CoolSculpting by Zeltiq
Thanks to a new, FDA-approved non-invasive alternative to liposuction known as Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™, Dr. Daniel C. Mills can now gently and easily reduce excess fat in the abdomen, waist, and back. Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ uses advanced cooling technology to effectively target and eliminate fat cells without harming surrounding tissue. The damaged fat cells are broken down and slowly digested over the next few months, so the body disposes of them naturally. Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ is an ideal solution for patients who are apprehensive about invasive surgery, or only desire a smaller, more selective area for treatment, making it easy to removedthose unwanted areas of fat that just won’t go away from exercise or dieting. The procedure is quick, pain-free, and offers a remarkably quick recovery.
Please contact Dr. Mills to schedule a consultation for Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ treatment.
What to Expect
During the Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ procedure, Dr. Mills uses a technology called Cryolipolysis, developed by dermatologists at Harvard, to cool excess fat cells in a target area. An applicator is pressed against the skin during the procedure which allows for an inflammatory process to occur. The cooling device draws tissue into a cup with mild, vacuum-like pressure. As the fat cells start to break down, they are filtered out of the body naturally through the liver in a process known as “apoptosis.” Best results are typically visible to most patients in two to four months.
Because it is a non-invasive procedure, the recovery process following a Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ procedure involves little to no downtime. Your may experience some redness in the treated area, but it should subside quickly. Although there may also be a slight uncomfortable feeling as the cooling device touches the skin, any discomfort is usually brief and most of our patients are able to resume normal daily activities, even work and exercise regimens, on the same day as the procedure.
Zeltiq™ CoolSculpting™ can be an incredibly effective way of giving patients who wish to avoid surgery the chance to reduce small, stubborn areas of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. If you would like more information on this state-of-the-art procedure, please contact Dr. Mills today.