Update: FDA Approves CoolSculpting for Lax, Loose Skin

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FDA 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!

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New 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

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What’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

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CoolSculpting 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:

  • Small to moderate male breasts
  • “Man Boobs” that are NOT the result of obesity
  • Men’s breasts that are NOT the result of hormonal imbalance
  • Male breasts primarily composed of fatty tissue
  • Men with no desire for surgery
  • Men who want NO downtime or recovery period
  • Men who can wait four to eight weeks to see results

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

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Celebrities 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

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CoolSculpting: 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?

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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

 

Coolsculpting FAQs

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Coolsculpting Frequently Asked Questions –

Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of people get the body they love with CoolSculpting. In this article we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about CoolSculpting!

However, the best way to learn about the CoolSculpting nonsurgical “fat freezing” process is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali – and have him discuss how you can personally benefit from CoolSculpting treatments, and achieve your fat loss goals.

How long does a CoolSculpting treatment take?

The typical CoolSculpting procedure in our Birmingham medical office lasts from 35 to 60 minutes. Some patients have only one area to target, while others may want to treat multiple areas during the same office visit. The length of your CoolSculpting visit will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit.

Because no anesthetic is needed, you are welcome to read, text, check email, listen to music or even take a nap during your treatments.

Can CoolSculpting reduce fat from anywhere on my body?

CoolSculpting works well for fat removal from almost all areas of the body. In the United States, CoolSculpting is FDA-approved for the treatment of visible fat in the thighs, abdomen (belly fat), flanks (love handles), back (bra rolls), underneath the buttocks, upper arms and submental area (neck / double chin).

In some cases CoolSculpting may also remove fat from male breasts. However, if breast tissue needs to be removed (for a male or female breast reduction) other procedures such as liposuction or surgery may be more appropriate.

How many CoolSculpting treatments will I need?

Smaller amounts of fat in isolated areas can sometimes be removed with just one CoolSculpting treatment. For large areas of fat or treatment of multiple areas of the body, more treatments may be needed. An average number of treatments would be around 3 – with some patients requiring up o to 5.

Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to meet with you, and help you create an individualized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific goals.

Are CoolSculpting results permanent?

Yes! Once the fat cells are frozen (“crystallized”), they die and are gradually eliminated from the body. And once the fat cells are gone, they are gone for good and cannot come back.   The CoolSculpting fat-freezing process actually reduces the number of fat cells in treated areas up to 25%. Even if you gain weight after CoolSculopting, you will not gain new fat cells in the treated area.

When will I see the results of Coolsculpting?

Most patients start to see changes as soon as 3 weeks after your treatment. The most dramatic results are typically visible after 2 months. But your body will still continue to naturally flush out the dead fat cells for up to 4 to 6 month – at which point you will see the final results.

Does CoolSculpting hurt?

CoolSculpting is non-surgical and non-invasive, so there is no incision and no need for anesthetic. You may feel intense cold on the target area initially. But as the area becomes numb (within 5 to 10 minutes), this feeling generally subsides.

You may also feel some slight pulling, tugging, or mild pinching from the vacuum of the CoolSculpting. While slightly uncomfortable, most patients do not report any pain. Reading, texting, checking email, listening to music or napping is a good distraction that makes the time fly.

Following the procedure, some temporary redness, swelling, blanching (whiteness), bruising, tingling, stinging, or tenderness is possible. A minority of patients experience cramping, aching, itching, skin firmness or sensitivity. All of these after-effects are normal and temporary and will go away within a couple of days – or a week or two at most.

Birmingham’s Best CoolSculpting

Have more questions? Dr. Ali will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide if CoolSculpting is right for you. He has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting in his Birmingham medical office and MedSpa.

And remember, financing options are also available!

Call Birmingham Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200

Take Our Quiz to See if CoolSculpting is Right for You!

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Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of people in Oakland County get the body they’ve always wanted with CoolSculpting. One of the question he is asked most often is “Is CoolSculpting right for me?” So we’ve put together this quiz to help you decide if you are one of the many men and women who can benefit from CoolSculpting treatments.

Take our CoolSculpting Quiz to See if CoolSculpting is Right for You!

CoolSculpting Quiz –

1. Are You 18 or Older?
. . . ❑Yes . . . ❑No

2. Are you generally within 30 to 40 pounds of your ideal weight?
. . . ❑Yes . . . ❑No

3. Do you have bulges or specific areas of stubborn fat that just won’t go away?
. . . ❑Yes . . . ❑No

4. Have you tried diets or exercise and are still not happy with certain areas of your body?
. . . ❑Yes . . . ❑No

5. Do you want to Lose Weight in One of these areas:
. . . . · belly or abdomen
. . . . · flanks, “love handles” or “muffin top”
. . . . · inner thighs, outer thighs or “saddlebags”
. . . . · chin, “double chin” or neck”
. . . . · upper arms
. . . ❑Yes . . . ❑No

6. Can you wait 2 weeks to see beginning results & 2 months to see dramatic results?
. . . ❑Yes . . . ❑No

If you answered “Yes” to each of these questions, Congratulations! You are very likely a good candidate for CoolSculpting.

This means you can get rid of stubborn fat without surgery, diet or exercise.

Click Here to schedule a CoolSculpting consultation with Dr. Ali.

