The Truth about Coolsculpting: Is It Worth the Cost?
CoolSculpting is a type of cryothermal fat reduction procedure that removes stubborn fat by cooling it so that the fat cells are frozen and die. It’s then naturally removed from your body. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Well, when you consider the cost of CoolSculpting vs liposuction, it’s easy to see why many people wonder if it’s worth the cost. When comparing these two procedures, it’s also important to note that they are not directly comparable. CoolSculpting is most effective on individuals with limited amounts of fat in specific areas and not on those who have general weight or percentage-based fat. Likewise, liposuction targets the same locations as CoolSculpting but removes excess fat from those areas instead of simply freezing them. Let’s take a closer look at how these two procedures compare in terms of their effectiveness and cost:
Coolsculpting: Is It Worth the Cost?
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive in-office cryogenic fat reduction procedure. But, is it worth the cost? That’s the question on many people’s minds when they consider this type of treatment. CoolSculpting is non-invasive and painless, so it’s a great option for those who don’t want to undergo surgery or put their bodies through the rigors of traditional liposuction procedures. However, CoolSculpting offers fewer benefits than liposuction. CoolSculpting might seem like a quick, minimally invasive solution to your stubborn fat problem, but it takes a few months to work. During that time, you’ll have to look at the bulging fat on your body and know that you are doing nothing to treat it. If you choose to have CoolSculpting done, you’ll have to wait several months for it to work, and then even more time for your body to naturally get rid of the frozen fat cells. One treatment may reduce fat by up to 25%, but you would need to have a second treatment to see a more noticeable result, resulting in more money and time spent. We typically recommend to our patients at The Youth Fountain in Freehold, New Jersey to get two treatments in the same area of the body spaced one month apart for the best results.
Liposuction: Is It Worth the Cost?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat from certain areas of your body. Is it worth the cost? That’s the question on many people’s minds who are considering this type of treatment. Liposuction is a more invasive and painful procedure than CoolSculpting and is undoubtedly a more time-consuming, expensive procedure. However, it has far more benefits than CoolSculpting. Liposuction offers more fat reduction than CoolSculpting, and it can be performed on more body parts. Liposuction is the gold standard of fat reduction procedures. It’s proven to be effective, safe, and highly effective at getting rid of stubborn fat. In addition, liposuction offers a much faster turnaround than CoolSculpting. You can see your results immediately, and your body will naturally remove the displaced fat in just a couple of weeks. With the use of technology such as Power Assisted Liposuction, Dr. Shakov can perform the liposuction procedure at a cost that is comparable to the CoolSculpting procedure and in some cases may be less!
How Are Coolsculpting and Liposuction Different?
At The Youth Fountain, CoolSculpting and liposuction are both office-based procedures that destroy or remove excess fat from certain areas of the body. But, how are they different? Well, CoolSculpting freezes fat cells to the point of death, causing them to naturally die and be removed from the body over time. Liposuction, on the other hand, removes the excess fat cells surgically through a minor incision in the targeted areas. Essentially, CoolSculpting is like having your fat cells go on a diet and liposuction is more like bariatric surgery. CoolSculpting is non-invasive, while liposuction is performed through small incisions in the body. CoolSculpting is a medical device that performs the procedure, while liposuction requires surgeons like Dr. Shakov to perform the treatment. CoolSculpting is may take two or more procedures, while liposuction is typically a one-and-done operation. One CoolSculpting procedure is typically less expensive than one liposuction procedure.
Which Should You Choose?
If you are considering these two options, we recommend that you go with liposuction. Not only does this procedure offer more benefits than CoolSculpting, but it’s also comparably priced to CoolSculpting. It’s important to note that liposuction is a surgical procedure that has its inherent risks and is only safe for appropriate individuals. There’s a good chance that you’ll end up losing more fat than you had hoped. CoolSculpting is best for those who have a limited amount of fat in specific areas and do not want to undergo an invasive procedure with anesthesia. CoolSculpting is also a great option for those who are not in the best of health and may not be able to withstand a surgical procedure like liposuction. Overall, the benefits of liposuction outweigh the benefits of CoolSculpting.
Final Thoughts
If you’re trying to lose fat, then you have some options. For example, you can try to alter your diet to allow your body to lose more fat. You can also work out to help achieve your goals. Or you can turn to procedures like CoolSculpting or liposuction. Both procedures can help you achieve your aesthetic body sculpting goals. CoolSculpting freezes fat cells until they die and are naturally removed from the body. Liposuction surgically removes fat cells from targeted areas of the body. Which procedure is better depending on your individual needs and wants? At The Youth Fountain, Dr. Shakov always gives his patients all options for body sculpting that can fit their budgets and goals.
