Does coolsculpting damage the skin?

There are numerous safety measures in place to prevent damage to the skin. CoolSculpting, or cryolipolysis, is a cosmetic treatment that removes excess fat in stubborn areas. It works by freezing fat cells, killing them and breaking them down in the process. Some patients ask why CoolSculpting doesn't harm surrounding areas.

As many know, applying an ice pack directly to the skin for long periods of time or exposing the skin to extreme cold would cause skin damage, blood vessel development, frostbite, or permanent loss of sensation. Although CoolSculpting is associated with “freezing” and that is, in fact, what inevitably happens to fat, the process actually involves a controlled supercooling of fat that causes the natural process of destroying fat cells. Rather than offering freezing temperatures, CoolSculpting actually works to extract heat from fat and cool tissue. Because of this process, CoolSculpting doesn't cause any strange damage.

How long will the side effects last? After reading about how CoolSculpting works, you may wonder if this non-invasive cosmetic procedure causes frostbite. Although most people are eager to see their CoolSculpting results right away, the gradual nature of the results can be a blessing in disguise. There are many great reasons why people choose CoolSculpting over any other procedure that purports to deliver similar results. So what about sagging skin when it comes to CoolSculpting treatments? Is this really something to worry about? Can patients expect the same type of problems? Here's what you need to know.

You won't develop frostbite from CoolSculpting, but you may feel cold on your skin during and soon after the procedure. However, like all good things, there are some side effects that can occur after a Coolsculpting treatment, so it's always a good idea to learn about all treatments before trying them first. Coolsculpting is an effective cosmetic dermatological procedure to help soften the skin and achieve a firmer, more toned appearance. As the popularity of non-surgical fat reduction with CoolSculpting increases, more and more people are curious about the treatment.

Of course, the cold sensation associated with CoolSculpting is only temporary, so don't confuse it with freezing. If a qualified beautician performs CoolSculpting, you won't have to worry about frostbite.