Maintaining a healthy body demands dedication. Despite efforts involving a balanced diet, ample sleep, and a consistent workout regimen, some stubborn fat layers linger. In the pursuit of eliminating these stubborn pockets of fat, cryolipolysis, popularly known as CoolSculpting, has gained immense interest among those seeking to reduce body fat without resorting to surgery or strict diets.
CoolSculpting involves using freezing temperatures to target and eliminate fat cells. By subjecting specific body parts to low temperatures, fat cells are broken down to reshape the body. This process operates on the same scientific principle as other fat reduction procedures, such as liposuction, heat and sound-wave treatments, and injectable treatments.
As the appeal of CoolSculpting grows in the cosmetic industry, it’s essential to distinguish between misconceptions and realities about this procedure.
Here are the facts behind five common myths surrounding CoolSculpting:
Fact: CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment. While weight loss reduces the size of fat cells by burning calories through exercise and diet, fat reduction involves minimizing the number of fat cells in specific areas. The outcome is a more sculpted physique or a reduction in body measurements, such as the waist.
Fact: CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, FDA-approved fat-freezing procedure. It involves freezing fat cells, which are then processed by the body’s lymphatic system and naturally eliminated through urine, requiring no surgical intervention. Treatment duration typically lasts between 35 to 75 minutes, with most individuals needing two sessions separated by 30 days.
Fact: Since CoolSculpting is non-invasive, discomfort is minimal. Some may experience initial cold sensations or mild discomfort, and subsequent effects like redness or swelling usually fade with no downtime, enabling a return to regular activities.
Fact: CoolSculpting effectively addresses various body parts, including the chin, jawline, love handles, man boobs, bra fat, thigh fat, etc, alongside the abdomen.
Fact: CoolSculpting results are designed to endure. Utilizing patented technology, it freezes underlying fat cells, absorbed through the body’s natural elimination process, yielding noticeable results within 2 to 4 months post-treatment. CoolSculpting has been shown to reduce fat by up to 25%-30% in treated areas, contributing to the long-lasting effects observed.
Whether you seek to enhance your healthy lifestyle or tackle persistent fat, CoolSculpting provides a non-invasive, sculpting solution to achieve the desired body shape.
For further information on CoolSculpting and personalized fat reduction treatments, our team of skilled Cosmetologists at Cutera Aesthetics is ready to assist. Book your complimentary consultation today.
