Dr. Harold Bafitis Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Exciting news for men and women dealing with diet- and exercise-resistant fat bulges!

Coolsculpting® the new, non-invasive way to reduce fat.

Coolsculpting® by ZELTIQ® is a breakthrough, non-invasive technology that freezes away stubborn fat. Coolsculpting® gently targets and cools unwanted fat cells in the selected area to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges.  Each Coolsculpting® procedure results in an average 25% reduction of fat in the treated area.

Unlike most other methods of fat reduction, Coolsculpting® involves no needles, surgery, or downtime.  Patients often spend the one to two hours of procedure time reading, working on their laptops, or simply relaxing.

Results can be seen in as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the best results occurring over the next two to four months. This can be a liposuction alternative for some patients.

Contact Dr. Bafitis today to schedule your consultation, to find out if Coolsculpting® is right for you!

Coolsculpting® by ZELTIQ® can reduce the fat layer by 25%. If the patient’s treatment plan calls for a second procedure, an additional 25% reduction can be experienced. Final losses may be more or less, depending on the patient.

What happens during the procedure?

Dr. Bafitis and the patient first select the area(s) to be treated. For instance, if the patient’s goal is to reduce their love handles, Dr. Bafitis will position the system on the patient’s side. The device then draws the bulge up between two cooling panels. The sensation is a firm tug and pull – enough of a pull to ensure the selected tissue will be cooled most efficiently.

What does it feel like?

As the panels go to work in the first few minutes, the patient feels a sensation of intense cold. This soon dissipates. The patient is seated comfortably or lying down during the one to two hour procedure. Many people spend this time reading, working on their laptop, or simply relaxing.

Can I return to normal activities after the procedure?

Yes. The CoolSculpting® procedure is completely non-invasive, so the patient can return to normal activities immediately. Patients may experience redness, minor bruising, tingling, or numbness in the treated area, but this is temporary.

When will I see results?

Patients may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after their treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after two months. But their body will still be flushing fat cells at that time, and will continue doing so for up to four months.

Are the results permanent?

During the Coolsculpting® procedure, the treated fat cells are eliminated. As long as the patient maintains his or her weight with their normal diet and exercise, long-term results should remain stable. That is what we call “Smart Lipo”