Do you have stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to go away, even with diet and exercise? The customized body contouring procedures at our Kelowna hospital can help you achieve a smoother, more toned appearance.
Body contouring procedures encompass a wide range of different body sculpting techniques used by plastic surgeons to reshape almost any area of the body and are designed to give you a more aesthetically pleasing figure.
From surgical options such as liposuction and brachioplasty, to less invasive methods such as CoolSculpting, body contouring procedures can be used to improve the appearance of:
- Arms
- Abdomen
- Face
- Thighs
- Buttocks
Customized Body Contouring Procedures at our Kelowna Hospital
Whatever your body contouring needs, the qualified and board-certified plastic surgeons at our Kelowna private hospital can design a customised treatment plan for you to safely and dramatically reshape and improve the appearance of your body.
Want to know which procedure is right for you?
What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved, non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses a handheld device to precisely freeze and destroy fat below the surface of the skin. It can be used on a number of body areas including:
- Love handles
- Inner and outer thighs
- Back/Bra fat
- Upper arms
- Beneath the chin
- Abdomen
REMEMBER: This body contouring procedure is NOT suitable for patients who are looking to achieve significant weight loss, but rather for treating stubborn areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
What happens during a CoolSculpting Procedure?
This innovative body contouring technology safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target fat cells beneath the skin. These fat cells are crystallized and then die.
Over time, your body naturally processes the fat and eliminates the dead cells, leaving you with a more toned and sculpted figure.
CoolSculpting FAQs:
- How is it administered? During your treatment, a gel pad and applicator will be applied to the treatment area, delivering controlled cooling to the targeted fat.
- How long does it take? This body contouring procedure can take up to 60 minutes. It is pain-free so you can read a book, listen to music, or even take a nap!
- What is the recovery period? CoolSculpting is a non-surgical body contouring procedure and often times, patients can even return to work as soon as their treatment is over.
- Are there any side effects? Following this procedure, you may experience temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness or itching, but these will generally resolve within a few days.
- Are the results permanent? Yes! Once the treated fat cells are crystallised, they die and are naturally eliminated from the body.
- When will I see the results? Your body will continue to flush out fat cells for up to 6 months after the treatment, but you may start to see changes as quickly as 3 weeks after your procedure.
- What happens if I gain weight after the procedure? After seeing the incredible results from their body contouring procedure, many patients are even more motivated to stay close to their ideal weight. However, if you do gain weight, you’ll gain it more evenly over your body, not just in the treated area.
Am I a Candidate For CoolSculpting?
The CoolSculpting body contouring procedure is specifically designed for patients who have unwanted fat in specific areas. Unlike weight loss surgery CoolSculpting is NOT a weight loss solution.
It is ideal for:
- Those within 20 pounds of their ideal weight
- Men and women who exercise regularly
- Patients who keep to a healthy and nutritious diet
Since CoolSculpting uses intensely cold temperatures to crystalize and kill fat cells, patients SHOULD NOT undergo the body contouring procedure if they suffer from:
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
- Cold agglutinin disease
Call Today
To find out whether or not you are a suitable candidate for CoolSculpting or any other body contouring procedure, contact the plastic surgeons at our Kelowna private hospital at 250-868-9799 or fill in the online contact form.
