Author: Nima

Trying to lose weight is big task to take on, but many are able to find exercises that they enjoy and healthy foods that taste great. But some hit a wall not long after losing a fair amount. They find they are so close to their goal weight, but there’s just a little bit of fat that keeps hanging around on their stomach, thighs, or arms that keeps them from actually meeting their goal. That can be so frustrating and incredibly disheartening. Afterall, you work so hard, but start to feel like you’re hitting a wall with that last little pocket of fat. However, there are some ways that you get rid of that stubborn fat. One of the biggest ones right now is CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting effects.

But, you may be thinking, does it even work? If so, how does it work? And how long do the results last? We’ll answer all of these questions and a few others. Soon you’ll understand why so many people have been turning to CoolSculpting to get rid of that last little bit of stubborn fat. 

What is CoolSculpting and how does it work? 

Let’s start out with a simple explanation of what CoolSculpting is.  

It is essentially freezing away fat cells. These cells freeze at much higher temperatures than other cells. This means that while one temperature won’t do much to muscle and skin cells, that same temperature freezes and effectively kills fat cells. So, CoolSculpting takes advantage of this to kill fat cells, but keep the surrounding tissue healthy.  

When the cells have been frozen, they do stick around for a little while. The body needs to process that they are dead and then expel them. So, don’t expect to see results immediately after your sessions. It could take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months for the cells to completely dissipate. After that brief period of time, the fat is gone, and you can feel more confident in your body.  

Every CoolSculpting session works pretty simply. The technician places a pad on the exposed area to help with comfort and protection. Then they set up the CoolSculpting applicator. You may experience some pressure and a cool sensation, but that goes away fairly quickly as the area numbs. After that, all you need to do is sit back and relax as the CoolSculpting applicator does its work. During your treatment you can work, read, nap, or do whatever you please. After the treatment is done you can get back to your day. There is no need for recovery or downtime, unlike many other weight loss treatments, like liposuction.  

One truly exciting aspect of CoolSculpting is that it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This is because there have been many studies that have been conducted on the procedure. These studies have found CoolSculpting to be effective and safe for most people. There are not many other weight loss treatments that claim the same. This is exciting because you know that it means that you can go into your CoolSculpting treatments feeling confident in the procedure and knowing that there is very little to worry about. 

How many sessions of CoolSculpting does it take and how long do the effects last? 

This is not the easiest question to answer. This is because there are a bunch of different questions to answer to get to the exact number of sessions. Luckily, we here at NIMA have CoolSculpting experts who will sit down with you during your free consultation and go over it with you. Together you will determine the trouble areas, and how many sessions they will take. The sessions themselves can last anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour. But when you consider that there is no need for downtime between sessions, that isn’t too long. 

Of course, this is all well and fine. But you may be wondering, how long does it last? Afterall, who wants to sit through a bunch of sessions if it is only going to last a couple of months? Well, that is not actually a concern. In fact, this is one of the best parts of CoolSculpting; the results never go away. You may gain weight again, but if you do, it will be evenly distributed. It won’t just be focused in the area that you have just gotten CoolSculpted. While it the fat may return to that place, it won’t be quite as dense. However, many people are so thrilled with their results that they work to keep that weight off.  

It is good to know that CoolSculpting is not made for those who are obese. It is for those who have already been dieting and exercising and need help losing that little bit of extra weight. You also should not get CoolSculpting if you have cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobulinuria, or cold agglutinin. This treatment could have some serious side effects for those with these conditions. There are some side effects associated with the treatment. They usually along the lines of things like bruising, sensitivity, and some swelling. However, these side effects do fade over time. There have also been some rare reports of some experiencing paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (which basically means that the fat hardens instead dissipating). But as mentioned, this happens rarely and is always treatable. 

If you are interested in getting CoolSculpting done, NIMA is the perfect place. We have campuses in Utah, Nevada, and Washington. We are one of the biggest providers of CoolSculpting in the country, so you can be confident in our equipment and technicians. All you need to do is set up your free consultation to get started. As mentioned, our CoolSculpting experts will help you determine how many sessions you will need, and they will go over how all of the procedure will work every stop of the way. So, why not give us a call and set up your consultation today? You can reach us at (844) 899-6462 or through our contact page. Why wait to feel more comfortable with your body? 

