When introduced nearly 15 years ago, CoolSculpting was a game-changing treatment that revolutionized the nonsurgical body contouring field. Some people, however, were skeptical that you could “freeze” away fat, as CoolSculpting does. Fifteen years and countless patients later, it is clearer than ever that CoolSculpting—and now, CoolSculpting Elite—produces excellent results for the right patients.
Who Is a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting Elite?
Can you benefit from CoolSculpting Elite? CoolSculpting is not a weight loss device, so the ideal patient should be within 10 to 15 pounds of their ideal body weight. If you have that one area where a small pocket of fat persists no matter how much you exercise or watch what you eat, CoolSculpting Elite may be the solution.
You should also have realistic expectations about the results that a nonsurgical treatment can provide and the time it takes to see the outcome. Because CoolSculpting Elite works by freezing fat cells, it takes a few months for the cells to die and then be naturally removed from the body as waste. Liposuction is a surgical alternative for fat reduction that produces immediate results.
CoolSculpting Elite Treatment Areas
The FDA has approved CoolSculpting Elite to treat 9 specific areas. These include:
- Hips
- Thighs
- Flanks
- Upper & lower abdomen
- Under the chin
- Upper arms
- Banana roll
- Back fat
- Bra fat
Here are before and after photos of some of our actual CoolSculpting patients demonstrating the results for various treatment areas:
These photos, taken 4 months apart, show a 38-year-old woman who wanted to reduce fat on her flanks (often called “love handles.”) With CoolSculpting Elite, our providers can treat both flanks at the same time, shortening treatment times.
Bulging fat on the back is a common complaint for women. This woman underwent 2 rounds of CoolSculpting treatment performed by Roxanne Fenlon, a registered nurse and the leader of our CoolSculpting team. The photos were taken 4 months apart and the patient reported that she is “thrilled with the results.”
Abdominal fat is a common concern, especially for men who are in good overall shape. This 60-year-old patient underwent a single round of CoolSculpting. His midsection is now as firm as the rest of his body. The “after” photo was taken 4 months after his treatment.
In addition to CoolSculpting, we also offer CoolTone treatments for patients who want to build muscle tone. This 41-year-old mother wanted to get a firmer abdomen and reduce fat on the flanks. She followed up a round of CoolSculpting on her abdomen and flanks with a series of 6 CoolTone treatments targeting her abdomen.
Patients often want to reduce fat in multiple treatment areas during a single appointment. This 45-year-old woman wanted a trimmer abdomen and a more contoured back. These photos were taken 4 months after she underwent 2 rounds of CoolSculpting.
To learn if you can benefit from CoolSculpting Elite, request a consultation at Dermatology Associates of Rochester by using the online form. Or call us at (585) 272-0700 to schedule an appointment.
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