How Can CoolSculpting® Help Get Rid of Excess Fat?

Have you been regularly exercising and eating healthy in order to trim down those few places on your body where fat won’t budge? Have you dedicated your time and effort to get more fit but have certain areas that just won't change despite your best and most dedicated efforts? If this sounds familiar, you might want to take a closer look at CoolSculpting®, a popular, body contouring procedure that freezes fat away. CoolSculpting is a noninvasive fat removal treatment, offering proven results for women and men seeking to take their body to the next level.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Arun Rao and the expert team at Rao Plastic & Hand Surgery in Tucson, AZ, offer this innovative, noninvasive body contouring procedure. Since the introduction of CoolSculpting in 2010, more individuals have discovered its powerful results, giving patients another cosmetic option outside of liposuction or more invasive procedures. 

If you are a fit, healthy individual who is tired of struggling with unwanted fat in certain areas of your body, but want to forgo an invasive cosmetic procedure, then CoolSculpting may be the option for you. 

Contour your body with the help of CoolSculpting

Noninvasive options like CoolSculpting can help you contour targeted areas of the body without any incisions or unnecessary downtime. The CoolSculpting treatment essentially freezes fat cells away. Performed via a controlled cooling mechanism, CoolSculpting can help reduce stubborn fat on the stomach, back, thighs, flank area, and more. Each CoolSculpting session performed by Dr. Rao and his expert staff in Tucson, AZ, is customized to meet the needs of each patient and target their problem zones. For some patients, a single CoolSculpting session can yield amazing results. This fat reduction procedure has some cool science behind it, and here is how it works.

The science behind freezing fat cells away

Both women and men can struggle with pockets of unwanted fat in various parts of the body that remain unaffected by diet and exercise. The science behind the CoolSculpting treatment is the patented noninvasive body sculpting device which is applied to the target areas, delivering a controlled cooling substance that freezes fat cells. The frozen fat cells die off and liquify, which the body eventually absorbs or is naturally eliminated. Once frozen, the terminated fat cells will not return or be replaced by other fat cells in the particular target area along as individuals maintain their current weight. 

After Dr. Rao has determined if you are a qualified candidate for CoolSculpting, you can prepare for the 30-60 minute body contouring session at the Tucson, AZ office of Rao Plastic & Hand Surgery. The CoolSculpting method is a safe, noninvasive body sculpting procedure with very few, if any, side effects. You can typically return to normal daily activities after your appointment but may feel a little tender or have mild soreness in the treated areas. The temporary side effects can be treated with over the counter pain medications and don't require time off from work. 

Noninvasive body sculpting with CoolSculpting

The CoolSculpting procedure is ideal for adults who are physically fit but are struggling with stubborn areas of extra fat. It is important to understand that CoolSculpting is classified as a noninvasive body contouring procedure but is not a weight-loss solution. It is not recommended for men and women who are significantly overweight, women who are pregnant, or for individuals with certain chronic health issues. With that said, CoolSculpting can deliver dramatic results for those ideal candidates. Some CoolSculpting patients in Tucson, AZ may need additional sessions to achieve the right aesthetic goals. In about 2-6 months, after the final CoolSculpting session, the dead fat cells have been completely eliminated, leaving behind smooth, toned results. 

Use patience in waiting for CoolSculpting results

CoolSculpting results are not immediate, so try to be patient. After the target area is treated, the frozen fat cells turn to liquid and are naturally eliminated or absorbed by the body. This process can take up to 12 weeks. CoolSculpting reduces about 20-25 percent of fat cells and in most cases, the frozen fat does not return back to the targeted areas once treatment is complete. However, if patients don't maintain their current weight, new fat cells can form in place of the previously eliminated ones. 

After undergoing the treatment, Tucson, AZ patients are usually so pleased with their CoolSculpting results that it motivates them more to stay healthy and remain active in order to maintain their new look. 

CoolSculpting is a noninvasive fat removal solution to get the extra body contouring help that men and women in Tucson, AZ seek. If you are close to your ideal weight but have stubborn fat on certain areas of the body that won’t move, like your stomach, thighs, hips, or even under your chin, Dr. Rao and his professional staff at Rao Plastic & Hand Surgery may be able help with CoolSculpting. This noninvasive body sculpting treatment has proven to be a viable option for individuals needing a little extra help to finally achieve their aesthetic goals. With no scars, no invasive surgery, and no time off from daily life, CoolSculpting can be the ideal body contouring choice to get amazing results. 

If you are interested in learning more about CoolSculpting and if you are a candidate, we invite you to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Arun Rao. Conveniently located in Tucson, AZ, Rao Plastic & Hand Surgery features a state-of-the-art, comfortable atmosphere offering several cosmetic procedures to men and women, including CoolSculpting. The office of Rao Plastic & Hand Surgery also has bilingual, Spanish-speaking staff onsite, to accommodate those who may need assistance. Contact us today to find out more about the CoolSculpting results you can experience with this unique noninvasive, fat freezing technique.