CoolSculpting®

CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive, fat freezing (cryolipolysis) treatment offered in our London, Bucks and Bournemouth clinics that’s proven to work in reducing fat cells as a body contouring method. The results are long lasting and noticeable.

CoolSculpting® safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells beneath the skin. These treated cells crystallise (freeze) then shrivel and die over the coming weeks; your body metabolises them and simply disposes of them naturally. This results in a noticeable and long lasting reduction in the unwanted fat bulge, resulting in a more sculpted and shapely you.

The CoolSculpting fat freezing procedure has been rigorously tested and thoroughly researched and has many published peer-reviews and clinical papers that testify to its efficacy and effectiveness. The CoolSculpting process was first cleared by the FDA (the US Food and Drugs Administration) in 2009. CoolSculpting has been FDA-cleared for use in the following areas:

• Submental region (double chin)
• Thighs
• Abdomen
• Flanks
• Bra fat
• Back fat
• Underneath the buttocks (banana roll)
• Upper arms (bingo wings)

CoolSculpting can also be used to minimise the appearance of Hip Dips (or violin hips).

CoolSculpting® provides long lasting body fat reduction – without the downtime associated with surgery. CoolSculpting® can sculpt and re-contour most areas of the body such as:

• Double chins
• Thighs
• Abdomen
• Flanks
• Bra fat
• Back fat
• Underneath the buttocks (banana roll)
• Upper arms (bingo wings)

The latest in the CoolAdvantage applicator family – the CoolAdvantage Petite, has been specifically designed to treat the upper arms.

The CoolMini applicator is ideal for reducing fat under the chin and other small areas on the body, such as knee fat and inner arm fat, with long term results.

If you are a woman who aspires towards gaining a beautifully curved ‘hourglass’ shape across your hips and thigh area, then CoolSculpting can help you to achieve this look. Some women may notice that their hips may indent and curve inwards, which can prevent them from achieving this classic hourglass shape.

This is a completely natural phenomenon called ‘Hip Dips,’ which forms in some women due to their unique anatomical makeup. However, if fat stores build up around the ‘hip dip’ indent, then its appearance will be emphasised. In this instance, we can apply CoolSculpting strategically to the surrounding ‘hip dip’ fat pockets to achieve a more smoothly contoured shape. During your consultation with us, our trained practitioners will assess your hip dips to determine whether CoolSculpting is suitable for your own specific body shaping needs. 

As the No1 CoolSculpting clinic who have performed over 50,000 fat freezing treatments, we keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to applicator options. The Cosmetic Skin Clinic are focused on making your CoolSculpting treatment more efficient, comfortable, and effective. Therefore, we offer state-of-the-art applicators to cater for every CoolSculpting need from area size to number of areas. Discover more below about the types of available applicators:

CoolSculpting Elite – building upon CoolSculpting’s leading fat reduction results, this next-generation system has been redesigned and re-engineered with a more powerful chiller enabling simultaneous dual applicator treatment. compact and lightweight dual head applicators, have enhanced both the practitioner and patient experience, with CoolSculpting Elite holding the ability to conduct twice the number of treatments in the same amount of time. Seven new applicators have been introduced up to treat a wide variety of body areas, with larger cooling surfaces that are 18% bigger than previous cooling applicators. This allows our trained clinicians to radically improve the cooling distribution of the technology, enabling them to treat a greater percentage of targeted fat tissues in one session. They have been designed to complement the body’s natural curves and transform patient outcomes whilst using the same clinically proven fat freezing technology that CoolSculpting has always delivered.

CoolSculpting Mini – as the name suggests, it targets smaller areas. It has been specifically designed to target fat precisely and safely in the chin area.

CoolAdvantage – makes your CoolSculpting treatment more efficient and comfortable by our expert team being able to dual sculpt two areas in an average time of 35 minutes.

CoolAdvantage Petite – specifically designed for the upper arm area in just 35 minutes but can also target other smaller pockets of fat. It has two interchangeable contours that have been designed to safely and effectively treat the upper arms unique shape creating well rounded and natural results. Due to it’s small shape and size, it’s also versatile enough to tackle small pockets of fat on other areas of the body.

