What is CoolSculpting | Learn about Non-Invasive Fat Reduction
What is CoolSculpting? Does fat freezing work? As the popularity of this cosmetic treatment rises, so do the number of questions from potential patients. Read on to learn more about CoolSculpting and determine if this popular treatment is right for you.
What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is a fat reduction treatment unlike any other. Treatments require no painful surgery, needles, general anesthesia, or long recovery times. Using a science known as Cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting effectively reduces fat cells in a non-invasive way. During a cooling cycle, a proprietary applicator exposes the stubborn bulge of fat to extreme cooling. Since fat cells are not hardy like skin cells, they freeze during treatment while the surrounding skin remains unharmed. The extreme cool temperature causes the fat cells to crystallize, making their membrane rupture. After this, the body naturally collects the dead cells and expels them from the body.
What is CoolSculpting Intended For?
CoolSculpting treatments are for healthy adults struggling with resistant fat cells. The non-invasive technology of Cryolipolysis makes CoolSculpting safe and virtually painless. In addition, cooling cycles require minimal to no downtime, making it an ideal option for many people wanting to reduce fat without surgery. The most popular treatment areas are the lower abdomen, love handles, and submental region. Treatments can, however, conquer fat from head to knees.
CoolSculpting treatment areas include:
- Upper arm fat
- Inner and outer thigh fat
- Submental region (double chin and neck fat)
- Back fat
- Fat above the knees
- The chest (popular for men)
- The armpits or bra bulge
- Hips and flanks
- Abdomen or belly fat
- Banana roll below the buttocks
What is CoolSculpting Not Intended For?
CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment. It should never be used to treat obesity. Instead, CoolSculpting is a body contouring treatment meant to reduce isolated pockets of fat. Unlike traditional weight loss that only shrinks fat cells, CoolSculpting eliminates them. Several weeks after treatment, the dead cells process out of the body as a form of waste. Weight loss preserves the ability of shrunken fat cells to re-expand with weight gain, whereas CoolSculpting removes them from the body completely. This aspect draws more patients to the non-invasive body contouring option because it provides long-term results.
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