Sometimes unwanted areas of fat stubbornly stay around no matter how hard to try to lose them. Whether it stubbornly stays on your thighs, abdomen, back, or even beneath your chin, that excess fat can make the hard work you’re doing in the gym feel like a waste of time. CoolSculpting is an easy way to say goodbye to that fat once and for all without the hassle of surgery, anesthesia, or incisions that need time to heal. At Peachtree Dermatology Associates, we’re pleased to offer CoolSculpting in Atlanta, GA, to help women and men put the finishing touches on their contours.
What Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that can sculpt and redefine your physical appearance by removing excess fat. CoolSculpting targets the fat cells directly without affecting the surrounding areas, which can help patients who have already lost weight but can’t get rid of specific fat bulges. It’s favored by many of our patients for its minimal downtime and ability to fit into their schedules.
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
The CoolSculpting device uses a patented technology called Cryolipolysis® to target, freeze, and ultimately trigger the breakdown of fat cells. CoolSculpting works because fat cells naturally freeze at a higher temperature than other tissues. This makes the treatment safe for skin, muscle, and other surrounding tissues.
Once the fat cells are frozen, they die a natural cell death and are broken down and metabolized by your body. Several applicators of various sizes and shapes are available for different parts of the body. The treatment doesn’t require an incision, needles, or anesthesia — simply sit back and relax in our office while CoolSculpting goes to work.
CoolSculpting Treatment Areas
- Hips: This area can benefit from body sculpting through CoolSculpting, targeting unwanted fat and enhancing your natural curves without invasive surgery.
- Thighs: Ideal for body contouring those hard-to-reach areas, CoolSculpting can smooth and reshape both the inner and outer thighs, leading to a more streamlined silhouette.
- Flanks: The flanks, or “love handles,” are common targets for CoolSculpting treatment, which can create a more balanced and proportional body shape.
- Abdomen: CoolSculpting effectively reduces abdominal fat, flattening the belly area to allow muscles to be more visible and to achieve a more toned appearance.
- Under the Chin: Focused fat reduction in this area can define the jawline and reduce the appearance of a double chin, enhancing your facial profile.
- Back (Bra Bulge): CoolSculpting can smooth out the back area, reducing the bra bulge for a more seamless and comfortable fit under clothes.
CoolSculpting Benefits
Non-Invasive Fat Reduction
This method offers a way to reduce unwanted fat without surgery, which is great for those looking for a less aggressive approach to fat loss. It is one of the best non-invasive ways to get rid of fat in specific areas of the body.
Convenient and Comfortable Treatments
Sessions typically last about an hour, fitting easily into busy schedules and making it possible to receive treatment during a lunch break and return to daily activities immediately afterward. The sensations during the treatment, which feel like coldness with some tingling and mild cramping, are relatively comfortable, which is another CoolSculpting benefit.
Smooth, Beautiful Contours
After the treatment plan, patients can have a more sculpted and toned appearance in the treated areas. These CoolSculpting results emerge gradually, mimicking the natural loss of fat to provide a subtle and natural-looking transformation.
Versatile and Customizable Treatments
With a range of applicators and techniques, CoolSculpting treatments can address different areas of the body during one appointment, making it a versatile option for body sculpting. Each session will be adjusted to fit your goals and will consider the unique contours and fat distribution of your body.
CoolSculpting Before and After Pictures
FAQs About CoolSculpting
Am I a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting?
You may be a good candidate for CoolSculpting if you’re in overall good health and are not significantly overweight. CoolSculpting is not a weight loss treatment; rather, it selectively reduces localized areas of excess fat to “sculpt” new contours.
In some cases, another option may be better suited for you. For example, if you’re primarily concerned by laxity around your chin and jawline rather than fat, you may need a treatment that focuses on skin tightening. During your initial consultation here at Peachtree Dermatology Associates, your practitioner can help you determine if CoolSculpting is right for you.
What Can I Expect From My CoolSculpting Treatment?
The CoolSculpting treatment is completely non-invasive and performed here in our clinic. During your treatment, your practitioner attaches the CoolSculpting applicator to your body with gentle suction. As the device begins working, you experience a sensation of intense cold. However, your treatment area goes numb within a few minutes. In order to work properly, the CoolSculpting device must operate at its prescribed temperature for about an hour. During this time, you can relax, hop online to catch up on emails, or read peacefully, all in your private treatment room.
What Will My CoolSculpting Results Be Like?
After your appointment, the treated area may look mildly red and swollen, although this is normal. You may experience some lingering achiness or discomfort that continues into the next day, but you should feel up to returning to your regular activities as soon as your treatment is over. Several weeks after your series of fat reduction treatments, you’ll likely notice a reduction in fat in the areas that were treated. Your clothes may fit better, and you’ll feel more confident with fewer bulges and fat deposits.
How Many CoolSculpting Sessions Will I Need?
Two or three treatments are often needed to see the best results. However, this depends on how your body responds to the treatment and how much fat you want to lose in the area. Some people can get the results they want with one fat reduction treatment. As your treatment plan progresses, you can talk to us about your options and find the number of treatments right for you.
How Soon Will I See My CoolSculpting Results?
It takes some time, typically several weeks or months, for the treated cells to disappear. As your body naturally processes and eliminates these cells, you will start to notice a reduction in fat thickness. Gradually, this leads to visible CoolSculpting results, culminating in a more refined and sculpted appearance in the treated areas.
How Long Will My CoolSculpting Results Last?
Your CoolSculpting results can last indefinitely, as the treated fat cells are permanently removed from your body. However, maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle is important to preserve the outcomes. Any new weight gained can be distributed among other fat cells, potentially altering the sculpted effect.
Discover the Benefits of CoolSculpting for Yourself
We invite you to explore what CoolSculpting can do for you at Peachtree Dermatology Associates in Atlanta, GA. Discover the benefits of this non-invasive fat reduction treatment by requesting a consultation online, or calling us at (404) 355-1919 to set up your appointment.
