Extra weight, bulges of fat around the waist and thighs, and cellulite are just some of the things people dislike about their bodies. Modern cosmetic treatments can do a lot to eliminate fat and contour the body, but cellulite has always been a challenge for cosmetic practitioners. In this article, we’ll discuss how CoolSculpting affects …
Kristina Cadwell
June 29, 2021
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4 min read
Extra weight, bulges of fat around the waist and thighs, and cellulite are just some of the things people dislike about their bodies. Modern cosmetic treatments can do a lot to eliminate fat and contour the body, but cellulite has always been a challenge for cosmetic practitioners.
In this article, we’ll discuss how CoolSculpting affects cellulite and what you can do to get the most out of this popular body contouring treatment.
What Exactly Is Cellulite and What Causes It?
Cellulite is a skin condition that affects 90% of women and some men. According to studies, cellulite forms when collagen bands (called fibrous septae) that connect the skin to the underlying muscle become weak. The fat deposits between the skin and the muscle push against the skin and form “dimples.”
Scientists don’t know for certain what causes cellulite, but they suspect the following factors contribute to its formation:
Genetics
Pesticides and hormones in food
Changes in estrogen levels
Sedentary lifestyle and accumulation of fat
Poor hydration
Poor circulation
Does CoolSculpting Help With Cellulite?
CoolSculpting primarily targets fat deposits underneath the skin. It freezes fat cells using advanced cryolipolysis technology, and the lymphatic system flushes the frozen cells from the body. The procedure permanently eliminates the targeted fat cells and contours the treatment area.
When it comes to fat reduction, CoolSculpting is one of the most popular minimally invasive treatments. It helps people lose fat in areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise, such as the thighs and stomach.
The elimination of fat deposits may result in less noticeable cellulite dimples. However, keep in mind that cellulite reduction is a possible benefit of the CoolSculpting procedure and not a guaranteed result.
Note: Despite it being the same treatment in essence, the process for stomach CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting on the thighs isn’t the same. These areas have different types of fat and different amounts of underlying muscle tissue and need a different number of sessions to treat effectively.
How to Ensure Optimal CoolSculpting Results for Cellulite
Many physically active, average-weight women have pockets of fat and cellulite. The hips and waist are notorious for excess accumulation of “active” fat, so love handles (flanks) CoolSculpting is always in high demand.
CoolSculpting helps with fat reduction and sometimes with cellulite, but it’s important to make healthy lifestyle choices to get the best out of the procedure.
Balanced Nutrition for Good
Popular weight loss diets that promise quick results are ineffective in reducing fat and cellulite. Your best bet to maintain the smoothing effects of CoolSculpting is to switch to a healthy diet for good. Eating several servings of fruit and fiber-rich vegetables every day and no processed sugar will help you sculpt your body and maintain healthy blood vessels.
Daily Physical Activity
Physical activity is important for your overall health, not just for attaining an attractive body. Doctors recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day. Exercise alone probably won’t help you get rid of cellulite, but it enhances the effects of cosmetic treatments like CoolSculpting.
Hydration
Poor hydration may contribute to more visible cellulite dimples on your skin. Drink at least eight cups of water every day to improve your skin tone and texture and curb your appetite.
Cellulite is a nuisance for most women. It’s not a health threat, but it may negatively affect confidence.
Scientists are still looking for successful, permanent cellulite treatments. CoolSculpting is not one of them, but it’s a popular option for effective fat reduction. By association, it potentially improves the appearance of dimpled skin.
If you’re not ready to undergo any treatments, try body scrubs. Sugar and coffee scrubs exfoliate the skin, reducing the appearance of cellulite, and the application may tone the body. Check out our 10 recipes for a DIY cellulite scrub.
About the Author:
Kristina Cadwell
PA Kristina Cadwell graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then completed the Physician Assistant program at A.T. Still University graduating with a Masters of Medical Science degree. Kristina has been working in the Aesthetic Medical field for over 15 years. She is certified in neurotoxin cosmetic injection, dermal fillers, laser therapy, chemical peels, and ultrasound. She is known for producing natural results and has extensive knowledge in nutrition, hormone balancing, microbiome health, diet and exercise. Her latest endeavor is the Vibrant Skincare Line, a microbiome-friendly line of skincare that works with your body. Her passion and the reason she does everything she does? Helping you achieve vibrant skin from the inside out.