What is Coolsculpting?

Of all the ways to get rid of fat or lose weight, coolsculpting might be one of the strangest. The idea of using sub-freezing temperatures to kill fat cells sounds like something a mad scientist might dream up, and you might be worried it’s a scam that could even hurt you. But believe it or not, coolsculpting is an FDA approved way to use low temperatures to target and destroy fat cells.
The Basics of Coolsculpting
The science behind coolsculpting is a natural process of Cryolipolysis, which is quite a mouthful! Cryolipolysis is the term for how human fat cells are destroyed by sub-freezing temperatures. Once the cells have died, the body painlessly and harmlessly disposes of the dead cells through the kidneys over a period of weeks.
Like a number of scientific discoveries, coolsculpting was discovered completely by accident. Believe it or not, the concept of coolsculpting owes its existence to the popsicle. An unrelated study of children noticed that children who were eating regular popsicles had lost fat in their cheeks. When researchers looked into it, they realized that the popsicles were killing the fat cells in the children’s cheeks, and the idea of coolsculpting was born.
A coolsculpting clinic uses a pair of wands applied to areas patients want to reduce fat from, and over about an hour per session the patient simply lies or sits motionless while the wands are held in place. After a few treatment sessions, the patient should see results within a few weeks. Coolsculpting videos can give you a better idea of exactly how the treatment works.
Is Coolsculpting Safe?
The first thing that probably goes through your mind if you’re hearing about coolsculpting for the first time is, ‘Won’t I get frostbite?’ And it makes sense – Usually, exposure to freezing temperatures isn’t exactly healthy for the body.
The good news is that a reputable coolsculpting clinic uses equipment and techniques that guarantee that no harm will come to you. Coolsculpting technicians are trained to apply the cooling wands correctly and for the right amount of time, which means you get the benefit of coolsculpting without any risk of long-term harm.
In the first few minutes, you’ll feel an intense cold sensation, but after that, the area will be numb, and your skin will suffer no lasting damage.
It’s worth noting that there have been reports of people getting frostbite while attempting do-it-yourself coolsculpting. In this case, leave it to the professionals.
How Effective is Coolsculpting?
It’s important to understand that coolsculpting works but has a limited effect. If you’re hoping to drop 50 pounds overnight, coolsculpting isn’t going to make your dreams come true.
Clinical coolsculpting trials showed that on average, coolsculpting was able to eliminate around a quarter of total fat cells in the parts of the body being targeted. That’s certainly something, but it’s not going to make a belly disappear entirely.
Coolsculpting is best for trying to eliminate fat in certain areas that stubbornly resist while the rest of your body is relatively slim. Watching available coolsculpting videos can highlight what your expectations should be if you’re thinking about trying coolsculpting.
Coolsculpting might seem crazy or unsafe, but it’s a proven method to eliminate extra fat and lose some weight. It uses Cryolipolysis, where sub-freezing temperatures can kill fat cells, to rid the body of excess fat.
A coolsculpting session lasts for about an hour and several sessions can result in a moderate reduction in fat in the areas being targeted.
It’s not a miracle cure for people looking to lose weight. But if you’ve tried everything and still can’t get rid of stubborn stomach, neck, upper arm or other areas where fat tends to congregate, coolsculpting might be what you’ve been searching for.