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Does CoolSculpting Work?

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Do you have pockets of stubborn fat in areas of your body despite being your ideal weight? If you’re looking for a solution to unwanted fat without surgery, CoolSculpting boasts non-surgical fat reduction with real results. But does CoolSculpting work?

Does CoolSculpting Work As Well As Reviews Claim?

Does CoolSculpting work as well as they say? Board-certified physicians conducted CoolSculpting clinical trials to test the safety and effectiveness of each treatment area. Following each clinical trial, physicians agreed that the system works to safely reduce unwanted fat, and the FDA cleared the device.

Does CoolSculpting work? It most certainly does, but individual results vary. Like any medical procedure, it’s not right for everyone. Furthermore, choosing the right providers is essential to see real results. This is why a consultation at a reputable medical facility is recommended to know if CoolSculpting is right for you and get excellent results.

How Does CoolSculpting Work?

The science of CoolSculpting is rather straight forward and easy to understand for most patients. The key to understanding how CoolSculpting works is to learn how body fat acts within the body and how it responds to cold temperatures.

[Video] How does CoolSculpting work?

Understanding Body Fat

Body fat is essential for human survival. It provides warmth and energy when food is scarce. What you may not have known is that the body doesn’t create fat cells when we gain weight; rather, our existing fat cells expand. If we use a body contouring procedure, such as CoolSculpting or liposuction, we remove pockets of fat cells. With those fat cells gone, you have fewer to hold fat and expand.

Cryolipolysis Fat Freezing Technology

CoolSculpting is the first and only FDA-approved body contouring solution that utilizes crylipolysis, a specialized cooling technique that works to freeze specifically targeted fat cells during treatment. Freezing kills the fat cells. Once destroyed, they are gradually eliminated from the body through the natural processes of the lymphatic system.

On What Areas of the Body Does CoolSculpting Work?

CoolSculpting was originally approved for belly fat and love handles (or the abs and flanks). Since then, physicians have tested other areas of the body through clinical trials. Where else does CoolSculpting work? Find out where you can get your fat frozen off below.

CoolSculpting for Abs and Flankscoolsculpting before and after photos

Upper and lower abs and the flanks have been successfully treated with CoolSculpting for years. They’re the most commonly requested treatment areas from both men and women looking to achieve a slimmer physique. Stubborn pockets of fat cells, usually sticking around due to genetic predisposition, are frozen and eliminated. Each area can be treated separately using a single applicator, though you can treat more than one area simultaneously with more than one CoolSculpting device and applicator.

Back and Bra Fat Reduction

Back fat and underarm fat that bulges when wearing a bra or strappy dress are two of the newer treatment areas to be approved for treatment. The process is the same as with the abs and love handles. Even a very small pocket of fat can be targeted and eliminated using crylipolysis.

Inner and Outer Thigh Slimming

The thighs are another highly requested treatment area for fat reduction. This includes both the inner and outer thighs. Whether your inner thighs rub together, causing discomfort, or your outer thighs give you a wide-hipped look you don’t care for, CoolSculpting can effectively eliminate the stubborn fat cells that gather in those areas.

Double Chin Reductioncoolsculpting for double chin

Until just a few years ago, the dreaded double chin could only be reduced using liposuction. In the same year, both Kybella and CoolMini for CoolSculpting hit the market. Does CoolSculpting work on the double chin? CoolMini is FDA approved and it has been shown to reduce double chin fat by an average of 20 percent. Multiple treatments are often required, as with other treatment areas.

Reduce Upper Arm Fat

Another area of fat you can blame on genetics is upper arm fat. It’s that hanging bulge of fat that wiggles when we wave at someone, making us reluctant to wear tank tops in the summer. Thankfully, the FDA recently approved CoolSculpting for arms, so you can wave goodbye to flabby upper arms.

Does CoolSculpting work on other areas of the body?

Some other areas of the body can be treated using CoolSculpting, like the knees and beneath the buttocks, also called “banana rolls.” Both have shown excellent results in many patients. Cryolipolysis has also been tested on gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) with excellent results.

Choosing the Right Providers

When you hear people who have tried CoolSculpting say it didn’t work for them, you may doubt its effectiveness. Instead of asking, “Does CoolSculpting work?” however, consider asking where they received the treatment. There’s an old saying that a tool is only as good as the person using it. If a nail is bent while hammering, it’s not the hammer’s fault, but the person wielding it. So if patients are receiving their CoolSculpting treatments with providers who don’t have the skills, training, and expertise in body contouring, their results won’t be as good as they can be.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that a non-surgical procedure can be done by anyone. It takes training and an understanding of body contouring to safely and effectively use CoolSculpting. At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, our providers are trained and supervised by Dr. C. William Hanke, a board-certified dermatologic surgeon and body contouring expert. In addition to providing patients with superior results using tumescent liposuction, he trains and lectures other physicians on body contouring techniques. This makes him, and our staff, uniquely qualified to provide superior CoolSculpting results.

