Gotham Plastic Surgery is the only office in the heart of midtown Manhattan to offer Dual Coolsculpting. This allows two areas to be treated at once. Dual CoolSculpting allows faster treatment time for optimal patient comfort and convenience.

The ability to get rid of stubborn “low handles” and lower abdominal and back fat that diet and exercise have missed used to only be possible through invasive surgeries. That is true no longer. The revolutionary, FDA-approved CoolSculpting procedure has been used as a non-surgical solution for localized subcutaneous fat cells since 2010. Candidates for CoolSculpting are those that wish to avoid the anesthesia, needles, and incisions that are associated with other surgical options.

Benefits of CoolSculpting

There are numerous reasons so many people opt for CoolSculpting over other weight loss treatments. These are just a few of the benefits of CoolSculpting:

• FDA approved
• Non-surgical and non-invasive
• Can target multiple areas
• Procedure is quick
• Painless
• No downtime
• Natural-looking results
• Boosts confidence
• Long-lasting results

The Science behind CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting, developed by Harvard medical scientists, is based on the science of cryolipolysis. Zeltiq Aesthetic, Inc. has created a special device which utilizes the natural destruction of cells that occurs when exposed to cold temperatures. Freezing temperatures contract the targeted fat cells, which causes apoptosis, a process of cell death, to begin.

The body absorbs the fat through metabolic processes over a period of 3-4 months. Surrounding cells, skin, tissue, muscles, and nerves are all left unharmed. Studies have shown that up to a 25% fat reduction occurs after treatment with CoolSculpting.

Targeted Areas

One of the main advantages of CoolSculpting is that it can target multiple areas of the body including areas with stubborn fat pockets that are resistant to diet and exercise. Common areas that people treat with CoolSculpting include the stomach, thighs, love handles, flanks, upper arms, back, below the buttocks, and under the chin. You can opt to work on one area at a time or target multiple areas in one session. 

CoolSculpting vs Liposuction

CoolSculpting and liposuction are both methods of permanently removing unwanted fat from the body. However, there are some major differences between the two procedures. The main difference is that liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure, while CoolSculpting is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure.

Liposuction involves making incisions around the target areas and then inserting a small tube to vacuum out fat cells. Doctors typically use anesthesia or sedate patients before the procedure to reduce the pain.

The procedure can remove up to six to eight pounds of fat, and you will typically see results within a few months. The recovery period can also be lengthy. Patients may feel side effects for months after the procedure.

On the other hand, CoolSculpting is a type of cryolipolysis that freezes and permanently breaks down fat cells. The procedure does not require anesthesia as it simply involves placing an applicator over the target areas. You may feel a slight numbing sensation, but most people do not feel any pain.

There is no downtime after a CoolSculpting procedure and very few side effects. While the amount of fat you can remove is less than with liposuction, you should see results in just a few weeks.

*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

How does coolsculpting treatment work?

Prior to CoolSculpting, a consultation will occur with the surgeon to determine which areas of the body should be targeted during the one-hour procedure. CoolSculpting is pain free and feels much like an ice pack being placed on your body. No anesthesia or medication is needed.

In fact, the cold temperature has its own pain reducing quality. While patients are awake they have been known to multitask while the surgeon works; reading, working on their computers, talking to friends, or even napping.

A gel substance will map out the area which is to be addressed. This will protect the skin. Cooling panels on the device will send freezing temperatures to the underlying fat cells while suctioning the skin. The mixture of coldness and pressure may leave the skin slightly pink or reddish for some time afterwards, typically subsiding within a few minutes to a few hours.

Coolsculpting Recovery

Since CoolSculpting is non-invasive, there is no downtime. Patients may return to work or any of their other normal routines immediately following the procedure. Some patients report a tender feeling in the target area, while others do not. If the area does feel sensitive, it usually goes away after 24 hours.

Minor bruising may also occur, but will diminish within two weeks. Some side effects, such as numbness, tingling, and bruising are possible, but will correct themselves over the course of a few weeks.

Results can take up to 3 weeks to be noticeable. After this time, patients will see a gradual, natural-looking improvement of the treated area. It can take 3 to 4 months for the apoptosis process to fully remove all treated cells.

The patient and doctor may agree that additional treatments are necessary to enhance the results, although one treatment can yield satisfaction. Healthy eating and regular exercise will help patients to maintain their new appearance.

Why Choose Us?

Dr. Douglas Steinbrech is one of New York’s leading cosmetic surgeons specializing in non-invasive aesthetic procedures. Selected as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, Dr. Steinbrech has years of experience helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals with procedures such as breast augmentation and reduction, liposuction, and CoolSculpting in New York, NY. He combines his experience, training, and compassion to deliver incredible, long-lasting results.

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