I'm seriously considering getting Coolsculpting done on my love handles and stomach. I've read up on it, but can someone explain to me why it only damages the fat cells and nothing else? And also, does it ever come out "lumpy?" I'm worried about long-term side effects. Also, are the results more dramatic or thinner people or those with more weight to remove? Thanks :)
Answer: Coolsculpting Coolsculpting is best when performed on an area that has an excess number of fat cells. For example, women say, "When I gain weight, it goes straight to my belly." That means that you were born with more fat cells in your abdominal area. It would be great to perform coolsculpting in that area to reduce the number of fat cells there and make that are more proportional with the rest of your body. Then, if you gain weight, it will be more evenly distributed over your body. It won't just "go straight" to one area.We have our patients wait 2 months before re-treating the same area. This allows enough time for the cells to becleared out. Because we have so much experience with Coolsculpting, we can tell you before we treat how many times you can expect to have the treatment performed. The fat loss is permanent after Coolsculpting. You typically lose 20-25% of the fat in the area treated, each time you treat it. I have done it to myself and my staff. It is truly effective and has no down timeAll the best,
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Answer: Coolsculpting Coolsculpting is best when performed on an area that has an excess number of fat cells. For example, women say, "When I gain weight, it goes straight to my belly." That means that you were born with more fat cells in your abdominal area. It would be great to perform coolsculpting in that area to reduce the number of fat cells there and make that are more proportional with the rest of your body. Then, if you gain weight, it will be more evenly distributed over your body. It won't just "go straight" to one area.We have our patients wait 2 months before re-treating the same area. This allows enough time for the cells to becleared out. Because we have so much experience with Coolsculpting, we can tell you before we treat how many times you can expect to have the treatment performed. The fat loss is permanent after Coolsculpting. You typically lose 20-25% of the fat in the area treated, each time you treat it. I have done it to myself and my staff. It is truly effective and has no down timeAll the best,
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Answer: Long term results of CoolSculpting Fat cells freeze at a higher temperature than other types of cells, like skin or muscle. During the treatment, the CoolSculpting applicator can target a selected area of fat cells and destroy them without harming the other tissues surrounding it, while a protective pad guards your skin from the cold. This process hasn’t been shown to cause any long-term damaging effects. You can typically expect to lose about 20 to 25 percent of the fat in each area you target, and that fat loss is permanent. All body types can benefit from the treatment, but patients close to their ideal body weight with a specific target area of fat are likely to see the best results.
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Answer: Long term results of CoolSculpting Fat cells freeze at a higher temperature than other types of cells, like skin or muscle. During the treatment, the CoolSculpting applicator can target a selected area of fat cells and destroy them without harming the other tissues surrounding it, while a protective pad guards your skin from the cold. This process hasn’t been shown to cause any long-term damaging effects. You can typically expect to lose about 20 to 25 percent of the fat in each area you target, and that fat loss is permanent. All body types can benefit from the treatment, but patients close to their ideal body weight with a specific target area of fat are likely to see the best results.
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January 8, 2019
Answer: Why does CoolSculpting damage fat cells and nothing else? There is a very interesting reason why CoolSculpting damages fat cells and nothing else. It is because fat cells freeze and crystallize at a temperature that is higher than the temperature required to freeze water. Your muscles and skin are water based tissues so they are unharmed during CoolSculpting because you are not using a temperature that could freeze water. As far as indentations or lumpiness, we have not experienced any of those effects at our office in Monroe, Mi. These can be avoided with careful pre consultation and placing of applicators, in addition to individualizing the number of treatments in a certain area based on the amount of fat that the person has. As far as CoolSculpting efficacy based on fat and weight, realistic expectations are essential. A persons individual goals and expectations need to be assessed before doing the procedure to see if they can be met.