Since you are reading this article, it’s safe to assume that you have probably heard of CoolSculpting before and are interested in it. But there are probably some important questions that you have that still need answering. One of the most important being how long will it take for CoolSculpting to work? We, here at the NIMA Institute, are all about making sure our clients know everything there is to know about treatment when going into it. So, let’s dive in and talk about CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting dangers.  

How does CoolSculpting work?  

To better understand how long CoolSculpting takes, it is best to understand how CoolSculpting works at all. Knowing how something works gives you a better idea of how long it takes for it to work.  

The whole idea behind CoolSculpting is that an applicator is used to carefully freeze and kill fat cells in areas where you just can’t seem to lose it. This works because fat cells freeze at a higher temperature than the surrounding cells. That means that the tissue around your fat (your skin, your muscles, etc.) will go practically untouched.  

CoolSculpting was developed by a team of researchers at Harvard. They developed the theory behind the process after reviewing some older studies that discussed the results of some test subjects eating popsicles. Since then, CoolSculpting has taken the weight loss industry by storm. And going by the results, it is not hard to see why.  

When you go in for CoolSculpting, you’ll see what a simple process it is. A technician will place a gel pad (which acts as added protection for your skin) and a CoolSculpting applicator. Then they will start the carefully controlled freezing. All you need to do is sit back and relax.  

It is an outpatient procedure, so there is no need for a hospital stay or to take time off. You just schedule your sessions for when you have some free time, like during your lunch break. And because there is no anesthesia involved, you will be able to get back to your day after the session with no problem.  

This process is made mainly to help those who have already been dieting and exercising but have those areas of stubborn fat that won’t go away. These stubborn fat areas are pretty standard, as they are developed during your childhood and teen years and are nearly impossible to get rid of as an adult. That being said, this treatment is not designed for those who are only at the beginning of their weight loss journey. It is for those who have already almost reached their goal weight.  

CoolSculpting is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved weight loss treatment out there. This is because plenty of studies and reviews have shown that CoolSculpting is not only effective (which it most certainly is) but is also very safe. There are some side effects from the treatment, but they are rarely anything all that serious. Instead, they are usually things like swelling, redness, and bruising, all of which fade after a little while. When this is compared to other weight loss procedures, which not only cause side effects like that but also damage the surrounding tissue, it’s not hard to see why so many people have been turning to CoolSculpting.   

While all of this is helpful in understanding the concept of CoolSculpting in general, it still doesn’t answer our main question. So, let’s get back to it.  

How many sessions of CoolSculpting will I need?  

One of the few downsides of CoolSculpting is that there is no one set answer to this question. The reason for this ambiguity is based on that old Kindergarten adage: everyone is unique. Everyone comes in different sizes and shapes. As a result, some people have stubborn fat in areas that take more work than others.  

The number of sessions depends on your target area, where it is, and how much stubborn fat is there. Some people only need one session per target area, while others require three. The length of the courses also varies. CoolSculpting done on the thighs takes much longer (over an hour) than under the chin (which only takes about half an hour). Then, after, however, many sessions it may take, you won’t see results immediately.    

Once the sessions are done, it may take up to two months for the full effect to become clear. This is because cells don’t just disappear after they die. They need to be absorbed into the system and then expelled from the body. Unfortunately, this is isn’t a process that happens overnight. It does take a few weeks for the cells to properly breakdown. For some people, it will take a couple of months.    

This may seem like it will take a long time, but there is something important to remember about this procedure; CoolSculpting isn’t just a limited time fix, that will only get rid of your fat for a little while. Once your sessions are finished, and the fat cells have had time to disintegrate properly, that fat is gone for good. If you gain more weight, it will distribute efficiently, instead of settling in the areas where the stubborn fat used to be.    

Luckily, you won’t need to figure out how many sessions you will need on your own. Here at the NIMA Institute, we have a whole team of CoolSculpting experts at your disposal to help you figure that out. During a free consultation, we will give you a reasonable estimate of how many sessions of CoolSculpting you will need and how long it will take for you to see results.  

We here at the NIMA Institute are so excited to work with you on your journey to loving how you look. We are widespread with locations in Utah, Nevada, and Washington, so you will be able to find us practically anywhere in the west. Give us a call, shoot us an email, or check out our CoolSculpting page to book your free consultation today! 

