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Frequently Asked Questions
What will the results be?
CoolSculpting can
reduce the fat layer by 20%. If
the patient's treatment plan
calls for a second procedure, an
additional 20% reduction can be
experienced. Final losses may be
more or less, depending on the
patient.
What happens during the
procedure?
The patient and doctor first
select the area(s) to be
treated. For instance, if the
patient’s goal is to reduce
their love handles, the doctor
will position the system on the
patient’s side. The device then
draws the bulge up between two
cooling panels. The sensation is
a firm tug and pull – enough of
a pull to ensure the selected
tissue will be cooled most
efficiently.
What does it feel like?
As the panels go to work in the
first few minutes, the patient
feels a sensation of intense
cold. This soon dissipates. The
patient is seated comfortably or
lying down during the one to two
hour procedure. Many people
spend this time reading, working
on their laptop, or simply
relaxing.
Can I return to normal
activities after the procedure?
Yes. The CoolSculpting procedure
is completely non-invasive, so
the patient can return to normal
activities immediately. Patients
may experience redness, minor
bruising, tingling, or numbness
in the treated area, but this is
temporary.
When will I see results?
Patients may start to see
changes as quickly as three
weeks after their treatment, and
will experience the most
dramatic results after two
months. But their body will
still be flushing fat cells at
that time, and will continue
doing so for up to four months.
Are the results permanent?
During the CoolSculpting
procedure, the treated fat cells
are eliminated. As long as the
patient maintains his or her
weight with their normal diet
and exercise, long-term results
should remain stable.
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