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CoolSculpting Abdomen: How Effective Is It?

Unwanted pockets of fat are often the biggest source of body insecurities, especially if they’re around the stomach. 

Achieving body goals takes a lot of hard work – most of the time, following a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine isn’t enough so some patients rely on fat removal procedures like CoolSculpting to shape a flatter stomach.

So how effective is CoolSculpting for eliminating unwanted fat cells around the abdomen? According to CoolSculpting’s website, this non-surgical fat reduction procedure can get rid of about 20% to 25% of the localized body fat in the treatment area. 

The potential side effects and recovery period are also minimal, so it’s usually a preferred alternative to surgical procedures.

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Does CoolSculpting Work for Belly Fat?

Stubborn fat bulges can prevent people from feeling confident about their appearance. According to a 2017 study, about 71.4% of people who try different weight control methods do it to enhance their appearance and achieve their ideal body shape.

There are many different ways to get rid of the unwanted bulge of fat around the stomach, but one of the most popular ways is CoolSculpting – a noninvasive procedure that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy fat cells for good.

How CoolSculpting Freezes Abdomen Fat

Fat cells are typically classified as either visceral fat or subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is found deep in the body and around internal organs, making them the most dangerous type of fat that patients have in the abdominal area. 

It increases a person’s risk for serious conditions like diabetes, stroke, and more. The only way to get rid of visceral fat is to lead a healthy lifestyle.

On the other hand, subcutaneous fat is found just below the surface of the skin. These fat deposits are relatively easier to eliminate with cosmetic procedures because they’re pliable. 

Patients may opt for surgical procedures to remove this type of fat, but CoolSculpting is a much safer treatment option.

CoolSculpting is a fat reduction treatment that uses a vacuum-like applicator to freeze and destroy stubborn subcutaneous fat cells in the treatment areas like the abdomen. The dead cells are then flushed out of the body over the following weeks after treatment, resulting in permanent fat removal.

This fat removal treatment is generally safe for most patients looking to reduce the appearance of belly fat, but it’s still crucial to find an experienced provider to ensure the best results and minimize potential side effects.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

The required number of treatment sessions for CoolSculpting stomach varies from patient to patient, depending on how well the patient responds to the procedure and how much fat they want to get rid of. In most cases, patients need about 1 to 3 CoolSculpting treatments to achieve the flatter stomach they want.

Patients may return to their usual activities within the same day, but they must wait a few weeks between appointments if they want to undergo additional treatment sessions.

Is CoolSculpting Better Than Liposuction?

The benefits of liposuction, tummy tuck, and other invasive procedures are hard to ignore, but most patients are still skeptical about undergoing plastic surgery because of the risks and long recovery time that come with it.

If you’re looking for a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that still effectively eliminates fat cells, then CoolSculpting for the abdomen is a great alternative to liposuction. The extreme cold of the CoolSculpting applicator freezes fat cells and triggers their death, allowing the body to naturally get rid of them using lymphatic drainage.

Since CoolSculpting for belly fat doesn’t require plastic surgery, it’s much safer than invasive fat treatment options. The potential side effects of this treatment are mild and temporary so they subside on their own after a few weeks. It also has a lower average cost than liposuction while still maintaining permanent fat-reduction capabilities.

Am I a Good Candidate for Stomach CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure for fat removal around the abdomen that works for most skin tones and skin types. Although it’s a safe and effective treatment, some patients still experience better results than others. Some of the ideal candidates for this fat removal treatment are patients who:

  • Are close to their ideal weight
  • Don’t have any medical condition that might interfere with the treatment
  • Aren’t diagnoses with rare blood disorders like paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
  • Don’t have severe loose skin in the treatment area
  • Have realistic expectations about the treatment

If you’re not sure whether or not you’re a good candidate for this procedure, it’s best to consult a licensed aesthetic practitioner or plastic surgeon about your treatment options.

