Do you struggle with stubborn areas of fat throughout your body that exercise doesn’t seem to get rid of? If so, then Coolsculpting may be the best option for you. Although this FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment will not help you to lose weight, it will help you to slim down your appearance so that you can achieve your goal physique.

If you have never experienced a Coolsculpting treatment before, it’s understandable that you may have concerns regarding the process. Here are some things that you can expect before, during and after your Coolsculpting appointment:

1. Before a Coolsculpting Treatment
A consultation will determine if you are an eligible candidate for coolsculpting treatments. Every coolsculpting patient will undergo a medical evaluation with our nurse practitioner to go over any potential Coolsculpting side effects. This consultation will also answer any questions you may have about the treatment and explain what steps you should take for self-care after your appointment.

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2. Getting Ready for Your Coolsculpting Appointment
It’s best to eat a snack or a light meal before you come in for your appointment. We recommend that you limit beverages immediately before your appointment and avoid caffeine. A Coolsculpting in San Diego appointment is a great time to relax so feel free to bring your phone so that you can listen to music or catch up on your favorite T.V. show. Keep in mind that during your treatment, your range of motion will be limited, however, we will do everything that we can to help you feel comfortable during your session. Something else that we suggest is to wear something loose and comfortable. While we understand that you will want to show off your figure, it’s important to remember that the effects of your Coolsculpting appointment can take up to two weeks to show so you may not want to wear anything too tight just yet.

3. What You Can Expect During Your Coolsculpting Appointment
Each coolsculpting treatment session lasts on average anywhere between 35 to 75 minutes. During your Coolsculpting treatment, the vacuum applicator can cause some suction pressure resulting in deep pulling, tugging, and pinching sensations. At the beginning of your treatment, you may also experience intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching, or cramping. This normally subsides throughout the treatment as the area becomes numb.

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3. Post-Coolsculpting Treatment
It’s important to remember that there is always the possibility that you may experience some side effects after your Coolsculpting treatment. Some examples of typical side effects include temporary redness, bruising, blanching, swelling or firmness, cramping, tingling, stinging, itching, aching, or skin sensitivity in the area of treatment. These are temporary and most side effects will subside quickly. Coolsculpting in San Diego requires little to no down time which means that you can schedule a lunchtime visit and return to work or your normal schedule immediately afterward.

4. Things to Remember When Booking Your Coolsculpting Appointment
Although Coolsculpting is not a weight loss procedure, in most cases, clients can expect to see 20% to 25% of fat reduction in the treated area. Many patients choose to have multiple treatments on multiple areas of stubborn fat to reach their Coolsculpting goals. It’s important to point out that you may need more than one Coolsculpting in San Diego appointment depending on your targeted area so don’t forget to speak with our team about scheduling future sessions.

Don’t forget, The Laser Cafe also offers a variety of other services that can help you feel the best version of you including laser hair removal in San Diego. If you’re ready to book your Coolsculpting appointment or learn more about this fantastic procedure that can help you to get the physical appearance you’ve been wanting, get in touch with us.

5. Testimonial from Kimberly, Satisfied Laser Cafe Client 

Clean facility, friendly staff, fair prices and easy process. I do the monthly membership. Cannot recommend this place enough!