What Parts of the Body Does Coolsculpting Work On?
CoolSculpting is an innovative, affordable, non-invasive, fat loss treatment that uses cold temperatures to destroy fat cells. Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men get the body they want, using the CoolSculpting procedure in his Bloomfield Hills area medical office and Birmingham MedSpa.
In this article we discuss the different body parts that CoolSculpting can treat – to help you begin deciding which procedure is right for you.
But remember, you are unique! The best way to understand what CoolSculpting can do for you is a consultation and evaluation with Dr. Ali. He will provide detailed answers to your questions, so that you can chose the best fat loss treatment plan for your unique situation and body-sculpting goals.
Coolsculpting in General
CoolSculpting eliminates fat from the body by freezing and killing the fat cells with a special applicator. Your body will then flush out the dead fat cells over a few weeks or months. The CoolSculpting machine has a variety of hand-piece applicators – in a variety of sizes, and shapes – each of which is specially designed to tackle a particular target area.
CoolSculpting is FDA-approved in the United States for the treatment of fat bulges in many areas of the body, including: abdomen (belly fat); flanks (love handles or muffin tops); inner and outer thighs (“saddlebags”); back (bra rolls); underneath the buttocks; upper arms; and, submental area (“double chin”).
CoolSculpting for Tummy & Belly Fat
Coolsculpting targeting stubborn belly, tummy or abdominal fat is probably its most popular application. Heredity determines where fat is deposited on our bodies – and very few of us are free from genetic belly fat. CoolSculpting defies your DNA and gets rid of the fat cells around the abdomen permanently.
Depending upon the amount of fat and fat deposited in the associated areas, multiple treatment sessions may be needed to “sculpt” the best results. Abdominal CoolSculpting is often performed along with flank (love handle) CoolSculpting to achieve a smooth, slim, sculpted midsection.
CoolSculpting for Flanks, Love Handles & Muffin Tops
That stubborn fat on a person’s sides is sometimes called “love handles” to be nice – but we all know that nobody loves having them. And in most cases, all of the exercise in the world won’t make them go away.
Fortunately, CoolSculpting is an extremely effective treatment for getting rid of the “jiggle in the middle’ and the “muffin top” that protrudes over your jeans. Dr. Ali can either treat your flanks one after the other in multiple sessions, or treat both at the same time in a single session.
CoolSculpting for Thighs & Saddlebags
If you inherited your mother’s (or your grandmother’s) heavy thighs, you know that exercise may firm them but it will not reduce them. However, a special CoolSculpting applicator is designed specifically for the thigh area. The CoolSculpting applicator works on both the inner and outer thighs – to grab those hard-to-reach fat bulges.
Dr. Ali can treat both inner thighs, or both outer thighs, in a single session. If you would like to treat both your inner and outer thighs, multiple sessions may be needed.
CoolSculpting for Double Chin & Neck
For many years the only way to get rid of an unwanted double chin was through surgery. Now, non-invasive CoolSculpting can effectively target the chin and neck area.
A special CoolSculpting device designed just for the chin area is called the CoolMini. In the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon, the CoolMini can be used to achieve contour in the chin area.
Double chin treatment with the CoolMini takes about an hour. Some men and women need only a single treatment to achieve the beautiful results they want. Others might need a second treatment achieve the best results.
CoolSculpting for Arms & Batwings
Even if you have toned biceps, as you age the development of fatty deposits and loosening skin can lead to flabby, “batwing” arms. This is an area of concern for many women – because it “shows their age” even when their face does not!
CoolSculpting can effectively treat excess fat in the upper arm area, although other treatments may be preferred if the problem is excess loose skin and not fat.
A benefit of CoolSculpting excess fat in the arms, over liposuction, is that the CoolSculpting process of fat removal is gradual – giving the skin time to bounce back as the fat is flushed away.
A special CoolSculpting applicator is designed just for use in longer treatment areas such as the arms.
CoolSculpting for Breasts
In some cases CoolSculpting can also help remove excess fat in the breast area of men with enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia). However, for breast reduction involving removal of actual breast tissue, surgery is generally a better option for both men and women.
Bloomfield Hills’ Best CoolSculpting
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County, including Bloomfield Hills, Troy and the surrounding area, lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand how CoolSculpting ican help you get the body you’ll love.
And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Bloomfield Hills Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
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How Long is Tummy Tuck Recovery Time?
/in Tummy Tuck /by adminTummy Tuck Recovery Time: What You Can & Can’t Do –
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Oakland County obtain the firm flat abdomen they have always wanted with a Tummy Tuck. One of his patient’s primary concerns is what they can and cannot do after having a Tummy Tuck.
A Tummy Tuck (also called “abdominoplasty”) is a surgery that involves incisions made under anesthetic. As with any surgery, the body will need time to heal.
There are several different types of Tummy Tuck procedures that can be performed – depending upon whether the patient needs muscles tightened, skin tightened, fat removed, or any combination of these. The healing time and recovery process will depend upon which type of Tummy Tuck was performed.
Additionally, a person’s ability to heal will depend upon their age, overall level of health and certain genetic factors.
