What Is Coolsculpting?
CoolSculpting is a revolutionary way to lose stubborn fat. The most popular ways of losing weight has always been through exercise and dieting. Those two factors are still very important in the weight loss process, but it no longer is the only way.
Many individuals have opted to go under the knife with procedures such as Tummy tucks and Liposuction. Although these procedures have proved dividends for those that have gotten them, the fact still remains that going under the knife is not a preferred course of action.
For patients that are looking to gain steady results while avoiding going the knife, CoolSculpting has proven to be a great alternative.
This procedure targets many problematic areas such as the midsection, buttocks or even underarms. Unwanted fat is then isolated, frozen and essentially eliminated. Freezing those fat cells doesn’t allow them to return. CoolSculpting is a proven treatment that can help patients of all sizes and races.
How Long Does CoolSculpting Take?
CoolSculpting is an effective process, but it isn’t a time consuming one. Treatments for this procedure will last anywhere from 35-60 minutes for patients. Time is mostly dictated by the sized hand piece that is currently being used during a patient’s treatment.
Upon your first arrival, a meeting with your provider will begin in order to assess where exactly you would like to target. Once that is taken care of the actual treatment begins.
Patients can expect to make more than just one trip. Typically two-to-six times in the span of one month should be expected in order to attain the best results.
Coolsculpting Recovery and Results
The Recovery process for CoolSculpting is a relatively quick one as the treatments are painless. Patients have reported that undergoing treatment has left them a bit sore afterwards.
It feels as though you have gone through a high level workout at the gym. That soreness has not stopped patients from going about their normal schedule.
Results can be seen as soon as one treatment but for the absolute best results, roughly one month after your initial visit.
Coolsculpting Is Customizable and Flexible
CoolSculpting is not a strenuous process. Treating several areas at once is commonplace for many patients. The amount of treatments you will need will be determined by your provider once you come in for a visit.
For those that are looking to treat one area at a time but are also concerned about the uneven results have nothing to fear. One main factor in CoolSculpting treatment is that it works in conjunction with the natural progression of your body.
Meaning you can work one area in particular and on your next treatment work on the next body part and you won’t have to worry about one part of your body being much slimmer than the other.
If you’re interested in learning more about body contouring options and seeing if CoolSculpting is the right treatment for you, contact Reston Dermatology today to schedule a consultation.