You’ve heard of CoolSculpting, right? You’ve probably seen the ads–a billboard as you’re driving down the highway, or even a sign in a mall asking you to come in.
You might have a basic idea of what the procedure is. They stick something cold to your belly, and your fat is removed.
But what’s the actual science behind CoolSculpting? Is it as good as it sounds?
Popsicle Panniculitis
Believe it or not, the word popsicle here is exactly what you think. The basic science for CoolSculpting was discovered in children who would have dimples appear after eating popsicles.
What was happening? Fat pockets were disappearing. Why? The fat was being killed.
By what? The cold.
Amazingly, exposure to cold was killing fat tissue without harming the surrounding tissue. By itself, this would normally be an intriguing phenomenon. But the recognition that fat was more sensitive to cold than other tissue would lead to the miracle of CoolSculpting.
CoolSculpting Actually Kills Fat
What really needs to be appreciated about CoolSculpting is that CoolSculpting actually kills fat. It doesn’t merely reduce its size.
What this means for you is that it has a contouring effect on your body. While dieting and exercise reduce the size of fat cells, the fat reduction is global.
CoolSculpting kills fat in a targeted area. Hence, even with weight gain, your body will still retain some of its shape. Have problem areas like love handles that won’t go away no matter how much you diet and exercise? CoolSculpting helps bridge the gap.
Of course, it works best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle–but CoolSculpting can get you that extra mile that hard work alone won’t.
And the best part is that it takes less than an hour.
Want to know more about the science behind CoolSculpting in Chevy Chase? Call The West Institute today to schedule an appointment.