Bringing you information on the newest treatment to be wildly spoken about, CoolSculpting. There was a time when liposuction was the hot treatment for celebrities. You couldn’t pick up a glossy magazine or tabloid newspaper without seeing rumours about this actor and that singer having the treatment and how they looked.
While liposuction and fat-dissolving injections are still available there are other treatments available that have significant benefits compared to the more well-known option. One of these alternatives is CoolSculpting.
This is a treatment that celebrities such as Jennifer Anniston, Khloe Kardashian, and Mariah Carey have all said they have used, and its popularity is growing thanks to the benefits it offers.
What Is Coolsculpting?
CoolSculpting can also be known as fat freezing or cryolipolysis, and while you may hear about celebrities having this treatment and thinking it’s only for the very rich, that isn’t the case at all.
To help shed some more light on this treatment and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have, we have partnered with Aesthetics Lab. They are an award-winning and highly respected cosmetic clinic that offers CoolSculpting in London.
How does Coolsculpting Work?
The first thing with any aesthetic treatment is to understand exactly how it works. With treatments such as micro-needling or Botox injections, the name tells you a lot of what you need to know. But this isn’t the case with CoolSculpting and even fat freezing may be confusing to some, so let us explain.
This treatment works by using controlled cooling in specific areas of the body that have a build-up of fat cells. A team of scientists discovered that fat cells are particularly sensitive to cold temperatures and this can be used to our advantage.
Thanks to controlled cooling using suction cups to create a vacuum, as the temperate is lowered the fat cells crystallise and your body then removes them naturally through your lymphatic system.
Which areas of the body can be treated with Coolsculpting?
Lots of us have stubborn and irritating fat build-ups that no matter how hard we exercise or diet are still present. These could be on our back, our stomach or our arms. So, can these be treated with CoolSculpting? Yes!
One of the major benefits of CoolSculpting is the versatility it provides in treating so many different areas of the body. You can treat larger areas such as your thighs or abdomen along with smaller areas including around your bra and even your chin.
CoolSculpting can be used to target fat cells around your abdomen and thighs.
Is Coolsculpting invasive?
The biggest difference between liposuction and CoolSculpting is the fact that the latter is a non-invasive treatment. This means that no cuts need to be made to the skin, which could lead to scarring or marks later in life. Jennifer Aniston specifically highlighted the fact that this treatment was non-invasive as a reason why she liked it so much.
After Coolscultping treatment
There are further benefits that come from the fact that CoolSculpting is non-invasive, most noticeably the recovery time following treatment. You can continue with your day as normal after a treatment session and CoolSculpting is often known as the ideal lunchtime treatment as it won’t impact the rest of your day.
There are some things to know and avoid after a treatment. Firstly you should drink at least three litres of water a day in the coming weeks to help your body eliminate the dead fat cells. You should also avoid alcohol and caffeine in the seven days after your treatment.
Results can be visible after just four weeks and can continue to improve over the coming 12 weeks. It should be stated that while CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment, and no clinic should be advertising it as such, it can have an impact on the way your body looks. However, as the removal of the frozen fat cells is a natural process carried out by your body, which takes place over the days and weeks after your treatment, it has the benefit of appearing gradual rather than drastic.
About Coolsculpting
Overall, CoolSculpting can be a really beneficial treatment that can help people deal with unwanted fat cells in areas of their bodies. The important thing to remember is that this process should be carried out by a trained professional in a safe environment. If you have any questions about this treatment you should reach out to a clinic that provides it, and they should be happy to talk to you about your questions.
Aesthetics Lab offers a complimentary consultation where you can ask questions and discuss your medical history. This is to ensure this is the right treatment for you.
Thanks to Aesthetics Lab for their help with this information in this article!
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