CoolSculpting NYC

CoolSculpting is the leading non-surgical, FDA-cleared fat reduction treatment that has proven safe and effective to address your body contouring goals such as those stubborn love handles or outer thigh bulges. By choosing Coolspa New York City, you are opting for one of the leading CoolSculpting providers with experienced technicians, over 18,000 treatments performed, and the supervision of one of New York City’s top plastic surgeons.

Developed by Harvard doctors, the technology behind CoolSculpting is based on a scientific fact: fat cells are more sensitive to cold than surrounding tissues. Using advanced freezing technology to deliver cold to the fatty areas while protecting the skin, CoolSculpting targets selected fatty bulges. Once frozen under this controlled cooling method, the targeted fat cells will be broken down and cleared away from the area naturally over a period of several weeks, all while the other cells from the treated area remain unharmed. In a matter of weeks, you will be able to see lasting results from some of the best CoolSculpting NYC has to offer.

The procedure itself is fairly straightforward. The process begins with an appointment where Dr. Rapaport, a plastic surgeon expert in body contouring, will meet with you in order to create a customized treatment plan based on your body and your body contouring needs and goals.

While in treatment, your technician will apply a protective gel pad on the targeted area after which the CoolSculpting applicator does its job by supplying vacuum pressure and cooling. The CoolSculpting session can last from under an hour to several hours depending on the number of body areas treated, and once completed, you can return to your normal activities without worries and little, if any, discomfort. Side effects may include numbness, bruising, swelling, stinging or tingling, but these are all temporary.

This is a perfect method for those who are having a hard time with stubborn fat, but please remember that it is not a method of weight loss: you will see the changes in the mirror- not on the scale.

CoolSculpting by Coolspa is a technique that cools fat deposits down to the point that the fat cells die and the fat is naturally removed by the body.

The advantages of the CoolSculpting technique are:

Average fat reduction of 20 - 25% for good candidates
No surgery or incisions
No anesthesia necessary
Little to no discomfort
No down-time
No scarring
FDA cleared

Our NYC CoolSculpting is not for everyone, but 96% of appropriately-selected patients (those with visible fat bulges,) see results, with an average fat reduction of 20-25% in treated areas. To learn whether you are a good candidate for this procedure, please schedule a consultation with our plastic surgeon, David P. Rapaport, MD.

How Does CoolSculpting Work?

The CoolSculpting machine utilizes an applicator that is placed on the bulge that is to be treated. The applicator pulls the fat bulge up to its cooling surface, and then precisely cools the tissue. The goal is cryolipolysis: the destruction of fat cells with cold. Scientific studies have shown that fat cells are more susceptible to destruction by cold than the other cells around them. To take advantage of this, the CoolSculpting device is designed to reduce the temperature in the fat bulge to the point that fat cells are destroyed, but the rest of your tissues, including your skin, blood vessels, and nerves, are not affected.

CoolSculpting is recommended to treat bulges in the:

Belly
Love handles
Upper and lower back
Male breasts (gynecomastia treatment)
Inner and Outer Thighs
Arms
Submental region (double chin)
Knees

Is CoolSculpting Safe?

On September 8, 2010, CoolSculpting was FDA-cleared as safe for use in reducing fat deposits. However, the system was approved over a year earlier for cooling skin and other tissues to reduce damage and discomfort during laser and other dermatologic procedures. The CoolSculpting system is based on technology that has been FDA-approved and in use since at least 1990, and a number of studies have been conducted to ensure that the procedure:

Does not harm the skin in the treated area
Does not harm the nerves in the treated area
Does not change the structure or sensitivity of nerves in the treated area
Does not raise the level of cholesterol and fat in the blood
And of course you avoid any of the potential complications of surgery, plus you have no downtime and no scars

What is the CoolSculpting Recovery Time?

One of the best things about CoolSculpting is that the recovery time is minimal with no downtime! Patients are free to return to normal activity or go to the gym immediately after treatment. While there may be a sense of numbness in the treated area, this will resolve predictably in about 2 to 4 weeks. There is sometimes a small bruise caused by the suction, resembling a hickey, but most commonly there is no bruise at all, and the pinkness of the skin caused by the cold resolves fully in a matter of hours. Because recovery is so easy, CoolSculpting is truly a procedure that can be "squeezed" into a busy schedule and does not need to interfere with other aspects of one’s life. We have treated people who have arrived directly from the airport, and people about to appear in public; it’s that simple.

Before & After

CoolSculpting

What is the cost of CoolSculpting?

The cost of CoolSculpting treatment corresponds directly to the amount of treatment desired. The Coolspa complementary body contouring consultation will come with a customized treatment plan. Treatments are charged based on the number of applicator placements. Pricing is based on the number of applicators used during treatment. The applicators are on the body for thirty-five minutes of computer-controlled cooling, followed by a 2-minute massage. For optimal results, we may recommend more than one treatment of any given area, spaced 6 to 12 weeks apart. Package pricing for a series of treatments results in very significant cost savings. Patients who are interested in the most dramatic results will typically schedule 2 to 3 hours of treatment at a time. Now with four CoolSculpting machines at our flagship Fifth Avenue location, it is possible to treat two or even three spots at once, all while watching a movie, catching up on work, or even sleeping.

What is CoolSmooth?

