subject: Are You A Good Candidate For Coolsculpting? [print this page] So many of us move through life unhappy with our bodies. We exercise, we eat right, and we groom ourselves, but we are still unhappy about our appearance. At this time, in history we have more surgical procedures at our disposal that are safe and proven, but most of us don't want to go into surgery. Now there is an option that is not surgical. An option that helps you get rid of stubborn belly fat and love handles without surgery. CoolSculpting is an option for those in generally good health looking to rid themselves of stubborn fat.
An obese person would not be a good candidate. CoolSculpting is not a fat reduction method. This procedure is more about refining the look of a healthy body.
Examples include love handles, back fat below the bra line, and belly pooch. The procedure takes about two to three hours and is done without pain medications or numbing creams. A vacuum applicator will be applied to the area being treated and cooling will begin. The fat cells are cooled to just above freezing. You should expect some bruising and you should be able to return to work after the treatment. There should be no reduction in activity recommended.
Success of the procedure can be measured for up to four months. Most patients had the bulk of results verified by ultrasound by two months. Patients saw about 20% reduction at two months and 25% by 4mos. Further treatments may be done for further results. As your body naturally disposes of this fat cells over time you should begin to notice a difference in how your pants fit.
This procedure is FDA approved. With any procedure it is best that you talk to your doctor. It is also a good idea to be sure that the person performing the procedure is experienced. Get references if you can. It is also a good idea to discuss your expectations. You may find that your expectations are not in line with what this method can do. If your doctor feels that you are not a good candidate they can recommend a procedure that will fit your needs and personal circumstance better. It is also a good idea to keep in mind that this procedure is not a replacement for liposuction. These are two different procedures that work in different ways. CoolSculpting works by freezing the fat cells and then your body reabsorbs them and disposes of them naturally over time. Other treatments require procedures that can be more invasive.
