The Cool Way to Remove Fat…Take the “Love” Out of Your Love-Handles and Put it Back Where it Belongs!

Coolsculpting by Zeltiq Q & A with Dr Persky

What is Zeltiq and what does it do?

Zeltiq is unique and patented. No other device works like the Zeltiq. It was developed by world-renowned dermatologists at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard affiliate, which should give assurance to patients considering the treatment.

Zeltiq actually eliminates fat cells from specific localized targeted areas of the body, without surgery, needles, anesthesia or the need for pain medication. Clinical studies involving hundreds of patients show that the Zeltiq Procedure provides a noticeable, measurable fat reduction in 2-4 months in properly selected patients.

Now FDA Approved, September 2010 – Press Release

Who is a good candidate for Zeltiq?

Ideal candidates are relatively fit (near their ideal body weight) but have some modest-size fat bulges that are not easily reduced through diet and exercise. Currently, the prime areas of treatment are love handles, back fat, abdominal fat and belly fat from having babies or from body changes from menopause. Further hand pieces are in development to treat the buttocks and thighs (select patients may have their inner thighs treated at this time).

The best candidates have just a little extra “pudding’” that is resistant to exercise and diet. Zeltiq only treats supericial subcutaneous fat, not deep viseral fat. Patients that are too thin or too “round” (i.e. too much fat) will probably not benefit from Zeltiq. It is not a treatment to lose weight or treat obesity. The only patients that cannot have Zeltiq are those with umbilical hernias, or a rare blood disorder called cyroglobulinemia.

How does Cryolipolysis work?

Fat cells are naturally more vulnerable to the effects of cooling than skin and other surrounding tissues. Fat cells can be safely eliminated without harming the skin. The Zeltiq controlled cooling causes crystallization of the lipids in the fat cells, leading to damage to the cells and gradual, safe elimination by the body’s normal metabolic processes.

Fat cells are processed similar to how fat from food is naturally eliminated through the lymphatic system. Each treatment results in an average 20 to 25% reduction in the fat layer. This reduction of fat flattens and smoothes the targeted fat bulges.

What is the procedure like and how many will I need?

Patients comfortably lie down or sit, depending on the area treated. Many treated areas consist of two sites: the left side and the right side. Often the abdomen may be treated as one site. The Zeltiq applicator is applied to each site for one hour. Usually two hours of treatment will be scheduled at a time but patients may schedule more or less. The applicator will deliver precisely controlled cooling to the fat, while protecting the skin.

Additional treatments may be performed to the same areas, after 2 months. Patients may choose to have 1 to 4 treatments per area, depending on the degree of fat reduction desired. Each treatment will reduce the fat layer an additional 25%. If there is not enough subcutaneous fat to be treated, the Zeltiq applicator will not allow treatment.

Is there pain during or after the procedure? Are there side effects or down time?

The Zeltiq Procedure has no down time! It is safe and completely non-invasive which allows immediate return to work, exercise, shopping, or dinner. The actual process involves attaching a hand piece, which uses suction, to the area that needs treatment. Patients will feel a tugging sensation but no pain with the suction. The cold plates are then turned on for one hour. No pain medication or anesthetic is needed.

The Zeltiq Procedure is comfortable enough to read, work on a laptop, listen to music with headphones, watch DVDs, or take a nap during the procedure. Afterwards patients experience redness which usually lasts minutes to hours. Some patients may experience bruising and/or mild tenderness, cramping and/or itching for 1-2 weeks and a temporary dulling of sensation for 1-8 weeks.

How does it differ from other body treatments? Are the results permanent?

Treatments that are marketing for “body contouring” and “cellulite reduction” such as endermology, Velashape, Velasmooth, and other lasers and radiofrequency devices only provide temporary improvement in the appearance of fat and cellulite. Mesotherapy, such as Lipo-dissolve is controversial because it has not been well studied for safety or efficacy and involves injecting various chemicals into fat. Nothing has ever been proven to remove cellulite.

Only liposuction and Zeltiq actually remove fat cells, which by thinning the fat layer may also make cellulite look better. The results from Zeltiq are not as rapid or dramatic as liposuction but it also does not involve the pain, risk (unfortunately there have been deaths associated with surgical liposuction), and recovery time of liposuction. The elimination of fat cells with Zeltiq is expected to last as long as fat cells removed by liposuction.

Before/After Photos …

Refer a Friend Special

Refer a friend or family member for Zeltiq and you will receive $100 off a Zeltiq treatment or package if they purchase a Zeltiq treatment or package also. Cannot be combined with other specials or discounts.

Other Media on CoolSculpting by Zeltiq:

• ABC News – Fat: If You Can’t Burn It, Freeze It?
• Marie Claire – Freeze your fat away
• Dr Oz – Cutting Edge Plastic Surgery – Part 1
• Dr Oz – Cutting Edge Plastic Surgery – Part 2
• All other Media coverage.

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