CoolSculpting®

Following your initial appointment with one of our plastic surgery consultants to design your treatment plan, your first procedure will be arranged.

At your appointment, a specialized gel pad and the CoolSculpting handpiece is used on the chosen area and cryolipolysis will be initiated (see How CoolSculpting Works). The cooling technology, delivered through the handpiece, will target and freeze the fat. It is not uncommon to experience a cold sensation while receiving the procedure, but this should not create pain. Because the handpiece uses suction to move the targeted fat cells toward the area to be treated, you will likely experience a minor pulling or stinging, but these are normal sensations.

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While this treatment has shown to be beneficial for both women and men of all age groups, those most likely to benefit from CoolSculpting®:

• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Deal with difficult areas of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise
• Maintain an active lifestyle
• Are intimidated by or are not ideal candidates for surgery
• Have sensible outlooks for the results of their procedure

As CoolSculpting is noninvasive, you can return to daily activities after the procedure. Symptoms of the treatment can include bruising, stinging, redness, swelling, and soreness of the treatment area. These symptoms are short-lived and typically fade in the hours after your treatment. You should expect to enjoy results almost immediately after the procedure, with the most impressive results appearing 1 – 3 months following your CoolSculpting session. Many patients are pleased with a one-time treatment, but multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve an optimal outcome.