Coolsculpting
CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling technology to freeze and reduce stubborn fat cells without surgery or downtime.
Reduce stubborn fat without surgery or downtime.
Even with a healthy lifestyle, some areas of unwanted fat can be difficult to change. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, non-surgical body contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to target and eliminate unwanted fat almost anywhere on the body. Over time, your body naturally processes the treated fat cells, revealing a slimmer, more sculpted appearance without surgery or lengthy recovery.
Dr. Johnson, a board-certified dermatologist, creates personalized treatment plans based on your body shape, goals, and the areas you would like to improve. CoolSculpting is designed for body contouring — not weight loss — and can be an excellent option for patients who are close to their ideal weight but want to address stubborn pockets of fat.
CoolSculpting, at a glance
Your visit starts with a consultation, and we’ll work with you to build a plan from there. Here’s what to expect and how this treatment works.
Procedure Time
35 min.+
Perfect for
Excess fat on the abdomen, flanks, muffin top, back, bra fat, chin, arms, thighs
Recovery Time
None
How Long Do Results Last?
Forever — as long as you maintain a healthy weight
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CoolSculpting FAQs
CoolSculpting can treat several areas of stubborn fat, including:
- Abdomen
- Flanks (“love handles”)
- Thighs
- Upper arms
- Under the chin
- Back and bra line
- Beneath the buttocks.
During your consultation, Dr. Johnson will determine whether your areas of concern are appropriate for treatment.
No. CoolSculpting is intended for body contouring rather than weight loss. It works best for patients who maintain a stable weight but have localized fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise.
When you come in for treatment, your CoolSculpting specialist will greet you and get you comfortable in a robe. She will review the areas to be treated and get started. The appropriate applicator will be placed on the first area to be treated, then you will feel some suction as the CoolSculpting machine pulls your fat bulge into the applicator. Next, the cooling will kick in. We will get you comfortable sitting or laying down with pillows and blankets, get you some snacks, our WiFi password and turn on the TV if you’d like. You relax while your fat is frozen.
After 35 minutes or so, your CoolSculpting specialist will remove the applicator and massage cold tissue to break up the little ice crystals in the fat cells. This is probably the most uncomfortable part of the treatment, but we walk you through it and it only lasts a couple of minutes.
You won’t have any limitations after treatment. You are free to return to work, exercise, and running errands immediately after treatment. Depending on the areas treated, you may notice a little redness for an hour or so and could notice a little numbness or tingling for several days. This is all normal and will resolve.
After six to eight weeks, you’ll start to notice that the treated areas are getting flatter and thinner.
Some patients begin noticing changes within a few weeks, but the most noticeable improvement typically develops over one to three months as the body naturally removes treated fat cells.
The number of treatments depends on the size of the treatment area and your desired outcome. Some patients achieve their goals after one session, while others benefit from multiple treatments for additional contouring.
The treated fat cells are permanently eliminated. However, maintaining a stable weight through healthy lifestyle habits is important, as remaining fat cells can still enlarge with weight gain.
Yes. CoolSculpting may be combined with skin-tightening procedures, injectables, or other aesthetic treatments as part of a personalized body and facial rejuvenation plan.
Personalized body contouring with physician oversight
Successful body contouring begins with choosing the right treatment for the right patient. Dr. Johnson and her experienced dermatology team carefully evaluate your goals, body shape, and treatment areas to determine whether CoolSculpting is the best option or if another approach may provide better results. Every treatment plan is designed to create balanced, natural-looking improvement while supporting your long-term aesthetic goals.
Request an appointment
Schedule online, call (770) 464-6000 or text us, and one of our specialists will assist you.
