While CoolSculpting® is ideal for small pockets of fat, a tummy tuck will produce more intense results. If you have more than a little bit of fat that you would like reduced a tummy tuck may be a better option. A tummy tuck is a more invasive procedure, but that is only because it removes a lot at once.
Yes, CoolSculpting treatment is scientifically proven to reduce stubborn belly fat in as little as one treatment. Whether you have tough fat in the upper or lower abdominal region, this treatment can substantially reduce fat cell accumulation.
Liposuction is particularly effective at removing fat in the legs, abdomen, back, arms, face, and neck. It provides more dramatic results than other noninvasive fat reduction procedures, however, it has a longer recovery period (up to six weeks) and typically costs more than its nonsurgical counterparts.
Sculpsure still reduces fat, but at a slightly reduced rate, with one study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology showing a fat reduction of 11%. CoolSculpting, therefore, leads the way when it comes to credible fat reduction results.
CoolSculpting does give patients the opportunity to medically reduce their fat deposits at a rate of around 27% in the areas being treated. We have also noticed that in many cases, patients can achieve visible fat loss reduction of around 40% in certain places like the love handles, thighs and stomach.
Since the treated fat cells are permanently removed during this process, the fat will not come back after getting CoolSculpting®.
Water Retention After CoolSculpting®
One of the first things that many patients experience is bloating or swelling in the treated area, particularly common in the abdominal region. This bloating is the result of water retention and is completely normal.
How long does CoolSculpting last? CoolSculpting destroys fat cells, and those particular cells will not return. A 2016 study even found that the effects can last from 6–9 years . Destroying existing fat cells will not prevent new fat cells from appearing.
Not Everyone Is a CoolSculpting Candidate. Not everyone sees the same results after CoolSculpting because not everyone has the right kind of fat to be a good candidate. CoolSculpting works best on the fluffy fat that lies above the muscle wall, formally known as subcutaneous fat.
Fat reduction often leads to excess or sagging skin afterward. While this is true for liposuction surgery, recent studies suggest CoolSculpting has the opposite effect by tightening the skin. In fact, the FDA recently cleared CoolSculpting for improving the appearance of lax tissue in the submental area.
Liposuction is one of the most popular fat removal procedures, and for good reason. Tumescent liposuction, the most common type, removes fat safely and effectively with relatively fast recovery for most patients. Other procedures are available to remove belly fat, too, that don't require anesthesia or incisions.
Additionally, the skin, muscles, and fat of the abdomen were all repaired or altered during the procedure. These structures need time to heal and settle into their new positions. This causes inflammation, swelling, and other temporary side effects that can contribute to the look of the stomach.
Fat Cells After CoolSculpting
Unlike other procedures, CoolSculpting will not change the fat cells in untreated areas. So, those stubborn fat bulges that are left behind regardless of the amount of exercise or dieting will disappear with CoolSculpting and leave behind a more sculpted version of your body.
CoolSculpting works to help break down fat bulges that otherwise do not disappear with diet and exercise. Although the CoolSculpting procedure eliminates isolated fatty areas, it is not designed to tighten already loose skin.
Yes. It is possible to slim down your waist with CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical alternative to liposuction that utilizes cryolipolysis, a fat-freezing technology that safely and effectively reduces unwanted fat cells.
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Since CoolSculpting® reduces fat gradually for a moderate change, it's unlikely to cause sagging skin or make loose skin look worse. The fat cells that are broken down after the treatment are expelled by the body over months of time. The skin typically retracts around the new slimmer body contours.
Is CoolSculpting worth it? The short answer is, yes, totally! The longer answer is that, like with any treatment, it's definitely worth it and very effective but only if you are the right candidate for it and you have reasonable expectations as to the result it's going to achieve for you.
During your CoolSculpting treatments, only the targeted fat cells will die and be removed from your system. Unfortunately, gaining weight after CoolSculpting will cause the fat cells that were left behind will grow and expand making you larger and negating your results.
To be clear, CoolSculpting is a body contouring treatment and is not intended to help with weight loss, so it's very unlikely that you will lose a significant amount of weight when you use this treatment. However, most clients will be able to lose at least two to five pounds of body fat when they use the treatment.
Because your liver is processing dead fat cells, you may notice changes in your bowel movements as fat cells are removed from your body. All of these side effects will subside within a few days or up to a few weeks.
Rarely, cryolipolysis can cause mild or moderate pain afterward. You're also at a slight risk of nerve pain. Sometimes your skin can look less smooth afterward. Less than 1% of people who get it done have a complication called paradoxical fat hyperplasia.
When Will You See Results from CoolSculpting? Initial results will start to become evident in about 2-3 weeks. Continuous improvement will gradually occur throughout the coming months as dead fat cells are expelled from the body. Final results can be seen several months after your last CoolSculpting® session.