Coolsculpting Treatments For Men
The New year has already come and the first 2 weeks of the year have flown by as we all head back to our daily lives and professions. The festive break was truly required and the New Year brings with it excitement, new goals and of course this years’ resolutions for a healthier and more confident you.
Many – wrongly – assume that cosmetic treatments are mainly used by women and that men are not necessarily as interested in their health or appearance. That is most definitely inaccurate as we – and many plastic surgeons – can testify throughout our years of experience. Women are no longer monopolising the beauty and cosmetic industry and more and more men are making their ways to beauty clinics and spas for a variety of treatments. Amongst them Botox, hair removal and of course Coolsculpting are the most popular ones.
CoolSculpting is an FDA approved fat-freezing treatment that offers a unique alternative to removing exercise-resistant weight by 20-25%. Based on the Cryolipolysis® technology, the CoolSculpting system safely delivers controlled cooling to specifically target fat cells.
As men are also becoming more conscious of their health and appearance and willing to improve their overall confidence, treatments such as fat reduction with Coolsculpting are highly popular.
CoolSculpting® is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges in 9 different areas: the abdomen, flanks, banana roll, thighs, bra fat, upper arms, back, the submental area (under the chin) and the submandibular area (below the jawline). CoolSculpting® is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments. Some of the more common areas of concern for men are the abdomen, flanks/sides, and the submental area (under the chin).
As seen above it can have a highly positive effect for men as well as for women and since the beginning of 2018, the popularity of CoolSculpting is escalating tremendously, particularly among the male population.
CoolSculpting is a very very highly requested procedure for our men at Cambridge Clear Beauty. There is no anaesthesia, no surgery, no incisions, and no downtime which makes it all the more desirable and danger-less. Treatments can take as little as 35 minutes– easy and pain-free so do not hesitate to contact us.
Our mission is to help both women and men age gracefully with dignity using the late,t cutting edge, safe and proven medical aesthetics techniques and treatments available. We are here to guide you, advise you and help you to be the best you can be and to “Put your best face (and body) forward” in 2020.
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Liposuction and CoolSculpting and Liposuction are two of our most popular treatments here at Cambridge Clear Beauty and Cosmetic Surgeon Cambridge. They are widely considered as the most popular fat removal cosmetic procedures but nonetheless have distinct differences between them that not many are aware. At our Clinic, Dr Ahma meets and works with each individual patient to determine the best treatment for his or her cosmetic goals and hence possesses experience of many different cases, allowing him to offer an impartial and well rounded opinion.
It is consequently a common question we come across or are asked by our patients: How does Liposuction compare to CoolSculpting and how do they actually work?
Starting from the more known fact out there, liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure whereas Coolsculpting is not. It would be easy for us to simply list the many differences but this is something that already exists online so we thought it better, to provide a useful and clear table comparing the 2 treatments as well as a brief Infographic with information on which treatment is the best for you.
So let’s have a look at our detailed table below, created with the assistance of Dr Ahmad, our consultant at CCB and also the clinic founder:
| Treatment | Comparison | Liposuction | Coolsculpting |
| Reduce Fat | Both treatments are known to reduce fat | √ | √ |
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Permanently remove fat |
Both treatments are known to permanently remove fat from the targeted areas |
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Invasive |
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure unlike Liposuction |
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| Safety | Liposuction is slightly more dangerous in terms of safety as it includes anaesthesia. Avoid liposuction if you have heart problems, blood clotting disorders, or are a pregnant woman | Liposuction is an invasive surgery done with anaesthesia. It may consequently include side effects such as blood clots, negative reactions to anaesthesia, or other serious complications | You may experience short-term bruising or skin sensitivity after CoolSculpting. Side effects usually resolve within a few week and are generally consider very minor in comparison to Lipo |
| Convenience | You will begin to see visible results from your CoolSculpting treatment after a few weeks. Full results from liposuction may not be noticeable for a few months | Liposuction can often be done as an outpatient surgery. The surgery takes 1 to 2 hours, and recovery may take several days. You typically only need one session | CoolSculpting is done as an outpatient procedure. Each session takes about an hour, and you may need a few sessions spread out a couple weeks apart |
| Efficacy | Both procedures permanently destroy fat cells in the treated areas, but you can still develop fat in other areas of your body. | You may be able to remove up to 5 litters, or about 11 pounds, of fat with liposuction. Removing more than that is generally not considered safe | CoolSculpting can eliminate up to 25 percent of the fat cells in any given part of a person’s body |
| Recovery Time | Recovery time for Liposuction is substantially longer and could sometimes even take months unlike Coolsculpting that hardly has any recovery time whatsoever | Recovery time is usually a few days. Always follow your provider’s recommendations for recovery, which may include wearing a special bandage or limiting activities.