The information in this article is general in nature – but people vary enormously in their recovery period. Dr. Ali and his medical staff will explain exactly what to expect in your unique situation. Always follow your plastic surgeon’s specific post-operative instructions regarding activity after a Tummy Tuck!
Daily Activities after a Tummy Tuck
Walking after a Tummy Tuck
A person is usually able to walk right after Tummy Tuck surgery, although it may be uncomfortable or even painful. Typically they will be instructed to take a short walk for a few minutes, three or four or more times per day, to help prevent the development of blood clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism).
Driving after a Tummy Tuck
Most patients who have had a full tummy tuck (with muscle repair) are generally able to drive a car within a week. Patients who have had an endoscopic or Mini-Tummy Tuck may even be able to drive sooner.
Your plastic surgeon will advise you when it is safe to drive. And, of course, never drive when you are taking narcotic pain medication that may impair you.
Working after a Tummy Tuck
Most people can take phone calls at home after only two or three days. In our experience, self-employed or work-from-home employees sometimes feel up to working at least part time at home after a just a week. Most people generally do not return to the workplace for 2 or 3 weeks post-surgery.
Of course, the type of work you do and how strenuous your duties are will also affect how soon you can return to work. For example, an office worker may be able to return to work after two weeks, while a delivery driver would need much more recovery time before they were able to lift boxes.
Exercise after a Tummy Tuck
About two weeks after a tummy tuck, most patients regain a lot of your energy and can begin to resume some light exercise (e.g. slowly peddling a stationary bike). Avoid doing exercises that specifically target the abdominal muscles to prevent straining the surgical area.
By 6-8 weeks, most patients consider themselves fully or nearly fully recovered, and can resume normal exercise activities in moderation – still taking care not to strain the abdominal area.
Always follow the specific instructions of your plastic surgeon when resuming any exercise activities.
Sex after a Tummy Tuck
If a Tummy Tuck recovery goes smoothly, without complications, sexual activity can generally be resumed in three to four weeks after a tummy tuck. However, the ability to safely have sex after a Tummy Tuck will depend upon muscle repair, incision healing, the presence of drains, etc. Always get specific clearance from your plastic surgeon before you resume normal sexual activity. Even then, patients should avoid putting weight on their abdomen until completely healed.
Flying after a Tummy Tuck
Typically, plastic surgeons recommend waiting at least six weeks after a Tummy Tuck before flying. Not only is air travel (and luggage handling) strenuous – you do not want to be in a different state or country just in case of the unlikely event of a complication or medical issue while you are still healing. Additionally, avoiding flying will help minimize the risk of developing blood clots in the post-operative period.
Oakland County Tummy Tuck Surgeon
Since all Tummy Tucks are different, recovery times can vary greatly. Always follow the specific instructions of your plastic surgeon when resuming any activities.
Oakland County’s board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men obtain the firm flat abdomen they have always wanted with a Tummy Tuck. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali, and he will answer all of your questions – including what recovery period to expect in your unique situation.
Call Dr. Ali for a Tummy Tuck Consultation: 248-335-7200
Are There Scars from Tummy Tuck Surgery?
/in Tummy Tuck /by adminAbout Tummy Tuck Surgery Scars –
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Oakland County obtain the firm flat abdomen they have always wanted with a Tummy Tuck. One of his patient’s primary concerns is what scarring can result from a Tummy Tuck.
A Tummy Tuck (also called “abdominoplasty”) is a surgery, and as with any incision some scarring will occur. The scar can be extremely small – or much larger depending upon the amount of skin removed as well as the patient’s capacity to heal or scar. However, patients can expect any scars to fade and become less noticeable with time.
Tummy Tuck Incision Placement and Scars (new image created)
The type of Tummy Tuck and the size of the incision required will determine the length of the scar. Dr. Ali will choose the best tummy tuck technique for a patient that uses the smallest incision possible for the procedure. In most cases, the remaining scar is in a location that will be covered by a bikini bottom.
Endoscopic Tummy Tuck Scars
Sometimes, the Tummy Tuck surgery can be performed using endoscopic techniques, which involves one or multiple very short incisions.
Mini-Tummy Tuck Scars
If the navel does not need to be repositioned, a Mini-Tummy Tuck may be able to be performed – which typically has a shorter.
Dermolipectomy Tummy Tuck Scars
When a dermolipectomy Tummy Tuck is performed, excess skin and fat are removed, and the naval (belly button) is also repositioned – but there is no muscle tightening. So scarring is a bit more than a mini-tummy-tuck but still less than a full abdominoplasty.
Full Abdominoplasty Scars
A Full Abdominoplasty is more invasive, and is performed on patients with very lax muscles and large excess amounts of skin. In this technique the surgeon makes an incision across the lower abdomen (just above your pubic bone), usually from hip to hip. While most of the scar will still be below the “bikini line” it can be a long scar.
Tummy Tuck Healing and Scars
Different people scar differently. In most people, the scars are typically healed by 6 to 8 weeks. The scars will generally mature for up to a year, by which time they should fade considerably and be only a thin, fine, inconspicuous line. In some people, after several years, the scars eventually become almost undetectable.
