New techniques such as CoolSculpting have emerged as alternatives to traditional liposuction. Traditional liposuction involves the use of a cannula, a suction device, an ultrasound wave source, or a laser to remove fat from the body. It is the most-performed plastic surgery procedure, with more than a million patients yearly. On the other hand, CoolSculpting is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment that is increasingly finding wide use all over the world.
The results of traditional liposuction are seen immediately as the skin begins to retract and shape itself to the new contours of the body soon after surgery. However, there is a long recovery period, typically lasting up to several weeks, and the use of a compression garment is required to maintain comfort and body shape. Bruising and swelling also occur after the surgery and subside after a few weeks. In contrast, CoolSculpting has no recovery period and will result only in mild redness and bruising that last for a week or two. In fact, one can go through CoolSculpting in the morning and walk home in the afternoon.
General anesthesia is used to put the patient to sleep during traditional liposuction. The use of this kind of anesthesia has its own risks, such as adverse reactions brought about by an allergy or the use of the wrong amount of anesthetic. While there are new techniques such as laser-assisted liposuction that use local anesthesia, the risks are still present. With CoolSculpting, these risks are eliminated altogether, freeing the doctor to focus on the procedure itself.
Despite these obvious advantages, one will only see the full extent of bulge or flab reduction as a result of CoolSculpting after a few months. While this might seem like a long wait, CoolSculpting produces results that are permanent and are non-destructive. If you wish to discuss how this non-surgical fat reduction treatment can help you achieve the figure you desire, call us at (408) 740-5320.