A Complete Guide to CoolSculpting For Men

Are you a man trying to lose a stubborn amount of weight? It's not just you. Many guys suffer with excess body fat, especially in the chest, love handles, and abdomen and come into Contour Medspa in Lemont to remove excess fat. Men are increasingly using the non-invasive fat reduction procedure CoolSculpting to get a more chiseled figure at Contour Medspa in Lemont. Let’s discuss what CoolSculpting is, how it functions, what to anticipate during the procedure, and what outcomes you can anticipate. Depending on the area being treated, you may be seated or lying down during the procedure. After the CoolSculpting applicator is on the area of fat that has to be removed, you could feel a pulling or suctioning feeling. You will experience extreme cold as the procedure starts, which will progressively fade as the area goes numb. Usually, each area requires 35 to 60 minutes of treatment. No recovery period is necessary following CoolSculpting. Following the procedure, you can resume your regular activities. Some men report minor bruising, redness, or swelling where the procedure was performed, but these side effects usually go away within a few days to a week. Although the body needs time to naturally destroy the fat cells, CoolSculpting results do not appear right away. The majority of men at Contour Medspa start to see improvements in 3–4 weeks, and the best effects start to show in 2–3 months. CoolSculpting has long-lasting results since the fat cells that are removed do not grow back. To stop the leftover fat cells from growing, it's crucial to keep up a healthy diet and exercise program. Men who are at or close to their target weight but have trouble losing stubborn pockets of fat with diet and exercise can consider CoolSculpting. The individual and the area being treated will determine how many CoolSculpting sessions are required. While some men may have noticeable effects after just one treatment, others could need more than one to get the desired outcomes.

How Does Coolsculpting Work For Men?

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that aims to reduce stubborn pockets of fat in various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and chin. It uses controlled cooling technology to freeze and destroy fat cells, which are then naturally eliminated from the body over time.

During a CoolSculpting session, a device is placed on the target area, which applies controlled cooling to freeze the underlying fat cells. This process, known as cryolipolysis, causes the fat cells to undergo apoptosis (cell death) without damaging the surrounding tissues. The frozen fat cells are then gradually eliminated by the body's natural metabolic processes. Exciting News, Contour Medspa now offers Coolsculpting Elite!

The treatment is generally well-tolerated, with most people experiencing only mild discomfort during the procedure. Some patients may experience temporary numbness, redness, or swelling in the treated area, but these side effects typically resolve within a few days. It is best suited for people who are close to their ideal weight but have stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.

The results of CoolSculpting are gradual to become fully apparent. However, most people experience a noticeable reduction in fat in the treated areas, resulting in a slimmer and more sculpted appearance. Not only will you feel the difference, but your CoolSculpting before and after photos will show the difference. 

What Areas Can be Treated with CoolSculpting?

While CoolSculpting for men was originally approved by the FDA for only treating the abdomen, it has since been approved for other areas of the body. These areas are not limited to any one of a specific gender, making it an ideal solution for everyone.

Some of the most common areas treated with CoolSculpting include:

Abdomen: CoolSculpting can be used to target belly fat, including the upper and lower abdomen.

Love handles: Also known as the flanks, CoolSculpting can be used to target the fat on the sides of the waist.

Thighs: CoolSculpting can be used to target both the inner and outer thighs.

Chin: CoolSculpting can be used to target submental fat, also known as a double chin.

Upper arms: CoolSculpting can be used to target fat on the upper arms.

It's important to note that CoolSculpting is best suited for people who are close to their ideal weight but have stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. A consultation with a qualified CoolSculpting provider can help determine if you are a good candidate for the treatment and which areas would be best to target. 

Specific areas can be targeted by Contour Medspa, it is recommended that you book a consultation with us before proceeding. 

It is important to understand that CoolSculpting is not able to remove excess skin, only able to remove fat underneath the skin.

CoolSculpting Additional Information

CoolSculpting, also known as cryolipolysis, is a minimally invasive fat-reduction technique that uses controlled cooling to eliminate resistant fat cells. The procedure is FDA-approved and can be used on a variety of body parts, including the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and upper arms. In order to remove fat from the desired area, CoolSculpting employs an applicator that resembles a vacuum. The applicator then uses controlled chilling to freeze the fat cells beneath the skin. Fat cells die after being frozen, and the body then naturally eliminates them over a few weeks. CoolSculpting is safe to use on men. It is a non-invasive procedure that doesn't require any anesthesia or incisions. Nonetheless, there could be risks and adverse effects, just like with any medical operation. To find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure, speak with a licensed CoolSculpting specialist.

Coolsculpting For Men Near Me

In Lemont, Illinois, just outside of Chicago and close to Naperville, sits the Contour Medspa. We offer dermal fillers like Juviderm, botox, coolsculpting, and cooltone procedures. Due to Dr. Warren's expertise, relationships she builds with her patients, and experience, many of our favorite patients travel from all over Illinois to see her. Contact us right now if you're interested in learning more about Dr. Warren, Coolsculpting, how it works, or the prices.

CoolSculpting® Treatment Important Information

Indications
The CoolSculpting® procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the thigh, abdomen and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm in patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≤ 30 and in submental and submandibular areas in patients with a BMI of ≤ 46.2. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments.

Important Safety Information
CoolSculpting® is contraindicated in patients with cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.

Ask your patient about any medical conditions including recent surgery, pre-existing hernia, and any known sensitivities or allergies.

During the procedure patients may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations subside as the area becomes numb. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, and sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental or submandibular area treatment.

Rare side effects may also occur. Paradoxical hyperplasia (visibly enlarged tissue volume in the treated area) may develop 2-5 months after treatment and requires surgical intervention for correction.

As with any medical procedure, a consultation should be done by a licensed healthcare professional to determine if the patient is a candidate for treatment. Consult the CoolSculpting® System User Manual for a complete list of Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, and potential side effects. Treatment applications that deviate from the guidelines are not recommended.