However, a very small percentage of individuals have a hereditary predisposition toward scarring. Individuals who have a history of hypertrophic or keloid scarring should discuss this with their doctor.
Reducing Appearance of Tummy Tuck Scars
Many things can be done to reduce the appearance of scars, including post-surgical taping and specially prescribed oils or lotions containing silicone, vitamin E, and more. In more severe cases of scarring, silicone sheeting, low level lasers and other treatments can reduce scars.
Dr. Ali will advise you as to the best treatment for scars and when you may begin treating them. Do not “self-treat” your scars without guidance from your plastic surgeon.
Finally, remember that scars are less resistant to ultraviolet rays and much more prone to sunburn than normal skin. Sun exposure can actually permanently darken a scar, so keep your scar covered and do not try to “heal” your scar with sunlight.
Oakland County’s Best Tummy Tuck Surgery
Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men obtain the firm flat abdomen they have always wanted with a Tummy Tuck. His skill and experience enable him to leave the smallest scar possible for your specific procedure – whiler obtaining optimal results.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali, and he will answer all of your questions – including what Tummy Tuck technique is best for you scarring (if any) to expect in your unique situation.
Call Dr. Ali for a Tummy Tuck Consultation: 248-335-7200
Medical Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
/in Tummy Tuck /by adminTummy Tuck Medical Benefits: More than a Flat Stomach!
A Tummy Tuck – technically called an “abdominoplasty” – is a common plastic surgery procedure that can tighten the abdominal muscles and remove loose skin, to give a flattened and toned appearance. Women often turn seek out a tummy tuck following pregnancy and childbearing to restore their pre-pregnancy figures. Men and women can also benefit from the procedure if they’ve lost a significant amount of weight, leaving loose skin in the stomach area.
While most people may think tummy tucks are only for cosmetic purposes, that’s not the case says Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali. “There are wonderful cosmetic benefits to a tummy tuck procedure for sure,” says Dr. Ali. “But there are also important medical benefits that can often be overlooked. And that might be why the procedure saw an 87% increase between 2000 and 2018.”
In this article we discuss three medical benefits of a tummy tuck procedure, in addition to achieving a flatter abs.
Medical Benefits of a Tummy Tuck:
Tummy Tuck Improves Posture
Abdominal muscles (“abs”) can become distended after extreme weight loss or multiple pregnancies. And weakened abdominal muscles not only create a “paunchy” look but also are associated with poor posture. Your ab muscle are part and parcel of the system that help your body stand upright.
Diet and exercise alone simply will never be enough to improve the appearance of stretched abdominal muscles. If the muscles have been stretched out of shape, “splayed” or separated, they will need to be repaired surgically. During the tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon can actually tighten the abdominal muscles while removing excess skin and fat.
During the tummy tuck surgery the rectus abdominus muscles are then tightened by suturing the separated muscles together.
In addition to giving a more flattened and toned appearance, when the abdominal muscles are tightened, patients may find their posture improves because their spine is better supported.
Tummy Tuck Improves Core
If you have been exercising in an attempt to improve your abdominal area, you have no doubt heard all about the importance of “core” strength.
When the core of your body is weak, your body is less stable. Additionally, poor core strength results in undo gravitational stress on your limbs and joints. All of this can lead to sore calves, aching hips, shoulders & knees, and plantar or achilles problems.
Tightening your core will improve balance, enhance athletic performance, help reduce aches & pains, and assist in averting the possibility of injury.
Tummy Tuck Hernia Correction
Significant weight loss or surgeries, such as a C-section, can lead to a condition called a ventral hernia. This type of hernia occurs when the intestine or abdominal tissue pops through the abdominal wall and forms a sack. In addition to being painful, these hernias create visible bulges.
Weakened abdominal muscles are often the cause of ventral hernias. And once you have had a ventral hernia, you may be more susceptible to it reoccurring. An abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) in during a hernia repair procedure can strengthen the abdominal wall and prevent a hernia from recurring.
“There are tremendous benefits to abdominoplasty,” says Oakland County tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Ali. “It is not meant to be a weight loss procedure, but rather to help patients who are at or near their ideal weight achieve strengthened abdominal muscles and a flattened, toned look.”
Oakland County’s Best Tummy Tuck Surgeon
Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men obtain the firm flat abdomen they have always desired with a Tummy Tuck. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali, and see if a Tummy Tuck procedure is right for your unique situation.
Call Dr. Ali for a Tummy Tuck Consultation: 248-335-7200
Update: FDA Approves CoolSculpting for Lax, Loose Skin
/in CoolSculpting /by adminFDA Approves CoolSculpting for Double Chin Lax Skin –
Skin laxity refers to “loose” skin that has lost its firmness, tightness or elasticity. Think of sagging skin under the chin, or the so-called “bat wings” that hang down from arms. These are types of lax skin.
There are two primary causes of skin laxity: chronological aging (getting older) and photo ageing (exposure to sun or other environmental toxins, such as smoking or pollution). Poor diet can also accelerate skin laxity, due to a lack of circulating antioxidants that regenerate the skin.
