If you’ve heard of CoolSculpting Elite on TV or social media, you may already be familiar with how this revolutionary treatment targets stubborn fat pockets that resist diet and exercise. But if you’re reading about CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield for the first time, you may wonder how it harnesses extreme cold temperatures to sculpt your best body yet.
Continue reading for everything the providers at Restoration MedSpa want you to know before scheduling your first CoolSculpting Elite treatment session. Ready to speak with a professional? Visit our website or give us a call to learn how CoolSculpting Elite can help you create a body you feel confident in.
What is CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting Elite non-surgical body contouring uses cryoliposis to freeze and remove fat cells. By using vacuum suction to target the fatty tissue layer beneath the skin, CoolSculpting cools fat cells before flushing them from the body through the lymphatic system. These cold temperatures also tighten the skin in your treatment area.
Our experts love CoolSculpting Elite because it can precisely target stubborn fat while leaving the surrounding tissues untouched. The FDA cleared CoolSculpting Elite to target fat in the following areas:
- Jawline and under the chin
- Thighs
- Abdomen
- Flanks
- Love handles
- Back fat
- Underneath buttocks
- Upper arms
During a CoolSculpting Elite session, your provider places applicators on your desired treatment areas, which cool the skin and fat underneath using an advanced engineering system. Sensors inside these applicators also monitor your skin’s temperature, so you can enjoy a comfortable experience from start to finish. These devices also have built-in safety sensors, which alert your provider when the cooling phase ends and if any safety issues arise.
Who is a good candidate for CoolSculpting Elite?
Our experts recommend CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield to patients who want to eliminate stubborn fat but have not achieved their desired results through healthy eating habits and consistent physical activity alone. This includes patients close to their ideal weight who may benefit from body contouring treatments like CoolSculpting Elite to create a slimmer, sculpted figure.
While CoolSculpting Elite helps patients naturally eliminate fat cells, it cannot serve as a substitute for weight loss. We recommend following a consistent diet and exercise plan to enhance and maintain your CoolSculpting Elite results.
Your Restoration MedSpa providers can provide healthy lifestyle guidance during your initial consultation and your regular CoolSculpting Elite treatment sessions.
Experts recommend avoiding CoolSculpting Elite if you have:
- A heightened sensitivity to cold
- An active infection
- Extensive scarring
- Excessive loose skin
- Skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis
- A metal or electronic implant near the treatment area
We also recommend consulting your provider on alternative treatments if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant.
What happens during a CoolSculpting Elite consultation?
To begin your treatment process, we first have you visit our office for a comprehensive consultation.
During this appointment, one of our providers listens carefully as you describe the areas of stubborn fat you want to target with CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield. We take the time to get to know you, your medical history, and your other aesthetic goals to decide if CoolSculpting Elite suits your needs.
If your provider determines that CoolSculpting Elite can effectively help you sculpt and contour your desired areas, you work together to create your customized treatment plan. This plan details your specific treatment areas and the number of sessions needed for optimal fat reduction.
What are the preparation steps associated with CoolSculpting Elite?
In the days leading up to each CoolSculpting Elite treatment session, we recommend avoiding alcohol, tobacco products, and blood-thinning medications. These substances can hinder the healing process and leave you more susceptible to bruising and other complications. Instead, we recommend drinking plenty of water to enhance treatment efficacy.
On the day of your CoolSculpting Elite appointment, arrive wearing loose, comfortable clothing that allows for easy access to the desired treatment area.
What does the treatment process look like?
At the start of each CoolSculpting Elite session, your provider first marks your desired treatment areas and cleanses your skin. Then, they place a gel pad onto your skin before placing the CoolSculpting Elite applicator on top. These devices use vacuum suction to draw up the skin and fatty tissue for optimal cooling.
Next, the cooling process begins, freezing fat cells in your treatment area. You may feel tingling, mild pinching, and an intense cold as the CoolSculpting Elite applicators target specific pockets of fat. After 2 minutes, these sensations ease up as your treatment area becomes numb.
Most CoolSculpting Elite treatment sessions last several hours to a full day. We recommend bringing a book, watching a TV show, or catching up on emails to pass the time.
