Many people who maintain a healthy lifestyle still notice areas in their abdomen, thighs, flanks, or under the chin where fat seems resistant to change. One of the most popular fat-reducing treatment options today is called CoolSculpting.
This guide helps you understand how CoolSculpting works, what to expect during and after treatment, and whether it may be the right choice for you.
Visit our aesthetic specialists at Dermatology Associates of Central New Jersey in Old Bridge, Union, Toms River, or Freehold, New Jersey, to reduce fat permanently using advanced CoolSculpting technology.
Unlike surgical procedures like liposuction, CoolSculpting, which utilizes a scientifically proven process called cryolipolysis, freezes and eliminates fat cells without incision, anesthesia, or significant downtime. It’s a simple treatment that provides superior fat-burning results without spending hours at the gym.
CoolSculpting can freeze away up to 20—25% of treated fat cells permanently, naturally eliminating them from your body over time.
Areas of the body that CoolSculpting can eliminate excess fat from include:
The best candidates for CoolSculpting are those with stubborn fat pockets that don’t disappear with diet and exercise. For optimal results, aim to be near or at your target body weight.
Your dermatology specialist uses a handheld applicator to deliver focused cold temperatures to targeted areas. You might feel some pressure, cooling, or intense cold, but these sensations don’t last long. The cold temperatures numb the specific treatment area.
Your treatment may last 30-60 minutes, sometimes longer, depending on the size and number of areas treated. You can typically resume normal daily activities right after undergoing CoolSculpting.
Common and temporary side effects associated with CoolSculpting may include redness, numbness, or mild bruising in the treatment areas. These effects often disappear within a few weeks.
The results of CoolSculpting aren’t immediate. Once fat cells get destroyed, your body gradually breaks them down and naturally eliminates them over time. You might notice some results a few days after treatment, with the full effects of CoolSculpting often appearing within 12 weeks. You may be a candidate for more than one treatment session.
The results of CoolSculpting (fewer fat cells) are often permanent although CoolSculpting does not prevent new fat cells from forming. Therefore, it’s critical to adopt and maintain healthy habits, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, good night's sleep, and stress-reducing techniques such as yoga or meditation.
Dermatology Associates of Central New Jersey can also treat skin cancer, hair loss, wrinkles, sun spots, and other common signs of aging. We also offer dermal fillers, HydraFacials, dermaplaning, Morpheus 8, laser treatments, Botox®, and SKinPen® in addition to CoolSculpting.
Eliminate stubborn fat once and for all by contacting our office by phone or requesting a consultation online today.
