A question we often hear during CoolSculpting consultations is if a client’s age will impact their CoolSculpting results. Regardless of if you are in your 20’s or your 60’s, you can struggle with unwanted fat in troublesome areas. The number of fat cells your body has is set by the time you are an adolescent. These fat cells shrink or expand depending on diet and exercise habits, and your body doesn’t continue to make new ones.
Read on to learn more about how CoolSculpting treatments work and what type of results you can expect to achieve regardless of your age.
CoolSculpting and Age
Patients of any age can be effectively treated with CoolSculpting. These unique treatments work for anyone with pinchable fat, and patients can expect to see a 30% reduction in fat with each treatment session. Being a great CoolSculpting candidate has nothing to do with your age. So long as you are in good health and are not suffering from any of the contraindications designated by CoolSculpting, you may be an excellent candidate regardless of your age.
People of all Ages Are Candidates
There is no age limit for CoolSculpting; however, you must be classified as a good candidate to achieve desirable results. Because this is a non-surgical procedure, it’s often considered an ideal fat-reduction treatment with little-to-no risk for older patients since there is no general anesthesia involved.
The best way to determine if CoolSculpting would be a promising treatment option for you is to make an appointment with our CoolSculpting experts to determine if you’re eligible for treatment.
Results Are Not Age-Dependent
In just one session, CoolSculpting reduces 20-25% of the fat cells in each area. There is no downtime, and patients can go back to their regular activities, including working out immediately after. Patients can see permanent results in 1 to 3 months as long as they do not gain weight after the treatment. However, additional treatments lead to more significant results.
CoolSculpting can treat nine different body areas of visible bulges of the most stubborn fat. These include:
- Under the chin and jawline
- Arms
- Bra fat and back
- Abdomen
- Flanks (love handles)
- Inner and outer thighs
- Banana rolls (underneath the buttocks)
- Distal thigh (fat that accumulates around the knee)
The Number of Necessary Treatment Sessions Will Vary
So long as you have pinchable fat in the area you’re looking to treat, any area can be treated as many times as you’d like.
CoolSculpting Vs. Liposuction
Making the right choice when considering liposuction vs. CoolSculpting will depend on three main factors: your body contouring goals, the time frame you want to see results, and your lifestyle.
The following are vital considerations that should be taken into consideration when choosing between liposuction and CoolSculpting:
CoolSculpting works best for small areas that require contouring.
CoolSculpting can help shrink unwanted fat deposits in several areas, including the stomach. However, treatments aren’t well-suited for creating a new hourglass waist if your body doesn’t already have that shape. CoolSculpting won’t change the type of body you have.
Liposuction provides more sculpting options.
Liposuction cannulas give your plastic surgeon much more precise control over fat cell removal; liposuction also allows for removing a greater volume of fat. Additionally, the surgeon immediately sees the effects of liposuction and can better sculpt your desired shape during surgery.
CoolSculpting is ideal if you want to keep your fat reduction treatments secret
Because CoolSculpting treatments create gradual fat loss over time, no one needs to know you have had a cosmetic procedure. Your friends and acquaintances will think you lost weight rather than thinking you went under the knife for an invasive procedure.
Liposuction results may be faster
CoolSculpting results take time to appear, whereas liposuction results are almost immediate, with the exception of the required healing and downtime.
CoolSculpting is non-surgical and requires no downtime
CoolSculpting doesn’t require weeks of healing and downtime like liposuction. For this reason, CoolSculpting is often considered preferable for fat-reduction patients who can’t afford the time away from their responsibilities or have a health condition that makes surgery unsafe.
If you’ve been considering fat reduction treatments, and if you’re curious if CoolSculpting could be the perfect treatment option, contact Laser Aesthetic Center today. We can provide you with the necessary information you need during a consultation to make the best decision for you.