What’s the difference between SculpSure and Coolsculpting?
Both CoolSculpting and SculpSure achieve the same goal - fat removal - but the manner in which this is achieved is different:
CoolSculpting uses freezing to remove the fat cells, while Sculpsure uses heat to remove them.
Coolsculpting is a longer treatment, with most areas of the body taking 35-45 mins to complete, whereas SculpSure takes around 25 mins for most areas of the body.
Coolsculpting numbs the skin and is not painful. It’s better for those wishing to remove more fat. SculpSure uses heat without hurting the skin.
How does CoolSculpting work?
CoolSculpting works by cooling areas of fat to -11 degrees Celsius using advanced technology. This kills the fat cells in the localised area without damaging surrounding tissue. Your body then naturally removes the treated fat cells from the body.
Who is suitable for CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is suitable for anyone who has exhausted other options of diet and exercise,, but still has stubborn pockets of fat that they can’t get rid of. Your medical aesthetic practitioner will take details of your medical history to determine if the treatment is right for you.
How many CoolSculpting treatments will I need?
The number of CoolSculpting treatments you’ll need will depend on the area being treated and the size of the fatty build-up that you’d like to reduce. For example, chin fat may take less time than the stomach, because it’s a smaller surface area and the fat will be less dense. We’ll be able to give you more detailed advice once you have been assessed at your free consultation.
What is the recovery time for CoolSculpting?
There is no recovery time required, and you’ll be able to continue with your day to day activities after the treatment.
This is a treatment which involves using a specialist machine to cool areas of fat to -11 degrees Celsius. This safely kills fat cells in the targeted area, which are then naturally processed by your body. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, non-surgical weight-loss method that involves no needles or anaesthetic – so you can carry on with your day-to-day life straight after treatment.
Many people wonder does fat freezing really work on stubborn areas? And the answer is yes - this cold freeze fat loss method is an effective way to get rid of fat that won’t shift through normal diet and exercise. The average weight loss for CoolSculpting varies from patient to patient, but the process can provide as much as a 27% reduction of fat.
Is fat freezing treatment safe?
Around the world, more than seven million CoolSculpting treatments have been performed and 52 peer-reviewed papers have assessed its ability to deliver effective and safe treatment. The applicator contains a sensor that automatically shuts down the system if it detects that your skin has dropped below -11 degrees Celsius, ensuring each fat freezing treatment is safe. As with any procedure, there are always potential CoolSculpting risks, however these will be explained in full during your consultation.
What’s the difference between surgical lipo and fat freeze treatment?
Many patients ask us what the difference between lipo and fat freeze treatments are. Essentially, liposuction is a surgical procedure that’s carried out under general anaesthetic, and requires patients to miss up to a week of work to recover from their surgery. Liposuction patients also need to wear compression garments, sometimes for several weeks. Unlike lipo, fat freeze treatments are non-invasive and involve no needles or anaesthesia, and most patients don’t need to take any time off work.
If I have CoolSculpting, how long will it take?
If you choose to have CoolSculpting, how long it takes to complete will depend on the size of the treatment area. To give you a rough idea, fat freezing one area of the body takes an average of 35-45 minutes, though this may be more or less depending on the area being treated. If you want to treat several parts of your body in the same session, such as CoolSculpting your arms, stomach and back, this can take anywhere between one and three hours. As you can’t treat the same area more than once in a session, you may require more than one visit.
Who is suitable for CoolSculpting?
You may be suitable for CoolSculpting in our UK clinics if you have small, stubborn pockets of fat that seem resistant to exercise. However, at your free consultation we’ll ask more questions about your areas of concern, medical history, and why you want the fat freezing treatment, to make sure that it’s the most suitable procedure for you.
How many fat freezing treatments will I need?
The number of fat freezing treatments you need will depend on the area you’re treating and the size of the fatty build-up that you’re trying to reduce. For example, chin fat freezing may take less time than CoolSculpting the stomach, because it’s a smaller surface area. We’ll be able to give you more detailed advice and guidance once you have been assessed at your free consultation.
Are CoolSculpting results permanent?
CoolSculpting and weight loss go hand in hand, as the fat cells destroyed by the machine will not come back. Over a period of three weeks to six months, they are naturally processed and absorbed by your body’s lymphatic system. If you maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly, the results of your fat freezing sessions will be maximised. However, if you follow a poor diet and move less, there is no reason why fat could not build up in the same areas again (this is in extreme cases).
Which areas of my body does CoolSculpting work for?
CoolSculpting can target fat in many areas of the body. Whether you’d like to freeze belly fat, love handles or stubborn areas on your back, or whether you’re interested in CoolSculpting your face, neck, thighs or another area, our experts are here to help you. During your consultation, you can chat through any areas you’d like to target, and your patient advisor will create a bespoke treatment plan in line with your needs.
Can you drive after CoolSculpting?
Yes, you can drive after CoolSculpting treatment. There is no recovery period needed following fat freezing, meaning you can go about your normal day to day activities once your procedure has finishehttp://transforminglives.bbpdev.com/admin/pages/edit/show/96d.
Are there any CoolSculpting risks?
As with all types of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments, there are some CoolSculpting risks to be aware of. After the treatment, you may have some slight bruising, tingling or numbing in the treated area, and you may also notice some redness of the skin. These CoolSculpting side effects will ease off fairly quickly – usually within two or three days.