CoolSculpting’s fat-freezing procedure is the only FDA-cleared non-surgical fat reduction treatment available in the aesthetics industry. Its benefits have been outlined and verified in more than 50 medical journals and reports. It has been clinically proven to reduce fat cells by 20-25% across a range of treatment areas.

It takes a little while for full results to show as the fat cells need time to be naturally processed from your body. You may start to see results as as early as four to six weeks after your treatment with progressive improvement up to 14 to 16 weeks. This is because the body continues to flush out the fat cells for up to three to six months after being treated.

During your CoolSculpting consultation at our London, Bucks or Bournemouth clinics, we can discuss a tailored treatment plan that will meet your specific needs.

Once the treated fat cells are crystallised (frozen), they die and are naturally eliminated from the body.  As long as you stay healthy, the long-term results should remain stable. Your medical practitioner will give you all the advice you need.

We have treated the highest number of patients for CoolSculpting in London, Bucks and Bournemouth and have a reputation for achieving the best results. All of our dedicated expert practitioners have graduated from CoolSculpting University.

During your consultation, your CoolSculpting practitioner will discuss everything in detail, looking at your whole body and at your specific areas of concern. We follow a holistic approach to help you lose stubborn fat and reshape your body through a bespoke treatment plan for the results you want to achieve. This may mean the need for more than one CoolSculpting body sculpting treatment, such as to reduce fat bulges from your thighs as well as love handles or belly fat.

During the CoolSculpting fat reduction procedure, controlled cooling is applied to targeted fat areas without the need for surgery, needles or downtime. We will apply a gel pad and applicator to the area or areas identified. The cooling process should numb the area after a few minutes and you will experience a firm pulling sensation on the specific fat being treated. You can feel at ease and relaxed, knowing you’re in safe, expert and medically qualified hands. In fact, during treatment, many patients check emails or read or even fall asleep!

The Cosmetic Skin Clinic offers Dualsculpting dual machines that perform two Coolsculpting treatments simultaneously to decrease treatment time by half. With the recent addition of the revolutionary CoolAdvantage applicator, we can now dual sculpt two areas in just 35 minutes, with increased patient comfort.

Please note that double chins cannot be DualSculpted or treated using the CoolAdvantage.

Your journey will start with a consultation in our London, Buckinghamshire, Northampton or Birmingham clinics to create a customised treatment plan. Book your consultation to find out more.

CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared cryolipolysis fat reduction treatment. It safely delivers controlled cooling to gently and effectively target and reduce unwanted fat cells beneath the skin’s surface. With over 17 million CoolSculpting treatment cycles performed worldwide, the treatment is proven to be safe and effective for non-surgical fat reduction.

Because CoolSculpting is carried out without the need for surgery, there is little downtime and most patients can return to their normal activities right away.

Some people find CoolSculpting uncomfortable during the first ten minutes when the fat reduction device freezes the skin and fat, but very few patients have reported experiencing severe pain during treatment and all have said the pain subsided quickly.

Whilst CoolSculpting is not a replacement for a healthy diet and exercise, if you have stubborn areas of fat in places such as the chin, upper arms, flanks, abdomen and thighs, you are likely to be a good candidate for this treatment.

During your consultation, your practitioner will discuss everything in detail, looking at your whole body and at your specific areas of concern, making a full assessment and recommendations for treatment.

After undergoing the FDA-cleared procedure, your practitioner will massage the affected area to complete the treatment. The purpose of this massage is to accelerate fat loss by manually breaking down the frozen fat cells. The expert massage is performed for a minimum of two minutes and involves a kneading motion at first following by a circular massage. Studies suggest that massaging the treatment area improves fat loss by as much as 60%.

The fat cells affected by the CoolSculpting process will be metabolised by the body. This involves the destroyed fat cells slowly dissolving into the blood stream before being excreted from the body. Learn more about where does the fat go after CoolSculpting fat freezing on our dedicated blog.

