Author: Nima

You’ve probably heard of CoolSculpting a few times by now. You may have seen billboards, TV ads, or seen articles or other stuff about it online. No matter how you heard of it, one fact remains; it’s a little hard to believe. Freezing fat away doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense at first. But it really does work. It can be incredibly effective and help people get rid of those last vestiges of stubborn fat once they’ve reached the end of their weight loss journey. 

But there is an important thing to know about CoolSculpting – it doesn’t work for everyone. Those that it does work for see incredible results, but not everyone is eligible to get it done. So, let’s talk about why CoolSculpting works for some people, but not for everyone. 

How does CoolSculpting work? 

Let’s start just by explaining what makes CoolSculpting work. As mentioned, it is essentially just freezing away fat. If you think back to your school days and science classes, you’ll likely remember that everything has a freezing point. A point at which the molecules inside it stop moving. For somethings, that point isn’t that big of a deal and can regain their former state with some heat. But for most organic things, like cells, reaching that freezing point kills them. But not all freezing points are the same. Fat cells freeze at a much warmer temperature than skin cells or muscle cells. This means that a temperature that may kill fat cells will leave all of the surrounding cells untouched. 

That idea is what drives CoolSculpting. It is a process where an area with a certain level of excess fat is exposed to cold temperatures that kill the fat but leave skin and muscle alone. The fat, after it’s been frozen, is expelled from the body, getting rid of that stubborn fat. But before we go on, let’s explain how a CoolSculpting session works. 

When you first come in and sit down in the CoolSculpting chair, your technician will place a protective pad on the target area. While CoolSculpting is considered to be generally very safe, this pad is just another safeguard to help ensure it. Then they will place the CoolSculpting applicator on the target area and allow it to sit there for a predetermined period of time. During this time, you can do whatever you like. Some people read, others work, even more nap. Whatever you want to do, is fine, as long as it keeps you in your chair. Then after the time is up, your technician will remove the applicator, and message the target area to help start the process that breaks down the cells, then you’re free to get on with your day. 

That last part is one of the craziest aspects of CoolSculpting. There isn’t any recovery or downtime. At the end of each session, you get to just leave. You can get back to your very busy schedule. This is very different from other procedures, like liposuction. Those require time for you to recover. That’s because they cause damage to the surrounding tissue. But CoolSculpting doesn’t do that. It leaves the other tissue virtually untouched. The worst you may see from CoolSculpting is a bit of bruising or swelling in the target area. But these are rarely bad enough to be cause for alarm and go away with time. 

One thing to note about CoolSculpting is that it may take a little while before it actually takes effect. Some people see results in only a week, others it takes up to four months. So, you will need to be patient. The body takes a little while to notice that there are dead cells and that they need to be gotten rid of. The amount of time that it takes depends on a lot of things including the amount of fat in the target area. Allow your body to take its natural course and you will see results. 

How can I know if it will work for me? 

So, now that we know how CoolSculpting works, let’s talk about how you can tell if CoolSculpting will work for you. 

One thing to cover right off the bat, is that CoolSculpting is designed with people who are almost at their target weight in mind. It is a way to get rid of small pockets of fat. It will not work on areas that have too much fat. It won’t work for you if you have been diagnosed with obesity. It is also not safe for those who have been diagnosed with cold agglutinin disease, cryoglobulinemia, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria to get CoolSculpting done, as they may experience some serious side effects. But other than those who have these conditions, there are very few people who can’t get CoolSculpting done. 

However, if you’re still unsure about whether or not CoolSculpting is safe or right for you, there are two things that you need to do. The first is to talk with your doctor. They will be able to tell you if CoolSculpting is a safe choice for you. Once you have gotten the go-ahead from your doctor, the next thing you need to do is schedule a free consultation with us at the NIMA Institute. During this consultation, we will go over with you what CoolSculpting is, what to expect, what makes you eligible for CoolSculpting, what your target area (or areas) is, how many sessions you may need, and how long those sessions may need to last. After that consultation, there’s no obligation to get CoolSculpting done. You’re free to never think about it again if you so choose. 

But we think that you may want to do it. There are so many reasons why CoolSculpting is one of the best options for weight loss treatments. The fact that it can be done by just about anyone is definitely one of the top ones. So, why not schedule your consultation today? It’s free of charge, free of risk, and free of pressure. Will CoolSculpting work for me?