Ready to Try CoolSculpting in Indianapolis?

Don’t gamble with discounts from medical spas and so-called CoolSculpting clinics. Go to the experts in body contouring, and trust your results and safety with the medical professionals at the LASSI in Indianapolis. Contact us for a consultation today.

How Does Kybella Work?

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If you are self-conscious about your double chin, you may be questioning if Kybella is right for you. Whether you’ve seen Kybella commercials, online advertisements, or you’ve heard good things about it from friends, you are probably wondering, “How does Kybella work?” You’d probably also like to know if it will work for you. The first and only FDA-approved injectable double chin treatment, Kybella improves the profile and appearance of the chin by permanently destroying fat cells. Learn more about how Kybella works and additional information by reading on below.

How Does Kybella Work to Reduce Double Chin Fat?

People develop extra fat beneath their chins for many reasons, and it doesn’t only happen due to weight gain. While gaining weight can prompt the development of a double chin, it often occurs naturally with age. Genetics also play a major role in determining your propensity for developing double chin fat. This is why even if you diet and exercise diligently, your double chin fat may stubbornly remain.

So, how does Kybella work to reduce unwanted double chin fat? The answer lies in its primary active ingredient: deoxycholic acid. The synthetic deoxycholic acid that is found in Kybella destroys fat cells. A naturally occurring molecule in the human body, deoxycholic acid’s primary role is to aid in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When the deoxycholic acid is injected into the affected area and then goes to work to destroy fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness.

The best thing about Kybella is that once it destroys those fat cells, they never return again. This means that they can no longer store or accumulate fat. Once your initial treatments are done and you have achieved the desired results, additional treatments likely won’t be necessary.

Kybella Clinical Trials and FDA Approval

Kybella was FDA approved in April 2015. This came following an extensive series of clinical trials that assessed the efficacy and safety of Kybella. The Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana was one of these clinical trial facilities testing Kybella for safety and real patient results, making us the most experienced providers administering Kybella in Indiana.

At the conclusion of the trial, approximately 43 percent of those who were treated with Kybella had at least a 10 percent reduction in submental fat, or fat below the chin. This is compared to just 5 percent of those who received the placebo. Additionally, side effects to Kybella that were assessed during clinical trials were generally mild and short-lived. Most side effects occurred temporarily at the treatment site and included swelling, numbness, bruising and redness.

How Does Kybella Work? Find Out for Yourself!

How does Kybella work and will it work for you? Only a consultation with our board-certified dermatologic surgeon Dr. C. William Hanke can answer that! Stop feeling self-conscious and unhappy about the way you look due to a double chin. In just six treatments, Kybella can shrink it away once and for all. Trust your treatment to the experts in fat reduction and contact us for a consultation today.

Kybella vs Cool Mini

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Does the appearance of your double chin in photos and your reflection make you cringe? Would you prefer to avoid liposuction and have a non-surgical treatment instead? You’re not alone. Submental fullness is often genetic, which means that patients who are in good shape can still have a noticeable double chin. Liposuction used to be the only option; however, with the advancements in non-surgical cosmetic treatments, our patients now have more choices. Below, we’ll discuss Kybella vs Cool Mini for non-surgical double chin reduction in our Indianapolis dermatology practice.

Kybella vs Cool Mini for Non-Surgical Double Chin Reduction in Indianapolis

Are you ready to lose that double chin? At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, we offer one surgical solution and two non-surgical solutions for double chin reduction. Tumescent liposuction has been the standard for the removal of submental fat. While tumescent liposuction is considered the safest liposuction option, many patients prefer non-surgical cosmetic treatments whenever possible. As a result, we now offer Kybella and Cool Mini for double chin reduction.

Kybella Fat Melting Treatment

Kybella was the first non-surgical double chin reduction treatment to be FDA-approved. Using deoxycholic acid, which naturally occurs in the body, Kybella breaks down fat cells. After breaking down the unwanted fat cells, the body’s natural waste elimination system permanently flushes the fat cells from the body. After a series of treatments, typically six treatments over a period of six months, Kybella provides significant double chin reduction for most patients.

