The summer is here and so are fun days out at the beach and relaxing days laying by the pool. While most of us are excited to hit the beach again after barely stepping foot outside in 2020, some of us are still struggling with the quarantine weight that has accumulated over the course of the past year. Aside from getting accustomed to a healthier overall diet and exercise routine, there is a little shortcut that can help you reach your body goals a little bit quicker than it would take by reaching them naturally. Coolsculpting is a nonsurgical treatment designed to eliminate fat permanently by using cryolipolysis to freeze fat cells in your problem areas leaving you with a lower body fat percentage and a step closer to your long wanted beach body.
How it works
CoolSculpting is a treatment using cryolipolysis (freezing of fat) to freeze and permanently eliminate subcutaneous fat. During the treatment a vacuum applicator is placed on the area of concern, which may include the upper and lower abdomen, love handles, back, arms, legs, and chin, over a protective membrane that keeps you from getting burned. The applicator then sucks in the fat in said area and gradually lowers the temperature to the point that will freeze your fat cells. In case you were wondering – no, it does not cause frostbite or damage your skin. As mentioned above, there is a protective membrane to protect your skin, and the temperature is set to a safe level to avoid injury to other cells in your body. Once the session is complete (typically 35 to 60 minutes), the applicator is removed, the area is sanitized, and you can go on with your day without any restrictions. You should start to see results after about two months – CoolSculpting eliminates 25% of your subcutaneous layer of fat. Depending on how much fat you have, you may need more than just one session.
Why choose CoolSculpting over other treatments that get rid of fat?
CoolSculpting is completely non invasive, meaning that it doesn’t include surgical intervention or even an injection. The treatment is strictly topical and does not involve anything beyond it being placed on the area of concern. While there are some other minimally invasive treatments that work to eliminate fat permanently, like Kybella, which is an injectable solution of deoxycholic acid that breaks down your fat cells, they still require puncturing your skin and come with side effects like bruising, bleeding, pain, and a lot of swelling. When thinking about treatments to get rid of fat, one of the first ones that come to mind is liposuction. Liposuction is ideal for people who are severely overweight, however if you only have a little bit of extra chub, there is no need to go under the knife.
Possible side effects and downtime
Getting this treatment really doesn’t come with many risks and side effects, let alone downtime. The main things to keep in mind when getting CoolSculpting is to make sure that you are actually getting the right treatment. Watch out for places that falsely advertise for CoolSculpting and end up ripping you off leaving you without results. The main risks associated with CoolSculpting only occur when it is administered without caution, not using the protective membrane, or if you have a hernia. Be sure to discuss all your medical concerns with your doctor to confirm that CoolSculpting is the right treatment for you. In regards to possible side effects, you may experience numbness and soreness around the treatment area, bruising, and swelling, all of which should go away over the course of a few weeks after your treatment.
Combine with
While CoolSculpting alone will give you fantastic results, many people also combine the treatment with CoolTone. CoolTone is a tool that uses electromagnetic technology to contract your muscles for you, leaving you with the results of a workout without actually having to work out. The treatment is most commonly used around the abdomen, thighs, and gluteal region to strengthen, lift, and tone the treatment area. If you want to add a little extra to your already flattened belly, go for a few Cooltone sessions to add some muscle definition and let those abs shine through!
Overall CoolSculpting is a really great tool that can be used to either kickstart your fitness and fat loss journey or to eliminate the last little bit of unwanted fat that you just haven’t been able to get rid of. Of course, it is always important to practice a healthy lifestyle, incorporating a regular exercise routine and a healthy and balanced diet to stay healthy and to maintain your results. CoolSculpting permanently eliminates fat, however, there is no treatment that will prevent you from gaining fat once it is gone – so be sure to keep it up! If you don’t want to go under the knife to get rid of your fat, there is no need to do so when there are treatment options out there that do not require any kind of surgical intervention. Keep in mind that CoolSculpting is particularly beneficial for people who have smaller pouches of fat, as it specifically eliminates 25% of subcutaneous fat. If you have a lot of fat on your body, CoolSculpting will work, however you may need several sessions to get the results you are looking for.