You’ve probably have heard of CoolSculpting more than a few times, at this point. It’s understandable, as it is a pretty impressive treatment. But many people present it as a fix-all for everyone. Is that really the case? Could anyone get CoolSculpting done? The answer is, not really. There are many considerations that one needs to cover before doing it. Plus, there are some people that it just won’t work for. We’ll talk about who CoolSculpting does work for and who it doesn’t work for, but first, let’s talk about what CoolSculpting even is. 

What exactly is CoolSculpting? 

In order to understand who CoolSculpting does work for, you need to understand how CoolSculpting SLC works. But don’t worry, it’s surprisingly simple. 

CoolSculpting is based on one simple fact about fat cells; it doesn’t take much to freeze them. The temperature at which fat cells freeze and die is much warmer than the temperature that freezes skin and muscle cells. This means that if you expose an area to a particular temperature, fat cells will die, but the surrounding cells will be untouched. So, CoolSculpting utilizes this fact to your benefit. 

This is one of things that makes CoolSculpting stand out from other weight loss treatments, like liposuction. Those tend to be intrusive and cause damage to surrounding areas. Not only that, but they generally require you to take time to recover. CoolSculpting doesn’t require any downtime. After each session, you can just get on with your day. This is because CoolSculpting isn’t intrusive and doesn’t cause any real damage anywhere. To help highlight this, let’s talk about how a CoolSculpting session works.  

It starts by a CoolSculpting technician getting you prepped by placing a protective pad on your target area. As mentioned, CoolSculpting is unlikely to cause any damage, but it’s always a good idea to help make sure that you’re kept safe. This pad does that. Then the technician puts the CoolSculpting applicator in place and turns it on. The applicator stays there for a predetermined amount of time. During that you can read, work, nap, play on your phone, do whatever, as long as it keeps you in the CoolSculpting chair. Then after that time has passed, the technician turns off the applicator and removes it and the pad. Then they massage the target area. This helps break up the frozen cells so that they go away faster. After that, you’re all done (at least, until your next session)! You can get back to work, errands, home, or whatever else you have planned for the day.  

One thing to note about CoolSculpting, and yet another difference from other procedures, is that it doesn’t have immediate results. After your CoolSculpting sessions are all done, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months for you to see results. The time tends to vary depending on the target area and how much fat has been targeted. This is because the body needs time to find the dead cells and get rid of them. Massaging the target area helps, but it may still take a little while. So, you will need to be patient when you’re waiting to see results from your CoolSculpting. 

Another great thing about CoolSculpting is the fact that its results last. That isn’t to say that you’ll never gain weight again, you likely will. However, the fat that you gain will distribute evenly, instead of focusing in the areas that it did before. But it’s pretty common for people to be so thrilled with their results that they work hard to keep the weight off. 

You may also notice some minor side effects from CoolSculpting. During the session, it will be things like tugging and pinching sensations, but these sensations will eventually fade, as the target area will numb. No need to worry, though, because this numbing will also go away after a little while. After the session, you may notice some swelling, redness, and bruising in the target area. None of these are likely to be serious and they too will fade after some time. Overall, CoolSculpting is considered to be very safe. In fact, it is the only weight loss treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration. 

Those are the main basics that you need to know about CoolSculpting, so let’s get into some of the specifics.  

Does CoolSculpting work for everyone? 

So, now it’s time to answer the big question here; does CoolSculpting really work for everyone? As we briefly mentioned, no it won’t. But it will work for many people. Let’s talk about who it will and won’t work for. 

One thing that should be remembered about CoolSculpting is that it is made for people who are already close to their target weight. It is designed to get rid of concentrated areas of fat. This means that if you’ve been diagnosed with obesity, it will not work for you. If you’re interested in CoolSculpting, but not sure if you qualify on this front, be sure to talk with your doctor, they should be able to advise you on whether or not it will work for you. If it won’t they will be able to help you develop healthy habits to lose weight. 

Another group that can’t get CoolSculpting done is those who have been diagnosed with paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, cryoglobulinemia, or cold agglutinin disease, as those with these conditions could experience some major complications. 

The first step to being sure about whether or not CoolSculpting will work for you is to set up an appointment for a free consultation with one of our CoolSculpting experts here at the NIMA Institute. We will help guide you through whether or not CoolSculpting is right for you, how the procedure works, where your target areas are, and how many sessions you may need. You run no risk in in this free consultation, so why not set one up today? That is the main thing potentially standing between you and a new you. 

