CoolSculpting® & Body Contouring
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How CoolSculpting Works
CoolSculpting, also known as cryolipolysis, reduces unwanted body fat through gentle, precise, and controlled cooling of targeted fat cells. Patients experience a few minutes of intense cold, followed by temporary numbness, and can resume normal activities with no downtime. Once exposed to extreme cold, the subcutaneous fat cells naturally die off and are eliminated by the body without damaging the overlying skin.
This fat-freezing procedure permanently removes stubborn belly and other fat without plastic surgery. It’s ideal for patients who are at or near their ideal weight and have been unable to lose unwanted body fat through proper diet and exercise.
CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells under the skin, without affecting the skin itself. The fat cells are frozen by the treatment and then are broken up and die. Over the next few weeks., the body naturally processes the fat and eliminates it.
Where CoolSculpting Can Be Used
CoolSculpting delivers permanent, dramatic results and is used to:
- Help Stubborn Tummy, Stomach, and Belly Flab
- Reduce Excess Fat on Abdomen, Flanks, and Love Handles
- Eliminate Flabby Upper Arm Fat
- Get Rid of a Fatty Double Chin
- Contour Neck and Neckline
- Slim Inner and Outer Thighs
- Reduce Excess Fat Underneath the Buttocks (Banana Roll)
Your CoolSculpting Consultation
Patients who want to remove stubborn fat from difficult areas of their bodies will first be evaluated to see if they are good candidates for the procedure. The areas where there are localized pockets of fat will be examined.
Patients will also be asked to provide some details about their medical history and their current health condition. After that, patients will be given more information about the procedure and can ask questions about it.
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Your CoolSculpting Session
Since CoolSculpting is a non-invasive technique, it can be performed right at the office in Columbus or Lancaster, OH. Gel pads will be applied on the target area, and then the applicator will be placed on the area, where it will do its work. During the procedure, a consistent cooling process is delivered, which will target the intended fat cells.
Patients will feel a pulling sensation, which is perfectly normal. After the cooling procedure, the areas will be massaged to encourage the breakdown of the frozen fat.
CoolSculpting Aftercare
Following the CoolSculpting procedure in Columbus or Lancaster, OH, patients can expect to return to their regular activities right away. The recovery period is practically non-existent, although patients can sometimes experience minor soreness or redness in the affected areas. This will go away in a matter of weeks.
CoolSculpting at Central Ohio Plastic Surgery
CoolSculpting® has long been called “the cool way to lose fat” and has generated a lot of headlines since 2010. Not one to jump on the bandwagon to offer fads or trendy plastic surgery procedures or non-invasive body contouring treatments, Dr. Lichten carefully investigated CoolSculpting.
His conclusion – at the time – about this fat-freezing procedure’s claims, risks, and rewards was that it didn’t meet his exacting standards. Dr. Lichten wanted to wait until CoolSculpting could deliver on its promises for the best patient results, satisfaction, comfort, and cost.
Because CoolSculpting wasn’t in the best interest of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery patients at the time, Dr. Lichten opted not to offer it in addition to other, proven procedures like liposuction and tummy tuck.
Now, years later, 6 million people have been treated with CoolSculpting and it’s become the #1 non-surgical fat reduction procedure in the world. That’s why Dr. Lichten took a fresh look at CoolSculpting in the latter part of 2018.
What did he find? Better results. Fewer treatments. Proven efficacy and safety.
It all added up to some very big news for men and women in Central Ohio’s Columbus and Lancaster areas who say they want to “reshape my tummy,” “contour my thighs,” and “get rid of my muffin top” …
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Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about the treatment of CoolSculpting in Columbus and Lancaster, contact us and schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lichten.
