Some of the areas that were pre-marked required a bit of adjustment and skill in order to position the applicator correctly. Other applicators, like the CoolSmooth Pro, which is a large, non-suction applicator, that is used to treat non-pinchable fat areas like my outer thighs, needed to be wrapped around my leg.Because the procedure doesn’t require anesthesia, you don’t have to worry about refraining from food or drink 24 hours prior to having treatment. Instead, doctors actually recommend that you eat a filling and healthy meal and drink plenty of water both before and after having Coolsculpting. Make sure you’re a good candidate for the treatment. Though this will be something you cover with your Aesthetician during the consult, individuals who should not undergo Coolsculpting include those with conditions such as Cryoglobulinemia, Cold Agglutinin Disease, and Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria (PCH).
This treatment does not at all make you bedridden and this is the biggest perk one can get out of it. However, it might leave a patient with swelling or slight bruising. But no worries as it is only short-term and meant to be alright very soon. Most Importantly, Does it work?
What is CoolSculpting; what is the science behind the technology and how does it work? CoolSculpting® is a body contouring procedure cleared by the FDA as a nonsurgical way to reduce fat. The results are noticeable, scientifically proven, and can leave you looking your best from every angle. CoolSculpting® is a fat freezing procedure that uses controlled cooling to remove fat from stubborn fat deposits such as the abdomen, thighs, love handles, back of arms, bra area and under the chin.
Does CoolSculpting fat reduction WORK? Unlike many “get thin claims,” both doctors and researchers claim that CoolSculpting not only works, but that it is effective. Using rounded paddles that are suctioned to your skin over a period of two hours, the device freezes fat cells while you relax, work, or rest. However, the technique is designed for those looking for minor improvements. Unlike liposuction that can target and remove large areas of fat, CoolSculpting is designed to treat much smaller areas, and only those that the device can access from the skin.
How does it work? CoolSculpting uses a procedure known as cryolipolysis. It works by placing a roll of fat into two panels that cool the fat to a freezing temperature. A 2009 study looked at the clinical efficacy of cryolipolysis. The researchers found that cryolipolysis reduced the treated fat layer by as much as 25 percent.
A gel pad is placed between the skin and the applicator which further protects the area. Vacuum applicators draw the tissue into the applicator cup. Applicators are secured to the treatment area and all applicators deliver controlled cooling to the targeted fat. What is the typical post treatment requirements? What is the typical downtime like, if any?
CoolSculpting isn’t new, but it certainly continues to dominate the non-surgical fat removal conversation - and for good reason. The procedure has been around for nearly a decade and is seen as an effective way to remove stubborn fat without an invasive treatment, like liposuction. Despite plenty of great results - and an accompanying mega marketing brand - CoolSculpting isn’t for everyone. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Adam Hamawy of Princeton, New Jersey explains why CoolSculpting really does work, but also how patient selection is key.
One of the most recurring questions is how severe or cold the treatment could get? As the name Coolsculpting suggests, it does get chilly, but bearable enough and only for a span of 5-10 minutes. It is through an applicator that controlled cooling is generated onto the targeted fat. In addition to the chillness, a vacuum is used alongside an applicator to zap the fatty tissue into the applicator cup to treat it.
