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What Are the Odds of Contour Deformities with Zeltiq CoolSculpt?
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nonmonster
in Boston MA
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You should not have contour deformities after Zeltiq
Unlike liposuction which is invasive and can cause dimpling or contour deformities, Coolscuplting by Zeltiq freezes the fat in a specific area and does not have those side effects. Because the fat and the skin surrounding it shrinks uniformly you have none of those potential side effects.
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Does coolsculting cause contour changes?
Hi,
Unlike liposuction where the fat is suctioned out and removed in a rapid process. Cool sculpting is a slow even freezing of the fat in the area treated. Because the fat cells and fat are gradually removed by your own body over the next two months, there are no cases of contour irregularity.
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Dr. Liu
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Smooth results from Coolsculpting
We've been using the Zeltiq Coolsculpting in our office for well over a year and treated a wide range of areas, body types, etc and we've NEVER seen any contour irregularities. All of our patients have had a smooth, even reduction in the areas treated. (Most require more 2-3 treatments to achieve the reduction they desire)
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Zeltig for Fat
Zeltig works well for fat without typically causing any epidermal change and thus I have not heard of contour deformities. It is possible to see some asymmetry in terms of response of fat to treatment.
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Low risk of contour deformities with Zeltiq
Zeltiq CoolSculpting is an exceptional tool for removing localized, fat deposits. There are few side effect, and patients find they can return to work or either the afternoon of their procedure - at the latest the next day.
Contour deformities are very rarely occur from a CoolSculpting treatment. CoolSculpting uses a slow, even freezing of the fat in a treatment area. Since the fat cells are gradually dissolved, they are slowly removed by your own body over the next...
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The Success of CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is unlikely to produce significant contour irregularities as the procedure relies on a biochemical change to reduce fat rather than the mechanical reduction that occurs with liposuction.
Liposuction is best for large amounts of fat removal done at the deep level of the fat to avoid superficial contour irregularities.
Coolsculpting has its greatest effect on the upper levels of fat. In fact, some patients who have had deep layer...
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Contour problems after Coolsculpting
Even though contour problems may occur after Coolsculpting, the risk is very minimal. As long as you're a good candidate for the procedure, you should look great afterward!
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Contour irregularities after Zeltiq
As Zeltiq is not invasive and doesn't remove more than 20 to 25% of the fat after one treatment there is enough buffer to smoothen the periphery unlike liposuction, that if not feathered enough, can leave a depression. Some people may need adjacent areas treated but CoolSculpting is designed for focal areas not whole body contour reduction.
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Contour Deformities with CoolSculpting
Thank you for your question.
Because of the technology and the gradual reduction of fat cells, there is very little risk of contour issues after this procedure. Sometimes it may take 2-3 treatments to get the results the patient is looking for but the contour is generally very good.
I hope this helps.
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