Know This Rare Side Effect Of Maryland Coolsculpting Treatment

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Coolsculpting is a popular cosmetic procedure, non-invasive in nature, designed to eliminate extra fat cells from under the skin. This procedure received the approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA in 2010. Since then, the procedure has gained immense popularity.

Cryolipolysis

Coolsculpting technique utilizes the process of cryolipolysis. The process involves “sandwiching” the fat between two panels that come down to a freezing temperature and freeze the fat cells.

According to a study, Maryland coolsculpting treatment is effective in reducing the frozen fat layer by 25 per cent. And the results are long lasting. The same study showed that the results on patients treated with the cooling panels were present even after six months of the treatment.

About results

However, it takes time to see results after the treatment. You cannot expect to come out looking slimmer immediately after coolsculpting. The body takes time to remove the frozen fat cells. The frozen cells ...
... die and the liver eliminates them. You attain the slimming effect only after the body gets rid of the fat cells.

Generally, the liver takes a few weeks to eliminate the dead cells. You can obtain complete results of coolsculpting treatment within 3 months.

Body parts on which the treatment works

• Abdomen
• Sides
• Lower back
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Upper arms
• Under the chin

Usually, it takes 60 minutes to treat a body part, but it also depends on the size of the area to be treated. Sometimes, patients require more than one coolsculpting session to get the desired result.

Side effects of coolsculpting treatment

• You may feel a tingling sensation, numbness, or mild pain at the treated area for a couple of weeks after the treatment. This goes away on its own.

• You may get some swelling, redness, bruising, and sensitivity on skin at the treated area. This is temporary.

• During the treatment, you may get a tugging feeling as the surgeon places the fatty part between the cooling panels.

Rare side effect

In rare cases, it is found that the treatment leads to a rise in the volume of fat cells at the area treated. Doctors are still unable to find out the reason for this. It is also found that this happens more in males than in females.

While this side effect is rare, it is a possibility because it has happened to people, although in less than one per cent of the cases. This rare side effect is known as paradoxical adipose hyperplasia.

For patients who experience this rare side effect, an alternative treatment is liposuction. You must discuss with your surgeon about it.

Conclusion

Coolsculpting in Maryland is available at affordable prices. Make sure you are with the right surgeon who specializes in handling the cooling device. Discuss thoroughly about the pros and cons of the procedure. You must have a clear picture of the procedure, after care, and results expected before you undergo it.

Your surgeon is the best person to tell you whether you are the right candidate for coolsculpting.