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Cool Technology. Even Cooler Results
The cool, new non-surgical way to eliminate stubborn fat. Women and men face the frustrating truth of it every day, no matter how much we exercise or diet, stubborn fat can still be present in the form of muffin tops, love handles, or back fat. These small areas of fat don't seem to warrant a surgical procedure. What else can you do? CoolSculpting® is a breakthrough, safe, effective and non-invasive way to reduce fat in common trouble areas that tend to be diet- and exercise-resistant. Researchers at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, developed the patented technology behind CoolSculpting that cools fat and destroys it, resulting in an undeniable reduction of fat in the treated areas. The CoolSculpting procedure used at the Center for Advanced Dermatology gently targets and cools unwanted fat cells in the selected area to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges. Each CoolSculpting procedure results in an average 20% reduction of fat in the treated area. For addtional information, please see the CoolSculpting web site by clicking here.
How does it work?
What makes CoolSculpting different than other fat reduction procedures is its patented cooling technology that targets and eliminates fat cells. During the procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells in specific areas of your body. When fat cells are exposed to cooling, it triggers a process of natural removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a reduction in fat bulges that is visible in most patients in two months. Exclusive to CoolSculpting, Cryolipolysis is the non-invasive cooling of fat cells to break them down without damage to other tissues. The result over two to four months is a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat. Cryolipolysis is based on the principle that fat cells are more vulnerable to cooling than surrounding tissues. A non-invasive applicator is attached to the targeted area to extract energy from the underlying fat tissue, while protecting the skin, nerves, muscles and other tissue. The cooled fat cells undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death) and are gradually eliminated, reducing the thickness of the fat layer.
Before and After Pictures.
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Questions and Answers: Is Coolscupting FDA-Cleared? Yes, CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared in the U.S. for non-invasive fat reduction in the flank. The procedure has been available since 2009 in Europe, Asia and Canada, which in the past was sometimes referred to as the ZELTIQProcedure. How long has CoolSculpting been Available? CoolSculpting has been available since October 2009 in Canada, Europe and regions in Asia, with clinical studies beginning in May 2006. There have already been more than 140,000 treatments with the device worldwide. Is Coolsculpting Safe? CoolSculpting is safe and generally comfortable for most patients. Typically, patients are comfortable enough to read, work on their laptop computers, listen to music, or just relax during the procedure. After the procedure some patients experience redness, tingling, bruising or numbness in the treated areas, but these are temporary and not experienced by all patients. In approximately 50 reported cases out of 115,000 treatments, patients experienced more severe pain during and/or after treatment. In this case, patients are to contact their provider immediately. In 100% of cases, pain has naturally subsided over time and there have been no long-term effects of treatment. If discomfort is severe, your provider may prescribe an oral medication or topical anesthetic to help ease the effects until they go away naturally. Who is eligible for CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is not a weight loss solution and it is not a substitute for invasive methods such as liposuction. The ideal CoolSculpting candidate maintains a healthy weight yet struggles with bulges that do not lend themselves to easy removal through exercise or diet. They are seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat, but are not considering a surgical procedure. Doctors will decide on a case-by-case basis whether a patient is a candidate for CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting has only been studied in healthy adults over 18 years of age, and only a doctor can decide if a patient is a candidate for the procedure. If CoolSculpting is simply just freezing fat away, why couldn't I just apply an ice pack and get the same result? An ice pack would not be able to reach cold enough temperatures in order to effectively kill fat cells. And, the application of the cooling technology is done through a controlled process which could not be duplicated with an ice pack. How long is each CoolSculpting treatment? Each treatment can last one to two hours or more depending on the size of the area to be treated. During the consultation, the doctor will discuss how long the procedure will take and how much time should be allotted for your office visit. How many treatments are necessary to achieve desired results? Fat cells are killed with every treatment. Every patient/case is different which is why it is recommended that a follow-up visit be scheduled with the doctor post-procedure to assess the cosmetic improvement and consider additional CoolSculpting to achieve greater fat reduction. What happens to the fat cells once they die? The dead fat cells are