Cryolipolysis - Naturally Disposing of Body Fat

If your goal is to get rid of that stubborn fat from a small area of your body, but you do not want to opt for an invasive surgical procedure, a method known as cryolipolysis might work well for you. This noninvasive method, which will allow your body to naturally dispose of fat, is a safe and effective form of fat removal. This procedure is a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction, whose principles rely on controlled cooling for targeted fat cell reduction in order to reshape the body. This method is FDA approved for anesthetic uses and skin cooling in the United States, however, it was discovered that this method also helps the body to naturally dispose of fat.

The cells in the human body react a certain way to cold and hot temperatures. Research about the cryolipolysis method has determined that our body will experience fat reduction resulting in body contouring when a certain temperature is reached. Cryolipolysis, also known as CoolSculpting, works by pressing a device against the target area of the body, which will become cold enough to treat only the fat cells in that region. The cryolipolysis method will make the body respond with an inflammatory reaction that will cause the body to get rid of damaged fat cells naturally. This method will produce a significant amount of body contouring to improve the patient's shape.

Some benefits of using the CoolSculpting method are that the surgeon does not use anesthesia, makes no incision, and the patient experiences less down time than if they opted for the liposuction surgical procedure. The patient might feel a slight discomfort when they encounter the cold, but the discomfort felt usually subsides after around ten minutes. Patients may be able to return to their regular routine immediately following the fat removal procedure. Patients who undergo this procedure will start to experience "shrinkage" as the cooled fat cells go through a process known as apoptosis, several days after surgery.

Individuals who are good candidates for the CoolSculpting procedure are those who are in good shape but are dissatisfied with a small area of fat that may have made it difficult to wear their favorite clothing appropriately. If you are interested in a fat removal method that does not use invasive surgical methods such as incisions and anesthesia, then the cryolipolysis method might be the thing for you. Call and schedule a consultation in the office of a reputable plastic surgeon to find out more about this procedure and whether it might address the problems you have.