Stubborn fat tends to collect in unsightly bulges in the belly, thighs, and neck. Often, people carrying a few extra pounds work furiously through exercise routines and diets to eliminate the excess. However, despite all the effort, some fat deposits remain, especially in the tummy.
CoolSculpting helps patients rid themselves of these clinging bulges.
It works through a process known as cryolipolysis. Cryolipolysis refers to the freezing of fat cells, which scientists have discovered destroys them, allowing the body to flush out the fat.
Researchers discovered the ability of cryolipolysis to eliminate fat by studying frostbite. They found that fat freezes at a higher temperature versus the skin. Because of this, it’s possible to freeze fat cells by applying a cooling device without damaging the skin and other tissues.
While CoolSculpting rids patients of excess fat in the targeted areas, it cannot make an extremely overweight person thin. CoolSculpting only works on small areas of the body where fat tends to linger despite efforts to lose weight through a healthful diet and exercise.
How the Procedure Works
CoolSculpting is non-invasive. No needles. No surgery. No lengthy recovery periods.
Instead, the technician holds the cooling device’s two paddles on the targeted part of your body, such as the lower belly. Depending on the case, the procedure takes from 35 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Most patients have no side effects or discomfort.
However, the dead fat cells remain after the procedure. It takes several months for the immune system to purge the cells, though most people enjoy visible results within a few weeks.
How to Maximize Results
As a tool in your weight loss toolbox, CoolSculpting serves a valuable purpose. However, it must work in tandem with other fat reduction efforts. To get the most out of CoolSculpting, be sure also to take the following measures:
● Maintain a healthful diet
● Stay active
● Hydrate
● Massage the treated area
● Wear supportive clothing
● Avoid NSAIDs
● Schedule follow-up treatment
Maintain a Healthful Diet
While CoolSculpting eliminates small fat deposits, it does not remove fat throughout the body. As a result, you must maintain a healthful diet. Choosing low-calorie alternatives and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is key. Also, dieters benefit from foods with high nutritional content, such as blueberries, strawberries, beets, broccoli, spinach, and carrots. If you need a snack, consider celery, an excellent low-calorie food that helps burn fat.
Stay Active
An exercise program and a healthful diet allow you to burn more calories than you consume. As a result, you will lose weight throughout your body and the areas targeted by CoolSculpting. If you have pain or are substantially overweight, consider non-weight-bearing exercises, such as swimming, biking, or rowing. Jogging and running burn many calories quickly but should be started gradually, along with flexibility- and strength training to prevent injury.
Hydrate
Hydration helps the body flush out fat cells. Hydrate well before and after the procedure to get the most out of CoolSculpting. An average person should consume about 100 ounces of water per day. Those who exercise heavily, spend time in the heat, and drink caffeine or alcohol need to increase beyond 100 ounces daily to remain adequately hydrated.
Massage the Treated Area
A vigorous massage of the treated area helps the body break down and expel fat cells. Use a kneading, circular self-massage technique to improve circulation and drainage. Regular massage can improve results and reduce fat layers by up to 44%.
Wear Supportive Clothing
Immediately after the treatment, the applicable area may feel sore. Wearing loose clothing helps the skin recover.
Some patients experience mild swelling and bruising. Compression garments help relieve these symptoms and assist in skin retraction.
Avoid NSAIDs
Physicians recommend avoiding anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, for at least six weeks after the procedure. The immune system produces an inflammatory response that removes the dead fat cells. NSAIDs combat inflammation, which hinders the fat-removal process.
Schedule Follow-Up Treatments
Your provider may recommend follow-up procedures. Often, it takes more than one treatment to deflate a bulge fully. Also, you may want to receive CoolSculpting for an additional area afflicted by stubborn fat.
CoolSculpting provides tremendous benefits in eliminating those extra pounds that stubbornly refuse to respond to good diet- and exercise habits. But for CoolSculpting to have a maximum impact, you must continue to lead a healthy lifestyle, so that the fat stays off permanently.
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