Sometimes it doesn’t seem to matter what we do – belly fat, love handles and other unwanted fat – they just won’t go away.
“As you get older, and your body metabolism slows, the body tends to naturally deposit extra fat in some of these areas and it can be very difficult to get rid of it,” says Melissa Heim, BSN, RN, Dreams MedSpa lead nurse.
But now there’s a convenient, non-invasive technique that contours your body by freezing unwanted fat away called CoolSculpting, available at Dreams MedSpa. CoolSculpting is ideal for treating those stubborn areas around the belly, sides and thighs as well as the chin, bra lines, back and flanks.
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“If there is enough pinchable fat, we can usually treat it,” says Heim. “We like to say if we can squeeze it, we can freeze it.”
CoolSculpting is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to reduce stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. The procedure works by delivering controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin while leaving the skin itself unaffected. The treated fat cells are frozen and then die. Over time, your body naturally processes the fat and excretes these dead cells, leaving you with a more sculpted body.
“This is permanent fat reduction because the fat cells are destroyed and you generally do not grow new fat cells as an adult,” says Heim. “You get about a 20 percent reduction in the fat cells with each treatment. Most people will need a minimum of two treatments to any given area on the body to see results.”
There is no downtime with this procedure, however, you may experience some discomfort and tenderness in the treated area as well as swelling and bruising. Peak results are seen about 60 days after the final treatment. “Because each person’s area of opportunity is different, the number of treatments needed to see results will vary,” says Heim. “We can give you our best estimate after a personal evaluation.”
It also important to remember that this is not a weight loss procedure, notes Heim. While CoolSculpting shrinks stubborn areas, it will not change your weight on the scale.
The price for CoolSculpting varies depending on your areas of concern, the number of sessions needed and your ultimate goals. “We will create a customized treatment plan with you that’s tailored to your body, your goals and your budget,” says Heim.