On first impressions, CoolSculpting® may either seem like the wonder treatment to sort all your bodily woes, or a procedure you’re slightly skeptical about. After all, how can a non-surgical fat freezing treatment possibly work? The truth is, CoolSculpting is neither a miracle nor a gimmick. It’s not an instant, one-size-fits-all route to your dream physique, but nor are the claims of great results embellished. If you’re considering Coolsculpting and want to get your facts straight, you need to know what’s simply fake news.
Fake Fact #1:CoolSculpting Is an Alternative to Diet and Exercise
If there WERE a non-surgical treatment that meant you need never diet or exercise again, none of us would probably eat a stick of celery ever again. But CoolSculpting is about fat reduction rather than weight loss, so you still need to eat right and stay active before and after CoolSculpting.
Fat reduction and weight loss can be very different things, as your CoolSculpting specialist can explain during your initial consultation.
Fake Fact #2: You’ll Lose a Ton of Weight with CoolSculpting
After CoolSculpting, you can expect to see changes in your shape more so than changes in the number your bathroom scale reads. Rather than helping you lose weight, CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared fat reduction treatment that destroys fat cells through freezing. If you’re considering CoolSculpting, you should know that it’s best for stubborn fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise.
Fake Fact #3:CoolSculpting Smooths Saggy Skin
Before going ahead with your appointment, everyone considering CoolSculpting should know that fixing saggy skinnot one of the benefits of CoolSculpting. If you’d like more information on any aspect of the procedure, consult with a CoolSculpting specialist.
Fake Fact #4:You’ll See Results Right Away with CoolSculpting
If seeing results tomorrow was one of your reasons for considering CoolSculpting, you’ll need to think again. While CoolSculpting does really work on stubborn fat , you should know that you won’t walk out of the medical office with your pants baggier than when you came in. In general, you can expect CoolSculpting results to develop within a few months, although the first signs may be apparent after 3 weeks. Your body will continue to flush out the treated fat cells for up to 4 months after your treatment.
Fake Fact #5:Absolutely Everyone Is Eligible for CoolSculpting
As it’s a non-surgical treatment, most people are good candidates for CoolSculpting, but “most” is not”everyone.” Your CoolSculpting specialist will discuss your individual suitability during your consultation.You should be in good health overall and have realistic expectations about what the treatment can achieve. There are some health conditions that can exclude you from the treatment, as your CoolSculpting specialist will advise.
Fake Fact #6:Be Prepared for Pain with CoolSculpting
If you’re considering CoolSculpting, you’ll be glad to hear thattreatments are not normally painful, and most people are comfortable enough to read or even sleep during sessions. What CoolSculpting doesoffer is virtually pain-free, non-surgical fat-reduction, which can potentially provide excellent results in most candidates who are interested in fine-tuning their figure.
Dr. Martin E. Everhard, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., enjoyed a distinguished career in general surgery at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, Westchester County, New York. After settling in Savannah, Georgia, he retired from general surgery to work with weight loss patients. This new focus on health and body contouring led to him opening CoolBodyContouring in October of 2014, home to Savannah’s premier CoolSculpting® specialists.
