Men and women in Vancouver often find themselves faced with frustrating pockets of fat on their bodies that just won’t go away no matter how many times they go to the gym or how many diets they try. If you’re one of them, CoolSculpting may be just the ticket to getting rid of those last few inches of fat for good! And what’s better – Heights Laser Centre is a CoolSculpting-certified medical spa, meaning Dr. Jaffer and his team have the most advanced training and technology available to Vancouver area patients. Still, every year Dr. Jaffer consults with many area residents who just aren’t sure if CoolSculpting is worth it. Keep reading to learn about how CoolSculpting compares to liposuction.
What Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is the only Health Canada and FDA-approved, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment on the market today. It works by eliminating those stubborn deposits of fat through a controlled cooling process. CoolSculpting gently and effectively targets fat cells under the skin but does not harm the skin itself. When specific areas of fat are targeted with these super low temperatures, the fat cells die and never return. In fact, they are removed from the body through its natural process of elimination over the course of several weeks. Your final results will leave you with a body that is more sculpted and defined.
CoolSculpting is considered a long-term treatment because the fat cells that are targeted are destroyed and leave the body for good. But CoolSculpting does not prevent the remaining fat cells from growing; therefore, Dr. Jaffer recommends his Vancouver patients maintain a healthy diet and consistent exercise routine to help prevent the remaining fat cells from enlarging. If you gain a substantial amount of weight, the remaining fat cells will grow, and your CoolSculpting results will be negated.
What Areas Can Be Treated with CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting applicators come in various sizes, providing Vancouver men and women with a variety of areas that can be treated. Those areas include:
- Chin and Neck
- Flanks (aka Love Handles)
- Arms
- Abdomen
- Thighs
There are many factors to consider when comparing CoolSculpting and Liposuction:
- CoolSculpting
Up to 25% of the targeted fat cells can be eliminated
Fat cells are permanently destroyed - Liposuction
Up to 4 pounds of fat can be removed during one procedure
Fat cells are permanently destroyed
- CoolSculpting
Non-invasive procedure
Only minor side effects, such as bruising or skin sensitivity - Liposuction
Invasive surgery under anesthesia
Possibility for major side effects, such as blood clots or negative reactions to anesthesia
- CoolSculpting
Performed as an outpatient procedure
Each session takes about 35 minutes
No downtime
Full results within 2-3 months - Liposuction
Performed an as an outpatient surgery
Surgery takes 1-2 hours to complete
Long recovery time
Full results within months
Call Heights Laser Centre Today to Learn More About the CoolSculpting Procedure
CoolSculpting at Heights Laser Centre is the best non-invasive fat removal procedure on the market today. If you have stubborn fatty deposits in any of the areas mentioned above that refuse to go away, let Dr. Jaffer help. He and his staff stand ready to walk you through the process of becoming a new you.
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