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

“Frozen” fat cells are metabolized and naturally eliminated

CoolSculpting freezes fat cells through a process called cryolipolisis that only affects the targeted fat cells; it does not damage surrounding tissue. After the fat cells are “frozen,” they are metabolized by the body and naturally eliminated through urine. (William Groff, DO, San Diego Dermatologist)

It get destroyed and metabolized

Coolsculpting destroys about 20-25% of your fat cells permanently. The fat cells placed in the applicator are crystallized with controlled freezing during the treatment. Once the fat cells are dead the body metabolizes them over time.

Coolsculpting is not a weight loss treatment because it only treats the fat placed in the applicator. The results are great and most patients notice fat reduction in 2-3 months after the treatment. (Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)

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Fat Elimination After CoolSculpting

The larger fat is broken down by the body and excreted through the Lymphatic system. It is not meant to be a form of weight loss because it works best on small areas of fat that will not go away through traditional diet and exercise.

It is not treating an area large enough to stimulate significant weight loss. (Jeffrey W. Hall, MD, Austin Plastic Surgeon)

Fat Reduction with Coolsculpting

With the Coolsculpting procedure, the area treated will be reduced by 20-25%. The procedure freezes the fat cells and with time, the body will get rid of the dead cells. Our patients are loving this procedure and have great results with it. (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting freezes fat through your skin. This causes the fat to die. Fat is sensitive to freezing while the skin is not. Over time the damaged cells are removed from the body and the treated area reduces in volume by about 25%.

What Happens To Your Body After CoolSculpting

The byproducts of the dead fat are broken down and either reused by the body or excreted in the urine as a waste. (Chad K. Wheeler, MD, Spokane Plastic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting works by killing fat cells over a few month period. The injury from the cold causes a programmed cell death called apoptosis. Studies show that patients wil lose 20-25% of the fat placed in the applicator.

The body metabolizes the fat and fat cells and eliminates them. (Jason Pozner, MD, Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon)

CoolSculpting for Fat loss not for weight loss

Coolsculpting is for fat reduction not for weight loss. This process is called Cryolipolysis. Basically, fat cell are more sensitive to cool temperature when compared to surrounding tissue. The fat cells slowly die off by a process called apoptosis.

It is then removed by the body using natural processes. There is no net loss in weight since fat cells does not weigh a lot, but they sure take a lot of space in the body.

It is not a weight loss process, but it might make you feel better about yourself and your current weight loss program. Make sure are seen by a physician prior to your procedure to make sure that you are a candidate. (Stanley Okoro, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

What happens to the fat after CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting eliminates the fat by a process called cryolipolysis. Studies show that the results can be seen in as little as three weeks with the most dramatic results being noticed between the second to fourth month after the treatment.

The freezing of the fat will induce a premature apoptosis of the fat cells, which is the body natural method of removing cells.

The fat will also be removed in a natural process in the same way that dietary fats are removed, the gastro-intestinal tract. (Ted Brezel, MD, Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting fat loss

Coolsculpting works great to reshape the fat bulges. It is not a weight loss treatment. The dead apoptotic fat cells that succumb to the cooler temperatures are excreted by normal metabolic processes. (Steven Hacker, MD, West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)

Frozen Fat Filtered Away

Once fat cells are treated by CoolSculpting, they die in a process called apoptosis. This is a controlled form of natural cell death. Over time, the dead fat cells are broken down and automatically metabolized, filtered out of your body through normal processes.

The reason we say CoolSculpting is not weight loss is because it’s not intended to reduce large volumes of fat. Instead, patients can expect about a 25% reduction of the treated areas. For many people, this is the perfect amount to treat small, stubborn deposits.

While you won’t notice a significant change on the scale, you will see improved curves and contours. (Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)

Coolsculpting and weight loss

You may lose some weight after Coolsculpting, but for practical purposes, you may not notice it on the scale unless you are doing multiple regions and getting a considerable amount of fat reduction. Remember, you are only getting ~20-25% reduction in the treated area.

This may equate to fraction of a pound. Your weight may fluctuate more than this depending on how much water you drink. Thus it is hard to measure and see the difference on the scale.

That does not mean you won’t see the difference when you look in the mirror or try on the same clothes. (Young R. Cho, MD, PhD, Houston Plastic Surgeon)

The fat is damaged by the controlled cooling of Coolsculpting. We have janitor cells called macrophages that find the damaged cells and eventually it gets secreted in your urine. You lose the equivalent of 2 french fries per day so you don’t have to worry about increased cholesterol.

It is a wonderful technology… speaking from personal experience!. (Sheila S. Nazarian, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)

Fat cells go out as waste post coolsculpting

The treated fat cells will exit your body through the lymphatic system and goes through the liver where it is processed out of your body as waste (in the fecal matter). (Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS, West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon)