CoolSculpting targets fat, bypassing the healthy skin cells in the treatment area. This is good for many reasons, but means that it's typically not going to lead to any skin tightening or improved elasticity.
Another possibility lies in the gradual nature of fat loss after CoolSculpting. Since the results appear over the course of 3-4 months after treatment, this may simply give the skin time to naturally contract over a slimmer shape.
Many patients wonder: does CoolSculpting leave excess skin after fat cells have been eliminated from a treatment area? Though CoolSculpting is not guaranteed to improve skin elasticity (skin tightness), CoolSculpting does not leave sagging skin.
Skin Retraction After CoolSculpting
As long as it is not stretched enough for the collagen and elastin fibers to break (a process that leaves the skin with stretch marks) or for collagen production to slow down substantially, it can usually retract and expand as needed with weight gain and loss or normal growth.
People often ask if after CoolSculpting, does the fat grow back. This is an important question for those wondering how long does CoolSculpting last. No, the fat will not come back. Nor will the body create more fat cells to replace those eliminated via the fat freezing treatment.
Can CoolSculpting cause loose skin? CoolSculpting does not cause loose skin. If you lose fat due to CoolSculpting, there will be less weight pulling on your skin.
Cryo facials are an effective way to tighten and brighten the skin. They increase blood flow to the face, which can make the skin look healthy and plump.
CoolSculpting essentially kills the number of fat cells, so there are less of them in your body. Fat cells compromised by CoolSculpting 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.
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.
CoolSculpting has many benefits over other fat removal procedures, like liposuction. It's non-surgical, non-invasive, and requires no recovery time. Following a procedure, injured fat cells may take 4-6 months to leave the body. Cryolipolysis reduces fat in the treatment area by 20 percent on average.
You don't have to wear a medical-grade compression garment after you have Coolsculpting, but you might find that wearing something tight and somewhat compressing, such as Spanx or leggings, helps to keep swelling down.
How many times should I have CoolSculpting® performed? A single treatment is sufficient to produce impressive results. Most people still choose to have another round of treatments performed. People who want to debulk may need more than one session to reduce their fat bulge.
Cost of CoolSculpting for stomach
Some providers recommend two treatments for the stomach area. Each treatment takes between 35 and 60 minutes. Results are permanent, but some people choose to have additional sessions to remove even more fat cells.
Experts strongly recommend getting a massage is a good coolsculpting aftercare routine. Studies have shown that people who get a massage after CoolSculpting typically get better results than those who do not get a massage. In fact, one study showed that a massage could improve CoolSculpting results by 68 percent.
A common way to tell if an area has enough fat to CoolSculpt it is by using the “pinch test.” Essentially, if you can pinch an area and get mainly fat, it can be CoolSculpted.
For starters, you need to give up alcohol (plan your social calendar accordingly) for an entire 24 hours and abstain from caffeine for 2 hours both pre and post treatment, with this in mind I booked my treatment at the end of the day.
There typically is minimal recovery time after CoolSculpting. You will be able to return to your normal daily routine immediately after the procedure. It is common for the treated area to feel bloated and to look swollen for the first three weeks after CoolSculpting.
It is possible to see no results from CoolSculpting, but it's rare. More often, if we talk with a client who's been treated with another provider who didn't notice a difference, there was a lack of education on how to appropriately place the CoolSculpting handpieces to ensure maximum contact with the cooling panel.
The reason is that there is skin laxity and coolsculpting does not cause skin contraction. It should also be stressed that fat freezing does not help muscle weakness. There may be a muscle weakness or rectus diasasis contributing to the protuberant appearance especially post pregnancy.
The most commonly treated areas are the areas of the lower back that extend from the love handles, and the mid back fat on the sides and “bra bulge” fat under the bra line. The tissues here respond great after CoolSculpting.
To avoid regaining fat after CoolSculpting, your diet should consist mostly of healthy foods - lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Infrequently Indulging in baked goods and favorite foods is okay, but junk food shouldn't be a regular part of your diet.
These garments essentially provide low-level continuous massage to the treated area, increasing blood flow and heating tissue to promote healing. We recommend wearing them 10-12 hours per day for the first 2 weeks after your CoolSculpting treatment.
Can you repeat the treatment to get the results you want? Fortunately, the answer is yes. You can schedule multiple Coolsculpting sessions for enhanced results.