Coolspa is also proud to be among the first practices in the northeastern United States to introduce the CoolSmooth applicator. This applicator represents an enormous advancement in CoolSculpting technology, because unlike the other applicators, which must grab the tissue and hold it inside, the CoolSmooth simply rests on the area to be treated. This allows outer thighs to be treated, as well as other fatty bulges, which may not be adequately pinchable for the traditional CoolSculpting applicator. We have thus far seen some dramatic outer thigh results and are thrilled to bring this technology to our clients. Best of all, we routinely perform DualSculpting with these applicators, treating both sides simultaneously, so that you can get twice the results in half the time.

What Does CoolMini Address?

The CoolMini is a small applicator that is used to target smaller fat deposits or more bony, curved areas that aren’t possible to treat with a larger applicator. The CoolMini is a great option for treatment of fat under the chin or above the knee. For example, one to three CoolMini applicators may be employed to treat a double chin, possibly one in the center and one on each side, overlapping to address the entire area of concern. At Coolspa NYC, the side applicators may be applied simultaneously to reduce the time of treatment thanks to both the technology and technician expertise that we offer, which is often not available at other CoolSculpting providers.

Bruising is rare and the treatments are generally very well tolerated. The CoolMini applicator boasts clinically proven results with an average of 20-25% fat reduction, consistent with other CoolSculpting applicators. (please note: individual results may vary.) Numbness after treatment is possible, but resolves quickly on its own. Results are typically seen beginning one month after treatment.

Some other treatable areas with the CoolMini:

Area in front of the underarm
Area behind the underarm
Inner knee area and fat deposits found above and below the knee

The appropriate treatment for your specific needs will be decided at the time of your one-on-one consultation with our plastic surgeons.

CoolAdvantage

The CoolAdvantage applicators represent the latest innovation of CoolSculpting technology. CoolAdvantage treatments can be performed in just 35 minutes, instead of one hour with the older applicators found at many other centers. This cutting edge engineering provides faster treatment at a lower temperature while treating a larger surface area.

The CoolAdvantage Applicator may treat most of your problem areas, including:

Abdomen
Flanks/Hips/Waist
Inner thighs
Banana rolls
Arms

Coolspa is excited to offer both the CoolMini and the CoolAdvantage applicators, in addition to all of our other applicator designs.

As NYC’s leading CoolSculpting provider, we are proud to be one of the first practices to offer the most recent addition to the CoolSculpting line-up: The CoolAdvantage Petite. This applicator is the perfect size to reach some advanced contouring areas such as the arms and knees.

CoolSculpting and Liposuction

Unlike some of the other recent advances in fat-removal technology, such as SmartLipo and VASER, CoolSculpting is not a new form of liposuction. It is a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction, but it is also not a replacement. CoolSculpting has several limitations:

Results take time to appear, and often 2 or 3, and sometimes more treatment sessions are desired in order to achieve optimal results
Fat reduction is not as precisely "sculpted" as it can be with liposuction
Cannot eliminate as much fat as liposuction during a given treatment
Does not reduce skin

If you are looking to get rid of fat in the neck or calves, CoolSculpting is not a good option. People who are looking to remove a lot of fat at one time will probably want liposuction. And if you have a significant amount of excess skin, you will want to consider a body lifting procedure, such as a tummy tuck, that can get rid of skin as well as fat.

CoolSculpting is a revolutionary new technology, but it is still only a tool–not a substitute for the judgment and skill of a plastic surgeon with expertise in body contouring. Someone who does not know better or who has no other options to offer may recommend CoolSculpting when it will not give you the body contouring results you seek to achieve. Schedule a complimentary consultation with on of our CoolSculpting NYC specialist to determine if it is right for you.

Dr. David P. Rapaport has been on the forefront of surgical innovation, pioneering many new surgical procedures including Bodytite, liposuction, and endoscopic breast augmentation, as well as non-invasive procedures like CoolSculpting. Choosing to address your body-contouring goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon ensures not only that you have access to the most cutting-edge technology and techniques, but also that you are pursuing them in the safest environment.

To learn more about nonsurgical fat reduction with no incisions, no needles, and no downtime, please contact Dr. Rapaport to schedule a consultation and get the information on some of the top NYC body contouring treatments around.

Why should you have treatment with us?

We are New York’s leading medical providers of CoolSculpting, with over 18,000 treatments performed! We are one of the original adopters of CoolSculpting and we have also performed more treatments than any other provider in NY. We can offer competitive pricing for this very reason.
Because CoolSculpting creates permanent changes to your body, it’s important that you have experts evaluating and supervising your treatments. Unlike traditional spas and many other practices, ALL of our treatments are supervised by Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
Because we can offer everything from non-invasive options, to minimally invasive, as well as surgical options, we are able to give each and every patient a thorough and honest assessment and treatment plan. If a patient is not a good candidate for CoolSculpting, we simply won’t recommend it. Therefore, you can trust that if we recommend CoolSculpting for you, we truly feel that it’s a treatment that can help you achieve your goals.
We are so good at what we do, other CoolSculpting practices/clinics come to our office for training.
Follow up is extremely important to us. After you’re treated, we make sure to follow your progress on a continuous basis. We like to see our patients again around 8 weeks after treatment and then again at the 3 month mark. You can come back for as many follow ups as you’d like, at no additional charge.
We offer an incredible referral and rewards program so that you can earn discounted and FREE treatments! Ask us for details!