No. CoolSculpting at home does not work and can potentially be dangerous. CoolSculpting at home typically refers to using ice packs, ice cubes, or machines to replicate cryolipolysis that the FDA-approved CoolSculpting machine utilizes to remove unwanted fat.
CoolSculpting effectively removes areas with stubborn fat. The body removes the frozen and broken down fat tissues within 4–6 months. The procedure also delivers lasting results. It destroys fat cells, so they will not return.
If you try to ice pack away your fat, it's not going to work. You'll be cold, you may burn some extra calories, but you're not going to freeze away body fat with an ice pack.
Because not everyone can afford CoolSculpting and it isn't covered by insurance, some people have tried to copy the procedure at home using ice and other frozen products. This is definitely not recommended. Attempting CoolSculpting at home is not only ineffective, but also potentially dangerous.
At our clinic, we have chosen the Clatuu machines as we believe that the fat freezing results gained by the 360* cooling handle are actually smoother and better than the Coolsculpting machine. The Clatuu provides a much larger surface area due to the whole handle cooling the skin and fat cells to which it is applied.
Patients who undergo CoolSculpting report bruising in the area, swelling and redness, pain and stinging throughout the course of treatment, aching, skin sensitivity, and more. These side effects can last for up to two weeks after a treatment session, interfering with your daily quality of life.
If an area of your body is sore following treatment, it's best not to push yourself by going to the gym and exercising that body part or wearing clothing that can rub against it and irritate it more. Give the treated area time to calm down and for redness and any other side effects to subside.
The effects of CoolSculpting are intended to last a lifetime. The stomach region is the only exception, which could take two or three sessions to achieve optimal results. Consult your provider on how many sessions you'll need in the end.
Answer: No Damage to Organs
CoolSculpting will not cause damage to your internal organs. The technology was actually developed after scientists studied several cases that showed that our fat cells are hypersensitive to cold, much more so than our skin, nerves, muscle, or organs.
Coolsculpting is extremely safe and there is no risk of blood clots or fat clots associated with it. The only side effect you might experience is slight numbness and bruising which is temporary.
Patients who include exercise along with CoolSculpting see faster results over a longer period of time. Although exercise is not required, you will find that you can help boost and maintain the results of your CoolSculpting procedure if you are combining regular exercise and sensible eating habits.
How many treatment do you need for Fat Freezing? For CoolSculpting | Fat Freezing we recommend 1-4 treatments depending on the client. Most clients see great results after the first treatment.
Fat cells compromised by Cryolipolysis become a waste product and then are processed by the lymphatic system and eliminated from the body permanently. These fat cells will not be regenerated by the body.
While CoolSculpting uses a process called cryolipolysis to freeze fat cells, SculpSure uses laser panels. These lasers work by heating the fat cells below the skin and destroying their integrity. Over the course of time following the treatment, the body removes the fat cells.
This treatment can potentially help you get rid of 25% of body fat in any one treatment area. If this treatment is used on the belly area, for example, you can reduce the amount of fat there by at least 20% to 30%, which translates to several inches off your waistline.
Interestingly, the inflammation created by CoolSculpting® has been shown to tighten the skin. However, patients who want to tighten their skin after fat reduction with CoolSculpting® can choose alternative cosmetic treatments to use in combination with fat-freezing treatments for firmer skin.
As mentioned above, CoolSculpting is a fat loss treatment. In the areas treated, the fat cells are frozen and permanently eliminated. Therefore, the fat cells do not come back. However, it is recommended that individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle to maintain their ideal weight.
Many doctors recommend increasing daily water consumption for the few days following the CoolSculpting treatment. At least 100 ounces or 8 to 10 glasses of water per day should be enough to help get rid of the dead fat cells from the body.
To be clear, CoolSculpting is a body contouring treatment and is not intended to help with weight loss, so it's very unlikely that you will lose a significant amount of weight when you use this treatment. However, most patients will be able to lose at least two to five pounds of body fat when they use the treatment.
One thing to note about CoolSculpting is that it may take a little while before it actually takes effect. Some people see results in only a week, others it takes up to four months. So, you will need to be patient. The body takes a little while to notice that there are dead cells and that they need to be gotten rid of.
The recommended minimum wait time is 30 days before you get a second freezing session on the same treatment area. It may be slightly more effective to wait a little while, however. Ideal results from treatment are usually seen around three months after the initial session.
Studies have shown an average fat reduction of between 15 and 28 percent at around 4 months after initial treatment. However, you may begin to notice changes as early as 3 weeks after treatment. Dramatic improvement is noticed after about 2 months.
Plaintiffs Phornphan Chubchai, Javier Valencia and Paula Brooks filed the class action lawsuit against AbbVie, Inc. Friday in a California federal court, alleging the company's CoolSculpting System has the ability to cause permanent deformities to a person's body.
Answer: CoolSculpting should not have any effect on your colon. Sorry to hear of your experience. Gastrointestinal issues are not known to be associated with CoolSculpting in any way. CoolSculpting targets subcutaneous fat, located just below the dermis and does not affect any other tissues or organs.