CoolSculpting Elite: The Ultimate Guide to Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

CoolSculpting Elite uses a proven scientific process called cryolipolysis, a non-surgical treatment that uses cold temperatures to destroy fat cells. Harvard scientists discovered that fat cells freeze at a higher temperature than surrounding tissues, which led them to realize that you could safely freeze and destroy fat cells without damaging the skin or surrounding tissue. This is the insight on which the CoolSculpting procedure is based.

If you can squeeze it, we can freeze it! CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared to reduce fat in nine areas, including the chin, abdomen, thighs, arms and back!

The cost of CoolSculpting Elite depends on the number of areas that need to be treated, the amount of fat in the areas that need to be treated and your body contours. CoolSculpting Elite is 30% technology and 70% technique. Since each person’s body is unique, it is difficult to determine a price without an individual consultation. Generally speaking, the number and size of applicators will determine the cost. Keep in mind that the more applicators that are purchased, the lower the cost of the treatment. AlluraDerm is the #1 provider in New Mexico for CoolSculpting because of referrals from our satisfied patients. Since it is important to taper the treatment from the problem area to the normal area to provide a contoured, balanced and natural looking outcome, the expertise of the CoolSculpting Elite provider is extremely important. In short, we are the best and provide more CoolSculpting Elite than anyone else in the state so you can trust us to achieve your goals!

If the area is treated by a qualified CoolSculpting Elite provider, the fat cells undergo programmed cell death or apoptosis. Once the fat cells are gone, they never come back.

Patients with excess fat in areas like the abdomen, neck, arms, inner thighs, back and chest can benefit from this treatment. It is quite effective for belly fat, love handles and many other regions. If you can squeeze it, we can freeze it. However, not all bulges are the same and the tissue surrounding the bulge and the patient’s medical condition is just as important as the bulge itself. At AlluraDerm, all patients will undergo a thorough medical questionnaire and a medical examination by our physician to ensure that CoolSculpting Elite is right for you before you undergo treatment. Each treatment is tailored to your body so it looks natural and contoured.

CoolSculpting Elite is the #1 in the world for non-surgical fat reduction. When you freeze fat away, there are no scars, no anesthesia is needed, and there is little to no downtime. Most patients are able to go straight back to work after treatment. Liposuction is considered to be minimally invasive surgery. Although there are no large scars, there are small scars for the liposuction cannula to be inserted. What’s more, there is downtime with lipo. Most patients will require compression garments or bandaging and will not be able to return to work immediately after the procedure. Although liposuction is generally performed under local anesthesia, the risk of local anesthesia overdose in large areas has been reported.

The result of CoolSculpting Elite is the long-term removal of fat cells from the body and not weight loss. Once the fat cells are gone, they are gone for good. Also, CoolSculpting Elite has been FDA-cleared to mention skin tightening has occurred after the fat cells are removed in specific treatment areas.

At AlluraDerm, we are one of the first in the state to offer two machines that will reduce your treatment time. We are also one of the first in the state to purchase the new applicators which reduce the treatment time even further. The length of your CoolSculpting Elite session depends on the number of applicators you require for your customized treatment. The session can be as short as an hour and as long as the entire day. Additional sessions may be scheduled to reach an optimal outcome. Most often, only one to two sessions are adequate to produce optimal results.

Depending on the applicator used, if suction is involved, there is usually a slight tugging sensation as the fat bulge is pulled into the applicator. As the cooling begins, there is the feeling of intense cold that goes away quickly. This is because coldness numbs the area. Thereafter, you can read, watch videos, work on your laptop or even take a nap. At AlluraDerm, we are equipped with a large screen HDTV so you can binge-watch the shows you have been missing out on while we slim and contour your body.

The CoolSculpting Elite procedure is FDA-cleared for nine areas in the body! The flanks (love handles), abdomen, thighs (thigh gap, saddlebags and knees), banana roll, submental (double chin), submandibular area (jawline), arm, bra bulge and upper arms. With over one million CoolSculpting Elite treatments performed worldwide, it is proven to be a safe and effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction.

During the procedure you may experience deep pulling, tugging, pinching, numbness or discomfort. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging and pain. Rare side effects may also occur.

Although CoolSculpting Elite is very safe, it is a medical procedure. AlluraDerm will ALWAYS have a physician in-house whenever CoolSculpting Elite is performed. The CoolSculpting Elite procedure is not for everyone.

You should not have the CoolSculpting Elite procedure if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The CoolSculpting Elite procedure is not a treatment for obesity. As with any medical procedure, ask us if the CoolSculpting Elite procedure is right for you.

Yes, you can. The CoolSculpting Elite procedure is completely non-invasive. There are no scars, no bandages, no dressings. Patients typically return to work after their CoolSculpting Elite session. However, there is usually some swelling and mild aching. Hence, you should not plan on running a marathon after your CoolSculpting Elite session.

You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after your treatment and will experience the most dramatic results after two months. Your body will still flush out fat cells and continue to do so for up to six months after treatment.

CoolSculpting Elite removes your fat cells without pills, diets or exercise. There is no need to adopt new diet or exercise habits. However, most patients feel more motivated to take care of themselves once they have seen the results of their CoolSculpting Elite treatment. It is as if they get a second lease on their body and want to start anew again by taking even better care of themselves.

Many people, after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting Elite procedure, take even better care of themselves. However, if you do gain weight, you may gain it evenly all over your body, not just in the treated areas.

At AlluraDerm MD Med Spa, we frequently perform CoolSculpting Elite for Albuquerque patients to achieve effective body sculpting and contouring. During a consultation, you will be able to ask any questions you may have. To learn more, schedule a consultation today!