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January 8, 2019
Answer: Why does CoolSculpting damage fat cells and nothing else? There is a very interesting reason why CoolSculpting damages fat cells and nothing else. It is because fat cells freeze and crystallize at a temperature that is higher than the temperature required to freeze water. Your muscles and skin are water based tissues so they are unharmed during CoolSculpting because you are not using a temperature that could freeze water. As far as indentations or lumpiness, we have not experienced any of those effects at our office in Monroe, Mi. These can be avoided with careful pre consultation and placing of applicators, in addition to individualizing the number of treatments in a certain area based on the amount of fat that the person has. As far as CoolSculpting efficacy based on fat and weight, realistic expectations are essential. A persons individual goals and expectations need to be assessed before doing the procedure to see if they can be met.
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Long Term Effects of Cool Sculpting The best candidates for Coolsculpting are grown women and men who are interested in losing 10-15 pounds of fat without undergoing liposuction. A good majority of Coolsculpt patients will see a complete recovery by 2-4 months after their office treatment. Some patients can start to see the cosmetic improvements within weeks of their fat freezing session. But a majority of patients will see the cosmetic enhancements over a period of months following Coolsculpting.
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Long Term Effects of Cool Sculpting The best candidates for Coolsculpting are grown women and men who are interested in losing 10-15 pounds of fat without undergoing liposuction. A good majority of Coolsculpt patients will see a complete recovery by 2-4 months after their office treatment. Some patients can start to see the cosmetic improvements within weeks of their fat freezing session. But a majority of patients will see the cosmetic enhancements over a period of months following Coolsculpting.
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March 22, 2018
Answer: Coolsculpt Unfortunately, as you have probably read multiple treatments are often needed and this "surprise" might be hard on the pocketbook. A belt is strapped to parts of your body and you are placed in a room to sit for an hour or so. It takes months for the results to be seen. Traditional office liposuction that reduces cost (because you don't need an anesthesiologist or an operating room) is much more efficient as you can remove larger amounts of fat than coolsculpt and you can feather the edges for a smooth transition to the surrounding areas as it is not a "one size fits all" cup applied to the skin. Because coolsculpt only treats small areas these are great patients to treat with traditional lipo and local anesthesia. The incisions are 1/8 of an inch each and you need 1 or 2 for each area. RESULTS ARE IMMEDIATE the fat is gone when you leave 45 minutes later. So as you study the options pay attention to the fine print. Sometimes "invasive" means a lot better not a lot more risk.Good luck.
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March 22, 2018
Answer: Coolsculpt Unfortunately, as you have probably read multiple treatments are often needed and this "surprise" might be hard on the pocketbook. A belt is strapped to parts of your body and you are placed in a room to sit for an hour or so. It takes months for the results to be seen. Traditional office liposuction that reduces cost (because you don't need an anesthesiologist or an operating room) is much more efficient as you can remove larger amounts of fat than coolsculpt and you can feather the edges for a smooth transition to the surrounding areas as it is not a "one size fits all" cup applied to the skin. Because coolsculpt only treats small areas these are great patients to treat with traditional lipo and local anesthesia. The incisions are 1/8 of an inch each and you need 1 or 2 for each area. RESULTS ARE IMMEDIATE the fat is gone when you leave 45 minutes later. So as you study the options pay attention to the fine print. Sometimes "invasive" means a lot better not a lot more risk.Good luck.
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Coolsculpting effects If one maintains a healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise) after their Coolsculpting treatment(s) there will only be positive long term effects. The fat cells in the area treated become frozen and permanently killed 2-3 months after your final treatment. Massage is very important for the next 4-6 weeks after your treatment to ensure the fat cells are broken down and there are no nodules. A patient who does not have enough excess tissue or loose skin is not a candidate for this treatment. It is best to set up a consultation to make sure you are a good candidate!
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Coolsculpting effects If one maintains a healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise) after their Coolsculpting treatment(s) there will only be positive long term effects. The fat cells in the area treated become frozen and permanently killed 2-3 months after your final treatment. Massage is very important for the next 4-6 weeks after your treatment to ensure the fat cells are broken down and there are no nodules. A patient who does not have enough excess tissue or loose skin is not a candidate for this treatment. It is best to set up a consultation to make sure you are a good candidate!
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