Many of my patients are looking for a way to remove unwanted fat, especially around their waist and tummy, without having surgery. CoolSculpting is a great way to do that. It's a non-invasive, non-surgical body sculpting  procedure that dramatically trims and tones your tummy and waist by freezing and then eliminating unwanted fat cells. To learn more about CoolSculpting, watch my short 2-minute video by clicking on the button below.

CoolSculpting: the non-surgical way to freeze away fat

The great thing about CoolSculpting is that it freezes the skin and freezes the fat under the skin at the same time. The fat cells are destroyed and then flushed from your body. Since it's not surgery, CoolSculpting involves no needles, stitches, scarring, anesthesia or downtime. 

As I tell my patients who are considering CoolSculpting, this is not a weight-loss treatment. It is designed for people who live active lifestyles, experience minimal weight fluctuations and are wanting to target certain areas of their bodies that are stubbornly resistant to exercise and healthy eating habits.

CoolSculpting is ideal for patients who:

• only need a small reduction in fat
• have no hanging skin
• are within 20 pounds of their ideal weight
• do not want surgery in order to achieve a tighter, toner body

How soon can I see results from CoolSculpting?

With CoolSculpting, the results are very long-lasting but not immediate. You will see a reduction of approximately 25% of fat bulges as soon as 3 weeks following treatment,* with the greatest results occurring over the next 2-4 months.* Your overall loss of total fat may be more or less, depending on the individual patient, his/her body type and the amount of fat that is treated.

If you want more than a 20-30% reduction in fat, you may require multiple CoolSculpting treatments. This depends on the size of the fat layer to be removed and what your particular goals are.  As long as you maintain your weight with normal diet and exercise, your results should be long-term.

What happens during the procedure?

First, a gel pad is placed over the area that is being treated to protect the skin from the freezing treatment. Next, a device similar to a large vacuum hose is attached to your skin. You will feel a cold sensation like an ice pack on bare skin, then a firm tug and pull—enough of a pull to make sure the selected tissue will be cooled most efficiently. Then you will feel a sensation of intense cold, which soon goes away.

The treated fat cells are crystallized, turned into dead cells, and are then flushed by the body, leaving you more toned and sculpted. The fat eventually gets excreted through your urine.

Since the CoolSculpting procedure is completely non-invasive (non-surgical, no incisions), you can return to your normal activities immediately. You may experience redness, minor bruising, tingling or numbness in the treated area, but this is temporary.

How long do the results last?

After a CoolSculpting treatment, the treated fat cells no longer exist and can therefore no longer expand, resulting in the size and occurrence of "trouble spots" being reduced long-term.* However, since each contouring treatment reduces only about 20-25% of fat cells, if patients do not continue to eat well and exercise, they can still gain weight in that area due to the remaining 75% of fat cells that can expand. That’s why it’s important not to gain weight after the procedure or your results will not be long-lasting.

If you get pregnant after CoolSculpting, you may need another procedure to restore your initial results. If you’re planning on getting pregnant in the near future, I recommend waiting to have CoolSculpting until after you’ve given birth.

To learn more about CoolSculpting

If you are thinking about having CoolSculpting and would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact me. I will send you additional information prior to your appointment, then when we meet, I will evaluate your body type, hear what you’re hoping to achieve and answer all your questions.

More information on body sculpting procedures

For further information on body slimming, toning and contouring procedures, you might find these pages on my website helpful: 

• Body Procedures
• Mommy Makeover
• Butt Augmentation
• Brazilian Butt Lift
• CoolSculpting
• Liposuction
• Lower Body Lift
• Tummy Tuck

*Results may vary from person to person

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Samuel J. Beran, MD is a highly accomplished plastic surgeon with offices in Manhattan, Harrison and Mount Kisco, NY. With more than 20 years’ experience and a thorough command of the most advanced techniques and technologies, Dr. Beran consistently provides his patients with the highest level of plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, face, skin and body. Recently, Dr. Beran was named a “Top Doctor” by RealSelf for his dedication to responding to consumer questions and patient feedback. The “Top Doctor” designation is awarded to less than 10% of the RealSelf physician community.