Coolsculpting® ELITE
HELPING YOU LIVE LIFE MORE BEAUTIFULLYHeadingCoolSculpting® Elite can be an ideal option for patients struggling to get rid of stubborn body fat. This revolutionary procedure is non-invasive and can help patients at any stage of their weight loss journey improve their shape, whether they are just beginning or are near their final weight loss goal. In Chicago, CoolSculpting Elite is available at Erickson Cosmetic Dermatology & Lifestyle Medicine.
What Is CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting Elite is a body contouring system that eliminates fat cells using cooling energy. It freezes the fat cells in the targeted area, causing a controlled cell death (apoptosis). This non-surgical fat reduction treatment can remove up to 25% of the fat cells in a treated area.
The CoolSculpting Elite system features advanced technology and multiple applicators. The applicators are strategically designed to conform to the natural curves of the body in common problem areas, including the abdomen, thighs, flanks, buttocks, upper arms, under the chin, and even the bra line. CoolSculpting Elite also allows for dual-sculpting, which means that two areas can be targeted at the same time.
Am I a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting Elite?
This FDA-approved body sculpting treatment is intended for patients who want to achieve permanent fat reduction without undergoing surgery. CoolSculpting Elite can be a great option for patients who want to address saddlebags, love handles, bat wings, bra bulge, and/or a double chin. It can also reduce inner thigh fat to help create a thigh gap.
As long as their weight is stable or declining, men and women of any size can be candidates for CoolSculpting Elite. For patients who have considerable weight to lose before reaching their goal weight, Dr. Erickson often combines CoolSculpting Elite with weight loss treatments, such as semaglutide. In her vast experience, Dr. Erickson has found that there is a skin tightening benefit to doing CoolSculpting Elite while losing weight, which ultimately helps patients have a better body shape when they get to their goal.
What Does a CoolSculpting Elite Procedure Involve?
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Quenby Erickson performs CoolSculpting Elite treatments in Chicago at Erickson Cosmetic Dermatology & Lifestyle Medicine. Treatment sessions are comfortable and anesthesia-free, and patients typically use their mobile devices, read, or rest during their appointments.
First, a gel pad will be placed over the treatment site to protect the skin. The CoolSculpting Elite applicator(s) can then be positioned, as needed. Next, the CoolSculpting Elite system uses gentle suction to draw the targeted tissue into the applicator(s). The tissue is then precisely cooled to freeze fat cells while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected.
The duration of a CoolSculpting Elite session depends on the area(s) being treated. On average, treatments take between 35 minutes and an hour.
What to Expect
Treatment Cost
Factors that impact the price of CoolSculpting Elite include the number of areas that you’re having treated and the number of treatment sessions needed to achieve your desired results. The cost of your personalized CoolSculpting Elite treatment will be reviewed with you during your consultation.
After Treatment
There’s no recovery or downtime with the CoolSculpting Elite procedure, so you can return to your normal activities right away. After the procedure is over, you may experience some slight discomfort in the treated region. This can include swelling, redness, tingling, and slight numbness. These symptoms typically only last for a few hours post-treatment and then dissipate.
Results
Following a CoolSculpting Elite treatment, the treated fat cells will be naturally filtered out of the body over the course of several weeks. Patients who undergo CoolSculpting Elite can see noticeable improvements as soon as three weeks after their treatment. Most patients report significant results between one and three months after treatment.
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If you are ready to take action against unwanted fat and feel more confident in your body, it’s time to learn more about CoolSculpting Elite in Chicago. Contact Erickson Cosmetic Dermatology & Lifestyle Medicine today to arrange your consultation and find out how this innovative fat reduction treatment can help you attain a slimmer, shapelier physique.