Cool sculpting
CoolSculpting, or cryolipolysis, is a nonsurgical body contouring procedure. A plastic surgeon uses a device to freeze fat cells under the skin. Once the fat cells have been destroyed, they are gradually broken down and removed from the body by the liver.
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Common immediate side effects of CoolSculpting include:
- redness
- firmness
- pinching sensation
- minor swelling
- tenderness
- bruising
- stinging
- muscle cramping
A person may continue to experience these side effects for a few weeks after the procedure. Other common side effects that a person may experience in the first few weeks after CoolSculpting include:
- itchiness, especially a few days after the procedure
- diarrhea, as dead fat cells are removed from the body
- a feeling of fullness in the throat after treatments involving the neck or chin region
CoolSculpting is also only approved and proven effective on a limited number of body areas.Body regions where CoolSculpting is considered safe and effective for removing minor fat deposits include:
- abdomen
- thighs
- under the chin or upper neck
- flanks
- under the armpit
- back
- buttocks and under the buttocks