When you first hear about CoolSculpting, it sounds pretty hard to believe, right? Freezing away fat seems counter intuitive. Afterall, who doesn’t gain weight during the winter? And if freezing fat works, then why do things like hot yoga exist? So, yes, CoolSculpting sounds like it wouldn’t make any sense, but it does work. But it is understandable that you would want to know the specifics of how this process actually does work. So, let’s talk about it. 

How does CoolSculpting work? 

Let’s get into this right off the bat, shall we?  

As mentioned, CoolSculpting is essentially freezing away fat. Fat cells have a relatively high freezing temperature. Meaning that it doesn’t take much for them to freeze and die. Meanwhile, the cells surrounding the fat, the muscle and skin cells, freeze at much lower temps and are generally unaffected by the temperature that freezes fat. What all this means is that if you expose an area to a particular temperature, it may be able to freeze and kill the fat, all while leaving the other cells virtually untouched. This is pretty different when compared to other weight loss procedures, like liposuction. Those are intrusive and may cause damage to surrounding areas. But that’s not the only thing that’s different. 

To show you why so many people prefer CoolSculpting over liposuction and other weight loss procedures, let’s talk about how the average CoolSculpting session goes. It starts by a CoolSculpting technician placing a protective pad on your target area. While CoolSculpting is safe, it is still good to take these extra little precautions. Then the tech will place the CoolSculpting applicator on the target area and turn it on for a predetermined amount of time. During this time, you can do whatever you want (as long as it allows you to stay where you are). Many people will read or work, some even take this opportunity to catch up on some sleep. After that time has passed, the tech will turn off and remove the applicator and pad, then they will message the target area. This helps break up the frozen cells and speeds up the losing process. 

This is where CoolSculpting really stands out from other weight loss procedures. After each session, that’s it. You can go home, or run some errands, or go back to work. There’s no downtime. There’s no recovery time. There’s no need to take time off (except if you need to make time for the session). After your session is over, you can get back to your life. This is pretty different from the intrusive procedures that require you to take time to recover and heal. There’s nothing to recover from. 

That being said, there are some potential side effects. During the session, you may notice a pulling or pinching sensation. Most CoolSculpting patients report that this goes away after a little while because the area starts to numb. This is a normal response from the body when exposed to cold. After the session there may be some slight bruising and swelling in the target area. But this will go away after a little while.  

How do I know that it will work for me? 

Now that we’ve talk about how CoolSculpting works, it’s only fair that we cover who CoolSculpting works for, because it doesn’t work for everyone, unfortunately. There are those who should avoid CoolSculpting for health reasons, or just simply won’t be able to lose weight with it. 

One thing to note about CoolSculpting Utah is that it is for those who are near their target weight, but just can’t seem to lose that little pouch on their stomach, or the wings on their arms. It is not design for those who have been diagnosed with obesity. So, if you’re not near the end of your weight loss journey, it may not work for you. It is also not made for those with cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, because people with these conditions could experience some major complications as a result. 

The best way to know if CoolSculpting is right for you is by talking with your doctor. Then setting up a free consultation with one of our CoolSculpting experts here at the NIMA Institute. They will go through with you whether or not CoolSculpting is right for you. They will also help you decide where your target areas are and how many sessions you will need. All of this for free. 

It’s good to note that you won’t see result right away. It takes time for the body to notice that the cells have died. After that it takes more time for the body to expel these cells. The bigger the target area, the more fat in that place, the more time it takes for the cells to go away and for you to see results. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to four months to see considerable results. 

But most would say that the wait is worth it. Because when the fat is taken off using CoolSculpting it is usually off of good. That doesn’t mean that you’ll never gain weight again, but when you do, the weight will be more even distributed, instead of focused in your target area like it was before. But most people love their results so much, that they work to keep the weight off after their sessions. 

As you can see, CoolSculpting is not a terribly complex process. You get to lose weight while doing whatever you want. Plus, the science behind it isn’t the complex thing to wrap your head around either. Just freeze away fat, and there you go. If you’re ready to give CoolSculpting a try, feel free to reach out to us here at the NIMA Institute. We are one of the top CoolSculpting providers in the country, and the absolute top for Utah. You don’t even have to commit yet. You can just set up your free consultation to see if it’s right for you. So, why not give it a try and start loving your body? Learn about the risks of CoolSculpting.

