When countless squats and lunges aren’t enough to achieve your dream body, CoolSculpting can help you accomplish the results you’ve been working towards. Regardless of whether you’re searching for fat reduction on the inner thighs, outer thighs, or under the buttocks, you should first understand the limitations of CoolSculpting and the type of results you can expect to achieve – especially when it comes to the common issue of cellulite.

Around 90% of women and 10% of men are affected by cellulite. As CoolSculpting continues to grow in popularity to reduce unwanted fat, more and more patients are asking if CoolSculpting will work on cellulite.

Cellulite is the term for dimpled flesh commonly seen on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen. While it’s not a serious medical condition, many people find themselves seeking treatment because it can significantly impact self-esteem. Cellulite forms when the fibrous connective cords that tether the skin to the underlying muscle get subcutaneous fat sandwiched between their layers. As the fat accumulates and grows, the fat cells push up against the skin, and the long, tough cords pull down. This leads to an uneven surface that presents itself as dimpling on the skin’s surface.

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive and clinically proven procedure that selectively reduces fat layers in problem areas using patented cooling technology. The procedure is entirely safe and has been FDA-approved to remove unwanted fat cells in the body. This unique treatment option reduces bulges without causing any harm to the surrounding tissue. The procedure involves no needles, surgery, or downtime and is non-invasive, allowing you to return to your daily activities immediately following treatment.

Many patients interested in CoolSculpting are surprised to learn that weight loss and fat reduction are different concepts. The number of fat cells in our bodies becomes a set number at some point during our teenage years. Losing or gaining weight does not decrease or increase the number of fat cells, but changes the size of those fat cells. As you gain weight after your teenage years, you are increasing the size of your existing fat cells rather than gaining new ones.

Losing weight through dieting and exercise makes the existing fat cells within your body smaller. Regardless of the amount of weight you lose, you will never make the fat cells disappear entirely.

CoolSculpting is a fat reduction treatment that reduces the number of fat cells from the body, rather than just changing their size. Through CoolSculpting fat freezing, you will see a reduction of fat cells in the specific treatment areas by 20-25%. The fat cells that are frozen are naturally processed and eliminated by the body, and they won’t migrate to other areas. Fat cells that no longer exist will not grow or shrink with weight loss or weight gain.

Unlike other fat removal procedures, CoolSculpting will not alter fat cells in untreated areas, so the rest of your body is not impacted.

CoolSculpting is an effective and safe way of removing unwanted fat when done correctly. However, the treatment is not for everyone, nor is it a quick fix for weight loss or considered an effective treatment for cellulite reduction.

If cellulite is your primary concern when it comes to the appearance of your legs, Venus Legacy treatments may provide you with better cellulite reduction results. Venus Legacy is a non-invasive device designed to improve the appearance of cellulite, tighten loose skin, and reduce excess fat. Ideal treatment areas are the abdomen, flanks, thighs, knees, and bra line. The patented technology of Venus Legacy treatments produces energy that penetrates significantly deeper than any other cellulite or fat reduction treatment available. This means that not only are results significant, but they’re long-lasting.

To learn more about CoolSculpting vs. Venus Legacy treatments and which treatment is the ideal option for you, contact Vein & Laser Institute today.