6 Proven Ways to Get the Most Out of Your CoolSculpting® Elite Treatments and Maintain Your Results
Most of us live in Texas because we’re trying to escape the cold, but CoolSculpting might just change how you feel about freezing temperatures. This nonsurgical treatment leverages the power of controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat cells that are hard to target with diet and exercise — a chilly innovation that can help you achieve your goals with zero downtime.
Ready to experience the cooler side of nonsurgical body contouring? At Wink Medical Aesthetics, we’re exploring how you can maximize and maintain your CoolSculpting results with just a few simple changes to your routine. Keep reading to learn more.
What Is CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting is a popular body contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells. It’s designed for those stubborn pockets of fat that resist even the most demanding diet and exercise routines. It works by applying freezing temperatures to problem areas like the hips, thighs or abdomen, causing the fat cells to break down through a process called cryolipolysis. Unlike the skin and other tissues, fat is more sensitive to cold, so it can be effectively targeted without harming the surrounding areas. Over time, the body naturally processes and eliminates the treated fat cells, leaving behind a slimmer appearance.
CoolSculpting Elite is the latest advancement in CoolSculpting technology. It features redesigned applicators to fit a wider variety of body types, covering more surface area and providing better contact with the skin to optimize results. CoolSculpting Elite is also equipped with an enhanced cooling system and can treat multiple areas at once, cutting down on treatment times to give patients a faster and more efficient experience.
With CoolSculpting Elite, you’ll achieve faster results, but maintaining them still requires a proactive approach. At Wink Medical Aesthetics, our providers will walk you through the treatment process and provide tips on how to enjoy your new contours for years. From targeted massages after your procedure to simple lifestyle changes, our goal is to provide the support you need to look and feel your best long after your treatment session.
How to Enhance & Maintain Your Results
1. Massage the Treated Area
Immediately after your CoolSculpting session, your provider will massage the treated area using kneading motions and circular movements for about two minutes. Evidence suggests that this helps break down the frozen fat cells and may boost fat loss (and, therefore, your results) by nearly 70%! It also has the added effect of minimizing side effects like swelling and bruising.
You could be advised to wear a compression garment or continue with at-home massages for a week or two following your treatment. Our skilled providers will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions that outline how to perform these massages to optimize your CoolSculpting results.
2. Drink Lots of Water
It’s always important to stay hydrated, but it’s especially critical after undergoing a fat reduction treatment like CoolSculpting. When fat is exposed to low temperatures, it triggers cold-induced apoptosis, or cell death. This is followed by an inflammatory response that flushes out the dead fat cells from the body through the lymphatic system, which takes place over a few months.
Drinking water helps the lymphatic system remove waste products more effectively and efficiently. That means that it can better eliminate treated fat cells and speed up your results. While the eight to 10 glasses a day that are typically recommended should be sufficient, it doesn’t hurt to up your water intake after treatment, as long as you don’t go overboard.
3. Eat Healthily
Eating healthily will maximize your results and help you maintain your new, slimmer contours. Shocking, we know. However, it’s an important part of the CoolSculpting treatment process that might get overlooked. We recommend adopting a well-rounded diet that includes whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes, as well as lean sources of protein like fish or chicken. Increasing the amount of fiber you eat is also beneficial, as it helps you stay fuller longer.
4. Get Moving
Get ready for some more groundbreaking information: staying active will also enhance (and help maintain) your results. Once unwanted fat is removed from the body — either surgically or nonsurgically — it’s gone for good, but the remaining fat cells can still expand in response to weight gain. Although the weight is likely to be distributed evenly, it may impact your new look.
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to get the most out of your CoolSculpting treatments — a healthy diet and regular exercise are tried-and-true methods for staying or getting into shape. Physical activity such as swimming, jogging or even a brisk walk burns calories, boosts your metabolism and helps you manage your weight long-term, ensuring that you really capitalize on your CoolSculpting investment. It also has the added bonus of lowering your risk of weight-related problems like diabetes or heart disease. If you ask us, that’s a win-win.
5. Manage Your Expectations
First and foremost, it’s important to mention that CoolSculpting is not a weight loss treatment. Each applicator is about the size of your hand and designed to target stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond well to diet or exercise. If you’re expecting the same dramatic results that you’d achieve with something like liposuction, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
What CoolSculpting does do is permanently eliminate fat in common problem areas, such as the hips, thighs, abdomen and flanks. If you’re bothered by bulges that won’t budge despite your best efforts, CoolSculpting can help you reach your goals. You aren’t likely to shed pounds or lose a significant amount of weight, but it could take inches off your waist or abdomen.
6. Complete a Series of Treatments
Like many nonsurgical procedures, CoolSculpting typically requires multiple sessions to achieve the best possible results. With each treatment, you can expect a 20-25% reduction in targeted fat cells, which are naturally processed and eliminated by the body over the following months.
While you’ll notice the slimming effects of CoolSculpting after your first appointment, at Wink Medical Aesthetics, we recommend that most patients start with at least three sessions for optimal fat reduction. This can vary depending on your individual needs and goals, but we’ve found that this provides balanced results and more comprehensive coverage in treated areas.
Want Even Better CoolSculpting Results? Here’s What Not to Do
Avoid Alcohol & Nicotine
Avoiding alcohol and nicotine is vital for optimizing your CoolSculpting results. Alcohol strains the liver and may increase side effects like bruising, so it’s best to limit your intake. Similarly, nicotine impedes blood flow, which can slow down the healing process and impact the effectiveness of the treatment. Abstaining from both in the weeks following your treatment can promote a smoother recovery and help you achieve a better outcome from your sessions.
Steer Clear of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting Elite can cause some discomfort — treated areas may feel tender and experience temporary swelling or bruising. These side effects are mild and manageable at home with over-the-counter medications, but it’s important to avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil (ibuprofen), Bayer (aspirin) or Aleve (naproxen sodium), if possible. These drugs suppress the inflammatory processes that eliminate the treated fat cells, which is the opposite of what you want to achieve. Reach for Tylenol instead.
Keep Calm & Carry On
Did you know that chronic stress can disrupt your body’s natural healing processes and contribute to weight gain? Neither of those are what you want after undergoing a series of CoolSculpting treatments. Try to manage your stress levels with simple relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga or deep breathing. Your body and mind will thank you.
Don’t Expect Immediate Results
CoolSculpting is a proven treatment for permanently eliminating fat cells without surgery, but it takes time for your results to develop. You may notice initial changes as early as three weeks after your last session, with the most dramatic improvements appearing two to three months later. The body continues to flush out treated fat cells for up to six months, so patience is key.
Experience the Best CoolSculpting Elite Results & Aftercare at Wink Medical Aesthetics
At Wink Medical Aesthetics in Lakeway, Texas, we’re committed to ensuring that your journey with CoolSculpting Elite is successful and satisfying from start to finish. Our expert providers tailor your treatment to meet your specific needs and follow up with comprehensive aftercare guidance to maximize your results. We support you every step of the way, from initial consultation through to post-treatment care, helping you maintain your newly sculpted contours with personalized advice on diet and exercise habits that contribute to lasting results. Experience the highest standard of care and achieve your aesthetic goals with us.
Chill Out & Slim Down at Wink — Book Your CoolSculpting Appointment Today!
Not loving your love handles? Then it’s time for a breakup because seriously, who needs the baggage? CoolSculpting Elite can help you part ways with stubborn deposits of fat that won’t go away no matter what you do. To learn more about nonsurgical fat reduction at Wink Medical Aesthetics, contact us today to schedule your appointment. Start your journey today by calling our office in Lakeway, Texas, at 512-263-2400 or clicking here to book online.
