What is Coolsculpting? Where to Find it in Singapore?
Stubborn fat that does not disappear even after strenuous hours in the gym and consistent slimming diet has been a menace for many people. To eliminate these fats, people often resort to the scary surgery and some simply resolve to living with the unsightly condition.Zeltiq however developed an incredible coolsculpt technology that gets rid off these fats without any invasion like those characteristic of surgery. This non-surgical procedure is based on the nature of reaction achieved when fat cells are frozen. Researchers found out that freezing these cells will lead to their elimination and alterations between freeing and thawing is even better.
Fat elimination misconceptions
Many people and some doctor confuse the difference between weight loss and fat removal which is a normal misconception. There is however a great difference between the two. Weight loss is characterized by a reduction in the size of fat cells which can grow back to original size or even bigger when the diet and/or exercise is stopped. This is why most weight loss programs leave a stubborn layer of fat (the reduced size). Fat reduction however involves eliminating some fat cells which means there will be no expansion of unavailable cells and overall weight loss thus becomes apparent.Coolsculpting technique
It basically involves using a device called cryolipolysis applicator to freeze the fat and achieve attractive body contouring. This technique was developed by Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc which is a company aimed at providing medical technologies.It utilizes controlled cooling devices that are capable of freezing the fat cells beneath one’s belly/abdomen or flank without causing any pain. The technique was specifically designed to tackle the stubborn unattractive fat layer that does not disappear with diets or exercises.
This technology is developed based on a science regarding the high sensitivity of fat cells to cold and surrounding tissues. Fat cells can be reduced by 25% in a single session that takes up to one hour.
The procedure is non invasive, very safe and painless. It also has no effects on the surrounding nerves or tissues and no surgery is required which makes it very special and a perfect alternative to liposuction. One may however experience mild soreness on the treated part which lasts up to two weeks and only signifies a shrinking area.
Cost in Singapore: Different Clinics and Doctors may have different price
The coolsculpting procedure will take one hour and Zeltiq has two applicators of different sizes. The larger one covers twice the area that of the smaller one and is suitable for those with larger bellies. Each area covered can cost you around SGD 1000-2000.This method is suitable for candidates who have experienced negative results from the gym or using diet programs and those who fear the comprehensive surgical procedures.
