Across the board, CoolSculpting® consistently delivers around 20 percent fat reduction per treatment within a target area. More considerable results are possible with multiple sessions. The effectiveness of the body-sculpting treatment varies from patient to patient. Individuals within 30 pounds of their goal weight and struggling with trouble spots of excess fat tend to see the best results.

CoolSculpting and liposuction are very different procedures, although both reduce unwanted fat. CoolSculpting® is entirely non-invasive and freezes away fat below the skin. Once the cells are dead, the body naturally gets rid of them over the following four to 12 weeks. Power-assisted liposuction utilizes energy to break down fat cells, which are then suctioned out through a cannula inserted through an incision.

The fat cells killed off by CoolSculpting® are gone for good. If you gain weight after the procedure, you won’t grow new fat cells in the treated area, but be aware that the remaining fat cells may expand. To achieve the best results possible, you’ll need to maintain a regular exercise routine and a healthy diet.

CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss tool and is not intended for patients seeking to lose weight. Instead, it is ideal for creating slimmer contours in parts of the body that don’t respond to exercise and a healthy diet. CoolSculpting also targets fat cells located just beneath the skin. Losing weight through lifestyle changes reduces deeper visceral fat, which the CoolSculpting® process cannot address.

Absolutely! Our team of specialists utilizes CoolSculpting® to help our male clients achieve a sculpted and toned abdominal V, revealing their torso muscles, as well as to build and complement broad shoulders and shape the waist, chest, abs, and pecs.

The number of treatments necessary depends on the size and number of trouble spots you want to treat. Smaller areas treated with CoolSculpting, such as the chin or neck, often respond beautifully to just one or two sessions, thanks to their relatively small surface areas. Larger areas, such as the abdomen, however, may require multiple rounds with the device, although one or two treatments can still produce visible results. Our patients looking for more dramatic results tend to need between three and nine total sessions.

We recommend that our clients wait a minimum of 30 days between treatments for optimal results.

CoolSculpting® is FDA-approved and safe. There’s also a very small chance of lasting numbness, which usually resolves within a month. You may also feel a bit sore the following day, as if you had done an intense workout. Dr. Parkins can address any concerns you may have during your consultation, as well as discuss the possible risks and side effects associated with the procedure.

Patients who want visible fat-reduction results can choose liposuction. Surgery can create more dramatic contour changes that are immediately visible, making it an appealing choice for certain individuals.

Excess fat is not the only issue for some patients. People with excess skin that creates a lax and flabby appearance can benefit from a tummy tuck, which helps flatten the belly and can repair separated abdominal muscles.