Cryolipolysis: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Fat disappears by the process of natural elimination

Coolsculpting’s freezing process crystalizes 20-25% of the fat cells in the treated area. This crystallization does in fact kill the fat cells.

The dead cells are slowly eliminated through the lymphatic system. Since they are not living/viable cells, reabsorption is of no concern and the fat will not “relocate” to other areas of the body. (Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)

How CoolSculpting Works

CoolSculpting utilizes Cryolipolysis, a technique using extreme cold temperatures to destroy the layers of fat cells.

The surrounding, healthy tissues are unaffected during the treatment, remaining completely safe. Over the weeks following a CoolSculpting procedure, the body will naturally metabolize the lifeless cells.

A CoolSculpting Session Is Performed By A Professional Physician

A 25-35% reduction in fatty tissue can be seen once the area has completely healed. CoolSculpting can be used to treat many different areas including the abdomen (Muffin Top), flanks (Love Handles), upper back (Bra Rolls), lower back, arms, and male breasts.

Three different size applicators are available, allowing each CoolSculpting treatment to precisely address the individual target area. (Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD, Houston Plastic Surgeon)

What Happens To Fat Cells After CoolSculpting

Fat cells are permanently killed during the fat freezing of CoolSculpting. Once these fat cells are naturally killed, the cells of your immune system come and and clean up these dead fat cells.

They are transported into the blood stream and ultimately eliminated from your body through your urine.

There is no risk of these fat cells traveling to other parts of your body. (Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS, Sherman Oaks General Surgeon)

What Happens To Your Body After CoolSculpting

Coolsculpting mechanism of action

This procedure has really revolutionized body sculpting (as indicated below) with most of our patients thrilled with the results. The key is to be a good candidate and have the recommended number of treatments (often we’ll treat both sides at the same time with 2 machines to minimize the inconvenience for our patients).

Studies have shown that the cryolipolysis (meaning destruction of the fat cells) causes them to be absorbed by the blood stream of the body and naturally eliminated, much like if you had a bruise or injury and the body was healing itself.

That’s how the technology was discovered when they noticed that babies being treated with cold for another condition were naturally losing fat cells in that part of their body– the body absorbs the by products of the cell destruction (just like it does with cells throughout the body every minute of every day) and we excrete the waste over several months.

Studies required by the FDA have shown that this does not cause an increase in fat in the blood so there is no increased risk of heart attack or stroke since it is cell by products being eliminated.

I had it and love the results. (Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS, New York Oculoplastic Surgeon)

With CoolSculpting, Dead Fat Cells Are Gone for Good

CoolSculpting uses a patented technology called cryolipolysis, which means it doesn’t just freeze the fat, it actually breaks it down until – like Humpty Dumpty — it cannot be put back together again. First, the fat cell is frozen.

Once frozen, it begins to die (this is known as apoptosis). As the cell dies, its components break away and are absorbed through the lymph system, which then eliminates them from the body through normal excretion pathways.

The “fat” cannot be reabsorbed because it doesn’t exist as fat anymore. A board-certified dermatologist can guide you through the CoolSculpting process. (Melda A. Isaac, MD, Washington DC Dermatologic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting Destroys Fat

CoolSculpting® is designed to reduce pockets of fatty tissue on the body by freezing fat cells until they are destroyed. Once the fat cells are destroyed, the body will eliminate them through natural metabolic processes.

These fat cells are permanently destroyed. (Shehla Ebrahim, MD, Vancouver Physician)

CoolSculpting Process

The CoolSculpting® procedure is a non-invasive procedure that is intended to change the appearance of the treatment area by delivering controlled cooling to target and destroy fat cells at the surface of the skin to break down fat cells that are just beneath the skin The treated fat cells are crystalized (frozen) body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells which are gone for good.

Results can be seen as early as 3 weeks but the optimal results are seen in between 1-3 months. (Jessica Glenn, MD, Howell Family Physician)