When it comes to non-invasive fat reduction or body contouring, fat freezing or Cryolipolysis is one of the most popular options. It is US FDA-approved for reducing localized fat bulges and uses controlled cooling temperatures to target, freeze, and eliminate fat cells.
CoolSculpting is a safe and effective device that uses Cryolipolysis. It was approved by the US FDA in 2010 and since then more than 5 million CoolSculpting treatment cycles have been performed worldwide. And just recently, the manufacturers introduced the newly designed CoolSculpting Elite, which offers a new experience for effectively reducing stubborn fat bulges.
We at Cutis are excited to offer CoolSculpting Elite in Singapore, which is said to cover more area and produce improved results. Continue reading as we explain further what this new device can do and how it can help kickstart your fitness or body contouring journey.
As previously mentioned, CoolSculpting Elite is a US FDA-cleared non-invasive procedure for treating pinchable fat bulges in different areas of the body. Like traditional CoolSculpting, it uses Cryolipolysis or cooling temperatures to effectively destroy fat cells without damaging the skin and surrounding tissue.
Freezing fat cells triggers apoptosis or natural cell death. This gradually reduces the fat layer thickness in the area of concern, as the treated cells are completely flushed or cleared through the lymphatic system and processed as waste in the liver. With CoolSculpting Elite, it can take about a month for the results to show and three to six months for full results.
Both traditional CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting Elite allow patients to tone and sculpt trouble areas that resist diet and exercise. What makes the latter machine different is that it has newly designed applicators that have a larger cooling area and are available in different sizes. These can treat a variety of stubborn fat areas in less time.
CoolSculpting Elite’s added features can take your fat freezing treatment further. Below are the five reasons to love this new and improved Cryolipolysis system.
While the old CoolSculpting is safe and effective, it only allows one treatment in a single session. The new one, on the other hand, has two applicators that can be used at the same time. And as you can treat more than one area in a single session, it greatly reduces overall treatment time.
Yes! The new CoolSculpting Elite machine can cover up to 18% more skin surface. This means that the applicators can target more fat cells in the same treatment time. More fat coverage also means improved results and this has been proven by studies noting that CoolSculpting can reduce 20 to 25% fat in a single treatment.
The Elite’s C-shaped applicators (instead of U-shaped) complement the body’s natural curves. This new design, along with gentle vacuum technology, reduces squeezing and pressure on the tissue. This helps ensure maximum comfort and results, as well as minimizes the risk of bruising and other related side effects.
CoolSculpting Elite has seven different sizes of applicators, specifically designed to target different problem areas. It is US FDA-approved to treat the:
With the new CoolSculpting Elite machine, patients are seeing quicker results, with initial improvements appearing as early as four weeks, compared to the old device’s six to eight weeks. Significant results are seen after three to four months or the period when the body has flushed the treated fat cells.
Ideal candidates are those who maintain a healthy lifestyle and are close to or within their ideal body weight. CoolSculpting Elite and similar procedures work best for stubborn or pinchable fat bulges that won’t go away despite diet and exercise. Just do take note that this is neither a weight loss treatment nor a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.
For further reading: 5 Questions to Know if Fat Freezing is Right for You
You may see redness and swelling after the treatment, but these are temporary and can last several hours to a few days. These, however, are minor and should not prevent you from going back to your normal routines. And since CoolSculpting Elite does not harm the skin or surrounding tissue, there is no downtime needed.
Kickstart your body contouring journey with CoolSculpting Elite in Singapore. Contact Cutis Medical Laser Clinics and schedule a consultation and body assessment with one of our aesthetic doctors.
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