A CoolSculpting procedure can take one to two hours, depending on the treatment region, and is administered by a physician or qualified healthcare professional utilizing a portable equipment with applicators that look like vacuum cleaner nozzles. The fatty tissue is suctioned into the applicator during the treatment, which then gives a unique cooling temperature to chill and finally freeze the fat. Mild tugging and pinching sensations are normal during treatment, but there is very little discomfort. Following treatment, the practitioner will massage the treated area(s) to break up any frozen deep tissue. This massage may be difficult for some individuals, but it is an important step in enabling the body in absorbing the damaged fat cells.

You will have a full consultation with the clinician who will conduct the treatment before deciding on CoolSculpting®, and you will be able to address any questions or concerns you may have. They’ll want to hear about your weight-loss or gain history, as well as your general health and aspirations. They will take measurements and images of your present physique, as well as examine your fat to see if it is suitable for CoolSculpting®. Not all fat is created equal – to be eligible for CoolSculpting®, fat must be ‘soft’ and ‘pinchable’; if the fat is ‘hard,’ you will need to seek another fat reduction strategy.

You will be able to arrange your first therapy session after the consultation. For your first visit, you should wear anything that you don’t mind being wet or sticky in. The gel might be a little messy, but it is easily removed with water. You will be invited to lie down on a treatment bed and offered cushions and blankets to make you comfortable. When you’re ready, a cool, wet, disposable cloth wrapped in the ‘gel’ will be put over the treatment region, the suction applicator will be applied, and the fat will be suctioned in, drawing it towards the handpiece like a vacuum. The process may take 1 to 2 hours, following which you will be given after-care instructions and be able to resume your normal activities.

If you’ve had a CoolSculpting® procedure, it’s normal to want to obtain the greatest possible results in the shortest amount of time. First and foremost, you should follow the aftercare instructions provided by the clinic after your treatment. It is essential that your body is not clogged with extra waste and toxins in order for you to obtain the best outcomes. These might be caused by consuming too much coffee, alcohol, or junk food, so these should be avoided and water intake increased. This last item is critical since it will assist your body in removing waste swiftly and efficiently. In summary:

– Drink 2.5 liters of water per day.
– Limit caffeinated drinks to no more than 2 per day.
– Limit alcohol to no more than 8 units per week.
– Limit processed meals, takeout, and junk food.
– Smoking should be avoided.
– Avoid using recreational drugs.

Although not necessary, the following items will benefit your overall outcomes as well as assist you in making healthier lifestyle choices:

– Reduce your intake of sugar and processed carbs.
– Take note of portion sizes.
– Increase your intake of healthy fats (oily fish, animal fats, nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, etc.).
– Increase your protein intake (white meat, fish, grass-fed red meat, plant proteins).
– Increase your physical activity by exercising on a regular basis and including weight training.
– Get lots of decent, restful sleep — at least 8 hours every night.
– Reduced stress levels

Although there is no downtime with CoolSculpting®, it is suggested that you avoid the following for at least two days following treatment:

– Extensive physical activity
– Making use of a hot tub
– Ibuprofen (Advil)
– Blood-thinning substances such as alcohol might exacerbate any bruise.
– Drugs used for pleasure

If you would like to know more about CoolSculpting® and the way it can rid yourself of stubborn body fat and give you a more contoured look, 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, and Charlottesville, VA.