CoolSculpting® in Beverly Hills, CA
Countless people have struggled to rid their bodies of stubborn excess fat. Even if diet and exercise have helped you lose weight, chances are you still struggle to lose fat from certain troublesome areas.
If you are at or near your ideal weight and would like to eliminate those annoying love handles, saddlebags, or thunder thighs and attain more slender body contours, CoolSculpting® may be the perfect solution for you. CoolSculpting® is the only FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment that uses cooling technology to gently, effectively, and permanently eliminate unwanted fat and sculpt the body.
Table of Contents
- What Can CoolSculpting® Achieve?
- How Does CoolSculpting® Work?
- How Is CoolSculpting® Performed?
- Results That Speak for Themselves
- What Treatments Can Be Combined With CoolSculpting®?
- What Can I Expect During My CoolSculpting® Recovery?
- Why Choose Dr. Chiu?
- Frequently Asked Questions About CoolSculpting®
What Can CoolSculpting® Achieve?
Permanent Fat Elimination
CoolSculpting® permanently removes fat by freezing targeted fat cells. These fat cells die due to the fast temperature shift caused by targeted freezing. The body will naturally remove the dead cells over the next few weeks. Unlike diet and exercise, when these fat cells die, they are eliminated permanently. The cold temperatures used during CoolSculpting® only affect the fat cells, leaving the surrounding healthy cells undamaged.
Increased Muscle Definition
By removing fat in targeted locations, the patient’s muscle definition becomes sharper and more visible. This will reveal muscles that would otherwise be concealed behind a layer of fat. This is ideal for patients interested in enhancing the appearance of muscles they’ve earned at the gym.
Slimmer Contours
Fat removal in targeted areas can adjust the body’s contours, creating a slimmer, more attractive body profile. This is ideal for patients seeking the ideal hourglass shape but cannot achieve it through diet and exercise alone.
How Does CoolSculpting® Work?
When the topic of non-surgical fat treatments comes up, the first question most prospective patients ask is, “What is CoolSculpting®?” CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses chilled panels to target and remove fat deposits.
How Is CoolSculpting® Performed?
During your CoolSculpting® treatment, the CoolSculpting® device will be placed over the treatment area. This device will have a series of chilled panels to freeze the fat without harming the skin or surrounding cells. A light suction will be applied to ensure the fat deposit is fully exposed to the panels. This process may be uncomfortable as your body reacts and acclimates to the cold temperatures, but such discomfort is minor and should fade within a few minutes.
The CoolSculpting® device will move over the targeted area slowly to ensure all targeted fat cells are affected. Each treatment can remove roughly 20 to 25 percent of the fat cells in a given fat deposit.
Patients may relax, read, or even nap during the treatment depending on the treatment area.
What Treatments Can Be Combined With CoolSculpting®?
CoolSculpting® can be combined with other non-surgical treatments, such as:
For patients who have tried non-surgical treatments and been less than satisfied, surgical treatments are viable alternatives.
These may include:
- Liposuction procedures (to physically extract fat via suction)
- Liposculpture procedures (to adjust body contours)
- Tummy tuck surgery (to contour the abdomen)
- Brazillian Butt Lift surgery (to enhance the buttocks’ size)
- Neck lift surgery (to remove excess fat and skin around the neck and chin)
What Can I Expect During My CoolSculpting® Recovery?
The recovery timeline can vary for each patient, varying with factors like age, natural recovery speed, and complexity of the surgery. Dr. Chiu will provide you with a personalized timeline during your consultation based on these factors. However, a general outline can include:
Immediately After
No downtime is required after a CoolSculpting® treatment, and patients may return to daily activities immediately. Some patients may experience minor tingling within 5 to 10 minutes of the treatment’s conclusion as increased blood flow occurs. This pins-and-needles sensation should only last a few minutes.
1 Week
Initial results may start to become noticeable as fat cells are metabolized. Minor side effects, such as bruising or swelling, will resolve.
2 to 3 Weeks
Initial results should become fully visible as fat cells redistribute in response to the loss of fat deposits.
4 to 6 Weeks
Final results will continue to develop, and newly defined body contours will begin to emerge.
Why Choose Dr. Chiu?
Dr. Chiu is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a thorough understanding of and an artful eye for body aesthetics.
He has extensive medical knowledge necessary to help patients achieve their desired aesthetic results. He makes sure to customize his approach to each treatment depending on his patient’s needs. Dr. Chiu is a highly qualified surgeon who offers cutting-edge non-surgical options like CoolSculpting® to all of his patients. Patient safety, satisfaction, and comfort are the top priority of Dr. Chiu and his professional staff.
Frequently Asked Questions About CoolSculpting®
Am I a good candidate for CoolSculpting® in Beverly Hills?
Healthy adults near their ideal weight are great candidates for CoolSculpting®. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Chiu today to discuss your cosmetic goals and see if CoolSculpting® can benefit you.
How long until I see my results from CoolSculpting®?
Final results of CoolSculpting® may take four to six months to fully develop as tissues adjust to having less fat around them. Some patients may choose repeated treatments to provide more extensive results.
How long do the results of CoolSculpting® last?
The fat cells that CoolSculpting® removes are gone for good and will not regrow. Therefore, CoolSculpting® results are effectively permanent. However, CoolSculpting® will not prevent new fat deposits from forming in other areas should the patient gain weight following treatment. For this reason, patients should undergo CoolSculpting® when their weight is stable, and they are near their ideal weight.
Are there any side effects or pain involved with CoolSculpting®?
Side effects of CoolSculpting® are generally minimal to non-existent. Some patients may experience minor discomfort during the treatment as the panels cool. Temporary numbness, swelling, bruising, or related conditions can occur occasionally but will usually fade within two to three days.
What areas of the body can be treated with CoolSculpting®?
CoolSculpting® is FDA approved to treat fat deposits under the chin and jawline and around the thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and flanks. It can also treat deposits on the upper abdomen (bra fat), back, and underneath the buttocks.
How much does CoolSculpting® cost in Beverly Hills?
CoolSculpting® treatments can vary in price depending on the areas being treated and how many sessions are needed. You can discuss these details with Dr. Chiu during your consultation for a better estimate of the price.
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