CoolSculpting | Halley

What is CoolSculpting?

When we lose weight, our fat cells become smaller but the number of fat cells remains the same. When we do fat reduction using methods like cryolipolysis or fat freezing with CoolSculpting^®, we get rid of our fat cells permanently.

Fat reduction does not significantly change your weight; it changes your “shape”. Your clothes will fit better, and areas such as “love handles” and back fat, which are hard to remove through exercise, can be eliminated.

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) that utilises cryolipolysis technology that targets only fat cells. The frozen and crystallised fat cells are eliminated and the fat cells are gone for good. With the CoolSculpting device, the doctor can perform spot reduction and body contouring with the kind of precision that is impossible with any spot toning exercise.

The CoolSculpting applicators come in different sizes, allowing the doctor to treat even hard-to-reach areas:

The CoolAdvantage Petite is created to treat the unique shape of the upper arm area, which has always been one of the most challenging areas for fat reduction.

The CoolMini is specially designed to treat smaller pockets of fat, including the submental or chin fat area. This area is commonly referred to as the double chin. Due to the smaller applicator head, it can also be used to target stubborn knee fat and bra fat at the arm pit areas.

CoolAdvantage and CoolAdvantage Plus increases patient comfort, treats a larger area, and reduces treatment time by half. They treat areas traditionally covered by the CoolCurve+, CoolFit, and CoolCore applicators.

CoolCurve+, CoolCore, CoolMax, and CoolFit target the love handles, back or bra fat, abdomen, butt cheeks, and inner thighs.

CoolSmooth is for non-pinchable areas like the abdomen and flanks while the CoolSmooth Pro is a surface applicator for outer thighs.

How is fat reduction different from weight loss?

It’s a common misconception that weight loss and fat reduction are the same thing. Fat reduction does not significantly change your weight; the result appears on your measuring tape. When you contour your body through fat reduction, your clothes fit better.

When we lose weight, our fat cells become smaller but the number of fat cells remains the same. We recommend pairing CoolSculpting with a doctor-monitored weight management programmes for effective, optimal weight loss, body contouring, and health management.

FAQ

How much does the CoolSculpting treatment cost?

The price for CoolSculpting treatments varies depending on your areas of concern, the number of applicators/sessions needed, and your ultimate goal. We recommend that you make an appointment to consult a doctor, who will take some measurements and conduct a body analysis before prescribing you a treatment tailored to your needs.

What happens during treatment?

The doctor or CoolSculpting consultant will first mark the area that requires treatment using a CoolSculpting template. This ensures the accurate placement of the CoolSculpting applicators. Gel pads are then applied to protect the skin during treatment. Once the treatment cycle is complete, a massage will be done to the treated area. This is to help break down the crystallised dead fat cells, which will be passed out by the body naturally.

What is the treatment experience like?

You will first feel a suction followed by a cold sensation. That feeling will soon go away and the treatment area will feel numb. You can read a book, surf the Internet, or even take a nap during treatment!

Is there any downtime?

You may experience some tenderness in the areas treated but that will resolve over time. The CoolSculpting procedure is completely non-invasive, which makes returning to normal activities afterwards a typically easy process. Often, patients even return to work after their CoolSculpting treatment is over.