CoolSculpting, known also as cryolipolysis, is a non-surgical treatment for body contouring that can target and eliminate stubborn body fat that you have been unable to lose through other means. CoolSculpting works by targeting fat cells, giving a slim and contoured appearance; it is a non-invasive treatment that carries lower risks than other, more invasive alternatives and is considered to be a very safe procedure with few known or reported side effects.

CoolSculpting works by making use of freezing temperatures to break down and kill fat cells. The cold temperatures used in the treatment do not damage surrounding cells and tissues, and there is no damage to the skin or any of the underlying tissue. CoolSculpting targets the desired treatment area by drawing the tissue into the applicator, drawing the tissue into an applicator that cools the fat cells, which then proceed to die and are naturally eliminated by the body’s waste disposal processes.

In general a CoolSculpting appointment will last several hours, although the length of your treatment will be determined by several factors, including the location that you are having treated.

The best candidates for CoolSculpting are those who are at or near their ideal weight, but still have stubborn pockets of fat that have proven resistant to healthy diet and regular exercise. It is important to know that CoolSculpting should not be considered a solution for weight loss; it is a method in which stubborn, resistant fat can be eliminated and the body contoured through the treatment.

There are several factors which will impact the number of sessions needed to achieve desired results with CoolSculpting; these factors include the size of the treated area, the amount of fat, and several other factors you will discuss with your practitioner. However, on average, the majority of patients will need two to three treatment sessions for each targeted treatment area.

Liposuction is a far more invasive treatment than CoolSculpting, by surgically removing the fat using anesthesia and requires a longer recovery period. Additionally, liposuction can also be used to harvest fat to be used in a fat transfer. CoolSculpting removes fat through cryolipolysis, which is a non-invasive fat reduction technique. Patients can immediately return to their regular activities with no restrictions.

If you are looking at CoolSculpting to contour your body and rid yourself of stubborn body fat, then Rêvée can help. Please book your appointment with us through our website or call us. We serve patients from Richmond VA, Glen Allen VA, Mechanicsville VA, Midlothian VA, Goochland VA, Chesterfield VA, Powhatan VA, Fredericksburg VA, Williamsburg VA, Charlottesville, VA.