I came across a spa offering coolsculpting but they used a different machine than the Zeltiq, its called coolplas. Has anyone heard of this or used it?
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September 1, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is the only tried and true FDA cleared device for fat reduction
Thank you for your question. What you are describing sounds like frostbite. The procedure you have described is not CoolSculpting, which does not damage the skin. I recommend having a follow up with the person who performed the procedure for an evaluation and wound care treatment. Best of Luck!
CoolSculpting® is an FDA-cleared non-invasive technology used to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat around the abdomen and flanks. Using a cooling process known as cryolipolysis, fat cells are targeted without damaging healthy skin and tissue surrounding the treatment area. Cryolipolysis targets ...
The stick of butter refers to the elevated and hard skin envelope around the frozen fat cells that thaw after CoolSculpting and become softer again. Not all patients develop this, especially if they have minimal fat. Bruising is variable. You may still develop a good result but you should ask...
