Can CoolSculpting diminish bra and back fat?
When it comes to feeling body confident, there’s no doubt that keeping fit and eating well can give us a boost. But for many, despite their balanced diet or exercise regime, it can be hard to shift stubborn pockets of fat on the body. This is where CoolSculpting comes in.
CoolSculpting works by destroying fat cells without harming the surrounding tissue to improve the definition, shape, and smoothness of the body. With no surgery and minimal downtime, results typically take up to twelve weeks to become visible. It may sound too good to be true but more than seven million CoolSculpting treatments have been performed worldwide by trained professionals since the launch of the non-invasive fat reduction solution.
So, how exactly does CoolSculpting work and what results can you expect in one of the most commonly requested areas – bra fat?
What is CoolSculpting and how does it work?
Heat is well understood and has long been used as an effective means of tightening and treating the skin. And now we’re using freezing temperatures in a similar way with CoolSculpting. Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting’s technical name) works by sucking up pockets of fat into nifty applicators before freezing it to destroy fat cells without damaging the skin.
CoolSculpting gives permanent fat loss, but without the need for anaesthetic or puncturing the skin, nor the downtime or trauma associated with surgery. It was originally designed to work on the pouch of stubborn fat beneath the belly button, but now we have specific applicator heads for inner and outer thighs, waist, love handles, knees, back fat, bra bulges and even the chin.
We can work with the patient to create a very bespoke treatment tailored to their unique requirements – the possibilities are endless.
Can it get rid of bra and back fat?
Bra fat and back fat are two excellent examples of areas of stubborn fat pockets that can be significantly reduced with CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting has the power to permanently break down and destroy subcutaneous fat tissues in this area. In less than an hour, the treatment can freeze bra fat with its cooling technology, eliminating up to 27 per cent of the fat cells in this area.
It’s worth noting that multiple cycles (applicator heads) may be required during one treatment depending on the size of the area. Although you will see a result after one treatment, multiple treatments may be required depending on your goals and the amount of fat to be treated.
When will you see results?
You can expect to see a change after about six weeks, and it takes around twelve weeks to see the full effects, with a fat reduction of up to 27% after a single treatment. And once the fat cells are destroyed, they’re gone for good in the treated area. Even if you gain weight the fat will be distributed more evenly across the body.
CoolSculpting is part of a wider wellness picture. We always stress the importance of lifestyle choices, including a healthy diet and exercise, alongside treatment to see the best results possible.
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Disclaimer: Please be aware that results and benefits may vary from patient to patient taking into consideration factors such as age, lifestyle and medical history.
