Are You an Ideal Candidate for CoolSculpting®?

In the world of cosmetic treatments, CoolSculpting® has gained significant popularity as a noninvasive method for eliminating stubborn fat. If you have been struggling to get rid of those unwanted bulges, despite diet and exercise, CoolSculpting® might be the solution for you.

However, before jumping into any procedure, it’s essential to understand if you are an ideal candidate. Let’s explore the criteria that make someone suitable for CoolSculpting®, its benefits, and what you can expect from the treatment.

Understanding CoolSculpting®

CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that has gained significant popularity since receiving FDA approval in 2010. The goal of any CoolSculpting® procedure is to help patients target areas with stubborn fat accumulation that cannot be addressed by diet and exercise alone.

The CoolSculpting® process is quite interesting and is on the leading edge of scientific beauty solutions. Also known as cryolipolysis, literally “fat freezing,” scientists came up with the concept of CoolSculpting® for aesthetic purposes when studying what happens to fat cells in people who experience frostbite.

Today, the CoolSculpting® process involves the use of a specialized machine with two paddles that applies a targeted freezing method to fat cells while all other cells, such as skin and blood cells, are left unharmed. During the 35-minute to 90-minute CoolSculpting® procedure, a medical professional expertly positions the machine around the areas of concern.

Throughout the CoolSculpting® procedure, the machine effectively freezes and kills approximately 20 to 25 percent of the fat cells in the treated area. Over the course of the next few weeks, the body flushes out the dead fat cells through the immune system. It can take up to 3 months to see full effects.

Ideal Candidates for CoolSculpting®

While the effects of CoolSculpting® sound appealing to many people, some candidates are better suited to the procedure than others. First, it’s important to note that CoolSculpting® is not a weight loss procedure. Instead, you should think of it as an aesthetic treatment that is designed to help mold and shape the body in cases when diet and exercise alone do not produce the desired results.

As a result, there are certain people who potentially should not pursue CoolSculpting® and those who can reasonably consider it as a body-shaping treatment.

Who Should Not Get CoolSculpting®?

CoolSculpting® is a safe, FDA-approved method for eliminating unwanted fat in certain areas of the body, but as noted above, certain patients are not ideal candidates for CoolSculpting® due to pre-existing or co-occurring conditions. Anyone with any of the following medical concerns and conditions should avoid CoolSculpting®:

• Cold urticaria (a condition where hives appear when the skin becomes cold)
• Cryoglobulinemia (a condition where proteins in the blood thicken when cold)
• Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (a type of anemia)
• Raynaud’s syndrome (a condition where small arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow when cold)

In addition, those with loose skin or poor skin tone may not be ideal candidates for CoolSculpting®. In these cases, be sure to discuss your desired results with your medical practitioner prior to undergoing the CoolSculpting® procedure.

CoolSculpting® is not recommended for people who simply do not tolerate cold well or who are pregnant or nursing.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for CoolSculpting®?

On the other hand, certain people are ideal candidates for CoolSculpting® due to the types of problem fat they have and where the fat is located. For example, CoolSculpting® works especially well on fat located under the chin and along the jawline. Coolsculpting is not a weight loss treatment, and the ideal candidate should be close to or within 10-15 pounds of their ideal goal weight for optimal results.

In other parts of the body, the rule of thumb for good CoolSculpting® candidates is that they can “pinch an inch” of fat in key areas. Specifically, CoolSculpting® is also effective at targeting “pinchable” fat along the abdomen, thighs, and upper arm as well as along the bra line.

Benefits of CoolSculpting®

CoolSculpting® is such a unique cosmetic procedure because of its ability to target and eliminate fat in areas where other methods, such as regular diet and exercise, are not always effective. In addition to producing amazing results, CoolSculpting® has various other benefits, including its low risk for patients and its highly targeted results.

Noninvasive and Minimal Downtime

One of the most significant benefits of CoolSculpting® is that the procedure is noninvasive and requires minimal recovery time. Before 2010, when the FDA approved CoolSculpting® for fat reduction, the only reliable method for eliminating stubborn fat deposits was through liposuction surgery. In dramatic contrast, CoolSculpting® is noninvasive, with no needles involved, and patients remain awake throughout the procedure.

In addition, unlike with surgery, the recovery time from CoolSculpting® is minimal, with most patients returning to normal activity the same day as the procedure and only needing to take simple CoolSculpting® aftercare steps.

Targeted Fat Reduction

Another significant benefit of CoolSculpting® is that it allows for targeted results in multiple areas of the body all at once. Unlike general weight loss, where there is no controlling where the body burns fat and loses fat deposits, CoolSculpting® allows patients and their practitioners to target the exact areas of the body that continue to hold fat, even after weight loss efforts. In addition, the ability to target multiple areas at once often means that patients enjoy the results more quickly.

Natural Looking Results

Many cosmetic procedures, including surgery, work toward the goal of enhancing a patient’s appearance. Although the results may be beautiful, they do not always represent the effect that a patient could have achieved on their own. In contrast, CoolSculpting® works with the patient’s own body processes to produce a result that matches what the body itself could achieve if fat naturally burned in a more even manner. This more natural fat reduction is one of the principal reasons so many patients choose this procedure over other options.

Long Lasting Results

Just as this freezing procedure creates results that match the body’s own natural look, CoolSculpting® provides long lasting results that don’t require additional treatments past the initial series. Patients should note that it may take up to three months to see the full effects of CoolSculpting treatment. Because CoolSculpting® literally kills fat cells, patients who maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle will similarly maintain the results of their CoolSculpting® procedure for years to come.

Improved Body Confidence

Finally, one of the most significant benefits that CoolSculpting® offers patients is not just the visible results that others can see but how those results make them feel. Many people who struggle with stubborn fat deposits start to lose hope of ever regaining their desired shape. CoolSculpting® allows patients to finally see the benefits of their diet and exercise habits in areas they never thought possible, significantly increasing their confidence and enhancing the already significant results produced by the CoolSculpting® procedure.

Learn More About CoolSculpting® at The Rejuva Center

CoolSculpting® is a cosmetic procedure that is continuing to grow in popularity among patients who are looking to enhance their bodies naturally. Using a simple, noninvasive freezing method, patients can target stubborn areas of fat and achieve the body shaping results they have always desired.

At The Rejuva Center at Williams in Albany, NY, we have been working with patients to provide the CoolSculpting® results they desire for years. Our experienced practitioners will help you understand what CoolSculpting® can do for your body and whether you are an ideal candidate for the procedure. After a consultation, we will help you design a full CoolSculpting® treatment plan that can help you target unwanted fat efficiently and effectively to achieve long-lasting results.

Contact The Rejuva Center today using our online form to learn more about whether you are the right candidate for CoolSculpting® and how to get started.