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5 Signs You Are A Good Candidate for CoolSculpting

We all have them – stubborn fat pockets that seem utterly immune to any amount of diet and exercise. Luckily, non-invasive body contouring treatments like CoolSculpting make it a breeze for men and women to finally achieve their dream figure.

Are you contemplating this treatment? Consider these five factors that might make you a great candidate for CoolSculpting.

You’re Healthy and Near Your Target Weight

Not all body sculpting procedures are the same. While CoolSculpting helps remove unwanted fat stores throughout the body, it is not the same as a weight loss surgery or treatment. As a result, the best candidates are healthy men and women who are near or at their target weight.

Post-treatment, a healthy lifestyle also plays a critical role in keeping unwanted fat off. Although CoolSculpting physically destroys excess fat cells, weight gain can increase the size of fat cells elsewhere on the body and may require retreatment.

You Have Stubborn Fat but Don’t Want Surgery

Although liposuction has long been considered the go-to body-sculpting solution, this surgical treatment isn’t for everyone. CoolSculpting is an excellent alternative for men and women looking to get rid of stubborn fat pockets but don’t want to undergo lengthy preparation or recovery. While CoolSculpting may have some post-treatment side effects such as bruising and tenderness, these typically go away within a week of treatment – allowing patients to get back to their routines quickly.

You Have Pinchable Fat

As CoolSculpting uses a clamp-like applicator to deliver the treatment, it’s essential that the targeted area is “pinchable” or can be pulled away from the body. Non-pinchable fat or undefined fat pockets can make it difficult to give patients the results they’re looking for. Likewise, too much skin laxity or unhealthy skin can keep patients from achieving their dream results.

You’re Not Pregnant or Planning on Becoming Pregnant

Considering all the physical changes that happen to a woman’s body during nine months of pregnancy, it’s no wonder why so many turn to CoolSculpting as a post-partum treatment for getting their pre-baby body back.

However, getting CoolSculpting between pregnancies can leave patients with less-than-satisfying results and may require significant retreatment to achieve their goals. With that in mind, we recommend waiting until after you’ve had all your children before pursuing CoolSculpting as your body sculpting solution of choice.

You Have Reasonable Expectations

Like any other non-invasive cosmetic procedure, it’s important that patients have a strong understanding of the process and how long it can take to see results. Depending on the treatment area and desired results, it can take several treatments spread out over the course of a few months for patients to reach their final goal. During your consultation, Dr. Cosgrove can provide you with a realistic treatment timeline and results.

Explore CoolSculpting at Desert Med Aesthetics

At Desert Med Aesthetics, our mission is to help all patients feel comfortable and confident in their appearance. With CoolSculpting and other non-invasive body sculpting treatments, our experienced staff helps men and women reach their long-term aesthetic goals safely and effectively. To learn more about our cosmetic services, call 760-777-8772 or follow this link to schedule your consultation today. We are also conducting virtual consultations, so you can speak with our specialists from the comfort and safety or your home.