Dr. Lowenstein is very pleased to introduce CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ ™ to Santa
Barbara, Bakersfield, and the Central Coast. Zeltiq is a non-invasive procedure that gently and effectively removes fat from targeted areas of the body that have not responded to traditional diet and exercise. Patients can benefit from noticeable yet natural-looking results in their problem areas, providing an overall smoother body contour. CoolSculpting is most effective in removing fat from the abdomen, love handles (flanks) and back.
The results of the CoolSculpting procedure are achieved using the advanced Cryolipolysis™ technology, which cools the targeted tissue to break down the fat cells for easy removal, without any harm to the surrounding tissue. Fat cells have been proven to be more vulnerable to cold than the surrounding tissue. This stimulates a natural fat removal process that continues for several months after the procedure.
The Zeltiq fat reduction procedure is currently approved for use in the United States, Canada, Europe and other international markets. It has recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The system has been approved by the FDA as an effective device for reducing fat in the areas of the flanks, or love handles. It has additionally been found to be helpful in re-contouring other areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and back. Zeltiq has been safely used across the world for many years.
Candidates for CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is considered safe and effective for most patients seeking fat removal from targeted areas such as the abdomen, love handles and back. Since CoolSculpting is not a weight loss solution, patients should be generally in the range of an appropriate weight for their height.
Usual candidates for CoolSculpting are relatively fit, with one or more areas of stubborn fat that does not respond to diet or exercise. Appropriate patients are often active men and women who wish to see some improvement of the bulge above their pants or tights. Many CoolSculpting patients have previously entertained localized liposuction but found that alternative to be too costly or associated with too much recovery time. Because CoolSculpting has no need for compression garments or time away from work or the gym, it is an ideal alternative for the Santa Barbara active lifestyle.
CoolSculpting is not designed to remove large volumes of fat like conventional liposuction procedures. Zeltiq is considered a less invasive alternative for patients with modest-sized fat bulges. Dr. Lowenstein will help determine whether or not you are a candidate for CoolSculpting after a physical examination and an evaluation of your medical history.
Benefits of CoolSculpting
As a completely non-invasive procedure, CoolSculpting offers patients many benefits over other fat reduction procedures. Some of these benefits include:
No downtime
No need for anesthesia
Minimal to no discomfort
No incisions
During the procedure, most patients remain completely comfortable and can read, listen to music and simply relax. At Montecito Plastic Surgery, patients are supplied with an iPad and a selection of movies and books to enjoy while they relax during their treatment.
Patients are able to return to work and resume other regular activities the very same day. There are usually no restrictions on returning to your work-out or athletic activity, be it yoga, running, weight lifting, cycling, swimming, or surfing. This ability to improve isolated fat bulges in the physically active and working professional population is one of the most exciting aspects to the arrival of CoolSculpting to the Santa Barbara region.
CoolSculpting Procedure
The CoolSculpting procedure involves the use of an applicator that cools the fat cells in the targeted area of your body for a simple, natural fat removal process. A gel pad is applied to the area to be treated, and then an applicator cup is attached to deliver a gentle vacuum pressure that draws tissue between the cooling panels.
The treated fat cells are removed though natural metabolic processes within the body,
similar to the way fat from food is removed. This allows for a gradual reduction in fat
from targeted areas to create a slimmer, more defined appearance. The CoolSculpting
procedure usually takes two or more hours to perform, depending on the size of the area
being treated.
Results of CoolSculpting
The results of the Zeltiq procedure are usually visible two to four months after treatment. Although these results are not as rapid as those achieved through liposuction, patients undergoing CoolSculpting can avoid the pain, risks and lengthy recovery times associated with these more invasive procedures. Visible results without the down-time of surgery is what sets this technology apart.
Because of its noninvasive nature, CoolSculpting has considerably fewer risks than other fat reduction procedures. CoolSculpting is considered safe for most patients, although
there are certain risks associated with any kind of treatment. Following Zeltiq, most patients report minimal discomfort. Some bruising can occur, and the feeling of numbness and “pins-and-needles” has been experienced by some patients. These feelings resolve in a matter of days, with no medium or long-term changes to be expected. In comparison, liposuction patients often experience numbness and “burning” sensations that similarly resolve, though often over a longer period of time.
Dr. Lowenstein is very pleased to introduce CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ ™ to Santa
Barbara, Bakersfield, and the Central Coast. Zeltiq is a non-invasive procedure that gently and effectively removes fat from targeted areas of the body that have not responded to traditional diet and exercise. Patients can benefit from noticeable yet natural-looking results in their problem areas, providing an overall smoother body contour. CoolSculpting is most effective in removing fat from the abdomen, love handles (flanks) and back.
