CoolSculpting®

The London Cosmetic Clinic, Harley Street now offers the latest CoolSculpting® Elite. The CoolSculpting®, also referred to as fat freezing or cryolipolysis, is a non-invasive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medical fat reduction procedure that safely freezes and destroys stubborn fat from certain areas of the body.

If you have been trying hard to remove stubborn fats from certain parts of your body through exercise and dieting but to no avail, this treatment is for you. Your stubborn fats will be meticulously destroyed with CoolSculpting® by our highly experienced and expert cosmetic surgeons. Here at The London Cosmetic Clinic, our team of experts delivers a high standard of patient care in our state-of-the-art modern clinic.

CoolSculpting® is a safer fat reduction procedure compared to popular fat reduction procedures like liposuction. This procedure does not require skin cutting, anesthesia or tissue manipulation. It does not take much of your time and you do not need a recovery period.  You can move on with your normal lifestyle almost immediately after the treatment.

CoolSculpting® is suitable for fat reduction in the following areas:

• Under the chin/ double chin (Submental area)
• Upper arm
• Bra fat
• Abdomen and flank (Love handle)
• Thighs
• Back fat
• Underneath buttocks (also known as banana roll).

The CoolSculpting® procedure involves the use of a special device to freeze fats underneath your skin. This fat will be eventually destroyed and disposed of through the kidney. The CoolSculpting® procedure takes about 30 to 60minutes per session. You may require just one session. However, we may recommend more than one session to achieve the best result.

You can start to notice changes in the treated area some days after your treatment. You can expect perfect results after 1 to 3 months. The result will look natural as it shows gradually. Even if you later gain weight, you shouldn’t expect fat in the treated area, because the fats are destroyed.

CoolSculpting® treatment is non-invasive, your doctor does not need to cut your skin. As such, there wouldn’t be any case of wound or infection in the treatment area. You will not feel anything during the procedure, but just a slight tugging sensation which is the effect of the cooling panels of the device on your skin.

The side effects of the treatment are minimal and will only be noticeable around the treated area. These minor side effects are usually resolved after some days. You may experience numbness in the treated areas days after the treatment. Other notable side effects of cool sculpting on the body may include; skin redness, sensitivity, tenderness, minor swelling, slight pain, tingling and stinging.

Although CoolSculpting® is a fat elimination treatment, it’s not a cure for obesity. It can only be used to remove fat in certain areas of the body. You may require a different form of specialised treatment if your concern is obesity.  Aside from that, not everyone is a good candidate for CoolSculpting®. You shouldn’t undergo this treatment if your body is in certain conditions such as pregnancy, breastfeeding or any treatment that affects the body’s ability to withstand cold.

During the consultation period, our doctors will ascertain your medical history and determine if you are a good candidate for  CoolSculpting®. They will also discuss what you should expect during and after the procedure.

Procedure

During the consultation period, our qualified doctors will examine your body to determine if you have any underlying condition that may prevent you from undergoing CoolSculpting® treatment.

After ascertaining your eligibility, your unique treatment plan will be discussed. A before and after picture of the intended treatment area will be taken for record purposes. This will give you a clear picture of the result after the procedure.

The treatment is non-invasive. There wouldn’t be any form of anaesthetic or skin puncturing. The treatment will be performed in a highly safe and sterile environment that guarantees 5-star patient care.

The treatment will be performed by an expert with a handheld device that has an applicator similar to the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner.

At the onset of the treatment, a gel pad and applicator will be applied to the targeted area. The function of the applicator is to deliver cooling to the targeted area. The device will be meticulously moved over your skin to administer suction and cooling technology to the target area.

The procedure is less painful aside from the slight feeling of pulling and pinching that you may experience during the process. The procedure may last between 30 to 60minutes. Immediately after the procedure, the treated area will be thoroughly massaged by the medical expert to break down any frozen tissue. The massage will also help your body to start absorbing the destroyed fat cells.

Since the procedure does not involve any complications, you can move on with your life almost immediately. You can even drive back home by yourself.