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CoolSculpting In Bluffton, South Carolina
Diet and exercise don’t always get rid of fat. Some types of fat, called subcutaneous fat, hang around no matter how much you exercise or how healthy your diet is. In the past, the only way to get rid of stubborn subcutaneous fat was through liposuction, a surgical procedure.
Today, there’s Coolsculpting®, a non-invasive treatment that eliminates fat by freezing it. LUX～A Medical Spa offers Coolsculpting® in Bluffton, SC. Learn more about the treatment and how it can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
What Coolsculpting® Can Do For You?
Fat might be stubborn, but it’s also sensitive. Cold temperatures destroy fat cells. Once those cells are destroyed, the body naturally flushes them out. The result is a slimmer appearance in the treated area.
While the Coolsculpting® treatment cools fat cells enough to destroy them, the treatment doesn’t harm other parts of the body, such as your skin. Coolsculpting® is FDA-approved for fat removal all over the body. It helps remove fat from under the chin, around the abdomen, on the back, on the upper arms and between the thighs. If you have fatty deposits in an area not mentioned above, the staff at LUX～A Medical Spa can let you know if Coolsculpting® will help.
What Happens During Coolsculpting®?
Before the staff at LUX～A Medical Spa performs Coolsculpting® on you, you’ll have a conversation about the areas you want to treat and how much fat you want to remove. Depending on your fat reduction goals, you might need several Coolsculpting® sessions to see the results you want.
Once treatment starts, the Coolsculpting® applicator will be placed on the area you’re treating. You’ll first feel a slight cooling sensation as the Coolsculpting® machine begins working. After a few minutes, the treated area will become numb and you won’t feel much at all.
Coolsculpting® treatment takes about an hour or less, depending on the size of the area and how much fat removal you’re after. You can read a book, watch videos on your phone or check your social media while treatment takes place.
After Coolsculpting®, you can go back to your regular activities right away. There’s no downtime or a lengthy recovery process needed. You might have some bruising or swelling in the treated area, but that should clear up in a few days or weeks.
Schedule A Coolsculpting® Consultation In Bluffton, SC Today
LUX～A Medical Spa offers Coolsculpting® at our location in Bluffton, SC. If you’ve got stubborn fat that just won’t go away, Coolsculpting® can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your body contouring and fat removal options.
How To Know If You’re A Candidate For Coolsculpting®?
Coolsculpting® isn’t for everyone. It’s not a magic trick that replaces the need for weight loss, exercise, or a healthy diet. Instead, it’s meant to help people with stubborn, diet-and-exercise-resistant fat. If you’re at a healthy weight but still have fatty deposits hanging around your thighs, hips, abdomen or upper arms, Coolsculpting® can be good for you.
Usually, Coolsculpting® is recommended for people who are at their target weight or very close to it, typically within 15 pounds. If you’re significantly overweight, you may want to lose weight before you consider Coolsculpting®.
Some people have conditions that put them at risk during Coolsculpting® treatment. If you have paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, cold agglutinin disease, or cryoglobulinemia, Coolsculpting® might not be right for you. Talk to the staff at LUX to find out if other fat removal treatment options might be more appropriate for you.
For Coolsculpting® to work, you need to have enough fat to treat. One way to see if you’ve got enough fat to remove is to pinch the skin in the area you want to treat. If you can pinch at least an inch, the treatment may be able to help you.
What Happens After Coolsculpting®?
How long it takes to see results after Coolsculpting® depends on how quickly your body processes the damaged fat cells. Results aren’t instant. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to notice a visible change.
Many people see full results from Coolsculpting® after three months, but don’t be surprised if you start to see a slimmer appearance sooner. If you need multiple treatment sessions, they will usually be spaced at least a few months apart to maximize your results.
Side effects can occur after treatment but are typically mild and shouldn’t interfere with your daily life. You might notice the treated area is swollen, red, or bruised. It might feel sensitive or you may notice a tingling feeling in the area. Often, side effects resolve after a few weeks. If your side effects persist, talk to the staff at LUX for advice.
After Coolsculpting®, the removed fat is gone for good. That’s not an excuse to skip exercise or eat whatever you want. The remaining fat cells can get bigger. To maintain your newly slim physique, keep following a healthy diet and exercise routine.