CoolSculpting Elite®
for Women
Knowledge for the Empowered Patient
Sometimes diet and exercise aren’t enough. Now matter how hard you try, some stubborn fat cells refuse to budge. CoolSculpting Elite® for women can be an effective and efficient way to remove those immoveable fat cells and define the contours of your body. We’re here to provide you with everything you need to know about CoolSculpting Elite®, because a well-informed patient is an empowered patient.
What is Coolsculpting Elite®?
CoolSculpting Elite® is a non-invasive procedure that permanently removes fat cells with cooling technology. It is one of the most efficient, well-studied, and safest aesthetic procedures for the body. CoolSculpting Elite® for women helps shape and tone the body to your desired contour by targeting fat cells with minimal pain and time.
The Difficulties of Fat Loss in Women
Having stubborn fat can be frustrating for many reasons but for women especially. Did you know your biology may be the cause of your hard-to-lose fat? Compared to men, women have a lower percentage of muscle and a higher percentage of fat. Since muscles burn calories faster than fat, that means women have a slower metabolic rate and burn fewer calories. Women’s bodies also tend to store fat in hard to target places such as the hips and thighs.
Losing fat can also be more difficult for women after menopause as hormones have a significant impact on our metabolism. As estrogen decreases during menopause, it can decrease bone strength, cause cholesterol levels to fluctuate, and increase body fat. While exercise and a healthy diet can help regulate the effects of lower estrogen and help maintain weight, some fat can still seem resistant to it. CoolSculpting Elite® for women can be a wonderful addition to regular diet and exercise to permanently remove some of that hard-to-lose fat.
How CoolSculpting Elite® for Women Works
Created through Harvard research and FDA-approved in 2009, CoolSculpting Elite® works by freezing fat cells with a process called cryolipolysis. This process works as fat cells are more susceptible to freezing than other cells. The cold temperature triggers a process called apoptosis, which is the natural death of a cell. Other cell-eating cells then surround the damaged fat cell and dispose of it.
How Does CoolSculpting Keep My Skin Safe?
Skin cells have a higher freezing point than fat cells. With the targeted cooling technology of our CoolSculpting Elite® applicators, it ensures that fat cells are removed without harming any other part of your body. The applicator also has built-in safety features that will turn itself off if the temperature gets too low. If you have any concerns about your skin, one of our providers can tell you all the ways we put your safety first.
Benefits of CoolSculpting Elite® for Women
If you are considering fat reduction treatments for your body, here are some benefits about choosing CoolSculpting Elite®:
Targeted Areas
Because CoolSculpting Elite® for women can target smaller areas, that means you can choose exactly where you want to see results.
Quick Recovery Time
You can walk in and out for your session in less than an hour which is perfect for women with busy schedules.
Non-invasive
There’s no needles, anesthetics, or any pain medications necessary for this procedure. This means minimal pain and no downtime so you can continue with your day.
Permanently Remove Stubborn Fat
Since the cooling technology kills off fat cells, they are permanently gone. With proper diet and exercise, your results will be long-lasting.
What to Expect for Your Consultation
Before you can start your CoolSculpting Elite® treatments, we want you to book a consultation with one of our providers. Here’s what you can expect during your consultation.
Discuss Current Health
Target Area
Plan Sessions
How the Procedure Works
After you receive a consultation with one of our providers and create a personalized treatment plan, the procedure itself is simple and straightforward:
- To begin, one of our providers will outline the area you want to target. Then the area is covered with a gel pad that will act as a barrier between your skin and the applicator.
- Your provider then applies the applicator. Most patients report a cold feeling similar to an ice pack along with some slight pressure, but after ten minutes, the area should become temporarily numb.
- Now’s your time to relax as the treatment takes effect. That could include reading, responding to emails, napping, or watching a show.
- At the end of the treatment, your provider will remove the applicator and gel pad. Your aesthetician then massages the targeted area to break up the fat cells.
- Now your session is done and you are free to continue your day.
Common Side Effects
While CoolSculpting Elite® is a relatively painless procedure, but some women still experience temporary side effects. Some of the most common side effects include numbness and a slight pain or pinching during the procedure that might come and go after.
These side effects are only temporary and should resolve themselves within 14 days after treatment.
With CoolSculpting Elite®, for women, another side effect can be an earlier or more painful period. This side effect may only occur when a woman has her session near or at the beginning of her menstruation. We do not recommend scheduling a session around that time of month.
While long term or serious side effects and pain are rare for CoolSculpting Elite® treatments, we want our patients to be aware of all possible outcomes. If the treated area becomes enlarged or particularly painful, contact one of our providers. Every patient is different. If any of these side effects are concerning to you, be sure to discuss them with our provider at your consultation.
CoolSculpting Elite® Results
After your treatment is completed you can see your full results within two to four months. To see your desired contour sooner, your provider will teach you how to apply daily massages to the area. To keep your results, you should maintain a healthy diet and daily exercise or it’s possible to regain new fat. It’s important to know that CoolSculpting Elite® for women is not a weight loss procedure, but rather a fat removal solution.
Recovery
CoolSculpting Elite® is a quick, non-invasive procedure. This means that the procedure is so efficient that you could spend your lunch break at a CoolSculpting Elite® session then go right back to work after. Unless stated otherwise by our provider, there are no restrictions on activities after the procedure.
To ensure minimal discomfort, maximum results, and a stress-free recovery, try doing the following after your procedure:
- Wear loose and comfortable clothing
- Move around to avoid inflammation
- Take over-the-counters or try warm compresses for any pain
- Massage targeted area daily
If you have any questions or concerns during your recovery, don’t hesitate to reach out to your provider.
We Measure Our Success in Satisfied Patients
Gaining fat is a natural part for every body. Whether you want to get rid of it or keep it, we want to help you make a happy and healthy decision. Throughout the years, women’s bodies have become susceptible to aesthetic trends, but we believe that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. The goals you set for yourself are our priority. No matter your reason for CoolSculpting Elite®, our team wants our patients to feel their best inside and out.
Book Your Consultation
The hardest steps in any journey are the last ones, let us help you cross the finish line with your body transformation. Contact us today to set up your consultation to determine if this procedure is right for you.