CoolSculpting® in Pittsburgh, PA

CoolSculpting^® is specially designed for those who are at, or near, their ideal weight, but still have unwanted, stubborn fat. Good candidates have noticeable bulges in certain areas that they have been unable to get rid of with diet and exercise. CoolSculpting^® is not a weight loss solution for people who are obese. It is, however, a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. You should not get CoolSculpting^® if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, or cold agglutinin disease. To find out if CoolSculpting^® is right for you, contact us and request a consultation.

The price of CoolSculpting^® procedures will vary depending on your goals, the areas you want to target, and the number of cycles you need. At your consultation, we will work with you to create a customized treatment plan that is tailored to your body, goals, and budget. Our patients find that the cost of CoolSculpting^® is well worth the incredible results they get.

The number of CoolSculpting^® sessions, and the lengths of those sessions, will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during each visit. Before we begin, we will create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. We will let you know if you should plan to schedule additional sessions in order to meet your goals.

CoolSculpting^® results are permanent as long as you maintain your weight and lifestyle habits. Once the treated fat cells are frozen, your body processes the fat and eliminates the dead cells, and once the treated fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.

We have a set number of fat cells in our bodies. Rather than multiplying as we gain weight, the cells themselves simply expand. In some areas of our bodies, we may have more fat cells than typical, which creates muffin tops and belly bulges. CoolSculpting^® kills some of the fat cells, so they are no longer able to expand or contract with weight changes. Your body does not replace these fat cells.

CoolSculpting^® is different from a laser treatment, which you may have had before. The CoolSculpting^® procedure will feel a bit chilly. For a few minutes, you will feel intense cold at the site of the applicator. You may also feel some tugging, pulling, and/or mild pinching. As the treated area becomes numb, these feelings will dissipate. Many people use their procedure session as time to relax, read, watch videos, or get some work done on their laptops.

With more than one million CoolSculpting^® treatments performed worldwide, it’s proven to be a safe and effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction. The CoolSculpting^® procedure is FDA-cleared for submental fat (double chin), arms, bra fat/back fat, flank (love handles), abdomen, above the knees, lower buttock (banana roll), and inner and outer thighs.

During the procedure you may experience deep pulling, tugging, pinching, numbness, or discomfort. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, deep itching, tingling, stinging and pain. Rare side effects may also occur.

Yes, you can. The CoolSculpting^® procedure is completely non-surgical, so typically you can return to normal activities immediately. Often, patients return to work after their CoolSculpting^® session is over.

Some people report they see immediate results, but it’s more likely you will start to see changes as soon as three weeks after your treatment. You will experience the most dramatic results after one to three months.

No! No supplements or pills are required, and you don’t have to adopt new diet or exercise habits. You should, however, continue to make healthy food choices and exercise.

Many patients feel more motivated to take care of themselves after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting^® treatment. However, if you do gain weight, your treated areas should gain at the same rate as the rest of your body.