Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS
Award-Winning, World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon
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CoolSculpting®
Eliminate Body Fat With No Downtime
Are you interested in diminishing pockets of stubborn fat on your body but do not wish to endure the recovery and downtime often associated with surgery? Bucky Plastic Surgery is proud to provide patients in the Philadelphia area CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting Plus, natural body contouring alternatives to invasive fat removal procedures that provide dramatic results with no downtime. From reducing love handles, a double chin, or slimming the upper arms, CoolSculpting can help you achieve a more contoured figure after just one treatment.
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
CoolSculpting is an advanced FDA-cleared non-surgical fat reduction treatment to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat in a range of areas on the body.1 During treatment, an applicator is placed on the treatment area for roughly one hour, during this time most patients experience relatively no discomfort. Most patients work on a laptop, listen to music, watch television, or simply relax during their treatment sessions.
CoolSculpting relies on Cryolipolysis™, a cooling technology that targets and destroys fat cells. Cryolipolysis only targets fat cells, leaving skin and other surrounding tissue unharmed. Following the procedure, the body will gradually eliminate fat cells in the targeted area over a period of time. This occurs naturally through a metabolic process similar to your body eliminating fat from the food you eat.
Benefits of CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is a body fat reduction treatment that has many benefits including:
- Non-invasive body contouring: no surgery, no incisions
- Eliminates stubborn fat on many areas of the body, including the chin, jawline, back, upper arms, abdomen, flanks, thighs, and more
- Fast and painless fat freezing procedure
- Requires no recovery time
- Long-lasting results
- Dead fat cells are flushed from the body
What Areas Can CoolSculpting Treat?
Our CoolSculpting applicator is equipped with multiple handpieces, so we are able to customize CoolSculpting treatments
to freeze fat on nearly any area of the body. Common CoolSculpting treatment areas include:
- Abdomen
- Love handles/flanks
- Upper arms
- Buttocks
- Inner and outer thighs
- Bra line
- Back
- Submental fat (fat beneath the chin, jawline, double chin)
What Is CoolSculpting PLUS?
CoolSculping PLUS is a specialized series of body-contouring CoolSculpting sessions coupled with Dexascan and BallancerPro compression to maximize your results, expedite your healing, and even track your progress. With CoolSculpting PLUS, patients see better results, faster. CoolSculpting PLUS includes:
- 1 Dexa Scan
- 4 CoolSculpting Cycles
- 2 BallancerPro Compression Therapy Sessions
Who is a Candidate for CoolSculpting?
Certain fatty deposits on the body are often resistant to even the most healthy diets and strenuous exercise regimens. If you are troubled by stubborn pockets of fat and do not wish to undergo surgery, CoolSculpting may be a good option for you. Since we offer both CoolSculpting and liposuction at our practice, we have the knowledge and experience to recommend the ideal treatment for your needs.
Please note that neither CoolSculpting nor liposuction is a treatment for obesity or a means to achieve significant weight loss. Ideal CoolSculpting candidates should be at or near their target weight. In order to maintain your CoolSculpting results, you should be committed to maintaining your weight through a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Preparing for CoolSculpting
Before your CoolSculpting treatment, you will have a thorough consultation with an experienced provider to discuss your specific areas of concern and desired outcomes. This consultation is an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the procedure, including details about the surgeon’s experience and the qualifications of the medical staff. Our goal is to ensure you have all the necessary information to feel confident and at ease about your upcoming CoolSculpting session.
On the day of your body sculpting treatment, arrive in comfortable, soft clothing. You will be provided with disposable garments to wear during the procedure, as the protective gel used can sometimes stain fabrics. It is advisable to eat a light, non-processed snack or meal that is free of salt before your appointment. Additionally, limit your intake of caffeine and water right before your session to ensure the most comfortable experience possible.