You’ve probably seen the billboards and the online ads advertising something called CoolSculpting. It may have left you wondering what CoolSculpting even is. A quick Google search will reveal to you that it is using cold to kill stubborn fat cells, but that doesn’t tell you much about how that even works. After all, if cold kills fat cells, why are there things like hot yoga? Well, let’s talk about it.

What is CoolSculpting?

First, let’s give a slightly more detailed definition of CoolSculpting. It is a way to permanently eliminate unwanted fat utilizing the power of a process called cryolipolysis (which is just a way of saying using intense cold).

CoolSculpting is mainly used to help get rid of stubborn fat. This is fat that doesn’t seem to go away no matter what you do. No matter how much dieting and exercising you do, that little pocket of fat won’t go away. That’s because stubborn fat usually develops in childhood or your teen years and is unlikely to change in adulthood. Everyone has stubborn fat in different places in their bodies. Some have it in areas that don’t show or bother them, others it is a prominent issue on their minds. So, it’s not uncommon for them to turn to weight-loss procedures, like CoolSculpting.

The main appeal of CoolSculpting isn’t just that it kills fat cells (as it does wonderfully) but is the fact that it manages to kill the cells without destroying or damaging any of the surrounding tissue, like skin cells. This is what makes CoolSculpting stand out from your average, everyday weight-loss surgery. Those usually cause some real damage to the muscles surrounding your target areas. This damage does heal, but it takes time. With CoolSculpting, you don’t have to worry about that at all!

These aren’t just snake oil type claims either. Not only does CoolSculpting work, but researchers developed it from Harvard. They started to create the theory after reading studies that were looking at patients who had just eaten some popsicles. Since the introduction of the procedure, CoolSculpting has been studied several times, pretty much every one of these studies has concluded with exciting results. On top of that, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it as a safe, effective, and viable weight-loss procedure.

Science backs up CoolSculpting, but what is the actual science behind it?

How does CoolSculpting work?

So, what is it about the cold that gets rid of fat cells? It is all based on freezing points. It doesn’t take as low of a temperature to kill fat cells as it does skin cells. In other words, skin cells freeze at a colder temperature than fat cells. The freezing point of fat cells kills them but leaves skin and other cells virtually untouched.

It starts with a technician placing a gel pad and the CoolSculpting applicator on your target area. Each gel pad (which is there to help protect your skin) and applicator comes in different sizes and shapes depending on the target area. Then the carefully controlled cooling begins.

Initially, the applicator will feel cold on your skin, not terribly, but noticeably. With the gel pads in place the cold won’t be a problem; it may even be refreshing. Then the area will start to numb, and you won’t feel a thing. You can just sit back, relax, and let the treatment do its work. Once the applicator has done its job, one of our technicians will remove it and massage your target area. This helps break up the frozen fat cells. The whole process can take a few weeks to take full effect. This is because the dead fat cells need to dissolve.

CoolSculpting is an outpatient procedure. So, you don’t have to worry about asking for time off from work or anything like that. You can just schedule your sessions for when you have some free time. There is no anesthesia, so you don’t have to worry about how you are going to get home at the end of your session. After each session there is no need for recovery time, you can just go on with your day.

Each person is different, every body is unique and has stubborn fat in different places in different quantities. So, it is hard to say how many sessions you will need and how long those sessions will last. However, that is what our CoolSculpting experts here at the NIMA Institute are for! Our experts will give you a good estimate during your free consultation for how long it will take for you to get rid of that unwanted fat.

It is important to know that like with any procedure, there may be some minor side effects. There can be a little bit of swelling, bruising, or redness in your target area. However, there are not any very serious side effects that have been reported in connection with CoolSculpting.

CoolSculpting is designed to help those who are already near their desired weight, but just can’t seem to lose that last little pocket of stubborn fat. So, if you are in the beginning of your weight-loss journey this may not be the procedure for you. That being said, CoolSculpting is designed to work on most fatty areas. A good way to judge if a fatty area can be CoolSculpted is by pinching. Basically, if there is enough fat to pinch, you can probably freeze it away.

So, now that you know how CoolSculpting works, why not set up your free consultation with the experts at the NIMA Institute? We will help walk you through the procedure in even more detail, so that you can feel confident in it. Plus, we will help you design your customized treatment, setting up your treatments to fit your busy schedule. Give us a call, email, or check out the CoolSculpting page on our website. We want to help you love every view of you!