CoolSculpting^® AT DERMACARE SAN DIEGO

The price for CoolSculpting® procedures varies depending on your areas of concern, the number of sessions needed, and your ultimate goals. Some patients need two to three treatments to reach their desired results. We will help create a customized treatment plan, in person, that’s tailored to your body, your expectations, and your budget.

We will help you create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. The length of your CoolSculpting® session will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit. With the new CoolAdvantage® technology, treatment time per cycle has been cut in half from 60 minutes to 35 minutes. We also have the ability to perform DualSculpting, which is the use of multiple applicators to treat two areas at the same time, so you can complete each treatment more quickly and effectively. We may schedule additional sessions in order to meet your goals. Although it varies depending on how much fat you want eliminated, some patients need two or three treatments to achieve their desired results.

Once the treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), your body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells. Once they’re removed, these fat cells are gone for good. Fat cannot regrow, migrate or otherwise return once its been eliminated. Diet and exercise shrink fat cells but doesn’t get rid of them. With CoolSculpting®, fewer fat cells mean a more toned, sculpted body even if patients do gain weight.

As your treatment begins and you start to notice the cooling during the first few minutes, you may feel some pinching, pressure and intense cold. This soon dissipates and any discomfort is alleviated as treated areas become numb. Many people watch videos, read work on their laptop, or even take a nap during their treatment.

CoolSculpting® is FDA-cleared for the flank (love handles), abdomen, thighs, back, arms, buttocks and chin. With over one million CoolSculpting® treatments performed worldwide, it is proven to be a safe and effective treatment for nonsurgical fat reduction. No adverse side effects or dangerous complications have been associated with this noninvasive, effective fat reduction procedure.

During the procedure, you may feel some pulling, tugging, coldness, numbness or mild discomfort. Following the procedure, there are no adverse or harmful side effects, but some patients may experience some minor symptoms which may include:

• Temporary numbness
• Redness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Firmness
• Tingling
• Stinging and minor discomfort

Rare side effects such as paradoxical adipose hyperplasia may also occur, but the incidence rate is extremely low. This is a cosmetic (rather than dangerous) side effect that affects mostly men in which treated fat cells become larger. An experienced provider like those at Dermacare can help reduce unwanted side effects and ensure a comfortable, effective treatment. As with any medical procedure, ask us if the CoolSculpting® procedure is right for you.

Yes, you can. The CoolSculpting® procedure is completely nonsurgical, so typically you can return to normal activities immediately. You won’t feel groggy from anesthesia, won’t need to care for any incisions and won’t be in pain after your CoolSculpting® treatment. Any side effects you do experience will be minor and easily managed with over-the-counter medications. Although you may feel a bit sore, there is no recovery period or downtime required after your treatment. Often times, patients can return to work after their CoolSculpting® session is over.

It takes time for your body to eliminate fat after your CoolSculpting® procedure. Treated fat cells are destroyed by the freezing temperatures before being naturally processed and removed by the body’s waste disposal systems. You may start to notice changes as soon as three weeks after your treatment but will experience the most dramatic improvements after about two months. It may take up to six months for the full results to develop since your body will continue to flush out and eliminate fat cells during this time. Once you begin to notice a slimmer figure, these changes will be permanent as long as you maintain a healthy weight.

No special supplements or pills are required for CoolSculpting® to work and you don’t necessarily have to adopt new diet and exercise habits. Many patients, however, feel more motivated to take care of themselves after their CoolSculpting® treatment to ensure optimal results. 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 start to adopt healthier habits after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting® procedure. However, if you do gain weight in the future, it will likely be evenly distributed all over your body. After an area is treated with CoolSculpting®, there are fewer fat cells present, so many patients notice increased tone even if they do put on weight. Only in cases of extreme weight gain do the remaining fat cells expand enough to eclipse the results of CoolSculpting® treatments.

Prior to treatment, you will have a consultation with one of our CoolSculpting® experts to determine whether or not you are a good candidate. Each body is different and has unique needs; therefore, each treatment is customized to your specific areas of concern. If you’ve been bothered by stubborn fat that isn’t affected by diet or exercise, the body contouring specialists at Dermacare can help you achieve a leaner, more sculpted body. Contact or call us today in Carlsbad at 760-472-5088 or our Rancho Bernardo location at 858-943-2443 to schedule a consultation and find out if CoolSculpting® is right for you.