The answer to this question is something we explain fully during your CoolSculpting consultation at Skinpossible. CoolSculpting is the medical treatment that freezes away fat. ⁣It is safe, non-surgical, comfortable, and over 11 Million treatments have been performed worldwide!  ⁣⁣

⁣ Like all medical aesthetics treatments, there are some precautions, risks and contraindications you need to knowabout.⁣⁣

⁣⁣Prior to any consultation at Skinpossible we have you complete a detailed intake form that tells us if you are a candidate. If there is any reason why we cannot safely and confidently proceed with treatment, we occasionally need to deny treatment. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣ While we love delivering the results you want, your safety is our first priority!⁣

⁣⁣A question that is on the minds of many these days has to do with the risk of Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia. The definition of paradoxical is “absurd or self-contradictory” and adipose hyperplasia means that fat increases in size. In view of the reliability of CoolSculpting to reduce localized fat without surgery, it does seem absurd that this could happen. Unfortunately, it can happen at any clinic and to anyone, without explanation. Fortunately, this complication is extremely rare, occurring only 1/10,000+ treatments, and the increased size is almost always minimal. ⁣⁣

⁣⁣ Risks are always discussed during every consultation at Skinpossible!⁣⁣

⁣⁣Yes, despite its long safety profile, there are risks associated with CoolSculpting just as there are risks in undergoing any procedure. It is extremely unfortunate when PAH occurs, but in the rare instances when this has happened it can be corrected with surgical liposuction. The good news is that CoolSculpting works!⁣⁣

 ⁣⁣CoolSculpting provides a safe, reliable alternative to surgical liposuction! ⁣⁣

⁣⁣If you would like to know more about CoolSculpting don’t hesitate to call Skinpossible and book a consultation and assessment. ⁣⁣

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Since it’s introduction in 2011 the technology has evolved greatly with the introduction of new machines and new improved applicators.  On the contrary there would be a definite disadvantage to having the treatment done with the first CoolSculpting machines to hit the market.  

Lipotrophic injections can be used in connection with a medically supervised weight-loss program to help the liver metabolize fat.  If Lipotrophic injections would help enhance CoolSculpting results we would offer them.  The truth is that nothing is required to help break down the fat after your CoolSculpting treatment.  The fat is cleared through the body’s lymphatic system.  The liver has nothing to do with it.  FYI, in the absence of strict dietary restrictions that accompany medically supervised with(weight) loss programs, the injections will do nothing to cause weight-loss.  For more information to go to: https://iapam.com/mic-injections

The coldest part of a CoolSculpting treatment is the gel pad that is applied to the skin prior to application of the cooling device.  Oddly, while this gel pad is at room temperature it feels ice cold.  The purpose is to protect the skin from frostbite.  Once the cooling device is applied it feels cool but not cold for 5-10 minutes.  Then the nerves become desensitized and you feel nothing at all.  The 2-minute post-treatment massage is the most uncomfortable part of the CoolSculpting treatment but most people feel this is quite tolerable. 

The fat that clears after CoolSculpting will be gone for good and many people, after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting procedure, are motivated to take even better care of themselves. If you do gain weight, however, the weight will be more likely to accumulate evenly all over your body, not localized in the treated areas where it previously tended to accumulate.

Yes, we can do your treatment no matter what your ethnicity.

Yes, it absolutely can, and it can do so without the risks of plastic surgery. It is important to have realistic expectations, however. A single round of non-surgical body-contouring cannot get rid of as much fat as a single lipo-suction plastic surgery can. Additional treatments could be required to achieve results comparable to plastic surgery. The cost for CoolSculpting is less so additional rounds could still cost less than plastic surgery. Another thing to consider is that non-surgical body contouring cannot correct loose skin like a tummy tuck can.

It only requires one treatment to see undeniable results, although many people opt to do another round of treatments for further reduction. Those who wish to debulk should expect that a second round will be required.

Inflammation is to be expected and the nerves in the fat that was treated will be temporarily desensitized. It is normal to feel a numb sensation afterward but this typically resolves within a few days or 2-3 weeks at most. Bruising is not uncommon and at some point within the first two weeks you may experience one or more of the following sensations: deep itching, tingling, pain in the treatment area, mild to severe cramping, muscle spasms, aching and/or soreness. Side effects have been dramatically reduced since the introduction of the new cooling devices. Other less common side effects will be discussed at the time of your consultation.

No, this is part of the post-treatment instructions following SculpSure, but is not required after CoolSculpting.