CoolSculpting

Subcutaneous Fat

• Location: This is the fat that lies just beneath the skin and is often referred to as "pinchable" fat. It's the type of fat CoolSculpting effectively targets and freezes.
• Appearance: Subcutaneous fat tends to be softer and more visible as it accumulates in areas like the stomach, thighs, arms, and love handles.

Visceral Fat

• Location: Visceral fat is deeper in the body and surrounds vital organs such as the liver, intestines, and heart. This fat is not treatable with CoolSculpting.
• Appearance: It often results in a firm or "hard" belly, giving an outwardly bloated or rounded look, even if you can’t pinch much fat under the skin.

How to Tell the Difference

• Subcutaneous fat can be pinched between your fingers and feels softer.
• Visceral fat, on the other hand, results in a harder, more solid abdominal region that cannot be easily pinched.

If you're unsure which type of fat you're dealing with, our specialists can assess this during your consultation to determine if CoolSculpting is the right treatment for you.

CoolSculpting is suitable for individuals with localized areas of stubborn fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. It is not a weight-loss solution but rather a body contouring treatment. A consultation with a CoolSculpting provider can determine candidacy.

CoolSculpting uses a process called cryolipolysis, where targeted fat cells are frozen, leading them to undergo natural cell death. The body then naturally eliminates these dead cells over time, resulting in a reduction of fat in the treated area.

Most patients experience a sensation of intense cold and pressure during the first few minutes of the procedure, but this discomfort generally subsides as the area becomes numb. Patients often read, work on their laptops, or even take a nap during the treatment.

CoolSculpting requires little to no downtime. Patients can resume normal activities immediately after the procedure. Some may experience mild temporary side effects like redness, swelling, or numbness, which typically resolve on their own.

Results are not immediate, as the body takes time to naturally eliminate the frozen fat cells. Visible results typically start to appear within 2-4 months, optimal results seen after 4-6 months. 

CoolSculpting provides long-term results as the treated fat cells are eliminated from the body. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet can help sustain the results.

CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment but rather a body contouring procedure. It is best suited for individuals close to their target weight who want to address specific areas of stubborn fat.