CoolSculpting is an alternative to burn the accumulated fat that has caused a furore in recent years. Using the action of cold, this aesthetic treatment promises the elimination of fat, as well as reducing its volume and softening moderate cellulite. Many celebrities have tried its benefits thanks to its few risks and great results. Do you want to know everything about CoolSculpting? Read on!
Well, CoolSculpting is the only technique approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Community to permanently eliminate localized fat. Through a cooling technology that selectively removes fat cells. Through a natural and gradual procedure that does not cause damage to the skin.
It was in the year 2000 when scientists from Harvard University began to work on this technique of the theory that fat is more vulnerable to cold than adjacent tissues, therefore, it could be removed by applying cold without damaging the skin.
What is CoolSculpting?
This treatment is based on the destruction of fat cells through low temperatures. On cooling, the fat enters a solid state and allows the body to eliminate it.
This technology has been a revolution in the aesthetic field, since, although the amount of fat removed is not great, it is the first time that fat has been removed in a non-surgical way. Currently these techniques have evolved and allow greater fat removal and can be applied in more areas.
Fat cells are affected by entering a natural or apoptotic death process. The body gradually removes these cells as part of the normal metabolic process, helping to remove about 20% of the fat in treated areas. The results are appreciable between 1 and 4 months after treatment. The fat that is eliminated does not go to the bloodstream or the liver, and will not affect cholesterol, triglyceride or liver function levels, making this technique not only effective, but also very safe without surgery.
How is the CoolSculpting treatment?
CoolSculpting is completely personalized for each patient. Depending on the area to be treated and the initial state, each session can last between 35 and 60 minutes. Subsequently, the applicators to be used are chosen and the number of sessions required is established.
Normally, after two sessions, the fat in the treated areas is reduced by 20% during the weeks after treatment, and results can be seen between 1 and 4 months.
After a CoolSculpting session there is no need for a recovery period. The reducing effect begins to appreciate around the third week. You can see a total change after 2 or 3 months, when the body is eliminating fat deposits. When the adipocytes disappear, the results are permanent. It is important to note that this will only be possible if you maintain a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Contraindications
Like any cosmetic treatment, in CoolSculpting there are also some contraindications. In this case, the fact that it is related to the use of cold and the suction to which the tissue to be treated is subjected, makes it contraindicated in various situations and pathologies. Let’s see some of these:
- Cold-related diseases, such as urticaria or hyper sensitivity to cold, Raynaud’s disease, Cryoglobulinemia.
- Hyperproteinaemia
- Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulants, due to the suction applied in the CoolSculpting could cause bruising in this type of patient.
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding.
- Presence of hernias in the abdomen.
- Scars in the treatment area
- Active skin lesions, dermatitis, active psoriasis, open wounds, extremely sensitive or fragile skin in the area to be treated. As well as a history of recurring skin infection.
- Chronic diseases with functional organ involvement.
- Autoimmune diseases with skin involvement.
- Peripheral neuropathies of immune origin, due to endocrine metabolic disorders (diabetes), infectious, toxic.
- Immunosuppression states (HIV).
- Use of immunosuppressive medication (prolonged steroid treatments)
- History of deep vein thrombosis in the current or treatment area, varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis.
- Post-surgical patients or recent surgeries in the area to be treated,
- Active or recent Malignant Pathology, at least 5 years ago (Cancer), use of anticancer drugs.
- Precancerous lesions/malignancies or suspicious in the treatment area.
- Any synthetic filling procedure (e.g. silicone) in the treatment area or adjacent.
Side effects
CoolSculpting is one of the reductive and fat eliminator treatments considered safer and more reliable. Being a non-invasive procedure, it does not require recovery time or rest after application.
However, in the worst case, a negative effect may occur as a result of applying the treatment. But, this is not related to the technique, but to diseases or ailments that the patient presents. In other words, it will not be the product of CoolSculpting as such, but rather the conjunction of both. Therefore, it is important to be aware of contraindications and inform specialists in this treatment to avoid inconveniences.
Similarly, the fact that CoolSculpting is approved by the FDA and by the research of great scientists. It is a seal of guarantee that this procedure is safe. Specialists point out that possible side effects, such as redness, numbness or irritation disappear within hours or a few days.
Also, the side effects caused by CoolSculpting are generally very bearable and do not usually cause any problems to lead a completely normal life immediately after the procedure. Let’s know some side effects of this treatment:
- Redness of the treated area. This usually lasts a few minutes to several hours.
- Localized bruises associated with the suction process.
- Alterations in skin sensitivity, such as numbness in the treated area. This may take up to 5 weeks.
- Tiredness, with the possibility of a feverish state lasting less than 24 hours.
- Pain during the procedure, mainly the first 10 minutes of treatment, of little intensity.
- Subsequent discomfort in the treated area of about 7 to 10 days duration, accompanied by possible inflammation, but not limiting for daily activity.
- Exceptionally: Superficial skin lesion associated with the freezing effect, colour changes (hyper or hypo pigmentation).
This article is informative and is not intended to serve as a diagnosis, prescription or treatment of any type of ailment. This information is not a substitute for consulting a doctor, specialist or health professional.
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