broken down and digested by the immune cells in the body. The fats that are released by the dead fat cells are processed by the liver which is an organ in the body designed to perform that very function. Is Coolsculpting something people can do on their lunchbreak? Yes, one of the many benefits of CoolSculpting is its convenience. Because it's non-invasive, the procedure can usually be completed within one to two hours which means no downtime for patients. In fact, during treatment, most patients can be positioned comfortably enough to read or work on a laptop. What is the recovery process once you've had the procedure done? There is no recovery (down) time after CoolSculpting. Patients may resume normal activities on the same day as their procedure, including work and exercise. While uncommon, a small percentage of patients may experience pain related to their treatment. Pain subsides over time. Can treatment result in nerve damage or permanent numbness? CoolSculpting is very selective in killing fat while sparing other structures. Clinical studies indicate that the procedure does not cause any nerve damage or permanent numbness. A small number of patients may experience temporary symptoms that may include skin sensitivity, stinging and/or pain. These symptoms are temporary and will subside over time. An oral medication or topical anesthetic may be prescribed as needed. What porff/clinical evidence is available tht CoolSculpting works? Clinical studies involving hundreds of patients (in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia) show that CoolSculpting is an effective way to reduce fat without the pain, risk, and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas. Specific results can be found in the case gallery on our Website at: www.coolsculpting.com/for-physicians/clinical-results/. Once the treatment is complete, are CoolSculpting results permanent? CoolSculpting results are durable and cumulative. The elimination of fat cells as the result of the procedure is expected to last about as long as fat cells removed by invasive procedures such as liposuction. How much time is needed between each CoolSculpting appointment? This is a decision that should be discussed between the patient and physician as it relates to reaching specific goals and ensuring the best possible outcomes. Some patients experience their desired results after one procedure. However if more than one procedure is selected or recommended, physicians typically wait four to eight weeks between treatments. What are the specific areas of the body that are being treated with CoolSculpting? In the United States, CoolSculpting's FDA clearance is for the flank region, also known as love handles. Internationally, CoolSculpting is cleared for the entire body and some other common "problem areas" being treated worldwide include back fat areas and the abdomen or "muffin top." What is the difference between CoolSculpting and other body contouring/fat reduction procedures? CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared for non-invasive fat reduction in the flank region. CoolSculpting is the only procedure that uses patented cooling technology to kill fat cells. The controlled cooling of the CoolSculpting Procedure targets and eliminates only fat cells. Other treatment modalities such as lasers, radiofrequency, and focused ultrasound affect fat cells and may affect other adjacent tissue in a way that is not comparable to CoolSculpting. Additionally, CoolSculpting produces an undeniable fat reduction in the area treated and does not require special diet and supplements. ZELTIQ cannot speak for other technologies, but what is certain is that CoolSculpting is the only product worldwide that is based on the extensive research and licensed patented technology developed at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Who manufactures CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is manufactured and marketed by ZELTIQTM, a global medical device company located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has licensed the commercial rights to a process called Cryolipolysis from the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School as a non-invasive method of reducing fat. ZELTIQ is advancing the basic science, clinical evaluation, and commercial development of this patented technology. What makes CoolSculpting different than other fat reduction procedures is its patented cooling technology that targets and eliminates fat cells. During the procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells in specific areas of your body. When fat cells are exposed to cooling, it triggers a process of natural removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a reduction in fat bulges that is visible in most patients in two months. Exclusive to CoolSculpting, Cryolipolysis is the non-invasive cooling of fat cells to break them down without damage to other tissues. The result over two to four months is a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat. Cryolipolysis is based on the principle that fat cells are more vulnerable to cooling than surrounding tissues. A non-invasive applicator is attached to the targeted area to extract energy from the underlying fat tissue, while protecting the skin, nerves, muscles and other tissue. The cooled fat cells undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death) and are gradually eliminated, reducing the thickness of the fat layer. Here are some before and after picture. |
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