CoolSculpting®

Fat cells expand or shrink according to your lifestyle, but once you’re an adult the number of fat cells in your body doesn’t change much. Stubborn pockets of fat can be difficult to reduce despite diet and exercise.

CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical treatment option to eliminate fat cells in nine areas of the body. The ideal candidate is near their ideal body weight but struggling with fat bulges that have not responded to diet and exercise. The process is easy and relaxing, with no downtime required. At Laser MD, we are one of the largest CoolSculpting providers in Boston and surrounding areas.

CoolSculpting®, also known as cryolipolysis, is a non-invasive body contouring procedure developed by scientists at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital that helps you get rid of unwanted fat without spending time at the gym.

CoolSculpting® is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges in the thighs, buttocks, midsection, upper arms and under the chin. This body sculpting procedure is safe and effective, and benefits include: 

• Natural-looking results
• Little or no downtime
• Pain-free
• No scalpels or incisions
• No chemicals/drugs
• No need for anesthesia

Fat cells are vulnerable to low temperatures. The technology behind this process aims at cooling these fat cells found beneath the skin. The lipids in the fat cells freeze and crystallize, making the fat cells die naturally, a process known as apoptosis or fat freezing.

As the fat cells die, the body safely and gradually filters them out over two to six months. Once the body has successfully removed the dead fat cells, the circumference of the treated areas shrinks, causing a noticeably slimmed-down look. And the fat cells are gone for good.

The CoolSculpting® procedure is performed in our comfortable clinical environment under the supervision of a trained medical professional. CoolSculpting® is so safe and comfortable that clients often use the time to watch TV, catch up on emails or chat with a friend.

The target areas are first marked and covered by gel pads that keep your skin protected from the cooling energy during the process. Then an applicator connected to a hose delivers cold energy to the target area.

Each CoolSculpting® machine has two panels containing about 3,000 sensors on each side, and the applicator pulls the skin being treated between these two panels using suction. The applicator can be left for about an hour to work on your skin, and once the time is up, the provider massages the treated area to restore blood circulation.

In a few weeks, you should start to see fat loss results. With each treatment you can expect a 20-25% reduction in the treated areas. Individual results may vary. To achieve the full results you desire, you may want to consider having several CoolSculpting® sessions.

Since the body continues to flush fat cells, the treated area can continue to reveal results up to six months after treatment. If you maintain your weight by exercising and checking your diet, CoolSculpting® results should be long-term and remain stable.

Contact Laser MD Medspa to schedule a free, informative consultation about CoolSculpting® near you. 

At your consultation you will be assessed by a trained specialist to determine the treatment plan that’s right for you. CoolSculpting® is offered by the “cycle”, or treatment applicator, and your CoolSculpting® cost will depend on the size and location of the area(s) treated. It is often recommended to undergo two sessions to see best results.