Anyone who has tried to target specific pooches, pockets, or rolls of fat is probably already well aware of how frustrating it can be. Spot-treating fat deposits on the body is difficult, to say the least, and in many cases it is simply impossible. But what if there were a technology that could spot-treat those stubborn trouble areas for us? Say hello to CoolSculpting, the coolest non-invasive liposuction alternative on the market. CoolSculpting uses advanced cooling technology to crystalize fat cells, leaving healthy tissues unaffected.
No. 1 Choice by Beauty Authorities
Promising to eliminate fat without any nips, tucks, or downtime has earned CoolSculpting recognition at the forefront of the cosmetic beauty industry. This is a hefty claim for one product to make, and the beauty jury has finally weighed in. Last month, CoolSculpting was named "The Best Body Treatment" NewBeauty magazine's fourth annual Beauty Choice Awards, according to a press release.
Moreover, a recent survey from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) revealed Cryolipolysis ™, also known by the product name CoolSculpting, to be the most common body sculpting procedure performed by its members in 2012, representing 57% of all procedures performed and increasing almost 50% since 2011. As non-invasive cosmetic procedures continue to earn recognition and gain popularity, CoolSculpting just keeps getting hotter (or rather, cooler).
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Why People Love It
Sometimes, even people who lead healthy lifestyles have trouble achieving their ideal body shape. Genetics, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and environmental factors can all play a part in where the body stores fat — and how difficult it can be to target that fat. CoolSculpting offers a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for people who want to slim down without surgery.
CoolSculpting treatments are quick and require no recovery time. In fact, CoolSculpting is so quick that people can opt to have it done during their lunch break, as treatments typically take only about an hour. CoolSculpting uses a fat-freezing process to destroy targeted fat cells, which are gradually removed from the body through natural metabolic processes. Because of this, results take several months to become fully apparent. Once eliminated, treated fat cells are gone for good. This doesn't mean patients can't gain weight again, so it's important to continue a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise to maintain the results of CoolSculpting. Patients usually report a cold sensation but no pain during treatments.
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Another perk of CoolSculpting is the cost. Although CoolSculpting is not a replacement for liposuction, it is a great alternative that allows removal of the last few pounds of unwanted fat that many people struggle with — for a fraction of the cost. While the average cost of surgical liposuction is $5,900, CoolSculpting is only $1,600 according to RealSelf.
Where to Find It
Many plastic surgeons and medical spas, such as Allegro Medspa in Santa Rosa, offer CoolSculpting. If you have troublesome pockets of fat that won't go away and want to know whether CoolSculpting could work for you, visit the center locator to find an approved provider near you.
