CoolSculpting is a non-invasive technology that achieves fat reduction and body contouring. Patients can expect up to a 20-25 percentage tissue reduction per treatment in the treated areas. While not a weight loss procedure, CoolSculpting works synergistically with diet and exercise to achieve optimal results.

No, the benefit of CoolSculpting is the opportunity to receive treatments that have minimal to no impact on your day-to-day activities. Many of our patients find themselves back in the gym the same day or day after.

The FDA-cleared areas that are most commonly treated include the abdomen, flanks, bra roll, arms, outer thighs, inner thighs, banana roll, submental, and distal knee.

While it depends on the specific areas of interest, treatments can take anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 hour per cycle. It is common for patients to require multiple cycles per visit.

Ideal candidates for CoolSculpting have areas of unwanted fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise. Your candidacy for the procedure will be determined during your consultation appointment.

No, CoolSculpting is not designed for weight loss. Patients are typically close to their ideal body weight and follow a healthy lifestyle, but they often struggle to eliminate fat in a few stubborn areas.

Most patients experience minor discomfort during the first five minutes of their CoolSculpting® treatment. This sensation will fade as the controlled cooling starts to work.

CoolSculpting utilizes both a suction and cooling technology to reduce stubborn pockets of fat. It is noninvasive, meaning there are no incisions and/or scars associated with treatment. There is no down-time or recovery, and many of our patients exercise or return to work the same day as treatment!

CoolSculpting is considered to be permanent fat reduction as long as a patient maintains their baseline weight. We recommend continuing your normal diet and exercise routines, as these work synergistically with CoolSculpting for best outcomes. However, weight gain can impede your ability to see your CoolSculpting results.

Common side effects include redness, bruising, localized swelling, numbness or diminished sensation of treated area, and soreness/discomfort. These side effects are temporary and improve over time. It may take a few weeks for full sensation to return to the affected area.

Before your CoolSculpting treatment, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and eating a snack or light meal. We want you to be comfortable throughout your treatment. For best results, we recommend maintaining your normal diet and exercise routines after treatment.

Pricing will vary based on the area(s) to be treated and the amount of excess tissue. The amount of tissue a patient has will determine how many treatments and sessions are needed for maximum improvement.

At the end of your CoolSculpting treatment, our providers will perform a 2-minute manual massage to the treated area. By doing so, this helps to further break up the fat cells. This has been proven to subsequently increase your results by 68%. However, there is no need to perform additional massage at home.

You can eat whatever you would like after your CoolSculpting treatment. There are no restrictions, so you may eat whatever foods you typically enjoy. However, it is important to note that we recommend maintaining your normal diet and exercise routine during your CoolSculpting journey.

Yes, you may drink coffee, in moderation, prior to your CoolSculpting treatment.

There is no associated recovery or downtime with CoolSculpting, so there is no need to wear a compression garment after your treatment as it will not impact your results.

Most of our patients (and even staff!) have noticed post-treatment swelling typically resolves within 24-72 hours after treatment. In some patients and certain treatment areas, it may take a full 1-2 weeks to fully resolve.

Your abdomen can often look larger after your CoolSculpting treatment. This is because your body experiences an increase in blood flow due to the suction and cooling technology, resulting in localized swelling of the treated area. This is a common and normal side effect. Swelling is also part of our body’s inflammatory response to removing dead fat cells.

We would not recommend using cool compresses directly on the treated areas after CoolSculpting. Patients often experience diminished sensation or numbness in the treated areas, and utilizing cool compresses or heating pads can increase the risk of thermal burns. If patients are sore or uncomfortable, we recommend taking OTC pain relivers, like Tylenol, to help with aches or soreness.

Before your CoolSculpting treatment, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and eating a snack or light meal. We want you to be comfortable throughout your treatment.

For best results, we recommend maintaining your normal diet and exercise routines after treatment. We also recommend protecting the skin of the treated area(s) with SPF if you are going to be in the sun.

CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss procedure. You will not see a decrease in the number on the scale; rather, CoolSculpting is a fat reduction technology that helps to contour trouble spots that struggle to respond to diet/exercise.