Or read more, below, about what each of the questions above mean for you:

1. Are You 18 or Older?

CoolSculpting is not appropriate for people whose body has not finished growing and developing. For this reason CoolSculpting is rarely appropriate for people younger than 18 or 19. Also, a patient must be 18 years old to legally consent to medical procedures, including CoolSculpting. In the very rare cases where someone under 18 was eligible for CoolSculpting, parental consent would need to be provided.

There is no upper age limit for CoolSculpting. Because it is non-invasive, even people in their 80s can successfully enjoy the benefits of CoolSculpting – as long as they’re in good health and have the OK from their physician!

2. Are you generally within 30 to 40 pounds of your ideal weight?

CoolSculpting is not a weight loss treatment, nor is it appropriate for people who are quite a bit overweight or obese. If you are more than 30 or 40 pounds overweight Dr. Ali can discuss other weight loss procedures that might benefit you, before you consider CoolSculpting. Many individuals have been motivated to lose the excess weight first – and then schedule CoolSculpting to get rid of those stubborn remaining pockets of fat.

2. Do you have bulges or specific areas of stubborn fat that just won’t go away?

CoolSculpting “targets” specific areas where pockets of fat accumulate.  CoolSculpting is not a weight loss tool for people who are obese. Rather it “freezes off” pockets of fat in specific areas, such as the belly, thighs, love handles and even double chins.

3. Have you tried diets or exercise and are still not happy with certain areas of your body?

Where fat is placed on our body is largely hereditary. Once the fat cells are in place (by our teen years) they stay there permanently – unless they are removed via procedures such as CoolSculpting or Liposuction.

Exercise and dieting can help you lose weight – but will never remove the actual fat cells. Losing or gaining weight only changes the size of the fat cells, but does not decrease the number of fat cells.

However, CoolSculpting freezes and kills the fat cells – actually reducing the number of fat cells in treated areas by up to 25%.

4. Do you want to Lose Weight in belly or abdomen; flanks, “love handles” or “muffin tops;” inner thighs, outer thighs or “saddlebags;” double chin or upper arms.

CoolSculpting is FDA-approved in the United States for the treatment of fat bulges in the thighs, abdomen (belly fat), flanks (love handles), back (bra rolls), underneath the buttocks, upper arms and submental area (neck / double chin).

For removal of breast tissue (not fat) in men and women, liposuction or other breast reduction surgery may be a better alternative. At this point CoolSculpting is not recommended for calves and ankles – however Dr. Ali can discuss liposuction with you for these areas instead.

5. Can you wait 2 weeks to see beginning results & 2 months to see dramatic results?

Because the frozen fat cells are naturally eliminated by the body, it takes a couple weeks to begin seeing results. The most dramatic fat loss will be see at about the two month point – which is still much faster than virtually any diet or exercise program! And results continue to improve for up to 5 or 6 months.

Oakland County’s Best CoolSculpting

Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide if CoolSculpting is right for you.

And remember, financing options are also available!

Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200

 

Is CoolSculpting Right for Me?

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Who Can or Should Get CoolSculpting?

Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of people in Oakland County get the body they love with CoolSculpting. One of the questions he is asked most often is “Am I a good candidate for the CoolSculpting procedure?” In this article we discuss who will benefit from CoolSculpting treatments.

CoolSculpting Works for Women and Men

The CoolSculpting procedure works equally well for both men and women. Although men and women tend to store fat in different areas, CoolSculpting can be skillfully applied to give women a more feminine shape, while offering men a more masculine or muscular appearance.

CoolSculpting Age Requirement

Technically, there is no firm age limit at which CoolSculpting can be performed. However, it is not appropriate for people whose body has not finished growing and developing. For this reason CoolSculpting is rarely performed on people younger than 18 or 19.

Additionally, a patient must be 18 years old to legally consent to CoolSculpting. In those extremely rare cases where someone under 18 is seeking CoolSculpting, parental consent would need to be provided.

As for an upper age limit, even women in their 80s can successfully enjoyed the benefits of CoolSculpting – as long as they are in good health and have clearance from their regular doctor!

CoolSculpting and Weight Loss

CoolSculpting is not a weight loss procedure, and is not appropriate for obese individuals. CoolSculpting freezes stubborn, isolated pockets of fat.

The ideal CoolSculpting candidate will generally be within 30 (to maybe 40) pounds of their ideal weight – but have areas of excess fat and/or noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of.

CoolSculpting and Medical Conditions

CoolSculpting is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure, which requires no incisions and no anesthesia. However, it is still a medical treatment. For this reason, anyone with an underlying medical condition should consult with their personal physician before scheduling the procedure. You should also inform Dr. Ali of any medical conditions you have.

A small number of medical conditions do completely preclude CoolSculpting altogether, including: cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.

If you have any preexisting medical conditions, it’s important to talk to your doctor before scheduling CoolSculpting procedures.

CoolSculpting Areas of the Body

In the United States CoolSculpting is FDA-approved for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the thighs, abdomen (belly fat), flanks (love handles), back (bra rolls), buttocks (hips), and upper arms, as well as bulges in the submental (chin and neck) area.

In some cases Coolsculpting can also be used to remove fat in “male breasts” (gynecomastia). However, if there is a lot of breast tissue, liposuction or other treatments might be a better option to remove the actual male breast tissue.

Oakland County’s Best CoolSculpting

Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide if CoolSculpting is right for you.

And remember, financing options are also available!

Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200