CoolSculpting treatments help clients of MacMed Spa in Milford, MA, slim down and get rid of frustrating problem spots that haven’t responded to diet and exercise. These treatments are easy, painless, and involve zero recovery time, but how much of an improvement do they offer?
How Much Fat Can You Lose With CoolSculpting?
Our practice offers CoolSculpting Plus, which is a more advanced version of the treatment that delivers more powerful results. The original CoolSculpting system could destroy 25 to 30 percent of fat cells in the treatment area, but the Plus system can get rid of anywhere from 60 to 100 percent of unwanted fat.
The size of your treatment area and the amount of unwanted fat you have both play a role in determining exactly how much of an improvement you’ll see. More expansive treatment areas, like the back, may see less fat reduction than a smaller treatment zone like the under-chin area or the knees. And if you have more unwanted fat in general, you may see less of a reduction.
Will Additional Treatments Help?
Additional treatments may enhance your results, and we’ll make a recommendation about the number of sessions you’ll need.
Will I Lose Weight?
Most patients don’t see much of a change on the scale. This treatment improves the overall look of the body by getting rid of small areas of unwanted fat, resulting in a more contoured appearance. Depending on the part of the body being addressed, you may lose a couple of inches in volume. But this is not a weight loss solution.
How Does This Treatment Work?
This treatment system uses controlled cooling to freeze fat cells to the point of destruction. Because fat cells freeze at a different temperature than skin and tissue, the chilly temperatures delivered by the treatment device will kill off fat cells while leaving the surrounding area unharmed. During the weeks after your treatment, your body will naturally flush those destroyed fat cells out, gradually slimming your figure.
The Plus system we use involves the use of Z Wave therapy immediately after the CoolSculpting device has done its work. Z Wave therapy uses sound waves that increase the body’s metabolic rate and bolster blood flow, amplifying your results. The external devices we use during your treatment will rest against your body, but will be non-invasive.
What Will I Feel During Treatment?
You might feel an initial coolness as the treatment begins, but this is a comfortable and pain-free experience. Most patients spend their time in treatment reading, catching up on emails, or napping.
When Will I See the Results?
You’ll start to notice an improvement in your figure a few weeks after treatment, once the body has begun to flush out those unwanted fat cells. Your full results will develop within three to four months.
What Parts of the Body Does This Work On?
This treatment can be used almost anywhere on the body, including the stomach, flanks, love handles, thighs, back, and bra lines.
Will I Be Subject to Any Limitations After Treatment?
The non-invasive nature of this treatment means there is no downtime involved. You’ll be able to get right back to your regular schedule afterward, with no limitations. It takes about one hour to treat one area of your body, which makes this a convenient work-day treatment.
Am I a Good Candidate?
You Want To Fine-Tune Your Silhouette
Because this is a body contouring treatment and not a weight-loss solution, CoolSculpting is best for individuals who are already in pretty good shape with a body mass index below 30. These are patients who simply need help with a spot or two that have resisted diet and exercise.
You Value Convenience
If you want to shape up your body without the hassle and downtime associated with a surgical approach, this treatment is for you. A single, one-hour treatment delivers amazing results with our Plus system.
You’re Not Pregnant
Patients who undergo this treatment should not be pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients also should not have any autoimmune disorder that causes pain or weakness. We will evaluate your medical history during your initial consultation.
You Want Natural Improvement
The gradual way your results will develop after this treatment means you’ll never look as though you went and had a cosmetic service performed. Instead, you’ll look as though you’ve been exercising, taking great care of yourself, and getting in shape. Unless you share your secret, your friends will never know that you got a little help with your physique.
You Can Maintain Your Results
This treatment permanently eliminates unwanted fat in the target area. That means you’ll never have to worry about it coming back again, but it will still be possible for you to gain weight elsewhere in the body. The best patients can commit to a healthy lifestyle that maintains the overall look of their silhouette.
You Don’t Want a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
This treatment system can be used all over the body, and that versatility allows us to design a custom approach for each patient. Whether you want to completely get rid of a muffin top or just want a subtle slimming of under-chin fullness, we can develop a treatment plan just for you. We’ll make a recommendation regarding the number of treatments you’ll need, and we can talk with you about any other services you’re interested in incorporating.
You Understand the Treatment
Patients should also understand this approach to body contouring and the results that can be achieved, which are less dramatic than what can be achieved through liposuction.
Treatment Q&A
How Many Inches Will I Lose From My Body?
This will depend on which part of the body you are having treated. Larger treatment areas, like the back or thighs, can shed as many as two or three inches.
How Far Apart Should I Schedule My Treatments?
If you’re scheduling more than one treatment for a particular part of the body, the recommended wait time between sessions is at least 30 days. This gives you a chance to start seeing your results and seeing how much fat remains before moving forward with the next session. In order for this treatment system to work, your body needs to have some fat for the device to grip.
Is This Treatment Suitable for Men?
Yes. Men struggle with areas of stubborn, unwanted fat just like women do, and this treatment is effective on patients of both genders. Men frequently turn to this treatment system to get rid of belly fat and develop a more toned midsection. The love handles and double chins are also popular CoolSculpting treatment areas for men.
Will This Treatment Get Rid of Cellulite?
CoolSculpting treatment is not considered to be a cellulite treatment, but when performed in combination with Z Wave therapy at our practice, it frequently can improve the appearance of cellulite. Our practice also offers ThermiSmooth, which is a radiofrequency treatment developed specifically to smooth cellulite. Once we’ve had a chance to evaluate your skin, we’ll make a specific recommendation about the best treatment for you.
What Type of Fat Does This Treatment Remove?
This treatment eliminates subcutaneous fat, which is the squishy, pinchable fat located just beneath the skin that everyone has. Subcutaneous fat sits on top of the muscle and can cluster into pockets or pouches that don’t always easily respond to diet and exercise. This treatment does not work on visceral fat, which is the deeper, hard fat that can surround internal organs.
What Is the Best Age for This Treatment?
We only perform this treatment on patients who are 19 years of age or older. As long as you are old enough, this treatment can be performed whenever you are ready to take action and eliminate unwanted fat. There is no magic age at which to schedule your first appointment.
Is This a Safe Treatment?
Yes. This is an FDA-approved treatment that has been widely and safely used. The temperature is controlled and there is no risk of frostbite with this treatment system.
It’s Time To Say Goodbye to Stubborn, Unwanted Fat
If you’re ready to get your body in shape and say goodbye to stubborn pockets of fat once and for all, it may be time to try CoolSculpting. This powerful fat-fighter can slim and contour your physique and renew your self-confidence. What are you waiting for? Call MacMed Spa in Milford, MA, and book your initial consultation today!