According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of liposuction was $3,500 in 2018.
Coming in at around $1,500 less, CoolSculpting treatment averages at $2,000. So it would seem that this method is the way of the future.
And if you’re thinking of having this treatment, here’s what to expect after CoolSculpting.
What Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive method in which stubborn fat pockets are removed from the body.
This kind of fat is often hard to shift via diet and exercise. The fat could be left from losing a lot of weight too.
CoolSculpting — or cryolipolysis — freezes the fat cells and stops them from developing. The dead cells are then eradicated from the body, naturally.
What To Expect After CoolSculpting
Don’t expect immediate results. The body needs to slowly work organically to remove the dead fat cells that have been frozen using the CoolSculpting technique.
What you can look forward to, however, is around 22% of the targeted fat cells eventually leaving your body.
In terms of timeframe, this is different for each person. So it’s tough to give a specific length of time, as it varies from patient to patent.
It could be that you notice differences after a month, but it could take up to 3 months.
What To Expect Immediately After CoolSculpting
Straight after the treatment, it’s likely you’ll have some side effects. These might include swelling, bruising, tingling, redness, and/or sensitive skin. This will show up on the area you have had fat cells targeted.
The side effects vary, depending on the area of your body you have had the treatment on.
Don’t panic if you have had the treatment on your neck and if feels tight around your throat. This is normal. If any of these reactions become very uncomfortable, seek medical advice.
After you undergo the treatment, you should wear clothes that are loose-fitting around the areas you have had targeted.
Remember, you’ll have plenty of time to show off the results in tighter-fitting clothes when you have recovered, so stick to baggy sweats. This will keep the airflow moving around your treated areas and will help with comfort and recovery.
Expect to keep more hydrated too. Drink more water to help your body flush away the dead cells in your body. It also nurtures your skin too.
Second Sessions
You might want to have the treatment repeated after your first CoolSculpting session.
With this, expect around 3 months to pass. Also don’t expect the side effects to return as intensely as they did the first time around. This is because your body has experienced them before and will be more adept at undergoing the treatment.
Whether you stick to one session or go back for a second round, you’ll definitely see the great benefits of CoolSculpting.
Is CoolSculpting Right For You?
If you think the procedure, the recovery, the cost, and results are right for you, be sure to check out local clinics that perform CoolSculpting procedures now that you know what to expect after CoolSculpting.
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