Safe, Long-Lasting, Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

By Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, MD

Visage Dermatology and Aesthetic Center

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Safe, Long-Lasting, Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

The latest trend aesthetic specialists are seeing is a new generation of treatments and procedures targeted toward the growing population of people looking for non-surgical ways to better themselves. This is particularly true for fat reduction therapies that help patients transform their bodies.

The CoolSculpting procedure is a breakthrough procedure that safely and effectively eliminates fat without the cost, downtime and risk associated with surgery. Unlike most other methods of fat reduction that use heat, the CoolSculpting procedure cools fat cells to temperatures that trigger their natural death. Those cells are then eliminated naturally by the body over the following weeks and months. Once the fat cells are destroyed, they do not return. During the procedure, a non-surgical applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to the treatment area to selectively target treated fat cells, leaving surrounding tissue such as the skin unaffected.

The CoolSculpting procedure results in an undeniable reduction of fat in the treated area and patients can start to see results as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results after one to three months. Every patient is unique, which is why a customized procedure plan is discussed during initial physician consultation. After the initial treatment is complete, patients can attain further reductions with additional treatments, resulting in even greater fat loss.

With patented built-in safety measures including Freeze Detect, CoolSculpting is the only cold-based, non-surgical body contouring treatment that is U.S. FDA cleared. It is available around the globe through an elite network of licensed physicians. To date, there are more than 2,200 systems in over 60 countries that have performed more than 1,000,000 treatments worldwide. CoolSculpting has gained such popularity because there is no downtime associated with the procedure. You may return to work, the gym, or caregiving immediately after. There is no pain or anesthesia, no incision and usually no bruising.

CoolSculpting is an excellent option for women and men who exercise regularly, yet have stubborn fat that is not responsive to diet and exercise. CoolSculpting is also a great option for those whose busy schedules and lives do not permit long work outs or post-surgery down time. When treating larger bellies, one may “de-bulk” with a larger CoolSculpting piece and later fine tune with a smaller piece. Treatment only takes one hour. Many of us spend more than one hour in traffic, waiting at the salon, or waiting on the cable company.

A healthy diet and exercise are always recommended, but no rigorous exercise plans or dietary restrictions are required for CoolSculpting. If you've already had liposuction or a tummy tuck or non-invasive procedures before, you may still have CoolSculpting for residual fat. CoolSculpting may also be combined with other procedures to treat stretch marks and tighten loose skin. No one will know that you had a procedure done, and most importantly, it is affordable.