Just about everyone has that trouble area. That one spot on their body that, no matter what they do, they just can’t get that fat to go away. For many, that spot is on there stomach. It’s really common to get a little pouch there that feels like it can’t be gotten rid of. But there may actually be a way to get rid of it. And this way doesn’t involve having to do a million crunches or having to drink a gross smoothie that more-than-likely doesn’t actually do anything. This treatment that we’re talking about is backed by science and the Food and Drug Administration. It is CoolSculpting. 

But this may seem a little odd at first. Odds are, you’ve heard of CoolSculpting Salt Lake City in reference to arms and chins. But CoolSculpting can work on your stomach. We’ll explain it all to you, but first, let’s talk about how CoolSculpting works. 

How does CoolSculpting work? 

Every living thing has a freezing point. This is a temperature that is so cold that the living thing dies. And when we say, “every living thing,” we mean every living thing. Even the individual cells in your body, including fat cells. In fact, fat cells freeze at a much warmer temperature than any of the cells that surround it. This means that a temperature that kills fat is barely noticeable to skin and muscle cells. This is how CoolSculpting works, by freezing fat cells, but leaving the rest untouched. 

The fact that the other cells are untouched by the CoolSculpting is part of the reason why is stands out from other weight loss treatments. Things like liposuction are intrusive. As a result, they cause damage to the surrounding areas. This means you need time to recover and you may even end up with scars. CoolSculpting couldn’t be more different. The surrounding areas won’t need any time to heal. Once your CoolSculpting session is over, that’s it. You’re done and you can go on with your day. Plus, there is no lasting marks to show where you had the sculpting done. There may be some redness, swelling, and even bruising in the place that you had the CoolSculpting done, but they fade not long after your final session. 

Speaking of CoolSculpting sessions, let’s talk a little bit about how those work. It begins with your CoolSculpting technician placing a protective pad on your target area. This pad is to help keep your skin from being exposed to too much cold. While its freezing temperature is much colder than fat’s, it’s still good to have this added protection. Then the technician puts the CoolSculpting applicator in place and sets it to run for a predetermined period of time (we’ll get into how the time is determined later). During this time, you can do what ever you like, as long as it keeps you in the chair. Then once the time is over, the technician turns off the applicator and removes it. After that, they massage the target area. This is to help break up the frozen cells and speed up their expulsion. Once all of that is done, you can get back to your life. 

While CoolSculpting sessions are relatively quick, the results of CoolSculpting take much longer. It’s not uncommon to not see any real results for several weeks. CoolSculpting can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to actually take effect, depending on the area and how much fat is there. This is because the body works rather slowly and takes a minute (or several) to notice when a cell has died. Then it needs time to get rid of the dead cell. So, remember to be patient after your sessions are over. 

Since we are talking about some of the important facts of CoolSculpting, let’s touch on another thing that everyone should know. CoolSculpting is not for everyone. It is mainly designed to help people who are near the end of their weight loss journey. They are almost at their target weight but need a bit of a hand getting rid of those last little pockets of fat. This means that if you are severely overweight or have been diagnosed with obesity, then CoolSculpting likely will not work for you. 

Can I get it done on the stomach? 

Now that you’ve got an understanding of how CoolSculpting works, let’s get to the main reason why you’re here: learning about CoolSculpting for the stomach.  

As stated above, yes you can get CoolSculpting done on your stomach. In fact, that is a very common place that people get CoolSculpting done. You can actually get CoolSculpting done just about anywhere on your body, as long as there is the right amount of fat there. To figure it out you can do what is called the “pinch test.” This is where you pinch a part of your body and if you have a pinch of fat then you can CoolSculpt it. So, with CoolSculpting you can finally say goodbye to that stubborn belly fat. 

However, you may be wondering, how can I be sure that I really can CoolSculpting an area? Well, we have an easy solution for you. Here at the NIMA Institute, we offer free CoolSculpting consultations. At this consultation, you and your CoolSculpting expert will go through the CoolSculpting process, determine if you are a viable candidate, determine your target area (or areas), and determine how many sessions you will need and how long they will last. All of that for free. If during that consultation you decide that CoolSculpting isn’t for you, then that’s just fine. Better to know than to always wonder. 

So, to sum this all up, yes, you can get CoolSculpting done on your stomach. Not only that, but it is a safe and effective way to get rid of stubborn fat. The way to start is by contacting us here at the NIMA Institute. If you’re ready to get rid of that stubborn belly fat and start loving your new body, make your appointment for your free consultation today. Click here for the dangers of CoolSculpting.

