Coolsculpting™

The Coolest Thing in Fat Reduction

Great news for men and women dealing with one of the most exercise and diet-resistant problem areas: “love handles.” CoolSculpting™ by Zeltiq is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the non-invasive reduction of fat. Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. has developed a new, FDA-approved, non-invasive technique for improving your body contour using a technology called “Cryolipolysis™”.  This technique employs cold to reduce fat cells in certain regions, thereby enhancing the shape of the body. It is based on work originally done by Dr. Rox Anderson’s group at Wellman Labs.

How It Works

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The cells in our body react to heat or cold at different temperatures levels. The research performed by Zeltiq has helped us better understand what these levels are so we can use changes in temperatures to achieve body contouring through fat reduction. The device presses against the area to be treated and then become cold enough to affect only the fat cells in that area. The fat cells are reduced through a process called “Cryolipolysis” and the body reacts with an inflammatory response which causes the body to naturally dispose of the damaged fat cells. Since fat cells don’t regenerate, we see a significant improvement in the shape of the body that lasts a lifetime.

The Technique

The Zeltiq Coolsculpting procedure should be performed in a doctor’s office, preferably under the supervision of a plastic surgeon. There is no anesthesia needed and no recovery time. During the procedure, your tissue is drawn into a small chamber with mild vacuum pressure. As the procedure begins, patients may experience a slight discomfort from the contact of the cold, which usually goes away after the first 10 minutes or so. After the treatment is completed, patients may immediately return to their normal activities including work and exercise. There is no pain and no downtime.

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Results With CoolSculpting
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Several days after the procedure, the cooled fat cells begin a process called “apoptosis” and begin to shrink. These damaged fat cells are slowly digested over the next few months by our bodies and removed through the liver. Coolsculpting is highly effective and is producing consistent results for local areas of fat like the love-handles and spare tires, though larger areas of fat may require more invasive treatments. Ask your plastic surgeon what areas should best be treated with the Zeltiq device.
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Ideal Candidates

The best candidate for Zeltiq is someone who is in relatively good shape, but has modest areas of fat bulges that they’d like removed. Some of the most common areas of stubborn fat include the upper and lower abdomen (spare tires), the flank areas (love-handles), the upper arms (bat-wings), and inner thighs.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects are usually mild and related to the cold of the device which subside within 10 minutes. Skin may be red for several minutes to several hours, but usually resolves shortly after the procedure. Other side effects may include temporary bruising, tingling, tenderness, temporary dulling of sensation or cramping. All of these side effects are considered mild and generally well tolerated.

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