Can you melt away your double chin? Possibly. Consider CoolSculpting your double chin to achieve the look you desire. It’s a non-surgical, non-invasive cosmetic procedure that reduces unwanted fat. This article looks at CoolSculpting for areas such as the face jowls, neck, chin and jawline. Learn more about it by scrolling down below.
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
In layman’s terms, Coolsculpting freezes areas of fatty tissue to the point where the targeted areas of fat are destroyed. The destroyed fat then moves through the lymphatic system and ultimately is excreted from your body as waste.
Amazing, right? Let’s look at the science of coolsculpting to understand how it actually works. Developed by two Harvard University scientists Dieter Manstein, MD, PhD and R. Rox Anderson, MD, the cooling process was born from the observation that some children got dimples due to eating popsicles. The idea that cold can selectively affect fat was the insight behind the proven cryolipolysis science, or fat freezing, on which the CoolSculpting technology is based.1
Cryolipolysis uses cold temperatures to freeze and destroy fat cells. It’s FDA approved and many studies have been performed.
By extracting energy from fat layers, the process causes the fat cells to die gradually while leaving surrounding nerves, muscle, and other tissues unaffected. During the months after treatment, the digested fat cells are sent to the lymphatic system to be filtered out as waste.
A 2015 review published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery analyzed 19 previous studies of cryolipolysis. Researchers found that when the studies had measured fat reduction with a caliper, which is a tool similar to a ruler, people lost an average of 14.67 to 28.5 percent of the fat in areas treated by cryolipolysis. When the studies measured the fat reduction with ultrasound, people lost 10.3 percent to 25.5 percent. The authors found no major health risk factors associated with the procedure. There was no reduction in liver function or lipid levels, meaning that CoolSculpting is purely a cosmetic procedure. Moreover, freezing away fat without making other lifestyle changes may not improve a person’s overall health.2
CoolSculpting Your Double Chin
The procedure is performed by a plastic surgeon, physician, or technician who has been trained to perform CoolSculpting. Healthline.com shares that the procedure lasts approximately 30-40 minutes to sculpt a small area such as your chin. Other body parts may require more or less time. 3
The price for one treatment ranges widely ($900-$4,000) depending on the treatment area and the facility where you have the treatment (e.g., a MediSpa in New York may have a higher price than one in Minnesota). Also, be aware that the treatment price depends on the reputation of the facility and/or professional performing the procedure. A single treatment may serve you well, but you may need several follow-up appointments and continued treatments to see the greatest difference.
The procedure uses cooling gel pads and applicators on the treatment area. This applicator will feel cold, which may provide some relief (or distraction to the surface sensation).Many patients say that they feel pulling and pinching sensations, while actual pain in non-existant.
In the end, the physician or technician will massage the treatment area to break up any remaining frozen tissues. Sounds like the experience is more uncomfortable than painful.
How To Prepare For The Treatment?
All you have to do is be healthy. Eat your greens & drink a lot of water. You should also have healthy & ideal weight. You should know that this isn’t a form of weight loss and that it is not recommended for obese people. It is a simple procedure that helps to combat the unwanted fat which accumulated over the years.
What Is The Aftercare Like?
There is little to no recovery time. You can continue with your daily activities immediately. However, you can experience slight redness, irritation, bruising or soreness during the first week.
When Will You See Results?
Patients usually notice an improvement in less than two weeks, but the biggest difference is visible in one to two months. It’s possible for the fat-flushing process to continue to six months after the initial treatment. What is important to outline is that you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to keep these results. You will have to eat right & exercise to prevent any further weight gain. This especially applies if you are prone to gaining weight in your face region.
Are There Any Downsides To CoolSculpting Your Double Chin?
Vargas Face And Skin in Las Vegas believes that CoolSculpting can do wonders for your chin. However, they also believe that you can expect some bruising and swelling. In some rare cases, you can also feel quite numb on some parts of your face. This is why it is super important to plan your activities wisely after the surgery.
References:
1. [ http://coolsculptinghcp.com/fat-freezing-science/ 1]↩ 2. [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322060.php#research 2]↩ 3. [https://www.healthline.com/health/coolsculpting-chin 3]↩