CoolSculpting®

The CoolSculpting® fat-reduction procedure is specially designed for those who have unwanted fat in targeted areas. Unlike weight-loss surgery (e.g. gastric bypass), the CoolSculpting® procedure is not a weight-loss solution for people who are obese. Good candidates for the CoolSculpting® procedure have noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of. CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.

Book in a free consultation at your closest CoolSculpting® SILK clinic to discuss the treatment in more detail and find out if it is a suitable treatment for you.

The CoolSculpting® procedure is not for everyone. You should not have the CoolSculpting® procedure if you suffer certain conditions including, but not limited to, cryoglobulinaemia (a blood protein disease), cold agglutinin disease (a rare anaemic autoimmune disease) or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria (a rare autoimmune disease).
The CoolSculpting® procedure is not a treatment for obesity. As with any medical procedure, ask your registered medical practitioner if the CoolSculpting® procedure is right for you

The CoolSculpting® procedure can treat visible fat bulges in the submental area (under the chin), thigh, abdomen and flank (love handle), along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll) and upper arm. You can discuss with the clinic about creating a customised treatment plan that’s tailored to your body and your individual goals.

You can discuss with your SILK CoolSculpting® technician about creating a customised treatment plan that’s tailored to your body and your individual goals.

The length of your CoolSculpting® treatment will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit. The latest technology of CoolSculpting® can treat a patient within 35-60 minutes depending on the applicators used. If you have limited time but have several areas of unwanted fat, some practices may even have multiple CoolSculpting® systems.
Your SILK CoolSculpting® technician will explain the process and establish if this is a suitable option for you.

There is no specific preparation that you need to do before your CoolSculpting® treatment. Your SILK technician can give you some helpful tips though on what to expect and what to bring to your treatment session.

As the cooling begins during the first few minutes you typically feel intense cold. This should soon become bearable as the treated area numbs. With some applicators, you’ll feel some pulling as suction is applied.

After the treatment, you may feel some tingling. The area is then massaged for approximately 2 minutes. Patients are usually able to return to normal activities following their appointment.

What to Expect has more information about what happens before, during, and after your CoolSculpting^® procedure.

During the procedure you may experience sensations of pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching and cramping at the treatment site. These sensations may subside as the area becomes numb.

Following the procedure, typical side effects include redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, skin sensitivity and numbness. Numbness can persist for up to several weeks. There may be a sensation of fullness in the back of the throat after submental (under chin) treatment. These effects are temporary and generally resolve within days or weeks. Though rare, some additional side effects such as paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (gradual enlargement of treated area), late onset pain, freeze burn, vasovagal symptoms (may include dizziness, sweating, fast or slow heart rate, nausea, paleness, etc), subcutaneous induration/hardened tissue, hyperpigmentation and hernia may also occur. The CoolSculpting® procedure is not for everyone. You should not have the CoolSculpting® procedure if you suffer from cryoglobulinaemia (a blood protein disease), cold agglutinin disease (a rare anaemic autoimmune disease) or paroxysmal cold haemoglobinuria (a rare autoimmune disease).
The CoolSculpting® procedure is not a treatment for obesity.

As with any medical procedure, ask your medical practitioner if the CoolSculpting® procedure is right for you.

The CoolSculpting® procedure is non-surgical, so typically you can return to normal activities almost immediately. Often, clients return to work directly after their CoolSculpting® treatment, this will vary between people and may be dependent on treatment area.

Most patients see results between 2 and 6 months following treatment. Your body will still continue to naturally remove the destroyed fat cells for up to 4 to 6 months after treatment.

As the leading non-invasive fat-reduction treatment worldwide, CoolSculpting® has a well-established safety and efficacy profile. CoolSculpting® systems are controlled cooling devices designed with built-in safety measures. If sensors detect that the skin is getting too cold, the system will shut down automatically as a safety measure.