Am I a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting?

 Some stubborn fat deposits can resist your efforts even when you’re working hard to stay fit. CoolSculpting®, also known as cryolipolysis, offers a noninvasive way to target those areas by freezing away fat cells.

At Cascade MedSpa and Laser Centre, our expert team is pleased to provide this innovative body contouring treatment for patients in Baxter, Minnesota, and the surrounding area. We also offer DualSculpting, which maximizes your results by treating twice the area in the same amount of time.

Intrigued by the idea of eliminating unwanted fat without surgery or downtime? Keep reading to learn all about the procedure and find out if you’re a good candidate for CoolSculpting.

The science behind CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting reduces fat cells beneath the skin’s surface by freezing them. During the treatment, we use a specialized applicator that draws up the tissue with suction and chills it to a target temperature of 30.2-39.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

This temperature is cold enough to freeze the fat cells, damaging them and ultimately causing them to die off. But it doesn’t harm the surrounding tissues, such as skin, muscle, or nerves, which are more cold-resistant.

After the cooling portion of the treatment, we gently massage the area to help break down the frozen fat cells. In the following weeks, you’ll notice a gradual reduction in fat and a slimmer contour in the treated area.

Who is a good candidate?

CoolSculpting can help reduce specific areas of persistent fat that aren’t responding to diet and exercise. Think of it as a way to refine your silhouette for a more balanced look, not a tool for weight loss.

With this in mind, ideal candidates are already at a healthy weight and focused on addressing one or more problem areas. You should be in good overall health — certain underlying conditions could cause complications with the treatment.

While CoolSculpting permanently eliminates fat cells, it doesn’t prevent new fat from forming. Staying committed to a balanced lifestyle is essential to maintaining your results long-term.

Targeting your trouble spots: Where CoolSculpting works

CoolSculpting can reduce the appearance of subcutaneous fat virtually anywhere it builds up. Here are some common trouble spots that body contouring can address:

• Underarms, or “batwing” fat
• Upper back and around the bra line
• Around the waist or flanks (love handles)
• Both inner and outer thighs
• Under the buttocks, or “banana roll” fat
• Under the chin (double chin)
• Abdomen

If you have pinchable areas of localized fat that you’d like to address without surgery, CoolSculpting may be the right option for you.

During the initial minutes of your treatment, you may notice an intense cold or tingling sensation as the applicator works to cool the targeted tissue. However, any discomfort typically goes away as the area numbs.

Following the session, it’s not uncommon to experience some temporary tenderness, itching, swelling, or slight bruising. Depending on the location of the treatment and your body’s natural response, this should resolve within a few days to a few weeks.

The expert team at Cascade MedSpa and Laser Centre is here to answer your questions and create a personalized treatment plan to help you target your specific trouble spots. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.