In chronological ageing, the skin produces less collagen and elastin and the fibril layers loosen and become less organized, as we get older. As a result the skin becomes thinner and sags. However, photo aging accelerates this process by exposure to sun, cigarette smoke, pollution or poor diet that makes the skin older “before its time”.
Additionally, large or sudden weight loss can result in loose or sagging skin. And, some loose or sagging skin – for example a double chin – may be hereditary.
Treating Lax Skin with CoolSculpting
Anyone with skin laxity will tell you that creams only go so far – and that there are no miracle ointments that cure lax skin. Up until recently, surgical “tightening” was the only 100% successful way to remove lax skin. And for some people – such as those who have experienced significant weight loss – surgical skin tightening is still the best (and possible only) remedy for loose skin.
Nonetheless, the search for a non-surgical treatment for lax skin has been ongoing. One area that is particularly troublesome to treat has always been the “double chin” or so-called “turkey neck”.
However, this month the FDA announced that the CoolSculpting® treatment is the first and only non-surgical fat reduction technology to be FDA-cleared for improved appearance of lax tissue in double chins, (also called submental fat).
How CoolSculpting Treats Double Chin Lax Skin
A 2017 survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) revealed that 73 percent of adults are bothered by excess fat under the chin to some extent!
CoolSculpting for the double chin had already been clinically proven to reduce fat under the chin of up to 20 percent after just one treatment. And in most patients, two CoolSculpting CoolMini treatments are sufficient to restore a defined appearance to the jaw line.
An 18-week clinical study of CoolSculpting used on double chin areas found that 77 percent of patients showed an improvement in their lax tissue. And 75 percent of patients reported that their chin looked more toned following just a single treatment.
Based on these stunning results, the CoolMini® applicator for the CoolSculpting® system treatment of the submental (chin) area was approved by the FDA this month.
Best CoolSculpting in the Southfield Area
Of course, other double chin treatment options also exist – including Kybella, liposuction and neck lift surgery. The best way to determine which double chin treatment is best for you is to discuss your goals with a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali who offers Kybella, CoolSculpting, Liposuction and more – in addition to other double chin remedies such as surgical neck lifts. Dr. Ali will assess your double chin and help you choose the best treatment for your individual needs.
It is wise to be very wary of doctors or clinic that only offer one type of double chin procedure. They may try to steer or pressure you into the one procedure they offer – even if another procedure would be better for you. Only a surgeon like Dr. Ali who offers multiple treatment options can give you the choices you need, so you can chose the double chin treatment that is best for you.
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across the Detroit & Ann Arbor area get the jawline they have always wanted with FDA approved CoolSculpting, Kybella, Liposuction and Neck Lifts. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide which double chin treatment is right for you. And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Dr. Ali for a CoolSculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
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New Year’s Resolution 2018: Lose Inches with CoolSculpting!
/in CoolSculpting /by adminNew Year’s Resolution: Lose Inches with CoolSculpting, without Diet or Exercise!
It’s that time of year again, when we all make “New Year’s Resolutions”. And every year the number one resolution in America is to diet and exercise. Yet every year, very few people follow through with their plans to improve their bodies.
This year, why not consider CoolSculpting – and actually get the body you want once and for all, without crash diets & endless exercise.
The Cost of CoolSculpting vs. Diet & Exercise
According to market research firms, Americans spend more than $60 billion every year to try to lose pounds – and yet few are successful. And those who do lose the weight, typically “yo-yo” and put the weight back on within a year… starting the cycle of diet spending all over again.
For many American’s the pursuit of a more beautiful body is a lifelong challenge that is never accomplished. Dieting, depriving themselves, exhausting themselves at the gym, only to get frustrated with slow or no progress. They end up spending thousands of dollars with no results to show.
However, our CoolSculpting treatments begin at only $700. And the results are permanent. So you spend once, get the results you want, and never again waste money on fad diets, dangerous diet pills, or expensive gym memberships!
Most American families spend approximately $1000 every year on Christmas gifts for everyone else! Isn’t it time to give yourself the gift of the body you’ve always wanted? And with our financing options, you can get started today.
How CoolSculpting Works without Diet or Exercise
It really is NOT your fault if you break your New Year’s Resolution and give up on diet and exercise every year! You see, your DNA determines where your body will deposit fat. The number of fat cells in our bodies becomes fixed in our teenage years and losing weight simply does not decrease this number of fat cells.
As you gain weight, the fat cells on your body may get bigger, however the number of fat cells does not increase. And in the same way, when you diet and exercise, the cells may get smaller but the number of fat cells stays the same.
So even with diet and exercise, you still have a jiggly middle, or stubborn muffin top, or other stubborn fat pocket that just won’t go away. It’s not your fault, it’s your DNA!
CoolSculpting uses a handheld applicator to apply cold temperatures to the unwanted fat. Mild suction pulls the fat bulges into the applicator. The applicator “freezes” or “crystalizes” the fat cells. This literally “kills” the fat cells. Your b body then eliminates the fat cells over time.
Once the fat cells are gone, they are gone for good! They never come back. And this is something that all of the diet and exercise in the world cannot accomplish.
CoolSculpting in January – Swimsuits in June
January is the perfect time to consider CoolSculpting – because your results will be complete by the time swimsuit season rolls around.
