CoolSculpting®
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Say goodbye to love handles and hello to a better you with CoolSculpting. See before and after photos.
This revolutionary new body contouring treatment for men and women, precisely targets the stubborn fat you want to lose. It’s never been easier to sculpt the body you want – naturally, safely and without surgery or downtime. FDA-cleared CoolSculpting is the coolest, most innovative way to quickly lose those love handles, muffin tops and spare tire that seem impossible to get rid of with diet and exercise alone, all in the matter of a lunch hour! Unlike traditional invasive surgical procedures, the CoolSculpting procedure is non-invasive, with no needles and no incisions. There is no need for anesthesia or pain medications and there is no recovery time. With CoolSculpting, you get undeniable results after just one treatment!
Details & FAQ
It’s called stubborn fat on purpose. Because no matter how much pain you put into eating healthy and exercise, there’s no gain. It’s virtually impossible to lose that muffin top and those love handles. You’re forced to just live with them or think surgery.
Here’s the skinny: developed by Harvard scientists, this unique, patented, clinically proven procedure involves freezing fat cells without damage to your skin. There’s no knife. No suction hoses. No needles. No lasers, even. After your treatment, you get on with your busy day.
Typically, you’ll see a noticeable reduction of fat in the treated area after one visit. You can lose even more with additional appointments, if you and Dr. Bengtson deem necessary. What does that mean? Simply put, your clothes fit better. You look better. The fat cells are naturally eliminated from your body over the following few months, leaving you feeling more like yourself again. It’s totally non-surgical, FDA-cleared, and there’s usually no downtime whatsoever -- unless you count reading a book or checking email during your appointment as downtime. How cool is that? And what’s more is there are no pills or supplements and as long as you maintain your weight with normal diet and exercise, your long-term results should remain stable. Hello, you again.
What will my results be?
Typically, each CoolSculpting treatment results in a noticable reduction of fat in the treated area. After the initial treatment is complete, you can attain further reductions with additional treatments. Resulting in a even more fat loss. Some patients though, find that one treatment fully addresses their goals. You and Dr. Bengtson will discuss and design a plan that suits you best.
What happens during the treatment?
You and Dr. Bengtson first select the area(s) to be treated. Dr. Bengtson will position the device on your body. The device will then draw the bulge up between two cooling panels. The sensation is a firm pull and pressure – enough of a pull to ensure the selected tissue will be cooled most efficiently. An hour or so later, depending on your needs, you’re done.
What does it feel like?
As the cooling goes to work in the first few minutes, you will feel pressure and intense cold. This soon dissipates. Many people read, work on their laptop, or even take a nap during their treatment.
Can I return to normal activities after my treatment?
Yes you can. That is what’s so cool about CoolSculpting. The procedure is completely non-surgical, so typically you can return to normal activities immediately. Some patients experience redness, minor bruising, tingling, numbness or discomfort in the treated area, but this is temporary and will resolve completely. Often times, patients return to work after the session is over.
When will I see results?
You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after two months. But your body is still flushing fat cells and will continue doing so for up to four to six months after treatment.
What is the risk?
This is a very safe procedure. There have been no reported cases of skin injury to date. A common side effect is temporary numbness. Since this is quite common, a clinical study was done which showed that the nerves were not injured. Numbness goes away after a reasonable period of time. Since the fat is released, there was a question as to whether this fat load in the blood system and lymphatics could cause harm. Again, clinical research was done and it was shown that this was of no concern. Your body is perfectly capable of handling the slow steady release of fat, just like it is when we eat a meal.
Can it be repeated?
Yes. Since a percentage of fat is removed with each treatment, additional treatments will be expected to give you better results. Most people do 1-3 treatments separated by 1-2 months.
Who is a good candidate?
The better answer might be who is not a good candidate: If you are obese, gaining weight, not in control of your weight, this is not for you. A lifestyle change is needed. A good candidate is within 25 or so pounds of their ideal body weight and has bulges of fat that are isolated, the lower belly and flanks are perfect examples. The nature of the device does not allow treatment of large areas without considerable time and expense.
Do I need to take special supplements or follow a strict diet and exercise program?
No supplements or pills are required and you do not have to adopt new diet and exercise habits. Many patients feel more motivated to take care of themselves after the CoolSculpting treatment, too. Like they get a second lease on their body and want to start anew again by taking even better care of themselves.
Are the results permanent?
When you have your CoolSculpting treatment, the affected fat cells will be eliminated. As long as you maintain your weight with your normal diet and exercise, your long-term results should remain stable. And you have your body back.