Until recently, the idea of non-invasive fat reduction seemed impossible. Most fat reduction techniques, such as liposuction, involved incisions and anesthesia.
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What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting in San Francisco allows you to remove targeted pockets of fat tissues from your body without surgeries, incisions, or anesthesia. Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery has board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in the most effective CoolSculpting techniques for fat reduction and body sculpting.
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What is the Cost of CoolSculpting in San Francisco
The cost of CoolSculpting varies from patient to patient, as each patient’s goals vary. Your CoolSculpting cost depends on the number of areas treated and how many sessions are needed. After your consultation, we will recommend the number of treatments needed to achieve your aesthetic goals in the areas you would like to treat. We will create an individual treatment plan for you which will include the exact price.
What Can I Expect During CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an in-office procedure that concludes within an hour or two, depending on the treatment areas. The doctor applies a gel pad and applicator to the strategically chosen treatment areas. The applicator, when activated, cools the subcutaneous fat tissues while generating a suction force. You might feel pulling and pinching sensations as the applicator moves around the targeted areas, but there’s no pain. Once all the targeted areas are addressed, the provider massages the regions to break the frozen fat cells. Over time, the fat cells will get absorbed by the body.
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Recovery After CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is a safe procedure with a negligible risk of complications and minimal side effects. Most patients can resume their daily activities immediately without downtime. You might experience mild redness, soreness, and sensation differences, but the side effects dissipate in a few weeks.
CoolSculpting Results
Most patients start seeing the results after three weeks, with continued improvements over the next couple of months. It might take up to six months for all the unwanted fat cells to be flushed out of your system. Some of the treatment areas may necessitate multiple sessions for optimal results. Your cosmetic provider will recommend the ideal treatment frequency and follow-up sessions, if necessary.
Why Choose Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery for CoolSculpting?
If you are looking for CoolSculpting in San Francisco, Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery offers a personalized approach to non-surgical body contouring. CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to target and reduce unwanted fat cells in specific treatment areas, making it an option for patients who are close to their desired weight but have localized areas of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise.
Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons carefully evaluates your body contours and treatment goals to determine which areas may benefit from CoolSculpting. Each treatment plan is customized to your individual anatomy and aesthetic goals, with an emphasis on achieving balanced, natural-looking body contouring results.
Because CoolSculpting is non-surgical, treatment does not require incisions or a traditional surgical recovery.
Dr. Jerome H. Liu, MD, MSHS Credentials
- Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine
- General surgery residency at UCLA Medical Center
- Plastic Surgery Fellowship at UCLA Medical Center
- Additional aesthetic surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern / Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
- Master's degree in Health Services Research through a National Research Service Award
- Author and co-author of 50+ peer-reviewed abstracts, journal articles, and book chapters
- Published work includes facelift, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, and reconstructive surgery
- Hospital affiliations include Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Hospital, and Mills-Peninsula Hospital
Dr. Tom S. Liu, MD, MSHS Credentials
- Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Medical degree from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors from Northwestern University
- General surgery residency at UCLA Medical Center
- Plastic surgery fellowship at UCLA Medical Center
- Additional fellowship training in aesthetic surgery and microsurgery
- Advanced training in facial aesthetic surgery and other cosmetic procedures
- Published in peer-reviewed medical journals
- Authored chapters on facelift surgery, breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and cosmetic surgery
- Co-Medical Director of the Plastic and Breast Reconstruction program at El Camino Hospital
CoolSculpting FAQ
How long is the treatment?
Can it treat double chin?
Are the results permanent?
Is it safe?
Are there any side effects?
What happens if I gain weight after CoolSculpting?
How long is the treatment?
CoolSculpting takes about 35 minutes to one hour per treatment area. If multiple areas are being treated at once, the treatment time will be longer.
Can it treat double chin?
CoolSculpting is an effective treatment for a double chin and can significantly reduce or eliminate the stubborn fat pockets that can gather under the chin and jawline.
Are the results permanent?
CoolSculpting results are very long-lasting. The fat cells that are destroyed are gone permanently. The body will not create more fat cells to replace those eliminated. However, any remaining fat cells in the area can still expand if you gain significant weight.
Is it safe?
CoolSculpting is certified by the FDA as a safe treatment. CoolSculpting is completely non-invasive, requires no medication, causes no pain, and requires no downtime.
Are there any side effects?
Many patients don’t experience side effects at all. However, side effects may occur. These effects may include the following:
- Aches and bruising
- Cramping
- Numbness and tingling
- Firmness
- Itchiness
- Muscle spasms
What happens if I gain weight after CoolSculpting?
If you gain weight after CoolSculpting, the fat cells removed will not be replaced in the original treatment area and so the area is not likely to get larger. However, if you gain an extreme amount of weight, remaining fat cells will grow and can expand into the CoolSculpting treatment area.
