Posted on February 22, 2012
As Seen on Nightline ABC: CoolSculpting - Fat Removal by Dr. Fechner
Explore the state-of-the-art way of reducing unwanted fat resistant to diet and exercise by freezing the fat. As a liposuction alternative it comes without revovery. CoolSculpting is non-invasive without surgery. Best for love-handles, belly and flanks...
COOLSCULPTING by Zeltiq: Questions and Answers
What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting™ is a patented, non-invasive, clinically proven procedure to selectively reduce fat layers in problem areas using a patented cooling technology. It is a safe procedure cleared by the FDA that gently cools unwanted fat cells in the body to induce a natural, controlled elimination of fat cells. This reduces bulges in treated areas of the body without harming surrounding tissue.
What are the benefits of CoolSculpting?
1) It involves no needles, surgery or downtime.
Because the CoolSculpting procedure is non-invasive, patients can resume daily activities including
work and exercise, immediately following treatment.
2) It’s easy.
CoolSculpting patients can sit or lie comfortably and read, work on their laptop or even nap during
the procedure. The procedure is performed in a medical office, under the supervision of physician
specializing in cosmetic procedures.
3) It’s convenient.
Procedures last about one to two hours, so treatment can easily be performed during a lunch
hour or without major disruption to the day.
4) The results are dramatic.
Patients can expect an average 20% reduction1.
How does CoolSculpting Work?
During the CoolSculpting procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to the treatment area to specifically target underlying fat, leaving surface skin tissue unaffected. When fat cells are exposed to cold, a process of natural removal is triggered, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a visible reduction in fat bulges.
What is the Efficacy?
On average, each CoolSculpting procedure results in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated areas, and patients can start to see results as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results occurring over a period of two to four months in most patients.
Clinical studies1 involving hundreds of patients show that, for properly selected patients, ZELTIQ’s CoolSculpting procedure is an effective way to reduce fat without the pain, risk, and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.
Is CoolSculpting safe?
The CoolSculpting procedure is safe because the delivery of precise cooling affects only targeted fat cells, leaving adjacent tissue unharmed and intact.
Who is the best candidate for CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ is not intended as a weight-reduction program for overweight individuals. The best candidates for the CoolSculpting procedure are people near their ideal body weight who eat well and exercise regularly and have pockets of fat that have not responded to a healthy lifestyle. They are seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat but are not considering a surgical procedure.
What is the science behind CoolSculpting?
The CoolSculpting procedure developed by ZELTIQ is based on sound science called Cryolipolysis™. Cryolipolysis is the result of a groundbreaking discovery by Drs. Dieter Manstein and R. Rox Anderson of Harvard Medical School and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Their initial work, first published in the peer-reviewed professional journal Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, proved that subcutaneous fat cells are naturally more vulnerable to the effects of cold than other surrounding tissue. These studies and other research from centers of excellence confirmed that fat cells, when exposed to precisely controlled cooling for a sustained period of time, undergo a gradual reduction and cell death through a process called “induced apoptosis2”.
Company History
Founded in 2005, ZELTIQ is a global medical device company that developed a patented, non-invasive, clinically proven procedure to selectively reduce fat. It has licensed the commercial rights to Cryolipolysis from Massachusetts General Hospital as a non-invasive method of reducing fat. ZELTIQ is advancing the basic science, clinical evaluation, and commercial development of this technology. The company has developed an advanced medical device that utilizes this new discovery and is making it available to physicians specializing in cosmetic procedures.
Posted on January 26, 2012 by www.aspaabove.com
A Refreshing Peel that will give you dramatic results in just 1 week!
The Vi peel is a restorative and painless peel that can help repair skin affected by sun damage, pigment and acne. The Vi Peel is the only peel of its kind containing a synergistic blend of TCA, phenol, retinoic acid, salicylic acid and Vitamin C. Results can be seen after just one peel, but additional peels may yield best results. It is particularly effective in reducing or eliminating hyper pigmentation including melasma, the most difficult pigmentation issue to correct.
The Vi Peel is truly a unique product in that it can be safely used on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) targeting the face, eye area, the neck, chest, back, legs, arms and hands. The application takes only minutes and is virtually pain-free with outstanding results. For most patients, ONE peel is all that is required for a refreshing transformation, but additional applications will help achieve the ultimate results. Patients peel very quickly – about 2 to 3 days – starting usually around day 2 after the peel is applied.
The Vi Peel prevents and reverses sun damage along with the signs of aging. Dramatically improving skin tone and texture, the peel is highly effective for treating hyperpigmentation, including melasma. The peel is excellent for clearing both adult and adolescent acne while reducing acne scars. This chemical peel stimulates collagen and elastin production as well as reducing the appearance of pores.
Like everything, human skin needs care and maintenance. The Vi Peel’s wonderful results will last as long as a healthy skin care regimen is maintained coupled with moderate, protected sun exposure. Successful preventive aging includes chemical peels performed three or four times per year such as the ViPeel or other chemical peels.
Don’t believe the myth that chemical peels make the skin thinner! By sloughing off the old skin through a peel, the body is forced to create new, fresh skin at a faster rate. The skin actually thickens, stimulating the underlying structure to make more collagen and elastin.
Give yourself 7 days and we will give you an effective peel that results in fresh, renewed skin!
Vi Peel Featured on NBC 5
Consider a laser Facial!
It may be time to update your facial and try the latest laser facial - Clear & Brilliant - An anti-aging laser facial that will treat and help prevent wrinkles, fines and skin's stubborn imperfections such as dark spots, unwanted freckles, acne scars, and large pores.
Here at A Spa Above we only care about getting you the result you need to get your skin in the best shape possible. With so many ways to get rid of skins imperfections, it becomes difficult to decide on which treatment will be most effective for you. That is why we are here to help you decide which option will get you the most favorable result.
Lasers have been proven to be most effective with attacking skin's imperfections most effectively because of their controlled accuracy and strength in targeting deep layers below the skin’s surface. Basically, facials begin to get rid of imperfections from the outside in, laser facials get rid your imperfections from the inside out, and there’s more of a predictable outcome as compared to chemical peels or microdermabrasion.
Our latest laser facial is considered a medical procedure that is non-ablative. It is exactly what our patients have been asking for..... a treatment that does not have any pain or downtime but targets the imperfection and gets the result effectively. You can have a laser facial at lunch, put makeup on immediately after, and continue on with your day.
Depending on your skin, you may need 3-6 treatments and they are typically spaced a month apart. Since this facial laser treatment will bring the imperfections up to the surface, it can take time to see the full results that you want. However, you will immediately see a glow in your skin and you will regain the assurance that you took care of the issue at its core....After your sessions are finished, you will only have to maintain the skin at the surface (with less frequency) while enjoying a more even complexion, texture and appear more youthful.
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