CoolSculpting Elite at CosmeticsMD

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that reduces areas of stubborn fat with little to no downtime. CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental (under the chin) and submandibular (under the jawline) areas, thigh, abdomen, and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments. CoolSculpting is not a treatment for weight loss.

Yes, CoolSculpting is clinically proven and effective at reducing unwanted fat. It can reduce the treated fat area by up to 20 to 25%. Based on a recent clinical study, 9 out of 10 patients were satisfied

with their treatment, and 9 out of 10 patients would recommend CoolSculpting to a friend or family member.

CoolSculpting delivers controlled cooling to the treated area. After treatment, the dead fat cells are removed through a natural biological process. Though this process begins within days after your treatment, it can take up to 3-6 months for all the treated fat cells to die and then be cleared away from the treated area. Those fat cells, once eliminated,

are gone for good.

CoolSculpting® has been used by doctors since 2009 and is the #1 noninvasive fat reduction treatment used by doctors. It’s proven effective, and there are over 100 published papers on the safety and efficacy of CoolSculpting in medical publications.

CoolSculpting is an option for patients 18 years or older who have stubborn fat bulges in FDA-cleared locations that have not responded to diet and exercise and who do not have any reason not to be treated, including any treatment contraindications.

CoolSculpting may be appropriate for a diverse array of patients—women and men of various age ranges, backgrounds, and ethnicities. CoolSculpting candidates come in all shapes and sizes, who have

“pinchable” stubborn fat that can fit into one of the many applicators. CoolSculpting can also be used on firmer fat areas, such as on the outer thigh with certain applicators. CoolSculpting is cleared to treat stubborn fat in patients with a BMI of up to 30.

CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared to reduce fat in 9 areas on the body. It can eliminate stubborn fat on the double chin or submentum and along the jawline in the submandibular area in patients with a BMI of up to 46.2. Other cleared areas include the upper arm, back fat, bra fat, the flank area, abdomen, on the thigh, and underneath the buttocks (also called banana roll).

Everyone has their own sensitivity to discomfort. CoolSculpting uses light vacuum pressure to attach and hold the applicator to the treated area. The applicators administer therapeutic cooling which will

feel very cold in the treated area and has been described as a burning cold sensation for up to 10 minutes before the area typically goes numb. After treatment is finished, the applicators are removed and the treated areas are massaged. Many clients tell us that the 2-minute massage following treatment is the most uncomfortable part of the treatment.

Treatments last 35 minutes for the most part, but some applicators, such as the one used on the double-chin area or outer thigh, involve slightly longer treatment times. A 2-minute massage will follow each treatment. For most clients, 2 or more visits are recommended to achieve the best results. In a clinical study, visits were 8 weeks apart.

After your private consultation, you will have clinical photos taken; these serve as a baseline to show the progressive changes to your body. The clinician will work with you to map out a customized treatment plan physically on the areas to be treated. Then sitting on a treatment chair, you will have CoolSculpting applicators attached to the areas being treated.

First, a gel pad is put on to both protect the skin and ensure the applicator stays in place. The applicator uses vacuum so you may notice

sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, cold, tingling, stinging, aching, and cramping at the treatment site. After the applicator is in place, the therapeutic cooling is started. You will notice intense cold at first but after the first 10 minutes or so, the area being treated typically will become numb. Most patients like to read, catch up on email, watch TV shows, or even take a nap during their treatments.

Treatment sessions typically last between 35-45 minutes depending on the size of the applicator. After the treatment ends, the applicator and gel pad are removed, and the treated area is massaged for 2 minutes to help break up the fat cells. The massage is often the most uncomfortable part of the treatment as the treated area is both firm and very cold.

Once all your treatments in that session are done, you will get dressed and get back to your busy day. You can return to work, go to the gym, or do anything you would normally do. There are no restrictions on your activities, diet, sun exposure, etc. Over the following weeks and months, your body will do all the work internally as your treated fat cells die off and are removed by the body’s own natural processes.

CoolSculpting® Elite offers two applicators in one machine. This gives providers the ability to treat two areas at the same time—meaning patients can spend less time in the chair as compared to treating with

the original CoolSculpting® system which has 1 applicator.

The CoolSculpting® Elite applicator collection includes 7 different shapes and sizes, which allows providers to treat a wide range of body areas. The innovative C-shaped design complements the body’s natural curves for improved fit and comfort as compared to the previous generation CoolSculpting® applicator. Additionally, the innovative C-shaped design applicators complement the body’s natural

curves for improved fit and comfort during initial tissue draw and features up to an 18% larger cooling area as compared to the previous generation CoolSculpting applicators. The clinical significance of these data has not been established.

It can vary widely, anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 or more, depending on your needs, goals. Schedule a free consultation with CosmeticsMD provider to work on preparing a personalized treatment plan that fits your body and your budget. Additionally, CoolSculpting® is part of the Allē reward program, where patients earn points that can be used on a variety of Allergan Aesthetics treatments and products, like BOTOX, Juvederm, KYBELLA, SkinVive, and DiamondGlow.

While that depends on your unique needs, many patients need two sessions of treatments in an area to achieve their desired results and some patients need more than 2 sessions per area.

The delay allows your body time to process and eliminate the treated fat cells from your first session. Waiting 8 weeks or more also helps us determine where best to place the applicators during your follow-up session as your treated areas’ contours will have changed.

Many patients start seeing results after their first session, but more dramatic results are often seen after the second treatment session. Just like with exercise, you don’t always see or feel results after one day of exercise but after multiple exercise sessions. It’s important to complete all your recommended treatments to see your desired results.

Typical and common side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, and a sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental or submandibular area treatment. Rare side effects may also occur. CoolSculpting® Elite may cause a visible enlargement in the treated area, called Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH), which may develop 2 to 5 months after treatment and requires surgical intervention for correction.