CoolSculpting definitely plays into the old adage that you could never be too rich or too thin.

CoolSculptingis one of the newer options available for folks wanting to melt inches away and is offered bydermatologistsandplastic surgeons.

So whendietandexercisejust aren’t cutting it, there’s another way to zap the fat away.

A woman getting her abdomen CoolSculpted

But what is there to know about this procedure, which almost sounds too good to be true?

Can you really get rid of fat just by getting hooked up to a machine?

And how exactly does CoolSculpting work?

A woman getting CoolSculpting on her abdoman

Read on to find out!

What is CoolSculpting?

So just what is CoolSculpting, and how precisely does it get rid of body fat?

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That means that fat will go through cell death first, leaving the rest of your cells intact.

How was CoolSculpting invented?

The story about how CoolSculpting came to be is actually pretty interesting.

A woman having her chin CoolSculpted

What her motives were for pulling aLady Godiva, we may not ever know.

Thus, after figuring out exactly what temperature would get the job done, CoolSculpting was born.

“It is similar to a spa treatment,” she explained in an interview withVillage Dermatology.

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That’s honestly a bit surprising, as CoolSculptingliterallykills off cells.

“The bed is heated, we have blankets, etc.,” Vickers continued.

“you’re able to read, watch T.V.

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or take a short nap!

Afterwards, you might go back to whatever plans you have that day.”

For example, according to patient Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, CoolSculpting was not fun at all.

A woman getting ready to get CoolSculpting

It was only after she went numb ten minutes into the procedure that she was able to relax.

“None of these devices shed pounds,” she explained in an interview withVoguemagazine.

Apparently zapping away 25 percent of fat in a targeted area won’t show up on the scale.

The Allergen VP with a cool sculpting machine

But that doesn’t mean CoolSculpting won’t give you results.

For those less-than-lucky folks, they don’t see the dramatic changes that others do.

“I would emphasize the word mild.”

A man getting CoolSculpting on his abdomen

Clearly then, your mileage may vary when it comes to CoolSculpting.

So not all is lost!

But results will be more dramatic for people who are within that range.

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That’s because CoolSculpting can cause some pretty severe complications for people with those conditions.

But CoolSculpting isn’t magical, as you do have to put in some work.

“If yougain weight, it will go somewhere.”

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Indeed that’s something many people know all too well.

“A little bit of this is on you,” Astarita continued.

When should you get CoolSculpting done?

A close-up of CoolSculpting on a man’s abdomen

But verify you plan accordingly, as it takes time for the final results to be visible.

Roostaeian also recommends scheduling your appointments three to six months in advance.

How much does CoolSculpting cost?

A woman’s body

And is there any way to get the procedure covered by health insurance?

Unfortunately, CoolSculpting is not covered by health insurance, according to an article inThe New York Times.

So if you decide to get CoolSculpting done, you’ll be paying out of pocket.

A woman being prepped for CoolSculpting

Sounless you’re wealthy, it’s time to startsaving those pennies!

Is CoolSculpting safe?

Just as cost is a big concern when it comes to CoolSculpting, so too is safety.

A woman having her chin CoolSculpted

So is it really true that CoolSculpting is as safe as it is effective?

And what are the risks that you gotta know about before sitting down for the procedure?

But some people have experienced pain during CoolSculpting, as well as swelling, as noted byHealthline.

CoolSculpting, then, isn’t a risky thing to do.

Talk about the cherry on top of the sundae!

That’s the stuff of dreams.

What mechanisms are at work, exactly, that render your skin less saggy and more toned after CoolSculpting?

Either way, that’s a super cool bonus!

In layperson’s terms, instead of having fatdecreasein the area treated with CoolSculpting, fat cells actuallyincrease.

Scans revealed that the tissue was indeed fat cells, likely to his chagrin.

Interestingly enough, this side effect is more common in men than women.

So what are the specifics and just how much money is CoolSculpting pulling in for providers?

Um, that’s a lot of extra cash!

Plus, if you look at the numbers, the demand for CoolSculpting truly is high.

Zeltiq, the company who manufactures CoolSculpting machines, sells them for $150,000 apiece.

Who knows how much it’s grown since!