Once you reach a healthy, stable weight, it’s normal to notice a few areas of fat that simply don’t respond to your efforts to reduce them. These stubborn pockets can linger around the abdomen, thighs, or under the chin, even when you are doing everything right. When that happens, CoolSculpting is a non-surgical tool you can use to refine those areas by targeting fat cells beneath the surface.
If it is your first time considering CoolSculpting, you might be unsure about what to expect during each step of the process. At Bella Tu Med Spa in Nyack, NY, we will guide you through what happens before, during, and after your treatment so you feel informed and prepared. From your initial consultation to aftercare, we’ll cover every detail to help you get started.
What Is CoolSculpting and How Does It Work?
CoolSculpting is a non-surgical treatment that uses cooling technology to target and freeze fat cells. The technology works through a process called cryolipolysis, where fat cells are crystallized and gradually eliminated through the body’s metabolic processes. Each session focuses on a particular area, like the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or under the chin, using applicators that are the right size for each body contour. One CoolSculpting benefit is its ability to reduce stubborn fat without anesthesia, incisions, or recovery time.
What to Expect From the CoolSculpting Process
Before Your Treatment
Before your body sculpting session, we will review your goals and talk about the specific areas you want to refine. You can expect to discuss information like your medical history, lifestyle, and what kind of results are realistic based on your treatment plan. It is a good idea to wear loose, comfortable clothing and have a light snack beforehand since sessions can last anywhere from 35 minutes to over an hour, depending on how many areas we are treating. You don’t need to take time off work or make special preparations, but it helps to stay well hydrated before your appointment.
During Your Treatment
During your body contouring session, we apply a gel pad and the applicator to the area. The device will pull the excess fat into the applicator, and you will start to feel a powerful cooling sensation. The first few minutes can be uncomfortable as the skin adjusts to the temperature, but that feeling quickly fades as the area becomes numb. Once the initial sensation passes, you can relax. Feel free to read, check your phones, or close your eyes while the applicator does the work. We will check on you throughout the session to make sure you are comfortable.
After Your Treatment
We gently massage the treated area right after the session to help break down the crystallized fat cells. Some patients can find this part of the treatment a little uncomfortable. The massage only lasts about two minutes, but it is important for improving the effectiveness of your treatment. You may have mild redness, tingling, or temporary swelling that can last a few hours or days. You can return to your normal activities immediately after leaving the spa, including work or exercise.
When to Expect CoolSculpting Results
Your body begins to process and remove the frozen fat cells shortly after treatment, but you will not see changes right away. It can take several weeks for the first signs of fat reduction to be noticeable. You can expect your full CoolSculpting results about two to three months after your final treatment, depending on the area and your natural metabolic rate. Each session builds on the last, so you will likely need to schedule more than one appointment. However, the process depends on your body’s own elimination system, and the treatment plan and results will look different for everyone.
How to Maintain Your CoolSculpting Results
Long-lasting results depend on healthy habits after your CoolSculpting treatment, since existing fat cells can still expand even if there are fewer in the treated area. We recommend continuing to stay healthy and active to keep your results consistent. Scheduling periodic touch-up sessions can also help refine your contours if you have new treatment goals in the future.
Who Are the Ideal Candidates for CoolSculpting?
Ideal candidates for CoolSculpting are people who are close to their target weight but have localized areas of fat that don’t respond to other efforts to reduce them. It is not a weight-loss method, so individuals seeking to lose a large amount of fat or who have significant loose skin may benefit from other options. You should be in good general health without medical conditions that affect circulation or sensitivity to cold. Those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy should postpone treatment until after that time.
Why Choose Bella Tu Med Spa for CoolSculpting?
We have been helping our patients enjoy smoother, more refined contours since 2006, and have earned the trust of our community in the Rockland, Bergen, and Westchester counties. We have concentrated specifically on body contouring training, attending CoolSculpting University to give us a deeper understanding of how to customize our treatment plans for even better fat reduction. Your sessions will be performed by medical professionals who specialize in this treatment and who will take the time to assess your body’s natural contours, recommend the most effective options, and guide you through each step.
CoolSculpting Elite: The Latest Generation of Fat-Freezing Technology
CoolSculpting Elite is the newest advancement in non-surgical fat reduction treatments, offering faster, more efficient results than the original technology. It has two applicators that can target two areas at once, which reduces your treatment time if you decide to address multiple zones. Its redesigned applicators fit the body’s natural curves even more comfortably and give the device better contact and improved fat-freezing precision. At Bella Tu Med Spa, we offer CoolSculpting Elite to give you access to the latest technology in body contouring science.
Learn More With a Consultation in Nyack, NY
CoolSculpting offers a precise and non-surgical way to reduce stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise, using cooling technology to refine natural body contours. Each treatment at Bella Tu Med Spa in Nyack, NY, is efficient, comfortable, and supported by experienced medical providers trained through CoolSculpting University. To learn more or to schedule your appointment, call (845) 727-7000 or reach out through our website.