Cool Mini Fat Freezing Treatment

CoolSculpting, the #1 non-surgical fat reduction system in the United States, developed a new Cool Mini applicator to provide patients with non-surgical double chin reduction using the trusted CoolSculpting system. All CoolSculpting treatments use cryolipolysis that, when applied, goes deep into the fat cells to freeze and eliminate them. Once the fat cells die off, the body’s natural waste elimination system will flush them through. Fat cells removed through CoolSculpting treatments will never return. After a series of treatments, CoolSculpting’s Cool Mini non-surgical double chin reduction system provides visible results. The number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient.

Kybella vs Cool Mini: Which is right for me?

There are several factors that affect which treatment is right for each patient, including medical history, allergies, skin health, and other concerns that Dr. Hanke and our team will assess during your consultation. For most patients, the decision to try Kybella or Cool Mini boils down to the preference of the patient. However, our providers will also give you a recommendation based on the extent of submental fat, the number of treatments you will require to see results, and other factors.

Which treatment provides the best results?

This also varies from patient to patient. Results depend on the extent of submental fullness and other factors as determined during your consultation. Both Kybella and Cool Mini are FDA-approved for both safety and efficacy, which means that are both effective treatments for unwanted double chin fat. We will help you choose the treatment that will provide the best results.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient and between each treatment option. Patients require an average of 2-4 treatments with Cool Mini and 4-6 treatments with Kybella. This may also be a deciding factor for patients evaluating Kybella vs Cool Mini for double chin reduction.

Ready to Try Non-Surgical Double Chin Reduction in Indianapolis?

Dermatologic surgeon Dr. C. William Hanke is one of the leading experts in liposuction and cosmetic fat reduction. In addition to offering tumescent liposuction at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, Dr. Hanke has lectured and contributed to peer-reviewed publications regarding fat reduction and liposuction. Additionally, Dr. Hanke and our team participated in the clinical trials of Kybella. The combined experience of Dr. Hanke’s track record with liposuction and being one of the first physicians in the country to use Kybella makes our team uniquely qualified to perform non-surgical double chin reduction treatments at the LASSI.

Choose the best in cosmetic fat reduction. Choose the LASSI. Contact us today for a consultation.

Non-Surgical Jawline Transformation in Indianapolis

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While it may seem like a subtle feature, your jawline is a major part of your face. As the years go by, the effects of gravity, reduced facial volume, and a reduction in skin elasticity can cause sagging jowls, while stubborn fat deposits accumulate just below the chin. If you’re ready for a smoother jawline without the double chin, a jawline transformation is possible. Even better, it can be done without hours of contouring with makeup every day or surgery!

Non-Surgical Jawline Transformation With Botox, Kybella, CoolSculpting and Fillers

Board-certified dermatologic surgeons use proven cosmetic treatments to give patients a non-surgical jawline transformation. This type of change of appearance involves skin tightening, the destruction of fat cells below the chin and an increase in facial volume using:

  • Botox, a localized injectable muscle relaxer,
  • Kybella, an injectable double chin reduction treatment
  • CoolSculpting, a fat freezing liposuction alternative device
  • Dermal Fillers like Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft

Botox for Jawline Tightening

With the proper injection technique, Botox can work to tighten your jawline and slim the lower face for a more feminine appearance. To achieve this, your dermatologic surgeon will inject the substance using a fine gauge needle into your masseter muscle, which is used to clench or grind your teeth.

Kybella and CoolSculpting for Double Chin Reduction

kybella jawline transformation and double chin reduction
Individual results may vary from person to person.

To reduce a double chin without surgery, consider Kybella or a CoolSculpting treatment. Kybella’s active ingredient is synthetic deoxycholic acid, which is a molecule that develops in your body naturally. Kybella is FDA-approved  to break down and absorb double chin fat. When your dermatologic surgeon injects the substance below your chin, Kybella eliminates the fat cells, diminishing your double chin.

A CoolSculpting CoolMini treatment is a process of freezing fat cells. This treatment option is gentle and targets the fat cells beneath the surface of the skin. Once they are frozen, fat cells die. When they do, your body eventually eliminates them. This leaves the face looking trimmer and more sculpted. CoolSculpting is also FDA approved to treat other areas of the body, removing unwanted fat without liposuction from the abdomen, thighs, back and more.

CoolSculpting treatments are noninvasive and safe. A treatment takes just 45 minutes to complete, and you should see results after just one or two sessions.