What should I expect from the recovery process?
With no downtime or recovery, CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield serves as the perfect noninvasive treatment to squeeze into your busy schedule!
We recommend continuing to stay hydrated and avoiding alcohol in the days following your CoolSculpting Elite treatment session. You also need to avoid exposing yourself to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
You may experience tenderness in your treatment area for up to 2 weeks after each session. Mild skin desensitization and bruising are also rare side effects of CoolSculpting Elite, but should subside in the days after your appointment.
When can I see results from CoolSculpting Elite?
Most patients see noticeable fat reduction within 12 to 16 weeks of their final CoolSculpting Elite treatment session. These results depend on the number of treatments you choose to undergo and how well you stick to your healthy lifestyle habits.
How many CoolSculpting Elite treatment sessions do I need?
Your recommended number of CoolSculpting Elite treatment sessions depends entirely on your unique aesthetic concerns. On average, we recommend patients undergo 1 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
You and your provider discuss and outline your personalized treatment plan during your initial consultation.
How does Restoration MedSpa do CoolSculpting Elite differently?
Though CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield already effectively reduces unwanted fat, the experts at Restoration take the treatment process even further by pairing CoolSculpting Elite with a “secret step” that enhances your results. Immediately after your CoolSculpting Elite session, your provider goes into your treatment area with a specialized device to break up the portions of frozen fat so the body can flush them out more efficiently.
We recommend consulting your provider to learn how this extra step can help you create the most dramatic results possible.
What’s the difference between CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting Elite, a more advanced cryoliposis treatment, builds off of the most effective aspects of the original CoolSculpting device to help patients create the best contours possible.
Though both devices are FDA-cleared to treat up to 9 areas of the body, the original CoolSculpting device could only treat 1 area per session. Using CoolSculpting Elite’s C-shaped dual applicators, we can target 2 areas per session with precision.
The CoolSculpting Elite device also maximizes tissue contact and features enhanced suction, helping patients freeze 18% more fat cells than with the original CoolSculpting device.
Are CoolSculpting Elite results permanent?
CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield permanently destroys fat cells to create a sculpted figure. That said, CoolSculpting Elite cannot prevent future fat cell growth. We recommend incorporating healthy habits, even small ones, into your lifestyle to prolong your CoolSculpting results. For example:
- Park in the back of the parking lot to squeeze in extra steps.
- Avoid overeating when bored.
- Taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
- Plan out your meals in advance.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Are there any complications associated with CoolSculpting Elite?
Like with all aesthetic treatments, CoolSculpting Elite has some associated potential complications.
Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a rare but serious side effect where fat cells grow at the treatment site rather than shrink. We recommend reaching out to your Restoration MedSpa provider to learn more about this complication if you have questions.
What treatments pair well with CoolSculpting Elite?
Wanting to enhance your body contouring results or simply elevate your wellness? We can recommend pairing the following additional treatments with your CoolSculpting Elite plan:
- CoolTone – Uses magnetic muscle stimulation to strengthen targeted muscle groups. Creates up to 25,000 muscle contractions per treatment session.
- GLP-1 – Decreases appetite to help patients achieve significant weight loss. Best for patients who haven’t achieved success by using traditional weight loss methods alone.
- IV therapy – Delivers nutrients and minerals to the body intravenously. Serves as the fastest way to hydrate your body.
- Salt therapy – Pairs hydromassage beds with the health benefits of salt minerals. Helps treat coughing, asthma, and allergies.
- Laser hair removal – Targets unwanted hair using an intense beam of light. Permanently damages the hair follicle for silky-smooth skin.
- MiraDry – Stops overactive sweat glands in their tracks. Can also target unwanted underarm hair.
Unwanted Fat Ends Here
At Restoration Med Spa, we want to help every patient who walks through our doors feel confident in themselves and their reflection in the mirror. For many, this increased self-esteem starts with CoolSculpting Elite near Summerfield.
We’re proud to be the first practice in North Carolina to offer patients CoolSculpting Elite, and we’ll stop at no end to help you achieve the results you’re after.
Visit our website or give us a call to schedule your initial consultation.
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