From game-changing GLP-1 weight loss drugs to fat reduction technologies, there’s never been a better time to chase down that ideal body shape you’ve been dreaming about for years.
In 2024, nearly half a million people in the United States took advantage of noninvasive fat reduction, with CoolSculpting® outpacing all other brands.
Here at Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Juan-Carlos Caballero and our team are pleased to offer advanced body contouring solutions, which is why we’ve equipped our practice with the innovative CoolSculpting fat reduction system. Here’s what you should know.
CoolSculpting is a system that delivers cooling energy directly into your fat cells. Called cryolipolysis, this cooling energy destroys between 20-25% of the fat cells in the treatment area, which can effectively reduce stubborn pockets of fat around your body.
The best part? All you have to do is relax on the treatment table while the CoolSculpting technology gets to work.
CoolSculpting is a noninvasive technology that we can use most anywhere on your body, especially in these trouble spots:
CoolSculpting is so safe that we can even use it around your face, specifically under your chin.
Another benefit of CoolSculpting is that it’s a tool that most people can safely use, especially since it’s non-surgical.
Bear in mind, however, that CoolSculpting shouldn’t be considered as a weight loss method, but a body-shaping tool. So, if you’re overweight or have obesity, it’s important to first lose the excess weight and then use CoolSculpting to put the final touches on your weight loss by reducing lingering deposits of fat.
This is an important step because studies show that you can’t “direct” or “spot reduce” where your body loses the fat — that’s up to biology and genetics. With CoolSculpting, we overcome this spot reduction hurdle by targeting and destroying the fat cells directly.
Outside of not considering CoolSculpting as a tool for weight loss, CoolSculpting shouldn’t be used by pregnant women or anyone who has a medical condition that leads to cold intolerance.
Other than these exceptions, CoolSculpting is considered to be safe for most adults and has a good safety record.
To explore for yourself whether you’re a good candidate for CoolSculpting, your next step is to come see us for an evaluation. During this visit, we can review whether CoolSculpting can play a role in helping you get your dream body shape — and chances are it can!
If you have more questions about CoolSculpting or you’d like to schedule a consultation, please contact our team at Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center in Warrenton, Virginia, at 540-341-1900 (choose option 3) today. Alternatively, request an appointment online via our texting app at your convenience.