The Results and Risks of CoolSculpting for Abdomen

Although this non-invasive treatment is great at reducing the appearance of bulges around the abdomen and other trouble spots, it’s still crucial for patients to know what results to expect and what risks to be aware of before proceeding with CoolSculpting.

How Much Fat Can CoolSculpting Eliminate?

The results vary per patient, but CoolSculpting eliminates up to 20% to 25% of the fat cells in the stomach on average without negatively affecting the abdominal muscles. If you’re looking for a more effective treatment to reach your body contouring goals more quickly, then you might want to try the CoolSculpting Elite treatment.

CoolSculpting Elite is the upgraded version of the regular CoolSculpting procedure. With better fat-reduction technology and fat-freezing applicators, CoolSculpting Elite reduces the required treatment days and increases the amounts of fat removed in the treatment areas.

Are CoolSculpting Results Permanent?

What many patients love about this fat reduction procedure is that it offers permanent results – as long as patients maintain an active lifestyle. Patients only notice initial results within a few weeks after treatment, but it slowly improves over the following months.

The frozen fat cells flushed out of the body won’t return to the treated areas. However, new ones may still develop there so patients are advised to maintain a stable weight if they want to keep the results of their treatment.

Will I Lose Weight With CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting requires patients to already be close to their ideal weight because it’s not a weight loss alternative. Patients only seem like they lost a lot of weight because of their slimmer waists and flatter stomach.

If your goal is weight loss, then consistent exercise and a healthy lifestyle are the best solutions for you. Make sure to consult with a healthcare provider to find out if you need a fat reduction or a weight loss treatment to achieve your body goals.

Are There Any Risks to Be Aware Of?

Since CoolSculpting for the abdomen is only a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment, patients only experience mild side effects like redness, swelling, and skin sensitivity in the treated areas. Bruising may also occur as the blood cells accumulate near the surface of the skin when there are broken blood vessels. These common side effects are normal reactions to the treatment, so they resolve on their own after a few days or weeks.

One extremely rare complication that’s unique to CoolSculpting is paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) – in which the fat deposits in the treatment area harden instead of being eliminated. It’s not a life-threatening condition, but patients must still prepare for additional costs to remove the hardened fat through liposuction.

If you experience any worse symptoms that prevent you from doing normal activities, then contact a healthcare provider immediately to receive the right medical treatment.

How to Take Care of My Body After CoolSculpting

Although this body contouring procedure eliminates stubborn bulges in the stomach for good, patients must still be careful when taking care of their bodies even days or months after the treatment. Here are some aftercare tips to maximize the results of the treatment and help you take better care of the body:

  • Gently massage the treated area to help with the lymphatic drainage.
  • Use ice packs or heat therapy to alleviate the pain and swelling in the treated area.
  • Wear compression garments as recommended by the provider.
  • Avoid sugar, carbs, and anything else that can result in weight gain.
  • Exercise regularly and stay hydrated.

Achieve Your Ideal Body Shape With Fat Freezing at NJ Center for CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is the best fat removal treatment to help you achieve a flatter abdomen without the risks and long downtime of liposuction. But before undergoing this procedure, it’s important to perform your due diligence first – research how the treatment works and talk to a beauty expert to find out if it’s the best treatment option for you.

At NJ Center for CoolSculpting, we offer different aesthetic treatments like CoolSculpting for belly fat to help patients achieve their beauty goals hassle-free. Book your initial consultation with us today and experience a personalized treatment plan based on your needs and expected results.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "The treatment itself was not uncomfortable. Afterwords, I felt great. I didn't really notice anything for about 30 days. After day 30 until about a month later, I started noticing that my favorite jeans were not as tight anymore. I wasn't having to suck in to get them buttoned. And by that two month period after my CoolSculpting

    Lesley Hamilton

    Age 41

  • "It's subtle at first, and then a month later you look and go, "Wow - It really did something!" It really moved the bar for me, and I'm feeling better about myself already. It feels so good to put on anything and know I look as good as I've ever looked. And I didn't say that or feel that when I was in my 20's, 30's, and 40's."

    Anne McMarthy

    Age 56

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