Liposuction used to be the only real way to remove fat and contour your body. Today, we have other sophisticated and effective techniques that work just as well but require no downtime. One of the best is CoolSculpting Miami, and at Biotech Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa in Bay Harbor Islands, FL, we are proud to offer this treatment as a non-invasive way to get rid of unwanted fat. One common question we get about this treatment, however, is how much fat it is possible to lose with CoolSculpting Miami. Today, we are answering that question.
How Much Fat Can You Lose With CoolSculpting Miami?
This effective body contouring treatment can typically remove as much as 20 to 25%, on average, of the fat in the area you’re having treated. The more fat you have in an area, the more fat removal you can expect to see. As an example, most people will see a lot more fat removal from the abdomen than from the back simply because most of us store fat more readily in the stomach.
This treatment can also be used on places like the arms, and because some people have such significant fat deposits in these areas, it’s not uncommon to see as much as an 80% reduction of fat in these areas. When you come to talk to us in person, we’ll take a look at your areas of concern and let you know an estimate of exactly how much fat you can expect to lose.
What About Weight Loss?
CoolSculpting Miami is very effective at removing fat, but it is not a weight loss treatment. This treatment reshapes your body by destroying a significant number of fat cells in a particular area. You will see some weight loss when the fat cells in these spots are gone, but this will not result in significant weight changes. This means you’ll see your weight loss later than you would with a procedure like lipo, where the fat cells are literally sucked out of the treatment area. In contrast, with CoolSculpting Miami, the fat cells are destroyed and then you need to wait about one to three months for your body to gradually remove the destroyed cells naturally.
Bear in mind, however, that while lipo does remove the fat cells right away, it also causes swelling that will mask your final results for almost as long. You might see a difference on the scale, but you won’t look any different until that swelling has all gone down. Add to this the fact that lipo is invasive, requires more prep and significant downtime, and can be painful, and you’ll see why many people prefer CoolSculpting Miami.
Does This Change Your Shape?
You can expect to see a change in your contours, yes. You will lose inches off the area, though the amount you will lose depends on the size of the area being treated. In small areas, you may see about half an inch change. In larger areas, such as the size, you may see 2 to 3 inches of difference.
How It Works
This treatment destroys fat cells in the target area using cold. During treatment, we apply the treatment device to your area of concern, and the cold emanating from the device is sufficient to freeze fat cells while leaving the rest of your cells in good shape. This is because of the simple reality that fat freezes at a higher temperature than water, and while our fat cells are, of course, fat-based, the rest of our cells are water-based. This process is known as cryolipolysis.
The destroyed fat cells will lose their fat, shrink, and then die. Your body’s lymphatic system will then remove the dead cells in the same way that it removes all other dead cells in the body during natural cellular turnover. This means that your final results will depend in part on your own body’s metabolism and the health of your lymphatic system.
Precisely Tailored for the Right Candidates
As mentioned above, cryolipolysis is not a weight loss treatment. Instead, this is the perfect treatment for putting the final touches on all the hard work you’ve done to achieve your ideal body through diet and exercise. If you are at or close to your ideal weight, already living a healthy lifestyle, and are noticing pockets of stubborn fat that refused to respond to your efforts in the gym and at the dinner table, body contouring can give you what you need to finally reach your goals.
Your treatment can be tailored specifically to your particular goals, wherever you are experiencing stubborn pockets of fat. For some people, this may be multiple areas as the body simply refuses to let go of that last little bit of fat. For other people, there may just be one or two annoying problem areas where the body is genetically inclined to store fat. When you come and talk to us, we will tailor a plan that is uniquely designed to do what you need to achieve your goals through a non-surgical treatment.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
A lot of areas can be treated with cryolipolysis, and most commonly, we treat the flanks, upper arms, abdomen, and back. We can also treat the thighs and other areas. These treatments are versatile, and this body contouring system comes with applicators of various sizes and shapes. The different shapes of the applicators allow us to shape around different parts of the body for the best results. If you are having multiple areas treated, we can target several places at the same time.
In general, if you have the ability to grab up any fat in your target area in a pinch with your fingers, you have enough to treat effectively with cryolipolysis.
Are the Results Permanent?
This treatment removes fat cells forever. Our bodies stop making new fat cells sometime after puberty, meaning that the fat cells lost to this procedure cannot regenerate or grow back, except in the cases of the most extreme weight gain. That’s one of the reasons this treatment is so popular. Diet and exercise can remove some of the fat from the cells, shrinking them, but the cells themselves remain. By getting rid of the cells, you give fat fewer places to “hide” in your body.
Bear in mind, however, that it is not possible or safe to remove every fat cell from any area of the body. Our bodies do need fat cells and fat itself for healthy functioning. This means there will always be some fat cells left in your treatment area, and if you continue to gain weight steadily, these remaining fat cells will enlarge. The best way to enjoy permanent results is to remain active and continue to eat a healthy diet to minimize fluctuations in your weight.
About Treatment
The first step in treatment is to apply a special gel pad to the target area and then place the device over the pad. You will then feel a bit of suction and some cooling as the device pulls your pinchable fat up to expose it to cold temperatures. Most people notice the initial cold but then remark that it disappears very quickly and is not uncomfortable or painful. No numbing agent is required, and many people nap, catch up on correspondence, read, or otherwise relax during treatment.
Once your treatment is over, you will notice the target area feels cool. This is natural, and it will warm up soon. We will massage the treated area, which helps to break up the fat cells that have been destroyed. There is no need to plan any downtime for this treatment. Once you’re done, you can go back to your daily activities as normal.
How Many Sessions Are Required?
The number of sessions you require will depend on your unique goals. We will listen to your goals and expectations during your consultation and give you an idea of how many treatments will probably be necessary to achieve them.
Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment?
If you are in good health, if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you are reasonably close to your goal weight, this treatment is probably suitable for you. It’s especially useful if you are concerned to address a specific part of your body that is stubbornly retaining fat. It’s also best for candidates to have realistic expectations, a healthy diet, and a commitment to regular exercise.
Check Out CoolSculping for Yourself
If you are frustrated with the results you’re seeing, or rather failing to see, even with lots of time spent in the gym and self-control when it comes to food, this body contouring treatment could be right for you. Contact us at Biotech Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa in Bay Harbor Islands, FL. We offer this treatment to everyone in the Bay Harbor, Miami, Coral Gables, and Sunny Isles area.