Find Out if CoolSculpting® Treatment Can Get Rid of Cellulite

If you're like many people struggling with stubborn fat that won't respond to diet and exercise, you may also have areas of cellulite — the recognizable lumps, bumps, and dimples caused by fat cells protruding through connective fibrous tissue beneath the skin's surface. One of the most popular nonsurgical fat reduction solutions for patients with resistant fat who are not ready, willing, or able to undergo more invasive procedures is CoolSculpting. With CoolSculpting, fat cells can be "frozen" and destroyed, which removes them from the body.

Many patients considering CoolSculpting also wonder whether treatment may reduce their cellulite as well — and the answer depends. Because CoolSculpting does not address the root cause of cellulite — meaning the fibrous bands of tight connective tissue — it is not considered a primary treatment for cellulite. However, by reducing fat cells in certain areas, some patients may experience an improvement in the smoothness of their contours. Here, our knowledgeable team from JEM Medspa in Elmhurst and Overland Park, IL shares important information to know about CoolSculpting, including how CoolSculpting works, expectations regarding CoolSculpting for cellulite, and more.

Does CoolSculpting really work?

CoolSculpting is an advanced, highly effective, and proven method for reducing fat volume across multiple areas of the face and body when fat cells become resistant to diet and exercise. During CoolSculpting, a specialized applicator is applied to the skin, where it gently pulls fat cells to the surface so they can be more precisely targeted. Cooling technology is then used to lower the temperature of the fat cells until they die off, after which time they are naturally flushed out through the body's lymphatic system.

This process can take several weeks, and most patients will achieve the optimal results of CoolSculpting after about 1 – 3 months following their final session. Some of the most popular treatment areas for CoolSculpting include:

• Abdomen
• Flanks
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Lower back
• Under the chin

Does CoolSculpting work for cellulite?

To understand how the appearance of cellulite may or may not change with CoolSculpting, it is important to know what causes cellulite and how CoolSculpting works. Again, cellulite is technically caused by having overly tight connective tissue between the layers of skin and muscle, through which fat cells begin to protrude and create visible lumps and bumps — not just by having excess fat. Even fairly thin men and women can struggle with cellulite for this reason. By reducing the size and volume of fat cells in a given area with CoolSculpting, patients can slim their contours overall and may notice some improvement in cellulite if fat cells no longer protrude through the fibrous tissue as dramatically.

However, it is essential that patients have realistic expectations for CoolSculpting results and keep in mind that CoolSculpting is not designed to improve the appearance of cellulite. If you are concerned about cellulite, don't hesitate to mention it to our providers during your initial consultation, and we will be happy to discuss a customized treatment plan that may involve a combination of CoolSculpting and other techniques to address a full range of concerns and help you achieve your ideal outcome.

Slim down the cooler and easier way with CoolSculpting in Elmhurst, IL

If you are at or near your goal weight and feel like you've exhausted your diet and exercise efforts but still have problem areas of stubborn fat that you'd like to address without surgery, CoolSculpting may be the perfect solution. To learn more about how CoolSculpting can work for you, contact our convenient JEM Medspa location in Orland Park or Elmhurst, IL to schedule a private consultation for nonsurgical body contouring today.