How we freeze fat with CoolSculpting #shorts

CoolSculpting has had a lot of press lately. Here is our two cents on the technology:

It works but is it risk free? No, like any procedure it has risks. Key is to make sure each patient is aware of the risks so can make an informed decision.

It works but is everyone a good candidate? No. CoolSculpting does not work on visceral fat. It does not help loose skin or cellulite.

It works but is it weight loss? No, CoolSculpting is not a method for weight loss. The ideal candidate is targeting stubborn fat that is hard to get rid of with diet/exercise.

It works but is it going to completely get rid of my fat with one treatment? No. CoolSculpting is typically AT LEAST two treatments and each person’s starting point and desired outcome is unique.

It works but can I go to anyone with a device and expect similar results? No, experience and credentials matter! If you wouldn’t go to just anyone to buy your hair, why would you go to just anyone to do a medical procedure on you? Even if considered aesthetic, it is a medical treatment.

With any treatment, the key is to make patients aware of the risks and befits so each patient can make an informed decision. Fortunately we haven’t had any major complications (besides with some discomfort, soreness, feeling swollen, etc) with CoolSculpting within our practice over the past 10 years but doesn’t mean they can’t happen.

I personally love CoolSculpting and it has done wonders for my stomach after 3 babies. I understand the risks but it doesn’t outweigh the benefits for me and given what I’ve seen within our own office, I’m not too concerned with the likelihood of experiencing any extreme adverse outcome.

*This video was shot prior to all our new Elite machines.

[Ctskindoc]

I know a lot of negativity around CS. We don’t take it personally. It is one of the 35+ laser/device treatments we provide. Our purpose here is to educate/showcase treatments. There are SO many ppl providing CS and many without much oversight. So I can totally get why people have had negative experiences. Within our practice, people getting it do exercise and eat healthy. This is not weight loss and we are straight forward with people. If you aren’t within 20
Lbs of your ideal weight, you probably shouldn’t be doing this unless you have a lot of disposable income. This treatment is NOT cheap. It is multiple treatments. In our practice at least, we care about quality vs quantity so we have turned many ppl away. I rather have a patient not spend thousands with us vs spending and then deeply regretting because it was too much money for them for the type of results CS yields. - Amy

[onnst]

braincells: die
skincells: die
hair cells:die
fat cells: eternal life

[corwll]

personally i’m not letting nobody though my stomach like that💀

[baecel]

I've seen some horrible results from people with money who do this. Just live with some fat 😂

[KennyIValentin]

Doctor: Freezes Cells
Patient: Keeps Same Eating Habits
Doctor: 🤑🤑♻️💰💰

[undermoonlight]

What they don't mention is that for some people, there is a complication of the fat solidifying and hardening in a side effect called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia and it requires surgery to correct it. Laser lipo or just conventional lipo suction would provide similar or better results, though it is more invasive.

[kelbell]

I had my inner thighs done and they are now worse. Do not recommend 😢

[Hoocuspoocus]

It's good to see so many comments talking about the risks of this treatment. Sometimes quick fixes result in lifelong problems.

[tkcnppd]

R U TELLING ME THAT PERSON THOUGHT THEY WERE FAT 💀

[ianatastic]

my mom’s friend is trained in cool sculpting and she had it done for herself— even tho it froze those fat cells, as she got older the fat got transported to other areas making it look unnatural 😬

[crimsonbear]

This actually really hurt me. My stomach was numb for like 5 months

[MrMjrob]

Look up the supermodel who had this done. She was left disfigured, and you know she went to a good Dr

[lucaswilliams]

One thing to keep in mind with these treatments: you have a finite number of fat cells. Your body regulates its fat by expanding and shrinking its existing cells, not by creating and consuming new ones. Destroying fat cells is a quick fix that permanently alters your body’s ability to manage energy excesses and deficits. If you don’t change your lifestyle, you’ll place yourself at a much greater risk of diabetes.

If you want to lose weight, combine dieting with cardiovascular exercise. No snacking, no cheating. Take it seriously. These treatments are an extreme solution to a manageable problem.

[rosyrr]

I have a friend who was doing this every 3-4 weeks. She wasn’t paying a lot because she knew the owner. After several months I didn’t have the heart to tell her I see no difference

[wolfrig]

How about you also mention the frozen fat gets broken down and processed through the blood, some of which ends up clogging your heart.

[DrRohiniM]

The problem is that people want quick results and don't care about their health

[fairyonice]

I think I’ll just be fat. If it won’t kill me, it’s fine.

Edit: oh god I know being fat is unhealthy. Is freezing it off going to help your heart? No. Only healthy eating and exercise will.

[FIRE-toxt]

I went to Virginia and California and got Certified to preform
Coolsculpting. My body got destroyed after having this done. One side of my back has more fat then the other. It’s so bad and I do not recommend this treatment liposuction is much better then this or better yet healthy lifestyle and work out!… you creat other problems so did not have before.

[Chronicfuckery]

They never talk about the excruciating pain you experience when they break up all that frozen fat with a nice massage. You can hear the crackling like ice breaking. Ouch ouch ouch.

[shivanyanandan]

Burning fat ❎
Freezing fat❎
Evaporating fat✅