Losing those last few pounds and improving a post-pregnancy body can be frustrating, time-consuming, and can often leave you feeling discouraged. That’s because the weight put on during pregnancy is some of the hardest to get rid of, especially in localized places like the thighs, hips, butt, and stomach. You can spend hours at the gym and not see the reward of it for weeks.

At Desert Med Aesthetics in Palm Springs, we offer a non-surgical, non-invasive fat reducing treatment called CoolSculpting^® for when those fat burning diets and exercises stop working the way they’re supposed to. Here’s how CoolSculpting works for Postpartum body contouring.

How Does CoolSculpting Help Reduce Body Fat After Pregnancy?

CoolSculpting is a trademark treatment that uses cryolipolysis, a process that safely cools targeted areas of the body well below average body temperature and sometimes even below freezing. When these pockets of unwanted fat reach this below-freezing temperature, the fat cells die and are then removed from the body naturally. With the use of a handheld device, we are able to target precise areas of the body for a controlled amount of time. This allows us to avoid damaging the skin’s surface while still cooling the fat cells to the degree that triggers a metabolic process.

Where On the Body Can CoolSculpting Be Done?

CoolSculpting can be done on these stubborn areas of the body where fat tends to accumulate during pregnancy:

• Abdomen
• Flanks (love handles and muffin tops)
• Inner thighs
• Double chin
• Outer thighs
• Upper thighs
• Arms
• Back
• Buttock
• Jaw

Unlike surgical treatments like liposuction, there is no surgery involved with CoolSculpting. This means as soon as your treatment is over, you are free to go about your normal routine while your body does the rest of the work. You’ll notice the results of your CoolSculpting treatment within four weeks, with maximum results seen after 12 weeks.

What Can I Expect from A CoolSculpting Treatment?

All CoolSculpting treatments are performed in a patient room at our beautiful facility. Treatments last about an hour, although some areas can be treated in 35 minutes. During your treatment, you can kick back and relax with a book, watch your favorite television show, or even tap a nap, as it does take time for our cooling pads to sufficiently freeze and destroy fat cells. At first, you may feel some intense cold, but it usually only lasts for a few minutes. There may also be a slight pulling or tingling sensation during your treatment, but you shouldn’t feel much or any discomfort at all.

After your appointment, you can return to your normal routine. Many patients go right back to work. Some common side effects include redness, swelling, mild bruising, tenderness, and skin sensitivity. These are usually mild and should resolve themselves within a few days.

Postpartum Body Contouring with CoolSculpting in Palm Desert

If you’re ready to learn more about how CoolSculpting to help you get back to your pre-baby body or even look better than ever before with a flatter tummy, slimmer legs, or tighter buttock, don’t hesitate to call (760) 777-8772 or contact us using our convenient form on our website  to schedule your personalized consultation today.