Is CoolSculpting Right For You?

Summer is fast approaching! Are you feeling beach ready?

Soon, we’ll all be lounging on the beach during our, far too brief, vacation, and wearing our very favorite bikinis. But most of us probably don’t feel ready for the beach and those bikinis after the long cold months and the holiday foods! Fortunately, even if your beach body isn’t quite ready, we can help you get your body where you want it before bathing suit season goes into full swing.

Thanks to amazing advancements in medical procedures, there’s no longer a need to choose between dealing with unwanted fat and surgical fat removal. CoolSculpting is an easy, affordable, non-invasive way to help shed those last few pounds and define your muscles so you can look the best in your bikini.

What is CoolSculpting?

You might have heard of CoolSculpting before, but do you know what it is and what it can do for you?

Cutting-edge CoolSculpting is a fat cell minimizing procedure created to sculpt and shape the body by freezing difficult fat without having to undergo surgery. The procedure employs the application of monitored cooling, also known as cryolipolysis, to freeze fat cells so that they may be organically and naturally removed from your body to create a smaller silhouette.

Try as we might, there are always places we can’t quite manage to take care of with diet and exercise, and CoolSculpting makes it possible to target those stubborn problem areas in a matter of hours while you relax and let the machine do the hard work for you. A great thing about CoolSculpting is that it carries fewer health risks than other fat reduction methods so you can book your appointment, stress-free knowing you’re going to take care of those problem areas in a non-invasive way.

At the Aesthetic Center of Gainesville, we are proud to be one of the few offices all over Georgia that offer dual CoolSculpting! Dual CoolSculpting means we have not one, but two machines that can work at the same time to make your treatment more time efficient, working on more than one body part simultaneously. There’s a reason we are North Georgia’s #1 CoolSculpting Experts! We get real results for our clients.

Who is a good CoolSculpting candidate?

You might be wondering who the ideal candidate for this procedure is, whether you’re an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting, and that answer depends on a few different factors. The CoolSculpting treatment has been proven to be beneficial to both men and women of all age groups, but as with all procedures, there are some that will benefit more from CoolSculpting than others.

Those who will benefit the most from CoolSculpting procedures:

• … Maintain a healthy body weight
  CoolSculpting is not a solution for those who are chronically overweight. Because this procedure is designed for targeted and minimal adjustments, the best results come from those who already maintain a healthy body weight and do not need to seek further weight loss measures. Our consultants can help you determine if your weight loss desires are ideal for CoolSculpting or if another of our fantastic treatment options might be better for you.
• … Are looking to deal with difficult areas of fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise
  Everyone has those troubling areas they just can’t seem to lose weight in no matter what sort of diet changes and adjustments to their daily exercise they attempt. If you’ve tried diet and exercise changes to achieve those results and aren’t having any success, CoolSculpting might be a great solution for you!
• … Are active and maintain a healthy lifestyle
  A healthy and active lifestyle is important for so many reasons. It makes you feel the best, helps you to live longer, and boosts your confidence. But in terms of the CoolSculpting treatment, it is the only way to ensure that the results of CoolSculpting will continue to show long after the procedure.
• … Are not ideal candidates for surgery, or do not want to undergo surgery
  Surgery can be intimidating, and it isn’t for everyone. Whether you’re medically incapable of undergoing surgery or are just concerned about it, CoolSculpting is a great solution that just might be the right choice for you.
• … Have a sensible outlook for the results of their procedure
  It’s important to understand what the results of your CoolSculpting procedure will be and to have a practical understanding of what you can expect to see afterwards. Your CoolSculpting consultant will discuss those potential results with you so you have a good understanding of what to expect.

What the CoolSculpting procedure is like

You might be wondering what the procedure itself will be like. It’s a pretty simple process and should be minimally uncomfortable.

At your appointment, the area will first be cleaned and sanitized, then a specialized gel pad and the CoolSculpting handpiece is placed on the area you want to target and cryolipolysis will be initiated (see How CoolSculpting Works). The cooling technology, which is delivered through the handpiece, will target and freeze the fat in your problem area.

It is not uncommon to experience a cold sensation during 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 sensations are normal and not a cause for concern. Treatment time will vary depending on the areas you’re targeting.

Who is a good CoolSculpting candidate?

You might be wondering who the ideal candidate for this procedure is, whether you’re an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting, and that answer depends on a few different factors. The CoolSculpting treatment has been proven to be beneficial to both men and women of all age groups, but as with all procedures, there are some that will benefit more from CoolSculpting than others.

Those who will benefit the most from CoolSculpting procedures:

• … Maintain a healthy body weight
  CoolSculpting is not a solution for those who are chronically overweight. Because this procedure is designed for targeted and minimal adjustments, the best results come from those who already maintain a healthy body weight and do not need to seek further weight loss measures. Our consultants can help you determine if your weight loss desires are ideal for CoolSculpting or if another of our fantastic treatment options might be better for you.
• … Are looking to deal with difficult areas of fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise
  Everyone has those troubling areas they just can’t seem to lose weight in no matter what sort of diet changes and adjustments to their daily exercise they attempt. If you’ve tried diet and exercise changes to achieve those results and aren’t having any success, CoolSculpting might be a great solution for you!
• … Are active and maintain a healthy lifestyle
  A healthy and active lifestyle is important for so many reasons. It makes you feel the best, helps you to live longer, and boosts your confidence. But in terms of the CoolSculpting treatment, it is the only way to ensure that the results of CoolSculpting will continue to show long after the procedure.
• … Are not ideal candidates for surgery, or do not want to undergo surgery
  Surgery can be intimidating, and it isn’t for everyone. Whether you’re medically incapable of undergoing surgery or are just concerned about it, CoolSculpting is a great solution that just might be the right choice for you.
• … Have a sensible outlook for the results of their procedure
  It’s important to understand what the results of your CoolSculpting procedure will be and to have a practical understanding of what you can expect to see afterwards. Your CoolSculpting consultant will discuss those potential results with you so you have a good understanding of what to expect.

How to prepare for the CoolSculpting procedure

One of the best parts about the CoolSculpting treatment is that it doesn’t require much preparation at all!

• You’ll want to ensure you’re taking all the proper steps to ensure you’re as healthy as possible before your procedure. Ideal candidates enjoy good overall health.
• Though the symptoms are minimal and not everyone experiences bruising, it’s always a good idea to stop anti-inflammatories like aspirin and ibuprofen before the procedure as they increase blow flow which increases your bruising.
• Understand the costs. Before you sign up for CoolSculpting treatment, it’s always a good idea to understand how much it might cost. You can speak with one of our CoolSculpting experts for an in-depth understanding of the cost of your procedure.

What to expect after the CoolSculpting procedure

Because CoolSculpting is a noninvasive procedure, you can resume daily activities immediately after the procedure. You may experience a few symptoms after the treatment and those can include bruising, stinging, redness, swelling, and general soreness in the treatment area. These symptoms are short-lived and typically fade in the hours following your procedure. The best part about CoolSculpting is that you can expect to enjoy your results almost immediately after your procedure! The most impressive results tend to appear 1-3 months following your CoolSculpting session. Many patients are happy with their results from a single treatment, but multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve the optimal outcome you’re looking for.

If you’re ready to take the first step in your CoolSculpting journey, contact our office in Gainesville or Braselton to schedule a consultation. We can help you to determine if CoolSculpting or one of our other terrific procedures are right for you. One of our CoolSculpting experts will walk you through the procedure, answer all your questions, and help you to book your CoolSculpting appointment!