CoolSculpting
Athens GA's Premier CoolSculpting Practice
Individuals struggling with stubborn fat bulges in problem areas such as your belly, thighs, or arms understand how hard it is to get your body to lose inches in specific areas. Have you been unable to achieve the figure you want despite eating healthy and working out?
Great news! At Blue Spiral Medical Spa, we offer the latest non-invasive fat reduction treatment CoolSculpting Elite.
This state-of-the-art procedure is designed to eliminate stubborn fat permanently without surgery or downtime. Backed by extensive scientific research, CoolSculpting Elite targets and freezes fat cells, allowing your body to naturally process and eliminate them, helping you achieve the sculpted physique you’ve always desired.
What is CoolSculpting fat reduction treatment?
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved fat-freezing treatment that can help you get rid of stubborn pockets of fat in problem areas such as the chin, jawline, upper arms, bra area, back, belly, flanks, buttocks, and thighs.
In other words, CoolSculpting can help you achieve your goals by permanently eliminating unwanted fat cells in specific areas of the body (muffin top, banana rolls, love handles, double chin, and more).
This fat-freezing treatment is a great way to go beyond what diet and exercise can achieve and get the sculpted body you’ve always wanted.
CoolSculpting is non-invasive, safe, and effective and performed in our office. The treatment is well researched, widely used, and well established in the medical field, and there is no downtime or recovery period.
CoolSculpting targets and freezes fat cells, which are then naturally eliminated from your body, leading to a noticeable reduction in fat in the treated areas.
The process, known as cryolipolysis, is precisely controlled, ensuring that only fat cells are affected while surrounding tissues remain unharmed.
With each session lasting about an hour and requiring no anesthesia, patients can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment, making CoolSculpting an ideal solution for those seeking a more defined physique without the hassle of surgery.
CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to target and freeze unwanted fat cells, scientifically known as cryolipolysis. Over the weeks following the treatment, your body naturally processes and eliminates these dead cells, reducing fat in the treated areas. Unlike traditional weight loss methods, CoolSculpting does not just shrink fat cells; it eliminates them, ensuring they cannot return or expand with weight gain.
This makes it a highly appealing option for those looking to contour their body and reduce fat in areas resistant to diet and exercise. With millions of treatments performed worldwide, CoolSculpting has helped many individuals feel more confident in their appearance, offering a non-surgical alternative to liposuction with proven, lasting results.
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
CoolSculpting is the leading option for non-invasive fat reduction, leveraging the cutting-edge technology of Cryolipolysis to freeze and eliminate unwanted fat cells. This method allows for the natural expulsion of these cells from the body, resulting in noticeably reduced fat in specific areas without anesthesia. Performed by our experienced estheticians in just a few hours, this comfortable procedure lets you relax or rest during treatment. First, we gently cool the fat beneath the skin to numb the area, ensuring a pain-free experience with most only experiencing a brief sensation of pulling or pinching.
Benefits of CoolSculpting Treatment
CoolSculpting presents a safe, non-surgical solution for reducing stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to traditional diet and exercise. This cutting-edge fat-freezing procedure is designed to selectively target and eliminate fat cells without pain, using no needles or surgeries, hence avoiding any risks of infection or scarring.
On average, patients can experience a 25% reduction in fat thickness in the treated areas, with each session lasting from one to three hours. The results of CoolSculpting are long-lasting; once the fat cells are removed, they’re gone for good, ensuring the surrounding skin remains perfectly intact and healthy.
CoolSculpting vs. Other Treatments
CoolSculpting stands out in body sculpting methods with its unique, non-surgical approach. Unlike other treatments that use heat or sound waves to eliminate fat, CoolSculpting employs a targeted cooling process to break down fat cells.
This technique allows for a natural-looking transformation over several weeks, as the body gradually eliminates the treated fat cells. What sets CoolSculpting apart is its precision targeting only the fat cells, leaving the surrounding tissues unharmed. This makes it an appealing option for those looking to reshape their body without surgery, offering a distinct advantage over conventional body contouring techniques.
Before, During, and After
What To Expect Before a CoolSculpting Treatment
During your CoolSculpting consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to outline your beauty goals and go over the specifics of the treatment with a Certified Advanced Esthetician. They’ll provide expert advice and assess the targeted areas to ensure the proposed treatment plan meets your desired outcomes.
What To Expect During a CoolSculpting Treatment
During your CoolSculpting session, the first step involves your specialist marking the targeted area for treatment. They will then place a protective gel pad on your skin to safeguard it from the cooling applicator.
Once the applicators are securely positioned on your body you might experience a mild suction sensation followed by a significant decrease in temperature. Typically, within the first 10 minutes, the treated zone becomes numb, making the process quite comfortable for most individuals.
After completing each cycle, which lasts anywhere from 35 to 75 minutes depending on the specific area being addressed, the specialist will remove the applicator and gel pad. To enhance the breakdown of fat cells, the area will then be gently massaged for about 2 minutes.
What To Expect After a CoolSculpting Treatment
Following your CoolSculpting treatment, you can resume your daily activities immediately, which is perfect for those who are always on the go but want to reduce unwanted fat. At first, you might not notice any changes in your body’s contour, but it’s important to give it time.
