FAQs

The CoolSculpting Fat Removal ProcedureMD is specifically designed for people who experience fat accumulation of stubborn fat in targeted areas. Unlike bariatric surgery (gastric bypass surgery, for example), the CoolSculptingMD procedure is not a weight loss solution for obese people. A good candidate for the CoolSculptingMD procedure is someone who has stubborn fat buildup in certain areas and wants to get rid of it4. Many people are looking for a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. The first step is for you to contact a healthcare professional who performs the CoolSculpting procedureMD to determine if this method is right for you.

The CoolSculpting® procedure is not for everyone. If you have cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold-induced hemoglobinuria, you should not use the CoolSculptingMD procedure. The CoolSculpting® procedure is not a treatment for obesity. As with any medical procedure, you should ask your healthcare professional if the CoolSculptingMD procedure is right for you.

The CoolSculptingMD procedure can treat visible fat in the submental area (under chin), thighs, belly and sides of the belly (love handles), but also the bra, back, under the buttocks (sub-gluteal banana) and under the arms. Your healthcare professional will create a personalized treatment plan that matches your body and personal goals.

Yes, the CoolSculptingMD procedure can treat excess fat under the chin. Applying cold to a double chin is as bearable as using the CoolSculptingMD procedure on other parts of the body (stomach, flanks /sides of belly, thighs). Patients treated with CoolSculptingMD for a double chin can see results after just 2 visits.

Once the processed fat cells are crystallized (frozen), they are destroyed and naturally processed and eliminated by the body. And once the treated fat cells are gone, it's for good*. Learn more at How-the-Procedure-Works.

CoolSculpting®is a world leading treatment† non-surgical fat-reducing treatment with a well-established safety and efficacy profile. CoolSculpting® systems are controlled cryolipolysis devices with built-in safety systems. If the sensors detect that the skin is getting too cold, the system automatically shuts down.

During your initial consultation, your healthcare professional will ask questions about your medical history to determine if the CoolSculptingMD is appropriate for you. It is important to let them know if you have cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold-induced hemoglobinuria, as you should not undergo the CoolSculptingMD if you suffer from one of these diseases.

Your CoolSculpting® healthcare professional will help you create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your Specific objectives. The duration of your CoolSculptingMD treatment will depend on the number of areas treated during one visit. The latest technology from CoolSculpting® can treat a patient in 60 minutes. If you don't have a lot of time available but have multiple areas to treat, some practices may have multiple CoolSculptingMD systems. Your healthcare professional will explain the process to you and determine if this treatment option is right for you. You and your healthcare professional can also schedule additional treatments or office visits to meet your goals.

During the first few minutes of cooling, you usually feel a feeling of intense cold. Normally, it disappears quickly6. With some applicators, you will feel a tugging sensation when suctioning. After the treatment, a slight tingling may be noticeable as the area is massaged for approximately 2 minutes. In general, patients can resume their normal activities after their appointment. In the section What to expect, you will find more information about what happens before, during and after your CoolSculpting procedure®.< /p>

During the procedure, you may experience skin tightness, slight pinching, intense cold, tingling, pain and cramping in the skin. place treated. These sensations may subside as the area becomes numb. Typical side effects following the procedure include: redness, swelling, whiteness, bruising, firmness, tingling, burning sensation, tenderness , cramps, pain, itching, skin tenderness and numbness. Numbness may persist for a few weeks. Following treatment of the area under the chin, you may experience a feeling of fullness in the back of your throat. These effects are temporary and usually disappear within a few days or weeks. Although rare, other side effects such as paradoxical hyperplasia, late onset pain, freeze burn, vaso reaction symptoms -vagal, subcutaneous induration, hyperpigmentation and hernia may also occur. The CoolSculptingMD procedure is not suitable for everyone. If you have cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold-induced hemoglobinuria, you should not undergo the CoolSculptingMD procedure. The CoolSculptingMD procedure is not a treatment for obesity. As with any medical procedure, you should ask your healthcare professional if the CoolSculpting procedureMD is adapted to your situation.

The CoolSculptingMD procedure is completely non-surgical. Normally, you should be able to resume your normal activities almost immediately. Patients often return to work directly after their CoolSculptingMD treatment. It depends of course on the people but also on the treated area.

Always consider making a follow-up appointment with your CoolSculpting healthcare professionalMD in order to monitor results.

In most patients, the results of the procedure are visible between 2 and 6 months after treatment. You will continue to shed fat cells* for 4-6 months after treatment. The Before/After Photo Gallery shows visible results several weeks after the CoolSculpting® treatment.

The price for the CoolSculptingMD procedure varies depending on the area to be treated, the number of treatments needed and your end goals. Create a personalized treatment plan directly with your CoolSculptingMD healthcare professional, in a perfectly tailored way to your body, your goals and your budget.