CoolSculpting also called as cryolipolysis is the only nonsurgical way approved by FDA for removing fat from a body. In this process, a plastic surgeon with the help of a device will freeze the fat cells under the skin. After the fat cells are destroyed, they will slowly break down and then will be removed through the liver.
Sculpting is successful cosmetic weight loss procedures and per treatment area will cost you about $1000 for CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting will reduce fat in the area by around 20-25 percent. Some people notice the changes and results after a few days of the treatment, but usually, it takes around 1-4 months for the results to show up fully.
CoolSculpting is a safe procedure compared to other invasive fat reduction techniques. Other than experiencing tugging sensation on the skin between the cooling panels, most people can’t feel anything.
The procedure doesn’t need any anesthesia, tissue manipulation or cutting, so no recovery time is needed for someone going through the process, and they can resume their normal activities immediately.
A minor noticeable side-effect may occur on the area of the treatment, but that disappears in a few days. Also, the treatment area may become numb or have a loss of sensation for around a month, but it is considered normal.
Side-effects of CoolSculpting
- firmness
- redness
- minor swelling
- pinching sensation
- bruising
- tenderness
- tingling
- stinging
- skin sensitivity
- numbness
- muscle cramping
- mild to moderate pain
These side effects may be experienced by a person after Sculpting for some weeks.
Other Side-effects
- few days after the procedure itchiness can occur
- as the dead fatty cells will be removed, a person may experience diarrhea
- a person can have a feeling of fullness in the throat including the region of neck and chin
Body regions that are safe for CoolSculpting
- under the chin or upper neck
- under armpit
- abdomen
- back
- buttocks
- under buttocks
- thighs
- flanks