Once the fat is frozen, your body’s lymphatic system will gradually remove the dead fat cells over time. Because it takes time for the body to eliminate the dead fat cells, CoolSculpting results start to be visible after 2 to 4 weeks. And it may take 2 months for more dramatic results, and up to 3 to 5 months to deliver complete and final results.
So January is the perfect time to get started! By June your body will be 100% bathing suit ready. Your partner and friends will be amazed at the “new you” that emerges from your winter sweater and into that bold bikini!
Detroit Area’s Best CoolSculpting
Isn’t it time you finally achieved your New Year’s Resolution – and got the slimmer, trimmer, more beautiful body you’v e always wanted?
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County, including Birmingham, Rochester Hills, Troy and the surrounding area lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand how CoolSculpting can help you get the body you’ll love.
Call Dr. Ali for a Detroit Area CoolSculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
Double Chin: CoolSculpting vs. Kybella
/in CoolSculpting, Kybella /by adminWhat’s Better for Getting Rid of a Double Chin: CoolSculpting or Kybella?
Nobody wants a double chin – but unfortunately this area of fat is usually hereditary and impossible to lose with diet or exercise. Fortunately, new non-surgical technologies such as Kybella Injections and CoolSculpting “fat freezing” can now reduce or eliminate dreaded double chins!
For decades, surgical procedures – including liposuction and neck lifts – were the only option for getting rid of extra fat (“submental fullness”) under the chin. Now patients have multiple non-surgical options when it comes to getting rid of their double chin.
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of men and women in the Detroit and Ann Arbor get the sleek, defined jawline that they have always wanted. In this article he discusses which treatment is better for a double chin: Kybella or CoolSculpting?
Kybella for Double Chin
Kybella is the only injection approved by the FDA for eliminating unwanted fat beneath the chin. Kybella is a synthetic version of the substance dexoycholic acid, which causes the rapid destruction and absorption of fat cells – and also prevents future fat accumulation. The destroyed fat cells are slowly eliminated by body’s natural metabolic processes.
Coolsculpting for Double Chin
CoolSculpting is a non-surgical body treatment that literally freezes unwanted fat. The dead fat cells are then gradually expelled from the body through natural processes. The fat removal is permanent and the double chin will not recur.
The FDA has recently approved CoolSculpting for treatments of smaller areas of the body, including under the chin. A new applicator called the CoolMini targets fat cells in double chins to freeze them off.
Similarities of Kybella & CoolSculpting for Double Chin
In both procedures only fat cells are targeted, and all other cells and tissue are not affected at all. And both Kybella and Coolsculpting Coolmini can dramatically improve the chin area, and substantially define the jawline.
Additionally, both treatments are non-surgical – meaning no scarring, no anesthesia, and no downtime with either Kybella or CoolSculpting. Side effects of both Kybella and Coolsculpting CoolMini are minimal, and may include swelling, bruising, redness, or discomfort that typically subsides in less than a week.
Differences of Kybella & CoolSculpting for Double Chin
Individuals who dislike needles may prefer CoolSculpting, as Kybella is performed through a series of injections.
However, because it is injectable, Kybella can treat smaller, more precise or isolated areas of the chin. While CoolSculpting treats the whole area, rather than smaller targeted areas.
CoolScupting CoolMini may be preferable for patients with loose or mature skin, as it has recently been proven to have some skin tightening effects on “lax” neck skin.
Treatments Required
While improvements are possible after a single treatment of Kybella or CoolSculpting CoolMini, most patients will require a series of treatments in order to achieve their final desired result.
Kybella sessions normally last 10 to 20 minutes, and involve multiple injections. Almost all patients require multiple sessions in order to achieve optimal results. Most individuals require three to six sessions of Kybella to fully treat the double chin.
CoolSculpting sessions lasts approximately 45 minutes. Patients typically require two sessions to fully eliminate all of their unwanted double chin fat, but generally will see a noticeably stronger jaw after just one treatment.
Results Time
With Kybella, most patients see a 50 percent fat reduction after just two sessions, and a 70 percent reduction after four – with full results after six Kybella treatments. Kybella requires the dead fat cells to be metabolized and eliminated by the body, so it will be a few weeks after each treatment before you see the fat start to melt away.
A single CoolSculpting Mini session can reduce neck fat by up to 20-25 percent, with similar results in each successive treatment. It can take approximately 8-12 weeks for your body to break down and metabolize crystallized fat cells after a CoolSculpting CoolMini session.
Best CoolSculpting in Detroit & Ann Arbor
The best way to determine which double chin treatment is best for you is to discuss your goals with a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali who offers Kybella and CoolSculpting – in addition to other double chin remedies such as liposuction and neck lifts. Dr. Ali will assess your double chin and help you choose the best treatment for your individual needs.
As an aside, it is wise to be very wary of doctors or clinic that only offer one type of double chin procedure. They may try to steer or pressure you into the one procedure they offer – even if another procedure would be better for you. Only a surgeon like Dr. Ali who offers multiple treatment options can give you the choices you need, so you can chose the double chin treatment that is best for you.