It feels like everywhere you look there’s some sort of advertisement for an easy way to lose fat. But most are wary of these ads and for good reason. Many of these programs and treatments aren’t good for you. In fact, some of them are downright dangerous. So, what about CoolSculpting? In recent years it has gotten a lot of attention. But is it safe? What kind of risks are you running if you get it done? These are good questions that absolutely should be addressed before you have CoolSculpting SLC done. Luckily, here at the NIMA Institute, we are one of the countries leaders in CoolSculpting, so we’re experts in this area. Let’s get started, shall we? 

What is CoolSculpting? 

Let’s start by explaining what CoolSculpting is and how it works. That way, you have a better idea of what effects it may have. 

CoolSculpting takes advantage of one interesting fact about fat: It freezes at a much higher temperature than all of the cells surrounding it. Meaning that the temperature that freezes and essentially kills fat cells leaves the surrounding cells untouched. So, if you expose an area to a particular temperature, the fat cells will freeze and die, but the skin and muscles will be fine. This is pretty different from other weight loss procedures, as they can cause a fair amount of damage to the surrounding cells. For example, because liposuction is an intrusive procedure, you may have damage to your skin and have to heal after the procedure is done. That recovery time is actually another point where CoolSculpting tends to stand out. 

To explain CoolSculpting further, let’s touch on what happens during a CoolSculpting session. Your session will start with a CoolSculpting technician placing a protective pad on your target area. While in general CoolSculpting is considered safe (we will touch on what other problems you may run into later), this pad is an added precaution to help make sure that you are completely protected. After the pad ais in place, your CoolSculpting technician will then place the CoolSculpting applicator on the target area for a predetermined period of time (usually falling within 15 to 45 minutes). During this time, you can do whatever you like (as long as it keeps you in the CoolSculpting chair). Many people catch up on sleep or work. Then after that predetermined time is over, the technician will remove the applicator and pad and massaged the target area. The massage helps break up the frozen cells to help them expel more quickly. 

This is the part that really makes CoolSculpting stand out. After the session is over, you’re done (at least, until your next session)! You can go back to work, back home, or back to running errands. Whatever you were planning on doing that day, you can still do it. This is part of the reason why people love CoolSculpting so much. There is no need to recover after the procedure. You can just get back to your life. 

People also love CoolSculpting because the results are pretty incredible. Not only does the fat go away, but it stays away. This doesn’t mean that you won’t ever gain weight again. You may very well still. But the weight won’t be focused in your target areas like it was before. Instead, the weight will be more even distributed. However, usually people are so excited about their new bodies that they work hard to keep the weight off. 

It should be noted that CoolSculpting’s effects are not immediate. Your body needs time to figure out that the cells have died and get rid of them. Depending on the area and the amount of fat in that area, this can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to four months. So, remember to be patient. 

What risks are associated with it? 

All of this sounds pretty to good to be true, doesn’t it? You may be thinking, “Alright, what’s the catch?” The thing is, there isn’t really a catch. Most who are approved for CoolSculpting don’t deal with any major effects. You may experience some pinch and tingling sensations during the session, but those go away eventually. Granted, they go away because the area goes numb, but that numbness goes away a little while after the session has ended. Afterwards, you may see some swelling, redness, and bruising, but these also fade. But there is a little bit more to this. 

In the above paragraph we mentioned that people have to be approved for CoolSculpting. This is because it isn’t for everyone. It is mainly made for those who are just about at their target weight. This means that if you’ve been diagnosed with obesity, you can’t get CoolSculpting done. Also, it shouldn’t be sought out by those with cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. If you do have any of these conditions, you do run some serious risks that most people do not. There is also a risk of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia. This is a very rare effect of CoolSculpting where instead of the fat going away, it hardens and gets bigger. As mentioned, this is very rare, and it isn’t really life threatening. But it’s still something to be aware of. 

However, each of these risks listed above are not common. CoolSculpting really is considered to be safe. It is even the only Food and Drug Administration approved weight loss treatment. That says a lot about its general safety. 

If you’re trying to decide if CoolSculpting is right for you, but still can’t. Set up an appointment with us here that the NIMA Institute. We offer free consultations for CoolSculpting. We will help guide you through the process and help you figure out if it is right for you. If you are still unsure, talk to your doctor. They should be able to guide you on the right path. 

Stubborn fat is no fun to deal with. But there finally is a virtually risk-free option for you to get rid of it. So, give us a call so that you can start loving your body. Click here to learn about CoolSculptiung cost.