Freeze Fat Away for the
New Year! For many aging men and women, localized fat layers can be very difficult to “work” off. Even with a regular exercise regimen and strict dietary factors, areas such as love handles, and abdominal fat, can be stubborn to contour. Surgical liposuction may not be an option for many people due to cost, down time or anesthesia. Now there is another option. Coolsculping® is a break through, non-invasive procedure that uses cooling technology to noticeably eliminate fat without surgery. That’s right, similar to liposuction; the fat cells are eliminated completely resulting in fewer fat cells all together. Using science developed by Harvard scientist and technology by Zeltiq, CoolSculpting induces selective fat layer reduction without any damage to overlying skin. Once the fat cells are affected by the cooling they are eliminated from the body naturally over the course of the next 90 days. CoolSculpting is completely non-invasive; there is no cutting, no needles and no anesthesia necessary. The procedure begins with the device being attached to the area of concern with a suction sensation, and then a cold sensation is felt for the first few minutes. The area will feel either numb or cold for the remainder of the hour. During the procedure patients typically read, watch a movie, use electronic devices, listen to music or relax. More than one area may be treated in the same appointment time. Upon consultation your provider will determine if you are a good candidate and number of sessions that will be required for desired results and contour. CoolSculpting is FDA cleared for the abdomen. It is proven to be safe and effective. Studies show that properly selected patients showed significant fat layer reduction. There may be some minor temporary discomfort following the procedure. Your provider will discuss more on what to expect during and following the procedure. Each patient is individually assessed to determine number of treatments and expectations. Most patients require one to two treatments and see noticeable reduction of fat in the treated area within four to six weeks following the first session. Full results are usually seen after 1-3 months. Some individuals may appreciate more fat reduction with additional treatments. The cost of the procedure ranges from $1200 to $3000 depending on number of treatments and number of areas being treated. During CoolSculpting, the treated fat cells are eliminated. As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle, long-term results should remain stable. Call now for an appointment to reduce those love handles for those problem areas for the New Year!
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January 2013 | azhealthandliving.com
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