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1. What is cool sculpting?
Cool sculpting is a method of destroying the fat cells in the body by first cooling the fat cells and gradually flushing them out of the body through the liver. It is used to reduce fat in the areas of the body where exercise or diet cannot help in fat reduction. It should not be used for the treatment of obesity.
2. Who performs cool sculpting procedure?
The procedure of cool sculpting is performed by a licensed medicinal practitioner or a plastic surgeon.
3. How is the cool sculpting procedure conducted?
The procedure of cool sculpting is performed by using a special tool which cools certain parts of the body to freezing temperature of the body, thereby freezing the fat cells and eventually destroying them and flushing them out of the body through the liver.
4. Are there any risks associated with cool sculpting?
Although cool sculpting is certified as a safe medicinal procedure by the U.S. FDA, various side effects like temporary inflammation and rashes, and slight pain at the treatment site, and sensation loss for a short duration of time in that area are generally seen. A very rare risk factor is the growth of larger fat cells instead of reduced fat cells post treatment, mostly noticed in males.
5. Is cool sculpting painful?
Cool sculpting is a non-invasive method of destroying fat cells. It does not involve the use of any needles and injections and therefore is not a painful procedure.