Yes! Our latest package is our non-surgical fat reduction package. It is a triple treatment that combines CoolSculpting, EMSculpt and Body Ballancer as a highly effective trio. For an all-round result, CoolSculpting freezes and eliminates stubborn pockets of fat, EMSculpt defines muscles, and the Body Ballancer decongests by tackling the lymphatic system.

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Unlike liposuction, CoolSculpting is a non-invasive form of body contouring that is proven to work in reducing targeted fat cells.

CoolSculpting is ideal for men and women. We provide a discreet service for all our patients, with a holistic approach to transforming your body for the sculpted shape you desire to look good from every angle.

The CoolSculpting process works to effectively reduce fat. The natural elasticity of skin means there should be no looseness following treatment because skin in the area targeted will shrink down once the fat is removed. The treatment will not affect pre-existing loose skin – only areas of stubborn fat like love handles and double chins. There is some anecdotal evidence that the cooling causes skin to tighten and has the effect of causing collagen to remodel. CoolSculpting can be combined with other treatments to target loose skin.

The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat in the area(s) that need treating and the patients personal goals. As long as there is residual fat, CoolSculpting can treat these areas. We would recommend a consultation, where your CoolSculpting practitioner will discuss everything in detail, assessing your whole body, taking into account your specific areas of concern. We follow a holistic approach to help you lose stubborn fat and reshape your body through a bespoke treatment plan for the results you want to achieve. This may require the need for more than one CoolSculpting treatment, such as to reduce fat bulges from your thighs as well as love handles or belly fat etc.

CoolSculpting should only be offered by a clinic where staff have been trained by ZELTIQ, the manufacturer of CoolSculpting, and have attended CoolSculpting University. Here at The Cosmetic Skin Clinic, we have practitioners who solely specialise in CoolSculpting treatments, and have performed well over 50,000 CoolSculpting treatments to date.

CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared treatment for the reduction of fat bulges. Commonly treated areas include the abdomen, flanks, inner thighs and under the chin. The underlying fat that causes cellulite cannot be treated using fat freezing technology; for such areas, we recommend skin tightening treatments such as Ultherapy and Thermage.

No. CoolSculpting has passed FDA clearance and is therefore proven to be a safe and reliable method of reducing fat. Any attempt to replicate the fat freezing process at home carries a number of risks, the least of which is frostbite. Those who perform CoolSculpting in a clinic are properly trained and licensed in the procedure. Effective treatment requires knowledge of anatomy and expertise in the technique. Without the precision that comes from training, patients risk causing themselves harm.

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While CoolSculpting is generally considered safe and effective, like any medical procedure, it is important to be aware of potential side effects and risks.

The most commonly reported side effects of CoolSculpting include temporary discomfort, redness, swelling, bruising, tingling, or numbness in the treated area. These effects are usually mild and resolve on their own within a few days or weeks.

A much rarer side effect of CoolSculpting is ‘Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia’ also referred to as PAH. This serious side effect is a condition that causes the treated fat cells to grow bigger rather than growing smaller. The exact cause of this side effect is not fully understood, further research is required into this. While ‘Paradoxical Hyperplasia’ is considered an aesthetic concern rather than a physical danger, it does not resolve spontaneously and requires further treatment to address it.

Your medical practitioner will thoroughly discuss all of these aspects with you. Our utmost priority is to ensure your safety, comfort and relaxation on the day of your treatment, providing you with peace of mind that you are in the care of skilled, experienced, and medically qualified professionals.

Our CoolSculpting fat freezing treatments are carried out in-clinic in:

• London Marylebone – 98 Harley Street, W1G 7HZ
• Buckinghamshire – 84 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, SL2 4LF
• Northampton – 82 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DF

CoolSculpting is also available at our sister clinic in Birmingham if that location is more convenient for you.

To find out more or to book a consultation, give us a call or use our online enquiry form.

Please find our CoolSculpting aftercare advice here.