CoolSculpting FAQ’s

Dubbed the “freezing liposuction”, CoolSculpting utilizes a cooling and sucking treatment that acts as a form of non-surgical liposuction by killing fat cells permanently and naturally. It can be used for inner and outer thigh fat removal, as an alternative to liposuction for belly fat, reducing love handles, and even body sculpting or “cool sculpturing” in small areas such as the bra bulge area, on the back and underneath the buttocks. Cool sculpting will cause apoptosis or death of approximately 20% of the total subcutaneous fat in the treated area for both men and women each treatment.

CoolSculpting effectiveness varies from person to person. The best results tend to be seen on the individual who is generally within 30 pounds of their ideal weight but has areas of excess fat. CoolSculpting has consistently delivered approximately 20% permanent fat reduction per treatment in any given area. More than one session may be required for patient satisfaction.

CoolSculpting uses suction and cooling technology that freezes target areas, therefore killing fat cells underneath the skin. The lymph system then flushes out these dead cells. As the fat cells are removed from the body, the area where those fat cells were removed gets smaller and more contoured.

Absolutely! Although both treatments reduce and eliminate unwanted fat, CoolSculpting offers a completely non-invasive approach by utilizing a cooling form of liposuction. This means the technology freezes away the fat just below the skin using a vacuum to suck the fat up and cool it to the point of killing the fat cells. Your body will naturally excrete the dead fat cells over the course of 4 to 12 weeks. Laser liposuction, on the other hand, is almost opposite CoolSculpting as it is a minimally invasive procedure utilizing laser energy to super heat the fat cells and a suction device remove them immediately. The effectiveness of laser liposuction will also vary per person.

The results of CoolSculpting last for approximately 5 years. A good diet and exercise regime will help maintain optimal results for the longest period of time.

No, it is not a weight loss tool, and it is not meant for people who are trying to lose weight. Instead, it is for people who want support in sculpting parts of their body that is resistant to diet or exercise. CoolSculpting only works with the fat under the skin. To lose weight you must lose visceral fat – which is not touched during the CoolSculpting treatment.

You will lose 20% of the treated fat with every CoolSculpting treatment.

Definitely! Men use CoolSculpting to create the V shaped abdominal/torso muscles, build and accentuate wide, broad shoulders, shape a slender waist, sculpt the chest and the abs (i.e. the external oblique muscle, internal oblique muscle and/or the transversus abdominis muscle) and accentuate the pecs.

If you want to get the best results, you have to go with a clinic and a clinician that is trained and experienced in getting them. In doing so, know this – CoolSculpting is both a fine art and a precise science. The art of CoolSculpting is in understanding how to contour each individual body to enhance its natural curvature. The science is understanding how to precisely and effectively use the advanced CoolSculpting technology to bring this natural curvature into an attractive and natural appearing reality.

For these reasons, it is critical to work with the right CoolSculpting professional. Find someone who understands the art of curvature, but not the science, and the results could be your body appearing lumpy. Work with someone who understands the science, but not the art, and you might miss having that perfect appearance and curvature you want – and deserve.

Also, at Denver Laser Solutions you can bundle our services and save. If you pay for three treatments up front you save 10%, six treatments and you save 20% and 9 treatments you will save 25%!

While doing our research to determine CoolSculpting costs we found that where you live plays a big role in determining the average fees. Demographically the average cost for CoolSculpting in Denver, Colorado is approximately $600-$750 for a small area and $1200-$1500 for a large area. Compare to CoolSculpting pricing in L.A where freezing away the fat costs $750-$900 per small area and $1500-$1800 per large area.

Also, at Denver Laser Solutions you can bundle our services and save. If you pay for three treatments up front you save 10%, six treatments and you save 20% and 9 treatments you will save 25%!

It depends on the size and number of areas treated. With smaller areas or areas such as the chin, neck or elbow we often only need one or two treatments because the surface area is small. However, to accommodate larger areas such as the abdomen, several different applicator placements may be necessary.

For many patients, two or more treatment sessions in one area are recommended to reach their body contouring goals.

