How Long to See CoolSculpting Results?

CoolSculpting is one of the most popular non-invasive fat reduction procedures on the market today.

It has been shown to be effective in reducing fat cells in many areas of the body.  The procedure is often used for people who have trouble with their weight or body shape, including adults who are overweight or obese and people with excess abdominal fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise. 

There are also some cases where it’s recommended after surgery, such as for removing stubborn pockets of fatty tissue around the thighs (liposuction). It can also be used on other parts of the body like love handles, saddle bags, double chin (submental), arms (brachioplasty) and chest (pectoral implants).

What is CoolSculpting and How Does it Work?

CoolSculpting is a medical procedure that uses cooling technology to destroy fat cells. It works by applying a cooling device to the skin that cools and freezes the fat cells. The frozen fat cells are then eliminated by the body over time.

Who is a Good Candidate?

CoolSculpting is a safe and effective treatment that can be used on a wide variety of people. Some of the most common candidates for CoolSculpting are people who are:

• Close to their ideal weight, but have stubborn areas of fat
• Not interested in surgery
• Looking to improve their body without downtime or surgery
• Looking to improve the appearance of their love handles, muffin top, “bra bulge”, back rolls, or other problem areas

CoolSculpting is not appropriate for :

• Pregnant or nursing women (though CoolSculpting treatments can be administered after breastfeeding has ceased)
• Individuals with a history of frostbite
• Those with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators (CoolSculpting should not be used on the same side as the implant)
• Those who suffer from cryoglobulinemia (an autoimmune disorder)
• Individuals who are currently taking medications that increase the risk of cold-related injury
• Those who have clinically diagnosed lymphedema (swelling due to a build up of lymphatic fluid)
• People with skin conditions such as cold sores, herpes and active colds or flu (CoolSculpting should not be used on the same side as an active infection until the infection has been cleared)
• Those with a history of keloid formation (thick scar tissue that forms as a result of an overgrowth of collagen in the skin), including those with a predisposition to keloids or hypertrophic scarring
• Individuals who have been treated for melanoma