What is the procedure like?
Treatments take about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the area. You may feel cold or slight tingling during the procedures, but the contoured handpieces help increase patient comfort.
What results can you expect?
Patients can expect to see up to 27% fat reduction in the treated area following a single treatment. Improvements can be seen after a month, but significant results show after 3 to 4 months. This is the period when your body has had the time to process and eliminate all the treated fat cells.
How many CoolSculpting® Elite treatments will I need?
A single session of CoolSculpting® Elite offers improvements, but most patients need a series of treatments for optimal results. Some areas may only require 1 to 2 treatments, while others may need more spaced a month or more apart.
Who is an ideal candidate?
Good candidates for fat freezing include those who have stubborn body fat that won’t budge despite regular diet and exercise. You can turn to this procedure if you:
- Are close to your ideal body weight but still have areas that you want to shape or contour
- Are looking for a non-invasive procedure
- Exercise and watch what you eat
- Want to look and feel better in your clothes
CoolSculpting® Elite and similar procedures are neither substitutes for a healthy diet and exercise nor treatment for weight loss. It is important to have realistic expectations and continue to maintain healthy habits after your fat freezing treatment.
Are there any side effects or downtime?
Minor redness and swelling are expected, but these are temporary and last for several hours to a few days. CoolSculpting® Elite is non-invasive, so it shouldn’t stop you from going back to your normal routines.
