Cutting-edge CoolSculpting® Elite is a fat-minimizing procedure designed to sculpt and shape your body by freezing away unwanted fat cells without going under the knife. The procedure includes the use of monitored cooling (cryolipolysis) to freeze and kill fat cells so that they may be naturally removed from your body to reveal a leaner physique. As a noninvasive fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting Elite does not require the downtime associated with surgical procedures such as liposuction. At Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center in Sarasota, FL, we use state-of-the-art CoolSculpting Elite to help you meet your aesthetic goals for excess fat and visible fat bulges. Schedule a consultation to learn more about cryolipolysis with CoolSculpting Elite and decide if this fat freezing method is right for you.
Am I a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting Elite?
Prior to suggesting CoolSculpting Elite, you will receive a thorough consultation to evaluate your overall health and determine if you are an ideal candidate for the treatment. Although this body contouring procedure has proven successful for women and men of all ages, those most likely to benefit from CoolSculpting Elite:
- Are within 30 pounds of their goal weight
- Struggle to lose fat that does not respond to diet and exercise
- Want to avoid or cannot have surgery
- Have realistic expectations for the outcome of their treatment
- Prefer little to no downtime after their procedure
Patients who have active bleeding disorders, significant skin laxity, or other factors that may render CoolSculpting less effective are not good candidates.
What Can CoolSculpting Elite Treat?
CoolSculpting can be used in virtually any area where you have unwanted fat. CoolSculpting offers a variety of applicators shaped for a variety of bodies and our team can help you personalize your treatment plan accordingly. Some of the most common areas treated include:
- Upper arm
- Bra fat
- Abdomen
- Hips
- Thighs
- Chin
- Love handles
- Flanks
- Banana roll
How many sessions you undergo will depend on factors like your treated area, aesthetic goals, and more.
How is CoolSculpting Elite performed?
After your consultation at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center to design your treatment plan, your body contouring procedure will be arranged. At your appointment, the CoolSculpting Elite dual applicators and a special gel pad will be applied to the treated area and controlled cooling will be initiated. These CoolSculpting Elite applicators are 18% larger than the legacy Coolsculpting applicators, and able to treat a larger area at once. The intense cold, delivered through the handpiece, will target and freeze the fat cells without damaging the skin. It is not uncommon to feel coolness while receiving treatment, but this should not cause great discomfort. As the applicators use suction to pull the fat into the area to be treated, you can expect to feel a minor tugging or pinching, but these are normal sensations. For most patients, the treatment area quickly numbs to any sensations.
What Can I expect during and After Coolsculpting Elite?
As CoolSculpting Elite is noninvasive, you can return to normal activities after treatment. Typically, you can return to work or school immediately following your CoolSculpting procedure. Side effects of CoolSculpting usually include stinging, redness, swelling, bruising, and soreness of the treatment area. These side effects are temporary and typically subside in the hours following your procedure. You should expect to enjoy results in as little as three weeks, with the most impressive results appearing 1 – 3 months after your CoolSculpting Elite treatment.
FAQs About CoolSculpting Elite in Florida
Can you take Advil after CoolSculpting?You should avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medications for one week, including Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and Ibuprofen. You are welcome to take Tylenol before or after your treatment. Does CoolSculpting hurt?Some patient’s experience some discomfort at the very beginning of treatment & at the end of treatment. At the beginning it will feel like a very cold icepack has been placed on you but this feeling subsides just after a few minutes as the area becomes numb. At the end when the applicator is taken off a 2 minute manual massage is performed to the area that was treated. This can then cause a sensation similar to what a brain freeze feels like when eating something cold but on the area that was just treated. This also subsides after a few minutes when the skin temperature rises back. Does CoolSculpting work on double chin?CoolSculpting can effectively reduce the volume of submental fat & reduce the look of a double chin. It cannot however treat just skin laxity (loose skin). How long does CoolSculpting last?Since the fat cells are destroyed they will never return, your results are visible indefinitely if your same weight is maintained. How long does it take to see results from CoolSculpting?After the first treatment patients start to notice a change around the six-week mark & their end result is seen around 4 months after their 2nd treatment. How soon can you repeat CoolSculpting?A second treatment is performed no sooner then 4 weeks after the first treatment. It does not have to be right at this time though & will not affect results if a patient waits longer. Is there downtime with CoolSculpting?There is no downtime with CoolSculpting. Patients are encouraged to return to all their regular physical activities & can do so the same day they are treated. Who is a good candidate for CoolSculpting?A person that has a body mass index of around 30% & would like to reduce stubborn pockets of fat. Exceptions to the BMI percentage are patients who are looking to have the volume under their chin treated. Also, patients who may have a higher BMI but have a specific area of volume they would like smoothed out. This treatment will not help with skin laxity or if you have an abdominal fold, these scenarios are better suited with a surgical consult with one of our board certified plastic surgeons. The best way to determine if you’re a CoolSculpting candidate is through a consultation. How do I maintain my CoolSculpting results?The best way to maintain your results is to maintain your current weight through diet and exercise. How much does CoolSculpting Elite cost?The cost of CoolSculpting Elite depends on the number of treatments required and the amount of fat that will be removed. During your consultation, we will discuss your aesthetic goals to ascertain the best course of treatment to attain optimal results. We will also talk with you about your anticipated out-of-pocket costs. How does CoolSculpting Elite work?CoolSculpting Elite works by applying a controlled temperature to address fat cells in selected regions for treatment. Essentially, it freezes the fat cells until they die. The cells are broken down by the body and expelled through natural functions. Is CoolSculpting Elite safe?CoolSculpting Elite is a nonsurgical, external treatment in which the device is applied simply to the skin’s surface. With this therapy, there's no need for a recovery period. You may experience some slight swelling and redness immediately after treatment, but this generally only lasts for approximately a week. How many treatment sessions will I need?The number of treatments recommended to accomplish your wanted results will be decided during your initial consultation. For some patients, only one treatment is enough, but other patients may need more treatment sessions depending on the amount of fat being treated. The amount of treatments is dependent on your aesthetic goals and if there are thicker layers of fat in target regions. Do the fat cells grow back?While the fat cells can't regenerate, new fat cells may form. Furthermore, considerable weight gain will greatly impact your results. Thus, in order to maintain optimal results, it is advised that you adhere to a healthy diet and exercise routine. |