Cryolipolysis
The technique behind CoolMini is called selective cryolipolysis. In layman’s terms, this means using freezing temperatures to destroy fat while avoiding doing any sort of damage to other cells.
When fat cells are reduced to a low enough temperature, the lipids inside them crystallize. Apoptosis, or cell death, results from this. Inflammatory cells then digest these cells over time. Though lipids freeze at a low temperature, the contents of the other cells in the body do not. This means that all cells that are not fat cells stay free from harm during the procedure; the health of the blood vessels, nerves, and muscles in the treated area is preserved. Thus, the procedure is considered a selective treatment. Liposuction and other surgical procedures are not selective, and so they may damage other tissues, leading to bruising, bleeding, and various complications.
The CoolMini Procedure
The CoolSculpting CoolMini procedure is very quick, typically only requiring one hour. During this comfortable non-surgical treatment with the CoolMini Los Angeles patients are conscious and can sleep if desired. First, the skin of the submental region is protected from the procedure’s cooling energy. This is accomplished by placing thin gel pads on the skin.
Once the skin is adequately protected, the CoolMini applicator is held against the gel pads, and cooling energy is directed through the applicator into the region. The temperature of the excess fat cells in the submental area’s subcutaneous fat layer is gradually lowered. Following completion of the treatment, Los Angeles CoolMini patients are able to go back to their everyday routine. If you are a busy professional, you’ll find this procedure particularly appealing, since it does not require the downtime that comes along with liposuction surgery. Only one or two treatments will typically be necessary to achieve the patient’s aesthetic goals. Treatments result in the removal of an average of 20 percent of excess fat in the treated area. For several months after the procedure, your system will gradually absorb the treated fat cells, and this will be reflected in the contours of the submental area. After a period of about three weeks, your fat-reduction results will begin to become evident. Your full results will be seen in one to three months.