The process, known as Cryolipolysis, gradually eliminates the frozen fat cells, and you’ll start seeing a more defined shape in the treated area about a month after the session. The most significant results will be visible around three months after the treatment, providing a smooth transition to a more sculpted physique that many find more appealing than the sudden transformations offered by other techniques.
If you want to reshape your body for a special event, plan your treatments to achieve the desired outcome. While there may be minor temporary side effects such as redness or swelling, most people see 20 to 25 percent reduced fat in the treated areas, ensuring lasting effects with continued adherence to a healthy lifestyle.
How does fat freezing work?
CoolSculpting uses a technique called cryolipolysis, or the use of freezing temperatures to destroy unwanted fat cells.
Once the cold breaks down fat cells, the body removes them gradually over time through your body’s natural processes.
As a result, stubborn fat in problem areas is eliminated – forever. That is right! Once you destroy a fat cell, it does not come back!
What to expect during CoolSculpting treatment?
During a CoolSculpting treatment, our Master-Level CoolSculpting Specialist, Susan Pittman, will place a cup-like suction device on the treatment area and gradually lower the temperature to start the fat-freezing process in the target area.
Each treatment session takes around 45 minutes. At the end of the treatment, the applicator is removed, and the area is gently massaged. That’s all. You can go home immediately afterward with minimal restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CoolSculpting painful?
Most people do not find CoolSculpting painful. We have individuals catch up on their latest Netflix series or bring their laptops to get some work done while they have their treatment. However, there can be a cold sensation at the start of the treatment. This sensation quickly subsides once the area becomes numb.
How many CoolSculpting sessions do you need?
CoolSculpting can reduce fat in the treated area by up to 25% with just one session. We may recommend 1-2 more sessions for the best results. Areas like the thighs and back where there is a thick layer of fat may need more CoolSculpting sessions. The treatments are spaced out 8 weeks apart to give your body time to absorb the destroyed fat cells.
How soon will I see CoolSculpting results?
Over 85% of people who undergo a CoolSculpting treatment notice a significant improvement in the treated areas. However, it can take 3-4 weeks to see the final results with continued improvement for up to 8 weeks after CoolSculpting sessions.
Who is a good candidate for CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpt offers a promising solution for individuals with stubborn fat pockets resistant to traditional weight loss methods, such as dieting and exercising.
This non-invasive fat reduction technique eliminates the necessity for surgical interventions and the subsequent recovery period, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an effective alternative.
What areas of the body can be treated with CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting has received FDA approval for its effectiveness in targeting and removing persistent fat in various body areas. These areas include under the jawline, beneath the chin, on the upper arms, around the back and bra areas, along the sides (also known as love handles), across the abdomen, on the thighs, and below the buttocks (referred to as the banana roll).
How long does a CoolSculpting session last?
A session of CoolSculpting can be completed in as short as 35 to 75 minutes, depending on which part of the body is targeted. On average, the entire treatment process may last between one to three hours.
Is the fat reduction from CoolSculpting permanent?
CoolSculpting offers a durable solution for fat loss by permanently eliminating the fat cells it targets. However, it’s important to understand that sustaining a healthy lifestyle remains essential to prevent any future weight gain. While CoolSculpting significantly reduces fat, it is not a replacement for the benefits of a well-rounded diet and consistent exercise. The fat cells removed during the treatment are gone permanently.
How does age or skin type affect CoolSculpting results?
Age affects CoolSculpting results as older skin, with less elasticity, might not tighten as well post-treatment. Skin type also influences outcomes based on its health.
How long does CoolSculpting last?
The fat destroyed by CoolSculpting treatments disappears forever and does not return.
However, you need to maintain a stable body weight if you want to keep your CoolSculpting results.
Is CoolSculpting safe?
CoolSculpting is a safe procedure when done by a licensed professional. The freezing temperatures destroy fat cells but spare other tissues.
The treated area can have minor side effects, such as bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and tingling. These symptoms are temporary and usually resolve in a few days.
Choosing a professional medical practice with an experienced CoolSculpting provider can help reduce unwanted side effects and ensure you get the most out of your treatment.
At Blue Spiral Medical Spa, our CoolSculpting Specialist, Susan Pittman, was the first Master-Level practitioner in Northeast Georgia.
She has performed more CoolSculpting treatments than any other provider in the Athens area.
Is CoolSculpting good for weight loss?
CoolSculpting can lead to a dramatic reduction in stubborn fat in the targeted treatment area. However, it is not a weight loss solution for people who are overweight or obese. CoolSculpting is for people at or near their ideal healthy body weight.
It is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that can help you fine-tune your figure. Again, remember that you need to continue eating healthy and exercising regularly to maintain your CoolSculpting results.
Why choose CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive body sculpting treatment. It is a safe and effective way to get rid of stubborn bulges of fat in problem areas like the belly, thighs, buttocks, arms, and back. The treatment is suitable for all skin types.
Both men and women can benefit from CoolSculpting body contouring. There’s no surgery, needles, or anesthesia. The treatment is done in the office and takes less than one hour. There is minimal downtime, and you can return to your normal routine within 24 hours.
Are you interested in finding out more about CoolSculpting? Get in touch with us today to see how this innovative science-backed fat-freezing technology can help you reach your goals!
