I work out 4-5 days a week. I'm not obese but I'm a thicker girl. 5'2 160 lbs size 10-12. My main issue is abnormally big upper arms! I believe they may be genetic! I remember my grandmother had same arms. No matter how much I work-out my tricep area hangs down & is FAT. I'm scared of liposuction I've been looking into non-surgical procedures. I'm worried that Coolsculpting won't work & I will waste money. I think I'd be okay with a 20-25% reduction instead of having a surgical procedure. Help!
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March 15, 2018
Answer: Shaping the Arms with VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting, arm lift
CoolSculpting is the only FDA-approved cryolipolysis treatment. It has been proven effective during clinical trials and continues to produce marvelous results in the real world. It’s a highly sophisticated technology that not only freezes your fat cells without damaging other tissues, but also k...
Radio frequency as a stand alone treatment is not the most effective for fat reduction purposes. CoolSculpting is the #1 treatment for fat reduction and applicators are available to treat the arms.
I have offered Coolsculpt in my office for about 5 years now. I would describe the results as ok, but also somewhat inconsistent. I do not offer Vanquish and therefore cannot comment on its efficacy. I have found that the fitter a patient is and the smaller the area to treat...