You may need to wait 2 to 4 weeks before you can safely resume strenuous activity. |
There is no recovery time necessary for CoolSculpting |
However, not both treatments are suitable for everyone and that is not only down to the treatment area. Generally speaking, if the bulges your looking to un-bulge are in a part of your body that is a good fit for the application head of the CoolSculpting™ equipment and would fit into the size of a cup when pinched, then CoolSculpting is probably the best option for you. However, if you’re looking for more fast and radical results, have a bigger area that you’d like to un-bulge, or are concerned with loose hanging skin after the fat is removed, you might be a good candidate for liposuction.
As a rule of thumb, Liposuction is known to be able to reduce fat mainly in the waist, abdomen, hips, buttocks, back, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, face and neck whereas CoolSculpting is used to remove fat in the abdomen, flanks, knees, neck and upper arms. Find out whether liposuction or CoolSculpting can help you achieve your body sculpting goals this summer.
We’d love to hear your view so do not hesitate to contact us, click here to arrange a consultation with Dr Ahmad, send us an email at Nikki@CambridgeClearBeauty.co.uk or Follow our social media channels below on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
Coolsculpting is indeed one of our most popular treatments. Nonetheless, we often come across inaccurate information online and receive questions on the treatments, which body parts it treats and how it actually works. As one of the most experienced clinics in East Anglia and Cambridge specifically, we believe it is our duty to not only provide the highest quality care and advice but also inform our patients and fans of all the latest news as well as information on all treatments out there.
Coolsculpting is effectively body contouring which uses a range of different techniques to target those stubborn bits of fat that won’t give in to diet and exercise. It is known to reduce unwanted fat without a surgical procedure as it selectively freezes and destroys fat cells in ones body.
So let’s have a look at some common misconceptions and questions out there in regards to our Coolsculpting treatment.
Bodysculpting allows you to sculpt and re-contour most areas of the body now, especially with the new CoolAdvantage heads that have a bigger tissue draw and can treat even the smallest of areas that were normally difficult to get to. However, the most commonly treated areas include the abdomen, ‘muffin top’ area, back and bra fat and sometimes even the double chin.
Using it for double chin treatments is a fairly new trend we have seen at our clinic and at clinics worldwide. Patients who are unhappy with their chin have no way of hiding it and heaviness in this area can make the face look more aged than its years. Narrowing this area makes you generally appear slimmer and can take years off you thanks to Coolsculpting.
Anyone really but if we were to choose those that eat a healthy diet and exercise. As long as they have subcutaneous fat that is ‘pinchable, grabbable fat’ they are likely to be a good candidate for this treatment. CoolSculpting can also be used in curvier patients to reduce the fat as part of a weight-loss lifestyle programme.”
“CoolSculpting is generally a comfortable treatment. You may feel a pulling sensation when the applicator goes on. After a few minutes of the cooling process the area will feel numb. You can then lie and relax until the applicator comes off. Usually there is no downtime at all. But with any medical treatment, there is a recovery period for your body, so you may feel a bit tender and numb for a few days to two weeks afterwards. This does not generally interfere with your daily life and you can exercise as normal. We would advise anyone after treatment to wear loose comfortable clothing and avoid pressure on the area for at least a week post-procedure. If necessary, we recommend paracetamol to manage any discomfort.”
In the US, the CoolSculpting® procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental area, thigh, abdomen and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments. Read more on CoolSculpting’s safety by .
You may start to see changes as quickly as 3 weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after 2 months. Your body will still continue to flush out fat cells for up to 4 to 6 months after treatment. The gallery shows what results look like several weeks after CoolSculpting treatment.
Many people, after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting procedure, feel even more motivated to stay close to their ideal weight. However, if you do gain weight, you may gain it evenly all over your body, not just in the treated areas
We’d love to hear your view so do not hesitate to contact us, click here to arrange a consultation with Dr Ahmad, send us an email at Nikki@CambridgeClearBeauty.co.uk or Follow our social media channels below on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
