No matter how much you exercise or how healthy your diet is, you may have stubborn pockets of fat that won't go away. CoolSculpting is a unique cosmetic treatment designed to help eliminate these stubborn fat cells without surgical intervention.
CoolSculpting, also known as cryolipolysis, uses a vacuum-like device to help suck fatty areas of the body into an apparatus that targets fat cells using cool temperatures. Although this procedure is designed to be minimally invasive, there will be some recovery time following each CoolSculpting session.
Learn more about the steps you can take to improve your recovery experience and preserve the results of your CoolSculpting procedures over time.
1. Know the Normal Side Effects
It's important that you know the normal side effects associated with a fat-freezing treatment so that you can better determine if your recovery is progressing normally.
It is common for patients who have undergone a cryolipolysis procedure to experience some redness, soreness, or itching at each treatment site. You may even notice some bruising and numbness at the treatment site for a few days following your treatment. These side effects are normal and shouldn't be cause for concern.
If you experience any side effects outside of those explained by your doctor, you should seek immediate medical attention. Thankfully, the vast majority of CoolSculpting patients experience no alarming side effects and are able to make a complete recovery in a short amount of time.
2. Drink Plenty of Water
You should always be well hydrated before undergoing a cryolipolysis treatment. The CoolSculpting process results in the freezing and death of fat cells in the treated area. Your body's immune system will work to naturally flush these dead fat cells out following your treatment.
Ample amounts of water are required for your immune system to function properly. You will also need plenty of water to help replenish your hydration levels as the fat-flushing ramps up following your treatment.
Be sure that you drink a lot of water both before and after your session if you want to minimize the side effects of CoolSculpting and enhance your results.
3. Invest in Regular Massages
A massage can help relax your muscles and stimulate blood flow in the body. Massage can also be used as a tool to help with the recovery process following any fat-freezing procedure. A licensed massage therapist can use a wide range of techniques to rub the treatment area. This manual manipulation of the body helps to agitate the fat cells that were killed off during CoolSculpting.
Agitating the fat cells makes it easier for the body's immune system to flush them out, which can speed up your recovery time. Routine massages can also be used to help alleviate any of the soreness or swelling that you may experience after your CoolSculpting session.
Be sure that you work with your plastic surgery clinic to identify a massage therapist with experience working on patients who have undergone cryolipolysis so that you can maximize the benefits massage can provide.
4. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
CoolSculpting can be a permanent way to eliminate stubborn fat but only if you do your part to prevent these fat deposits from coming back. You will need to maintain a healthy lifestyle after your treatment. Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly to help enhance the results of your procedure.
Your doctor will probably suggest that you avoid strenuous exercise in the days following your treatment to give your body time to recover. Engage in low-impact activities like yoga or swimming during your initial recovery period, then transition to full-body workouts once any pain, swelling, and tenderness caused by cryolipolysis have subsided.
Reach out to a professional who offers CoolSculpting treatments to get started.
