CoolSculpting®

What is CoolSculpting®?

CoolSculpting® is an innovative, non-invasive way to contour your body by freezing unwanted fat away. CoolSculpting® fat reduction treatment is the only FDA-cleared procedure to use controlled cooling to safely target and eliminate fat. 

 

What problem areas does CoolSculpting® target?

CoolSculpting® can target stubborn fat in the abdomen, thigh, flank (side), under the chin, bra fat, back fat, fat underneath the buttocks (banana roll), and upper arms.

 

How does CoolSculpting work?

Fat cells freeze at higher temperatures than surrounding tissues. CoolSculpting technology safely delivers controlled cooling to target the fat cells under the skin. In the weeks and months following the procedure, the treated fat cells then die and your body naturally processes and eliminates the cells. Once the treated fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.

 

Where does the fat go?

Once the treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), the body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells. Once the treated fat cells are gone, they're gone for good.

 

What does it feel like?

During your visit, a cooling device is placed on the treatment area. As you may expect, the CoolSculpting procedure will feel a little chilly. For the first 5 to 10 minutes, you may feel intense cold as the treated area becomes numb. Since most applicators use a vacuum to draw fatty tissue in, you may also feel some tugging, pulling, and/or mild pinching.

 

When will I see results?

 One of our five board-certified plastic surgeons will help you create an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific goals. While some patients may see results as early as 3 weeks after their session, the most dramatic results are usually seen 1-3 months after treatment.

 

What is CoolSculpting recovery like?

You can return to normal activities immediately. Because the CoolSculpting procedure is completely non-surgical, it’s typically very easy to return to your normal activities after the treatment. Often, patients go back to work on the same day. When you have a CoolSculpting treatment, there are no needles, no surgery, and no downtime.

Typical side effects after the procedure include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, and pain. For a few hours after the applicator is removed, many patients do experience redness in the treated area. In rare cases, this redness may persist for a few days, up to 2 weeks, but it will completely resolve itself.

To book a consultation with one of our five board-certified plastic surgeons, please call 732.739.3033

Listen to Dr. Munjal P. Patel discuss CoolSculpting.

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