CoolSculpting for Belly Fat

CoolSculpting for Belly Fat: What You Can Expect

These days people know how important a healthy lifestyle is to overall appearance.

However, belly fat is notoriously stubborn.

So, if you’re having a hard time with this common trouble area, you may be considering whether CoolSculpting helps with belly fat. Here’s what you can expect from the procedure.

CoolSculpting Consultation

Ideally, you will want to have a consultation with a doctor or trust medical professional. They can tell you whether or not you’re a good candidate for the procedure.

Certain medical conditions rule out CoolSculpting as an option for you, including cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, and paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.

This is a good time to go over your desired results, and the provider can let you know what realistic expectations for your situation are.

You will change into a paper gown, and the provider will inspect your abdomen for ideal treatment areas. The fat deposits need to be “pinchable,” so he or she will be manipulating your abdomen and making markings with a pen.

The Procedure

Once you arrive on your treatment day, you will be seated in a chair. The provider will apply a pre-made towel onto your treatment areas that has a freezing agent on it.

Then, the device will be applied to the first treatment area. The machine will suck your treatment area into it to be treated. Some patients describe this as painful, but after a numbing effect, due to cooling, will take place after ten minutes.

Many patients choose to watch TV or complete work while the machine works. After approximately one hour, the provider will remove the device and massage the area. Then, this will be repeated on the next treatment area, and the same procedure will follow.

Common Side Effects

Patients often experience bruising, swelling, achiness, pain, and tingling. Most of this subsides in the first few weeks. Some patients find it difficult to do strenuous exercise for the first seven-to-10 days.

Because of the bruising and swelling, it’s a good idea to have CoolSculpting done several months in advance of tummy-bearing events. It may take as long as three months for your final results to be visible.

Long-Term Results for CoolSculpting for Belly Fat

It’s important to note that those who maintain a healthy and active lifestyle will see the best long-term results from CoolSculpting. This procedure is not suitable for weight loss, but for the refinement of small, troublesome areas.

If you are thinking of CoolSculpting as an option for stubborn belly fat, contact us today to schedule a consultation with our providers.

Dr. Eliot Battle

CEO & Founder at Cultura Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

Dr. Eliot Battle, CEO of Cultura Dermatology, is a global leader in cosmetic dermatology and laser innovation. His Harvard research pioneered “color-blind” lasers, making treatments safe for all skin tones. A sought-after expert featured in TIME, Oprah, and The New York Times, he continues to advance inclusive, cutting-edge dermatological care.