CoolSculpting
Cryolipolysis works by selectively targeting fat cells with controlled cooling, leaving surrounding skin and tissue unaffected. It remains one of the most established non-surgical fat reduction treatments available, with FDA clearance dating back over a decade. We offer CoolSculpting at our Port Moody and Abbotsford clinics for patients looking to address stubborn pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise.
What Is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting uses a process called cryolipolysis to reduce localized fat without surgery or downtime. A specialized applicator delivers controlled cooling to the treatment area, targeting fat cells specifically while leaving skin, nerves, and muscle unaffected. Over the following weeks, the body naturally processes and eliminates the treated fat cells, resulting in a gradual, noticeable reduction in the treated area.
What to Expect
During treatment, an applicator is placed over the targeted area, applying controlled cooling for approximately 35 to 60 minutes depending on the area being treated. Most patients experience a sensation of intense cold for the first several minutes, which subsides as the area becomes numb. Visible improvement typically begins within 4 months of treatment as the body gradually processes the treated fat cells.
How CoolSculpting Works
This cold exposure triggers a natural inflammatory response in treated fat cells, causing them to break down over the following weeks as the body's immune system gradually surrounds and eliminates them. Because fat cells are more sensitive to cold than the surrounding skin and tissue, this process targets stubborn fat specifically without damaging anything else in the treatment area. Unlike surgical fat removal, the change happens gradually as your body does the work naturally over the following months.
What it Helps With
- Unwanted Body Fat: Reduce stubborn pockets of fat in areas like the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and chin that do not respond well to diet and exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled cooling to gradually reduce fat cells over time, while liposuction is a surgical procedure that physically removes fat immediately. CoolSculpting has no incisions, anesthesia, or surgical downtime.
Many patients see meaningful results after a single session, though some areas benefit from a second treatment to achieve their desired outcome. Our team will recommend a plan during your consultation.
Most patients experience intense cold for the first several minutes, which subsides as the treated area becomes numb. The procedure itself is generally well-tolerated with no anesthesia required.
The fat cells eliminated through CoolSculpting do not return. However, maintaining your results long-term depends on a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, since remaining fat cells can still expand with weight gain.
Book a consultation at our Port Moody or Abbotsford location. Our team will assess your treatment areas and goals to determine if CoolSculpting is the right fit.
