller.
The Considerations
Generally, cryolipolysis has a high rate of success, especially if you adhere to your surgeon’s reminders and recommendations. If you are looking into having a CoolSculpting treatment, you should become more active and eat healthier in order to lose more fat after the treatment.
CoolSculpting doesn’t tighten your loose skin which usually gets stretched out in areas that have a lot of fat buildup so, after the CoolSculpting treatment, you may end up with loose skin. You should talk to your cosmetic surgeon about another procedure to correct this.
The Results
CoolSculpting breaks down fat cells which won’t regrow after the procedure. Yet, getting rid of these fats will not keep new adipose cells from forming again. To preserve CoolSculpting results, you should eat healthy foods and exercise regularly.
Clinical data indicate that you may experience mild and temporary tingling, numbness, or redness in the treated areas. You may also experience about a 25 percent reduction in fat after each treatment. Patients are usually satisfied with their more contoured shape after only one to two CoolSculpting sessions. After just a month, you will see noticeable effects and final results are usually evident after two to three months.
The Ideal Candidate
Cosmetic experts say that you can be a good candidate for CoolSculpting if you’re already dieting and exercising but are still 15 to 20 pounds overweight. You should not see it as a procedure for weight loss and should dedicate yourself to exercising regularly and eating healthily if you want to undergo a CoolSculpting treatment. Clinical studies report that losing excess fat can lead to a prolonged, healthy life.
Here at Miami Aesthetic, we will be more than happy to assist you throughout your CoolSculpting experience. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 305-851-3020. You can also visit our clinic in Miami, Florida, for a one-on-one consultation.
