immediately show up, but over the course of a few weeks those target areas will appear significantly more toned and leaner. Your immune system clears out the dead fat cells slowly over this time, just the same as they would if weight loss were achieved naturally.
Should you get it?
Despite common misconceptions, cryolipolysis isn’t a way to lose weight. A physician may suggest it, however, if you’ve tried diet and exercise and haven’t been able to get rid of certain fat pockets.
You may want to avoid CoolSculpting if you have:
- Loose skin
- Poor skin tone
- Cryoglobulinemia (a condition wherein abnormal proteins in your blood thicken at cold temperatures)
- Cold urticaria (a skin condition that causes hives on your skin when it gets colder out)
- Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (a type of anemia that destroys your red blood cells when you’re in cold temperatures)
If this sounds like something you’re considering, just remember that CoolSculpting is but one option for removing fat. Please discuss your options for fat removal with your doctor, as well as the benefits and risks of these procedures, which may vary between individuals.