Coolsculpting
Sometimes, there are areas of body fat that you just can’t get rid of with diet and exercise alone. For these places, there’s non-surgical Coolsculpting.
Located in Hudson, Massachusetts, Rio Medical’s primary goal is to provide our patients with quality aesthetic care. For more information about Coolsculpting or any of the other cosmetic treatments we offer, contact us today.
What is Coolsculpting?
Coolsculpting is a state-of-the-art treatment that eliminates stubborn fat using the power of controlled cooling. With this controlled cooling, you can shape and contour nearly any area of your body nonsurgically and painlessly.
How does it Work?
Coolsculpting works by delivering targeted cooling to specific areas of the body. Because fat cells freeze more quickly than other kinds of cells, this controlled cooling leaves the tissue surrounding your fat cells unharmed.
Once these fat cells crystallize, they die and over time are completely removed from you body. The best part about this process is that once fat cells die, they’re gone for good. This means you haven’t just eliminated your fat in the short term – this decreases your ability to put on more fat in the treatment area over time. Despite this, a well-balanced diet and regular exercise routine should be kept up after receiving a Coolsculpting treatment to make sure your results are maintained.
What Areas Can Coolsculpting Treat?
These treatments are gentle enough to eliminate fat cells from nearly any area of your body. Some of the most popular areas that clients receive treatment on include:
- Abdomen
- Flanks
- Back rolls
- Inner thighs
- Outer thighs
- Arms
- Inner Knees
- Submental (Double Chin)
What Should I Expect from Treatment?
These treatments are nonsurgical, effective, and relatively quick. Each treatment typically takes about an hour. Since treatment in painless and comfortable, you can spend this time taking a nap, checking your emails, watching television – it’s up to you!
Since it takes time for the crystallized fat cells to be removed and disposed of by your body, the results of your treatment can be seen in the weeks and months following your treatment. The full extent of your results should be seen within two months of treatment.
Am I a Good Candidate?
Coolsculpting works best on patients that are already at or near their ideal body weight but have some stubborn areas of fat that they want to remove. That being said, Coolsculpting is not an alternative to liposuction or exercise, and can not be used to remove large quantities of fat.
Got a Question?
FAQ
The price for CoolSculpting varies and can be dependent upon on your areas of concern, quantity of sessions needed, and your personal goals. We’ll create a treatment plan that’s tailored to your body, goals, and budget.
We can create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your goals. The length of your CoolSculpting sessions will vary depending on the areas being treated during the visit. More sessions could be required to reach your goals.
During the first few minutes, most people will feel pressure and intense cold. This sensation dissipates quickly, though. Many people choose to read, watch videos, or even take a nap during their treatment.
CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared for areas including the flank, abdomen, and thigh. Over one million CoolSculpting treatments have been performed worldwide. It is proven to be a safe, effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction.
Some people experience deep pulling, pinching, numbness or discomfort during the treatment. Afterward, typical side effects include temporary numbness, swelling, redness, bruising, firmness, stinging, and pain. Some rare side effects may also occur. CoolSculpting is not for everyone. You should not have CoolSculpting done if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. CoolSculpting is not a treatment for obesity.
Yes! CoolSculpting is completely non-surgical, so most people return to normal activities immediately. Many patients return to work after their CoolSculpting session is over.
If you’re interested in learning more about how Coolsculpting can help you achieve your aesthetic goals, contact us today and schedule your initial consultation with our medical team.
