Did you know the number of fat cells in your body and their distribution are set at adolescence? Sadly, diet and exercise can only shrink the size of your existing fat cells—not remove or redistribute them. Today, CoolSculpting® offers a non-surgical alternative to liposuction that is capable of reducing areas of excess fat by applying cold temperatures to the surface of the skin.
Once fat cells become frozen and damaged, the body naturally removes them from the body through metabolic processes. The result of CoolSculpting treatments can be smoother, more slender contours almost anywhere on the body without the need for an extended post-surgical recovery.
To learn more about CoolSculpting, we invite you to explore the informative sections we have provided below:
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What is CoolMini™?
For over two years our practice has used CoolSculpting to effectively freeze away fat bulges on tummies, thighs, arms and hips. Now we can utilize the same type of technology to reduce the appearance of a “double chin.” The FDA has just cleared a new fat-freezing treatment for chin fat: the CoolMini™. This miniature applicator is designed specifically to target excess fat cells that have collected under the chin. Utilizing the same basic technique as CoolSculpting, the CoolMini procedure can destroy the excess fat and cause it to filter out of the body through natural metabolic processes. Two sessions are often required for the best results and each treatment takes about one hour to complete. No surgery or extensive recovery time is necessary with this procedure.
The CoolMini can be a wonderful non-surgical option for those who may have considered mini-liposuction but wanted to avoid surgery. CoolMini treatments are performed in our office in a private room set up with a reclining chair, television, and wi-fi.
After one hour of treatment with the CoolMini, the applicator is removed and the targeted area is massaged. The area will be a bit red for a few hours (think of pink cheeks from winter wind) and will feel numb for a few weeks. Your second treatment will be scheduled approximately four weeks after the first and you should see the full effects in about two months.
Like other non-surgical double chin reduction treatments – such as neck lift or facelift. We will perform a comprehensive evaluation of the area and talk with you about your options during your initial consultation.
The CoolMini can provide patients with a beautifully recontoured profile and address a problem that can be very frustrating for many people. We are very excited to offer this advanced treatment here at Pinsky Plastic Surgery!
What Will My CoolSculpting® Recovery & Results Be Like?
- Once your procedure is complete, you can return to normal work or fitness routines immediately.
- Some patients experience redness, minor bruising, tingling, numbness, or mild discomfort in the treated area. These side effects are temporary and typically resolve quickly and completely.
- Do not take products containing ibuprofen (such as Aspirin) for at least two weeks after your procedure. These medications thin the blood, and interfere with your body’s normal blood clotting, increasing the risk of bruising and may affect the inflammatory response needed to reduce the damaged fat cells.
- After the procedure, fat cells usually begin to slowly die over a period of one to three months.
- With CoolSculpting fat cells are not reduced immediately, but break down and are naturally processed by your body – similar to the way your body resolves a bruise.
- This controlled fat reduction process allows skin time to react and minimizes sagging skin. (Poor skin elasticity is most commonly seen in patients over 50 or who have had significant weight fluctuations.)
- You can re-treat the same area after several weeks if your treatment plan has identified that several “stacked” treatments are needed for a stubborn area.
