If you pinch the skin in the area you are interested in treating and are able to raise 1 to 2 inches of excess skin (fat), then you will benefit from CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is designed to remove isolated pockets of fat that persist, even with diet and exercise.
The CoolSculpting treatment works best for people whose BMI is normal, or less than 25. We recommend at least two treatments per area for the best results. If your BMI is between 25 and 30, we suggest 2 to 3 treatments. We don’t recommend CoolSculpting for persons whose BMI is greater than 30 because there will be too much fat in the target area to notice a difference after treatment. The procedure will not reduce your weight or treat obesity.
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People who have a disease that is made worse by cold or have hernias in the area to be treated should not have CoolSculpting. People with a large amount of fat in the target area will not notice an improvement after treatment.
The first step is to wet the skin with a moist pad. Then the applicator is placed in contact with the skin. When the suction is turned on you will feel intense momentary pressure as the skin and fat are drawn into the applicator for freezing. When the skin is released you will feel slight discomfort for 2 to 5 minutes until the freezing takes effect and numbs the skin.
CoolSculpting technology is used to sculpt the upper and lower abdomen, love handles, inner and outer thighs, back fat and arms.
Most patients begin to notice an improvement in 8 to 16 weeks. This is because the treatment only freezes the fat; it does not remove it. It takes time for the body to reabsorb the treated fat. A single treatment reduces fat in the target area by about 20%.
You may feel discomfort in the treated area and your skin may itch or be sensitive to touch for 1 or 2 weeks or longer (rare). Bruising or discoloration may occur. Very rarely an inflammatory nodule may develop which eventually resolves in months.
Prior to treatment all potential risks and side effects will be discussed with you by your medical provider and cosmetic coordinator.
We advise patients to not drink excessive liquids prior to treatments. An esthetician will massage the area following the treatment with, a radial shockwave device, the ZWAVE to further break down cellulite and accelerate treatment results so you can resume your normal activities without restriction.
CoolSculpting is the only device that uses cold to remove fat. Other approaches use ultrasound, radiofrequency energy, liposuction, and lasers.
Yes. Loose skin can be tightened with either the Tripollar Appollo or Thermage devices. Skin may be tightened before or at least 1 month after CoolSculpting, but not on the same day in the same treatment area.
Cost depends on the size of the area treated, the number of areas treated, and the number of treatments per area. The cost for a single treatment of one area (e.g., abdomen or love handles) is $1500. Since CoolSculpting is a cosmetic procedure, the cost is not covered by your insurance. Cost is determined during cosmetic consultation based on the size of the area being treated and the number of treatments.
Advanced Dermatology was one of the first practices to offer the CoolSculpting technology since it was first introduced to the Chicagoland market and the North Shore community. Equipped with the CoolFit, CoolCore, CoolCurve+, CoolMini and two machines (Dual CoolSculpting), Advanced Dermatology delivers faster treatment time and options for the body and chin.
Watch as an Advanced Dermatology patient is treated with CoolSculpting®.
CoolSculpting is a procedure that uses low temperature to reduce pockets of fat in the abdomen (muffin top), flanks (love handles), arms, inner thighs, bra (back) fat areas, and in the chin. The idea was developed by Harvard scientists who observed that when fat and skin are cooled, the temperature of the fat goes lower than the temperature of the skin. CoolSculpting, a device approved by the FDA reduces fat by freezing (cryolipolysis) while part of your skin is held under vacuum by an applicator. About 20% of the fat cells freeze and are reabsorbed by the body in each treatment. Your skin is not affected.
If you pinch the skin in the area you are interested in treating and are able to raise 1 to 2 inches of excess skin (fat), then you will benefit from CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is designed to remove isolated pockets of fat that persist, even with diet and exercise.
The CoolSculpting treatment works best for people whose BMI is normal, or less than 25. We recommend at least two treatments per area for best results. If your BMI is between 25 and 30, we suggest 2 to 3 treatments. We don’t recommend CoolSculpting for persons whose BMI is greater than 30 because there will be too much fat in the target area to notice a difference after treatment. The procedure will not reduce your weight or treat obesity.
People who have a disease that is made worse by cold or have hernias in the area to be treated should not have CoolSculpting. People with a large amount of fat in the target area will not notice an improvement after treatment.
The first step is to wet the skin with a moist pad. Then the applicator is placed in contact with the skin. When the suction is turned on you will feel intense momentary pressure as the skin and fat are drawn into the applicator for freezing. When the skin is released you will feel slight discomfort for 2 to 5 minutes until the freezing takes effect and numbs the skin.
CoolSculpting technology is used to sculpt the upper and lower abdomen, love handles, inner and outer thighs, back fat and arms.
Most patients begin to notice an improvement in 8 to 16 weeks. This is because the treatment only freezes the fat; it does not remove it. It takes time for the body to reabsorb the treated fat. A single treatment reduces the fat in the target area by about 20%.
You may feel discomfort in the treated area and your skin may itch or be sensitive to touch for 1 or 2 weeks or longer (rare). Bruising or discoloration may occur. Very rarely an inflammatory nodule may develop which eventually resolves in months.
Prior to treatment all potential risks and side effects will be discussed with you by your medical provider and cosmetic coordinator.
We advise patients to not drink excessive liquids prior to treatments. An esthetician will massage the area following the treatment with, a radial schockwave device, the ZWAVE to further break down cellulite and accelerate treatment results so you can resume your normal activities without restriction.
The CoolSculpting is the only device that uses cold to remove fat. Other approaches use ultrasound, radiofrequency energy, liposuction, and lasers.
Yes. Loose skin can be tightened with either the Tripollar Appollo or Thermage devices. Skin may be tightened before or at least 1 month after CoolSculpting, but not on the same day in the same treatment area.
Cost depends on the size of the area treated, the number of areas treated, and the number of treatments per area. The cost for a single treatment of one area (e.g., abdomen or love handles) is $1500. Since CoolSculpting is a cosmetic procedure, the cost is not covered by your insurance. Cost is determined during cosmetic consultation based on the size of area being treated and number of treatments.
To learn more about CoolSculpting, please call 847-459-6400 or contact us to make an appointment with one of our cosmetic coordinators.
CoolSculpting is cleared by the FDA for the flanks (love handles), thighs, abdomen, and chin.
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