With the freezing technique, if the fat is frozen, what's happening to the skin? Isn't the skin frozen? Damaged? Why doesn't the skin die?
Answer: CoolSculpting Only Freezes Fat CoolSculpting by Zeltiq uses a patented process called cryolipolysis(TM) to lower the temperature of fat cells sufficiently to freeze them, triggering apoptosis (cell death). However, the temperature is not sufficiently low to freeze water, skin, or other tissue. The skin may be numbed from the cooling process and will probably redden slightly for a short time, but the effect is not permanent. There is a gel pad placed between the skin and the application to further protect the skin. In some delicate areas, an anti-freeze wipe is also rubbed on the skin. Don’t worry, you won’t get frostbite from CoolSculpting! Any side effects, such as redness, soreness, bruising, or tingling, usually resolve within hours to days. Please see a board-certified dermatologist to find out how CoolSculpting can help you.
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Answer: CoolSculpting Only Freezes Fat CoolSculpting by Zeltiq uses a patented process called cryolipolysis(TM) to lower the temperature of fat cells sufficiently to freeze them, triggering apoptosis (cell death). However, the temperature is not sufficiently low to freeze water, skin, or other tissue. The skin may be numbed from the cooling process and will probably redden slightly for a short time, but the effect is not permanent. There is a gel pad placed between the skin and the application to further protect the skin. In some delicate areas, an anti-freeze wipe is also rubbed on the skin. Don’t worry, you won’t get frostbite from CoolSculpting! Any side effects, such as redness, soreness, bruising, or tingling, usually resolve within hours to days. Please see a board-certified dermatologist to find out how CoolSculpting can help you.
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October 10, 2016
Answer: Coolsculpting Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive fat reduction for the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the patient's goals. There is not downtime and the results can be impressive in the right patient. We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what. The skin is well protected during the treatment. My best, Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 10, 2016
Answer: Coolsculpting Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive fat reduction for the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the patient's goals. There is not downtime and the results can be impressive in the right patient. We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what. The skin is well protected during the treatment. My best, Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMM Beverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 18, 2012
Answer: CoolSculpting and your skin
Your skin stays protected by a gel pad that is placed between your skin and the machine. The temperature that the machine cools down to only affects the fat cells, which in turn keeps the skin from getting frost bite.
All the best "Dr. Joe" Gryskiewicz
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January 18, 2012
Answer: CoolSculpting and your skin
Your skin stays protected by a gel pad that is placed between your skin and the machine. The temperature that the machine cools down to only affects the fat cells, which in turn keeps the skin from getting frost bite.
All the best "Dr. Joe" Gryskiewicz
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Cool sculpting and Skin Damage?
Thank you for the question.The cool sculpting device is able to “target” the adipose cells because the skin is protected (with gel pads) during the procedure. Freezing of the skin cells requires a lower temperature than does adipose cells.
I hope this helps.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Cool sculpting and Skin Damage?
Thank you for the question.The cool sculpting device is able to “target” the adipose cells because the skin is protected (with gel pads) during the procedure. Freezing of the skin cells requires a lower temperature than does adipose cells.
I hope this helps.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting freezes and kills the fat cells not skin
The scientists of Zeltiq worked out the temperature sensitivities and determined at what temperature the fat cells would perish before the epdiermal cells. It is a selective process and the skin is preserved.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: CoolSculpting freezes and kills the fat cells not skin
The scientists of Zeltiq worked out the temperature sensitivities and determined at what temperature the fat cells would perish before the epdiermal cells. It is a selective process and the skin is preserved.
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