Non-invasive—unlike invasive surgical procedures such as liposuction—means that there are no needles and no surgery, and with CoolSculpting, it also means that there is little to no downtime. CoolSculpting uses a technology called cryolipolysis, discovered by a group of Harvard scientists. These scientists determined that our fat cells are hypersensitive to cold…much more so than skin, nerves, or muscle. Their research revealed that when using very specific cold temperatures in a controlled setting, freezing fat would induce cell death, and then the body would naturally clear the dead fat cells.

Fat gets cooled to just above freezing Within the fat cells, crystals form, and then the fat cells die As fat cells die, they collapse and a natural inflammatory process removes the dead cells through the lymphatic system The natural inflammatory process can take up to four months after treatment to remove dead fat cells; resulting in fat layer reduction.

Your provider will apply a clear gel pad to the treatment area. This creates a barrier between the cooling panel and your skin. Clinical trials have demonstrated CoolSculpting® to be safe and effective in reducing fat in certain areas.

You’ll feel a slight sucking sensation as the applicator adheres to your body. During the procedure you may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations subside as the area becomes numb.

During the treatment you will be able to read, answer emails, or chat with a friend. After the applicator is detached, your provider will do a brief massage on the area to break up the treated fat cells and enhance the fat reduction. That’s it! Most patients experience little to no downtime after treatment.