See Dr. C. William Hanke give a Kybella treatment here at the LASSI

Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft to Lift Sagging Jowls

If gravity and lost facial volume have produced sagging jowls, then Juvederm Voluma or Restylane Lyft can help. Juvederm Voluma is an injectable filler made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring antigen-free tissue adhesive that keeps your skin looking and feeling soft. Hyaluronic acid also helps your skin hold onto moisture while giving your face added volume. When this thick, gel filler is injected into the cheeks, the product can last for as long as two years. When the cheeks are enhanced, the lower face is naturally lifted to provide a non-surgical lower facelift and jawline transformation.

voluma jawline transformation
Individual results may vary from person to person.

Restylane Lyft is another injectable facial filler similar to Juvederm Voluma. The difference is in the chemistry, and this difference can cause it to create a different lift than Juvederm Voluma. Also, while Voluma is injected mainly in the cheek area, Restylane Lyft can be injected into the lower face.

Which is right for you? Our dermatologic surgeon Dr. C. William Hanke will provide you with a full consultation to determine which filler is best for your needs.

Are You Ready for Your Non-Surgical Jawline Transformation?

A jawline transformation is possible with the right cosmetic treatment, and you don’t even need surgery! Injectable substances like Botox tighten up the skin while Kybella and CoolSculpting are able to decrease the accumulation of fat beneath the chin. Consider Restylane Lyft or Juvederm Voluma to lift sagging jowls while restoring lost facial volume to enhance your cheeks and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and folds.

At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, we offer all of these non-surgical cosmetic treatments and more. Not only do we offer a wide range of cosmetic anti-aging and rejuvenation procedures, Dr. Hanke also participated in the original clinical trials for Botox and Kybella, making the LASSI an especially wise choice for your jawline transformation in Indianapolis. Contact us for a consultation today!

Non-Surgical Turkey Neck Lift

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Turkey neck, wattle, double chin, dewlap…whatever you call it, unwanted fat and loose skin on the neck can be a pain in the…well…neck! But how can you get rid of the loose hanging skin and extra fat beneath the chin without neck lift surgery or liposuction? For years, patients’ only option was elective surgery; today, however, non-surgical turkey neck lift options are numerous, giving patients more choices in their cosmetic care.

Non-Surgical Turkey Neck Lift Treatments in Indianapolis

At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, we offer patients with loose skin or excess fat on the neck several non-surgical options, including cosmetic injectables and newly FDA-approved non-surgical fat reduction treatments. While these treatments are non-surgical, all procedures are provided by board-certified dermatologic surgeon Dr. C. William Hanke. This provides patients with the best possible cosmetic results, as Dr. Hanke is an experienced liposuction surgeon and board-certified dermatologist who conducted clinical trials on a few of the treatments discussed below.

Cosmetic Injectables for Neck Rejuvenation

Botox Neck Lift: Botox is commonly used as a localized muscle relaxer, or what is commonly referred to as a wrinkle relaxer. However, Botox is also administered as an off-label solution for neck tightening. When injected into the platysmal bands of the neck, patients see a marked improvement in skin laxity and wrinkling. Results are temporary, lasting 3-4 months. However, most patients say that returning for repeat treatments is worth it to avoid turkey neck lift surgery.

Dermal Fillers for Neck Lines and Tech Neck: For patients who have tight, youthful skin in the neck, but are dealing with horizontal lines associated with tech neck, dermal fillers like Belotero Balance can help. When injected below the skin by a dermatologic surgeon, the thick gel filler plumps up the area to smooth out lines and folds, revealing a smooth, youthful neck.

Non-Surgical Double Chin Reduction

Kybella Non-Surgical Double Chin Injections: Before 2015, the only solution for double chin fat was liposuction. However, after clinical trials were conducted across the United States, including here at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, Kybella was FDA-approved and placed on the market as a non-surgical double chin reduction treatment. After a series of 4-6 treatments provided at one-month intervals, patients see a dramatic reduction in submental fullness.

CoolMini Double Chin Reduction by CoolSculpting: Not long after Kybella received the first ever FDA-approval for non-surgical double chin reduction, CoolSculpting received FDA-clearance for their new CoolMini applicator. Using a technology known as cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting was already a popular choice for non-surgical body contouring to reduce fat around the midsection and thighs. With the addition of the CoolMini applicator, patients now have more choices for double chin reduction.

Seeking a Non-Surgical Turkey Neck Lift in Indianapolis?

Whether you’re looking for a non-surgical solution to correct loose skin, lines, and wrinkles, or just want to eliminate your double chin, there are a variety of turkey neck lift options available here at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana. With options such as Botox, dermal fillers, Kybella, and CoolSculpting, patients can work with Dr. Hanke to determine the best non-surgical turkey neck lift options for them. Contact us for a consultation and start on the path toward a more youthful neck.