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across the Detroit & Ann Arbor area get the jawline they have always wanted with Kybella, CoolSculpting, Liposuction and Neck Lifts. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide which double chin treatment is right for you. And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Dr. Ali for a CoolSculpting & Kybella Consultation: 248-335-7200
CoolSculpting for Gynecomastia & Male Breasts
/in CoolSculpting /by adminCoolSculpting for Gynecomastia: Get Rid of Male Breasts & “Man Boobs”!
Gynecomastia (male breasts, “man boobs” or “moobs”) can be an embarrassing and confidence shattering condition for men. However, a new, affordable, non-surgical treatment called CoolSculpting™ has proven very effective in reducing the size of male breasts for many men.
Dr. Ali has helped many men with fatty breast areas achieve the more masculine chest they desire with CoolSculpting. Now you can enjoy the beach, feel more attractive during sex, and look better at the gym – all while leaving your T-shirt behind.
Gynecomastia & Pseudo-Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is the medical term for abnormal development of large mammary glands in men – resulting in enlarged breasts. Pseudo-gynecomastia is the excess deposit of fat in a man’s chest, which gives the appearance of breasts. These two different types of gynecomastia have different causes and different treatment options.
True gynecomastia is results from a hormonal imbalance, and is typically treated with hormone therapy – and sometimes requires surgery to remove the breast glandular tissue. CoolSculpting is not used for “true” or “hormonal” gynecomastia – however board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali can provide you with other effective male breast reduction options for hormonal gynecomastia
CoolSculpting, however, very effectively reduces the male breast fat deposits in pseudo-gynecomastia. Dr. Ali can help you determine which type you have – and the best treatment options – in a private and discreet consultation.
CoolSculpting for Pseudo- Gynecomastia
If you are a candidate for CoolSculpting male breast reduction, the treatment only takes about 1 hour per side. It is completely non-surgical and non-invasive – so there is no unsightly scarring, and no one will ever be able to tell you had the procedure done!
A special machine is used to freeze the fatty areas of the male breast. Over the next 2 to 3 months, the fat cells will be naturally eliminated by the body – and you will see the size of the breasts reduce dramatically.
Since there is no downtime, you can resume your normal activities. Many men go back to work the same day as their CoolSculpting male breast reduction!
A single CoolSculpting procedure will eliminate about 20% of the fat cells, so a second treatment is sometimes recommended for optimal results. Full results are seen in about 2 months, after the frozen fat cells have been fully eliminated. (Faster benefits may be achieved with liposuction, however “lipo” is a surgical procedure with some downtime.)
Is CoolSculpting for Male Breasts Safe?
CoolSculpting is 100% safe for men and women. The only reported side effects are slight swelling, bruising or discomfort that subsides with a week or so.
While CoolSculpting has not yet been specifically approved for male breast reduction, Dr. Ali and many of his colleagues have had excellent results using CoolSculpting for “off label” man breast treatment.
In fact a new CoolAdvantage applicator is an excellent choice for treating most pseudo-gynecomastia “man boobs”. In the skilled and experienced hands of board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, CoolSculpting can very effectively contour your chest into a more manly and masculine appearance.
Get Rid of Male Breasts & “Man Boobs” with CoolSculpting
Though it is not often talked about, Gynecomastia is more common than many people think, and it affects a large percentage of men. However, CoolSculpting now provides a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for male Pseudo-Gynecomastia.
CoolSculpting for Pseudo-Gynecomastia is ideal for:
Don’t let embarrassment keep you from doing something about your male breasts. Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of men in Birmingham, Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Troy and all of Oakland County get rid of man boobs and get a more masculine chest with affordable CoolSculpting. He will offer you a private and discreet consultation to discuss your options. And financing options are also available.
Call Dr. Ali for a Gynecomastia Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
Celebrity CoolSculpting for Fat Loss
/in CoolSculpting /by adminCelebrities That Have Had CoolSculpting –
It’s no secret that most of today’s actors, actresses, models and celebrities have had “some work done” in order to look their best on and off the red carpet. The “fat freezing” technology called “CoolSculpting” is among the most popular non-surgical procedures for Hollywood movers and shakers – enabling them to look slim and trim – without surgery!
For many years celebrities didn’t discuss their fat loss secrets – preferring everyone to think they were simply “born beautiful.” But now more and more actresses are coming forward to discuss their love of the fast, effective CoolSculpting fat loss procedure!
Khloé Kardashian Has Had CoolSculpting
Thirty-two year old reality star Khloé Kardashian transformed her look this past year, slimming down and toning up! Tired of always being the “bigger” Kardashian sister, Khloé attributes her “new body” to diet, exercise, and CoolSculpting!
Though she still vehemently denies using “Botox” she is an open and enthusiastic advocate for CoolSculpting. (And rumor has it that her sister Kim, also loves CoolSculpting to achieve those killer curves!)
“Perfect” Jennifer Aniston & CoolSculpting
Now well into her 40s, Jennifer Aniston looks as beautiful and slim as she did as Rachel on the TV series “Friends”. So how did she stop aging like the rest of us?
Aniston, recently told InStyle Magazine she “loves lasers and non-invasive treatments,” leading to speculation that she has used CoolSculpting to target some trouble areas.
