CoolSculpting is the Perfect Liposuction Alternative & Here’s Why

You’re an active person. You eat healthy foods. But yet there is still stubborn fat that refuses to go away. Sound familiar? CoolSculpting may be the solution.

Even the most active, healthy individuals still struggle with stubborn areas of fat. It’s almost inevitable, as there always seems to be a spot resistant to diet and exercise. For a long time, Liposuction was pretty much the only option. The issue with Lipo is that it’s an invasive surgery. It requires anesthesia, incisions, stitches, and downtime. 

Many patients choose CoolSculpting over Liposuction because it is: 

• A more cost-effective solution
• Not harmful to surrounding tissues
• A quick treatment time
• Non-invasive, so there are no incisions, anesthesia, or recovery time
• More convenient to fit into your schedule

The effective and safe alternative uses a fat-freezing technology called cryolipolysis to target specific body areas and eliminate excess fat cells. It helps patients naturally dispose of dead fat cells to expose a more shapely body contour. 

How CoolSculpting Works

CoolSculpting kills fat cells by freezing them. It targets fat deposits in specific areas using applicators on the skin. During treatment, carefully controlled cooling temperatures target the unwanted fat pockets. It doesn’t damage the skin; the fat below dies off naturally. 

During cryolipolysis, a professional places a vacuum cleaner-type attachment on the patient’s targeted area. Next, the vacuum pulls the targeted area into the vacuum housing area, slightly bigger than a butter cube. Research on this procedure has shown that it can decrease fat by more than 20% in a targeted area. 

Depending on the region treated, a CoolSculpting treatment can take 35 to 75 minutes, with treatment sessions lasting 1-3 hours on average. Most patients need two or more treatment sessions to achieve their body-shaping goals.

Am I a CoolSculpting Candidate?

Only some qualify for this procedure. Normally, it is for those within 30 pounds of their target weight with stubborn fat in the regions approved for treatment. A particularly good way to understand your eligibility is to schedule a consultation. If you qualify, they craft a process on which area or points to treat, along with the number of treatments needed and what to do and expect for healing and beyond.

CoolSculpting Treatment Areas

For many people who have lost excess weight or are in the process of shedding weight, the number of fat cells in the human body can decrease, and even though you may see areas shrinking, many do not. 

The FDA has approved CoolSculpting for use in nine different body parts, including:

• Under the chin 
• Below the jawline
• Sides (flanks)
• Abdomen
• Inner and outer thighs
• Bra fat
• Upper arm
• Back fat
• Under the buttocks (banana rolls)

Humans are believed to have a fixed variety of fat cells that change size instead of quantity through weight loss and gain. This technique helps “sculpt” the system to the specified shape and size by lowering the actual variety of fat cells, hence the name. Most patients will need two or more treatment sessions to achieve their goals. 

Comparing Liposuction & CoolSculpting Results Timeline

With CoolSculpting, many patients start noticing the results as early as 1 month after the treatment. The full extent of the fat-freezing procedure usually becomes apparent 3-4 months following the procedure. 

Unlike traditional liposuction, which often involves a few months of recovery and may cause swelling and bruising, CoolSculpting’s cryolipolysis method is a natural process that doesn’t come with these inconveniences.

The recovery time really depends on the size of the area treated and on where the treatment was used. Patients usually experience swelling in the area treated and might also experience mild pain and discomfort. Compared to surgery, recovery is a lot faster and less painful.

Reach Your Body Contouring Goals with CoolSculpting 

It is easy to get the silhouette you’ve been dreaming of since your CoolSculpting technician can target the areas where you want to eliminate fat. CoolSculpting is quicker than surgery, and you will not have to worry about scarring and other possible complications. Plus, the cost is much more affordable. 

If your choice is a noninvasive liposuction alternative to eliminate small areas of fat from your body, get in touch!