The CoolSculpting Procedure
On the day of your CoolSculpting treatment, you will be made comfortable on a treatment bed. Your CoolSculpting provider will apply a gel pad and an applicator to the targeted area. This applicator delivers controlled cooling to the fat cells, causing them to freeze and eventually die off. Each area typically takes about an hour to treat, utilizing advanced technology to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
During the procedure, you will feel an intense cold sensation initially, but this usually subsides as the area becomes numb. Since CoolSculpting requires no anesthesia, you will remain alert and can drive yourself home afterward. The entire process is designed to be as comfortable as possible, allowing you to leave immediately after your session and resume your daily activities.
CoolSculpting Recovery
Recovery from CoolSculpting is generally minimal, allowing you to return to your daily activities or work immediately after the treatment. You might notice some redness and a feeling of tightness in the treated area, which are normal side effects that typically subside within a few hours. Some soreness or swelling may also occur, but these symptoms usually improve within the first day or two.
CoolSculpting Results
Fat reduction from CoolSculpting procedures generally become apparent within two to four months for most patients, and results are typically expected to last as long as liposuction. After just one treatment, this innovative treatment can often reduce up to 25% of fatty tissue located in treated areas with little to no downtime, so you can typically expect to return to your normal routine immediately afterward.2 For the most effective results, CoolSculpting treatments may need to be repeated on certain areas of your body.
Our CoolSculpting® Providers
Our CoolSculpting® Coordinators graduated from the elite CoolSculpting University, a training program that only a few CoolSculpting® providers in the nation have completed.
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FAQs About CoolSculpting
No. Men and women considering CoolSculpting should be at a healthy stable weight and have concerns with specific bulges of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Following a CoolSculpting procedure, common side effects can include temporary swelling, redness, bruising, blanching, and firmness. In addition, a tingling sensation as well as itching, stinging, tenderness, or skin sensitivity is also normal and usually resolves on its own.3
The number of treatments depends on your anatomy and needs, however, multiple sessions typically yield more significant results.4 During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your cosmetic goals, determine if you’re a good candidate and provide you with a personalized treatment plan.
CoolSculpting is a fat reduction procedure that destroys fat but cannot prevent new fat from forming. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will ensure that CoolSculpting results are long-lasting.
CoolSculpting Reviews
The coolsculpting worked very well for me. I was thrilled with the results and Luke was so amazing and professional. [Single best thing is...] How quickly the results worked for me. I'm no longer self conscious of my hips or stomach.Anonymous
AnonymousCoolSculpting Relatively Painless Visually, my thighs look absolutely fine. But I am an avid walker and I couldn't take having my upper inner thighs rub anymore. It was like one day I woke up and suddenly they were touching and rubbing! Also I wear a lot of dresses and it's uncomfortable to have them rub. Anyway I just had my first session yesterday and I was terrified. Even though I have been to Dr. Buckys office before and trust any staff member there, I was still really nervous. It really was a breeze. Luke performed the CoolSculpting and I absolutely love his personality, professionalism, and reassurance. I only needed a small improvement so my inner thighs no longer rubbed from touching. I'd say most of the thigh responded - the very top still touches a little but I won't get chafing.
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1 Plast Reconstr Surg. Cryolipolysis for Fat Reduction and Body Contouring: Safety and Efficacy of Current Treatment Paradigms. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4444424/. Accessed March 11, 2023.
2 Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. Cryolipolysis for noninvasive body contouring: clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4079633/. Accessed March 11, 2023.
3 Dermatol Res Pract. Effectiveness and Safety of Contrast Cryolipolysis for Subcutaneous-Fat Reduction. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6304526/#:~:text=The%20typical%20side%20effects%20of,and%20numbness%E2%80%94that%20resolved%20spontaneously. Accessed March 11, 2023.
4 Dermatologic Therapy. Significant improvement in body contour with multiple cycles of CoolSculpting: Results of a prospective study. Available: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33533560/. Accessed March 11, 2023.
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