Debra Messing Has Had CoolSculpting
Didn’t you just love the “Will & Grace” reunion? Thankfully, the show has been picked up for another season starting in January! But how does adorable “Grace” (Debra Messing) look as great as she did when the original series ended 11 years ago?
Emmy Award-winning actress, and mom, Debra Messing is outspoken about her love for CoolSculpting, saying that: “Coolsculpting® is my best discovery of the year!”
With her series being revived, Debra opted for the CoolSculpting non-invasive fat reduction treatment to help feel “as authentic and beautiful as possible”. She went on to say that with CoolSculpting, “I like myself. I like my body. It’s just a slightly better version.”
In an interview, Debra explained that during wardrobe fittings, her outfits fit better, feel better, and look better!
Molly Sims Has Had CoolSculpting
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Molly Simms turned 44 this year. An outspoken fan of CoolSculpting, Molly says the fat freezing treatments helped her deal with leftover belly fat after two pregnancies. “There was no downtime. It’s perfect for busy moms!” Molly was quoted as saying in an interview with Vanity Fair.
In fact, Molly has been quoted as saying “I’m thinner now than I was when I was modeling.” No wonder she looks so great on NBS’s drama “Vegas”!
Even Miss USA Has Had CoolSculpting!
Ali Landry – actress, model, and Miss USA 1996 – turned 44 years old this year, too. And she looks amazing! After admitting that she was tired of “always wearing Spanx to suck in her pooch”, she underwent an hour-long CoolSculpting treatment on behalf of E! News.
Ms. Landry targeted her belly fat with a single CoolSculpting treatment and has exclaimed that: “Two months later … I can see my waist again!”
Look Like a Celebrity with CoolSculpting
Many celebrities turn to CoolSculpting for fat loss during their busy filming schedules, because treatment only takes around 35-60 minutes, making it possible to even do on a lunch break and return to normal activities immediately.
And in just one short treatment a CoolSculpting treatment can actually reduce the number of fat cells in treated areas by about 20% to 25%.
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Oakland County, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Farmington Hills and Troy get “celebrity bodies” with affordable, non-surgical CoolSculpting. And financing options are available! Call Dr. Ali to see how CoolSculpting can give you the body you want.
How CoolSculpting Treats Hereditary Body Fat
/in CoolSculpting /by adminCoolSculpting: How your “Genes” Determine the Size of Your “Jeans”.
Unfortunately, heredity determines where your body will develop fat cells – and all of the dieting and exercising in the world will not remove these fat cells. Fortunately, CoolSculpting can help you defy your DNA and get rid of these “genetic” fat cells once and for all.
How Fat Cells Develop
While inheriting your Grandmother’s beautiful green eyes is a good thing, inheriting her “thunder thighs” is not so great.
Just as your DNA determines what color eyes and hair you will have, your genes also determine where the fat cells in your body will be distributed. Some people’s DNA results in fat cells being placed around their middle – while other’s have fat cells deposited in there buttocks or thighs.
This is why mothers and daughters, or sisters, will often share the same body type. You may even have a name for them, like the “Osborn thighs” or the “Wilson hips” or the “Davis double chin”.
When Fat Cells Develop
By the time a person is a teenager, they will already have all of the genetically-determined fat cells in their body that will sit there permanently for the rest of their life. In other words, the number of fat cells in our bodies becomes fixed in our teenage years and losing or gaining weight generally does not increase or decrease this number of fat cells.
As you gain weight, the fat cells on your body will get bigger. But the number of fat cells does not increase. I the same way, with dieting and weight loss, the cells may get smaller but the number of fat cells stays the same.
So you may diet and exercise – but you still have a jiggly middle, or stubborn muffin top, or other stubborn fat pocket that just won’t go away. It’s not your fault, it’s your DNA!
How CoolSculpting Removes Hereditary Fat
Up until recently a person could do nothing to change their eye color, or the amount of fat cells in their body. Fortunately, innovative developments in technology now let us take control of our appearance – and achieve the looks we’ve always desired. And changing your thighs (or belly or love handles) with CoolSculpting is just as easy as changing your eye-color with contacts.
The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure actually removes the fat cells from your body. One CoolSculpting treatment can actually reduce the number of fat cells in treated areas up to 25%!
Here’s how it works. A handheld applicator is applied to the treatment area. Mild suction pulls the fat bulges into the applicator. The applicator uses very cold temperatures to “freeze” or “crystalize” the fat cells. This literally “kills” the fat cells.
Then, like any dead cell in the body, the dead fat cells are gradually eliminated as waste from the body – 100% naturally. Because this happens gradually, it takes a couple weeks to see initial results – and a couple months to see the most dramatic results. Your body will keep eliminating these dead fat cells for up to 5 or 6 months.
CoolSculpting Permanently Removes Hereditary Fat
Once the fat cells are gone, they are gone for good. Fat cells cannot “grow back” – so CoolSculpting is a permanent solution! Best results are, of course, maintained if you keep up a healthy lifestyle and do not gain substantial weight.
But even if you do gain some weight in the future, it will not accumulate in these “problem areas” like it used to because the fat cells have been permanently removed.
