FAT REDUCTION
GET RID OF STUBBORN FAT( PERMANENTLY) WITHOUT SURGERY!
COOLSCUPTING
THERE IS nothing like changing your lifestyle through diet and exercise to help you maintain your best weight, but have you been thinking of getting a little extra help in stubborn areas? Are there parts of your body that just don ' t shrink in spite of your best efforts? Are you hesitant to go through with cosmetic surgery, such as liposuction or a tummy tuck?
If this describes you, you ' re going to want to hear about a new technique called CoolSculpting.
But before we discuss this cosmetic innovation, recall that liposuction involves numbing the skin and then using a small tool to suction out the fat cells. It can sculpt your body and last forever, assuming your weight doesn ' t change much. The fat cells are permanently gone.
Recently, however, scientists discovered a new way to destroy fat cells from the outside of the body by sending cold energy to the inside of the body. This was their discovery: there is a certain temperature at which fat cells will die if they are kept at that temperature for a prolonged period of time. And fortunately for those seeking to reduce body fat, at this temperature the skin is just fine. The nerves and blood vessels at the point of treatment are not adversely affected. Fat cells, for some reason, are not designed to handle certain extremes of temperature variation over prolonged periods of time.
With CoolSculpting, a device is placed on your skin and the machine sends cold energy deep into your fat tissue. Variables such as time, temperature, and depth can be adjusted so that about 25 percent of your fat cells in the treated area will die. And when fat cells die, they are naturally cleared away by your body in a way similar to how your body heals from a bruise. You do not need to think about it; it just happens. And best of all, the reduction of fat cells is permanent.
CoolSculpting became FDA cleared in the fall of 2010. It ' s had a few updates and changes to make it work better and faster. But to date, no other technology or device has come close to the efficacy of CoolSculpting. At Allure Medical Spa, we have done over 30,000 CoolSculpting treatments, and it has an unparalleled track record of safety. You ' ll know you ' re in good hands since we are a national leader in CoolSculpting treatments and have had thousands of satisfied customers.
After having kids, Joanne opted for CoolSculpting to address her“ stubborn stomach area.” She saw results in six weeks after only one treatment.“ I was nervous and scared,” said Joanne,“ not knowing what it would feel like …. Paula walked me through the process and took great care of me.” Now, Joanne says her“[ stomach ] is flat and I feel comfortable in my jeans. I’ m very happy with it!”
There are other nonsurgical options for reducing fat besides CoolSculpting. One such option, which works particularly well for reducing chin fat, is Kybella. Using a series of injections, Kybella is a traditional mesotherapy that has been effectively used for years but was neither regulated nor approved by the FDA. Allergan, producer of Kybella and other drugs such as Botox and Juvaderm, recently received approval to use Kybella in fat-loss procedures. Injections are more effective with multiple treatments. Mild to moderate swelling can be present at and around the injection sites for several days.
Holly was looking to reduce chin fat. After her first injection of Kybella, she began to notice results within three weeks. She has since had a second injection and is considering a third, despite the swelling which can occur with Kybella:“ I had to wear a scarf for about four days after each injection. After that, there was still swelling but not as noticeable.” Kybella can be used in areas besides the chin for fat reduction, but it is only officially
FDA approved for chin fat reduction.
Vanquish, another nonsurgical fatreduction option, uses radio frequency technology to melt away fat cells completely rather than killing them off. Primarily used in the abdomen and flank, Vanquish can also be applied to thighs, buttocks, and saddlebags. The procedure takes about forty-five minutes per treatment, and multiple treatments are usually required over several months. Proper hydration is essential for success.
Paula had her abdomen treated with this technique, using four weekly treatments after which she saw results. She agrees that staying hydrated makes this procedure more“ effective and tolerable.” An app on her smartphone to remind her to drink water kept Paula hydrated. And she said she experienced“ no pain or downtime at all.”
Of course, individual results may vary, just like dieting and exercise. So seek out an Allure Medical Spa professional who will walk you through every step of the process, from the initial consultation to the final result.
For more information or schedule your consultation, please contact us at 586-992-8300.
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