A CoolSculpting® treatment typically takes as little as 35-75 minutes, depending on the area treated, with treatment sessions lasting 1-3 hours on average

You need to come in for a consultation so we understand the areas we are treating, and we have created a thorough treatment plan. Also, plan to wear loose comfortable clothes and bring a book, headphones or other entertainment to enjoy during your treatment. You could be a little sore the day after. Although there is no downtime associated with CoolSculpting, it is best not to plan a big event immediately after your treatment to ensure nothing interferes with planned activities.

There is almost no downtime with CoolSculpting. You could feel minimal swelling, soreness and tenderness, but you will likely be the only person who notices any change or difference.

To see the full effects of your CoolSculpting treatment will take 90 days for your lymph system to flush the dead cells but you will start to see initial results within 30 days that will gradually continue until the full effect at 90 days.

You can have a CoolSculpting treatment after pregnancy as long as you are not breastfeeding and also have a written or verbal ok from your doctor.

Yes, CoolSculpting is safe and FDA approved. During the treatment, you could get a hot spot where the cooling burns the skin. Although this is rare, if it were to happen we would stop the treatment, let the area heal, and then begin the process again. There can also be a little nerve damage, and as such it could take a little time, sometimes up to a month, to get feeling back in that area. Lastly, you can get numbness and a little soreness and/or pain immediately after the treatment.

There are many CoolSculpting reviews on the internet. According to RealSelf.com, 83% of members who experienced a CoolSculpting treatment said it was worth it! Although one rare side effect is a visible enlargement in the treated area, which may develop 2 to 5 months after treatment, will not resolve on its own, and may require surgical intervention for correction.

These procedures are not for everyone. You should not be treated with CoolSculpting® or CoolSculpting® Elite if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

Immediately following the treatment after taking off the cooling suction device the treated area resembles a stick of butter. This frozen fat requires a manual massage to smooth tissue back out and allow the body to start disposing of dead fat cells. The remainder of the day there is no pain involved, and you may go about your daily activities. It has been reported that approximately 24 hours after treatment you may experience pain in the treated area, bruising, swelling, bloating, tenderness to the touch, numbness, pinching or a pins and needles sensation. These side effects can last up one month but will subside.

There is almost no downtime with CoolSculpting. You could feel minimal swelling, soreness and tenderness, but you will likely be the only person who notices any change or difference.

To see the full effects of your CoolSculpting treatment will take 90 days for your lymph system to flush the dead cells but you will start to see initial results within 30 days that will gradually continue until the full effect at 90 days.

You can have a CoolSculpting treatment after pregnancy as long as you are not breastfeeding and also have a written or verbal ok from your doctor.

We work with our clients to first learn how many areas they want to treat and then create a personalized plan to meet their goals. Often, we treat more than one area of the body in a single appointment. For example, we would treat the belly and the thighs in the same visit. It is also important to balance client goals without overwhelming the body with too many treatments in one visit. Denver Laser Solutions works with our clients to determine the best treatment schedule for the best outcome

CoolSculpting was designed specifically to target fat pockets on the body that are resistant to diet and exercise. Love handles are one of those areas that, no matter how many side crunches we do, they tend to still linger around. CoolSculpting for the love handles has been FDA cleared since 2010 with consistent results showing a 20% reduction of fat after one session in the treated area.

Yes! In fact, CoolSculpting is the #1 treatment we use to get rid of the double chin. If clients want to fine tune CoolSculpting results, they sometimes use Kybella after their CoolSculpting treatments are complete.

Yes, just like love handles, the stomach area is one of the more popular areas we treat with CoolSculpting. We don’t look at just the front stomach area, but the entire circumference around the stomach to ensure maximum and natural results.

Yes! We use CoolSculpting to freeze fat off the entire circumference of the thigh including the inner thigh, outer thigh and what is called the banana roll, where the back of thigh meets the bum. And bonus – doing this can create the illusion of a butt lift!

Yes, CoolSculpting works extremely well to help people who are not happy with the loose skin under their arms.

Absolutely! CoolSculpting can help sculpt your skin, so you do not have to worry about any extra fat being shown in the bra area.

CoolSculpting can get rid of back fat and any fat on the body as long as it is “pinchable”.