A skilled Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ali will artfully and exactingly “sculpt” away fat cells, to achieve a smooth, slim, proportionate shape to your body. Women will see smoother, slimmer feminine curves without unsightly bulges in the wrong places. Men can remove unwanted pockets of fat to better reveal the muscles below.
Birmingham and Troy Area’s Best CoolSculpting
Finally, your “jeans” (and everything else) will fit better – in spite of your “genes”! If you have stubborn unwanted pockets of fat, it’s likely not your fault but simply the fault of your genetics.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali today to learn how CoolSculpting can give you the body that “mother nature” did not. He has helped hundreds of women in men in Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield and across Oakland County get the bodies they love with CoolSculpting!
Call Bloomfield Hills Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
What Body Parts Can Coolsculpting Target?
/in CoolSculpting /by adminWhat Parts of the Body Does Coolsculpting Work On?
CoolSculpting is an innovative, affordable, non-invasive, fat loss treatment that uses cold temperatures to destroy fat cells. Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men get the body they want, using the CoolSculpting procedure in his Bloomfield Hills area medical office and Birmingham MedSpa.
In this article we discuss the different body parts that CoolSculpting can treat – to help you begin deciding which procedure is right for you.
But remember, you are unique! The best way to understand what CoolSculpting can do for you is a consultation and evaluation with Dr. Ali. He will provide detailed answers to your questions, so that you can chose the best fat loss treatment plan for your unique situation and body-sculpting goals.
Coolsculpting in General
CoolSculpting eliminates fat from the body by freezing and killing the fat cells with a special applicator. Your body will then flush out the dead fat cells over a few weeks or months. The CoolSculpting machine has a variety of hand-piece applicators – in a variety of sizes, and shapes – each of which is specially designed to tackle a particular target area.
CoolSculpting is FDA-approved in the United States for the treatment of fat bulges in many areas of the body, including: abdomen (belly fat); flanks (love handles or muffin tops); inner and outer thighs (“saddlebags”); back (bra rolls); underneath the buttocks; upper arms; and, submental area (“double chin”).
CoolSculpting for Tummy & Belly Fat
Coolsculpting targeting stubborn belly, tummy or abdominal fat is probably its most popular application. Heredity determines where fat is deposited on our bodies – and very few of us are free from genetic belly fat. CoolSculpting defies your DNA and gets rid of the fat cells around the abdomen permanently.
Depending upon the amount of fat and fat deposited in the associated areas, multiple treatment sessions may be needed to “sculpt” the best results. Abdominal CoolSculpting is often performed along with flank (love handle) CoolSculpting to achieve a smooth, slim, sculpted midsection.
CoolSculpting for Flanks, Love Handles & Muffin Tops
That stubborn fat on a person’s sides is sometimes called “love handles” to be nice – but we all know that nobody loves having them. And in most cases, all of the exercise in the world won’t make them go away.
Fortunately, CoolSculpting is an extremely effective treatment for getting rid of the “jiggle in the middle’ and the “muffin top” that protrudes over your jeans. Dr. Ali can either treat your flanks one after the other in multiple sessions, or treat both at the same time in a single session.
CoolSculpting for Thighs & Saddlebags
If you inherited your mother’s (or your grandmother’s) heavy thighs, you know that exercise may firm them but it will not reduce them. However, a special CoolSculpting applicator is designed specifically for the thigh area. The CoolSculpting applicator works on both the inner and outer thighs – to grab those hard-to-reach fat bulges.
Dr. Ali can treat both inner thighs, or both outer thighs, in a single session. If you would like to treat both your inner and outer thighs, multiple sessions may be needed.
CoolSculpting for Double Chin & Neck
For many years the only way to get rid of an unwanted double chin was through surgery. Now, non-invasive CoolSculpting can effectively target the chin and neck area.
A special CoolSculpting device designed just for the chin area is called the CoolMini. In the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon, the CoolMini can be used to achieve contour in the chin area.
Double chin treatment with the CoolMini takes about an hour. Some men and women need only a single treatment to achieve the beautiful results they want. Others might need a second treatment achieve the best results.
CoolSculpting for Arms & Batwings
Even if you have toned biceps, as you age the development of fatty deposits and loosening skin can lead to flabby, “batwing” arms. This is an area of concern for many women – because it “shows their age” even when their face does not!
CoolSculpting can effectively treat excess fat in the upper arm area, although other treatments may be preferred if the problem is excess loose skin and not fat.
A benefit of CoolSculpting excess fat in the arms, over liposuction, is that the CoolSculpting process of fat removal is gradual – giving the skin time to bounce back as the fat is flushed away.
A special CoolSculpting applicator is designed just for use in longer treatment areas such as the arms.
CoolSculpting for Breasts
In some cases CoolSculpting can also help remove excess fat in the breast area of men with enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia). However, for breast reduction involving removal of actual breast tissue, surgery is generally a better option for both men and women.
Bloomfield Hills’ Best CoolSculpting
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County, including Bloomfield Hills, Troy and the surrounding area, lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand how CoolSculpting ican help you get the body you’ll love.
And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Bloomfield Hills Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200