It’s something that occurs to many people around the world. One day they look in the mirror and find that something is hanging below their chin. Within seconds they realize that, yes, unsightly fat has gathered there and is intent on staying there! At that point, that person has to ask themselves what to do about it. For some, choosing to live with it is the best choice for them, but others decide that it must go.

There are a few different treatments out there to get rid of a double-chin, both invasive and non-invasive, such as laser therapy or surgery, but the latest treatment to take the market by storm is CoolSculpting.

The first question many people ask first is what is CoolSculpting? Don’t worry, it’s not a stupid question. It is a fairly new technique and many people are still unfamiliar with this revolutionary form of treatment. This question is best answered by contrasting CoolSculpting with other forms of fat removal that work in the opposite way. Laser therapy for fat removal is one of the popular methods of fat removal in the last ten years and accomplishes fat removal by actually burning away the fat below the skin.

CoolSculpting accomplishes the same results of fat removal by doing the opposite.

It actually freezes fat away! Of the nine different areas of the body where CoolScuplting has been approved for use, the fat under the chin is one of them. So, how does it work? Basically, a device is put around the targeted area, in this case, the fat under the chin. The targeted area is then cooled down to the point of freezing. This process essentially kills the fat cells, which the body then no longer recognizes as fat.

This is an important distinction in recognizing how CoolSculpting works. Our ancestors going back thousands of years survived because of their bodies’ ability to store fat. Fat can store a lot of calories per gram, making it the ideal substance for the body to store. For people that meant that it could keep them alive during lean times. That’s right, without body fat, our ancient ancestors wouldn’t have been able to survive and we wouldn’t exist today at all!

It’s this survival perk that works against people today with obesity becoming a major issue in North America. That also means more double-chins, but the most important fact to remember in this little history lesson is that the body stores fat as part of its survival instinct.

If the body no longer registers frozen fat cells as actually being fat, guess what it does with it?

The body gradually breaks down those dead fat cells and gets rid of them. This is the crux of how CoolSculpting works to get eliminate body fat.

Is it for everybody? Technically, yes, but there are side effects to be aware of and people need to realize that CoolSculpting is a form of body sculpting and it isn’t meant to be used against large amounts of fat. What it is good for, though, is targeting those smaller areas, like a double-chin, to get rid of the fat there.

Before diving into CoolSculpting, it’s important to take note of the possible side effects. These are pretty minor and usually short term, but they should be known to people considering this treatment. Some people have experienced a tugging sensation at the treatment site under the chin. There are also some reports of pain at the treatment site in the day following the procedure. There can also be some redness, swelling, even bruising below the chin, although this is temporary.

It’s also important to remember that patience is key when opting for CoolSculpting.

The body takes time to break down and eliminate the dead fat cells, which means that full results from the treatment can take about three months.

The major advantages to CoolSculpting are that there’s no requirement for anaesthetic and there is no recovery time, which means that people can return to work right away! Another major plus is that it’s also non-invasive, and that means minimal risks are associated with CoolSculpting.

According to reviews, this method of treatment is actually quite affordable in comparison to other non-invasive fat reduction treatments. People also reported that they were usually very satisfied with the results, which were described as being long-lasting.

It is important to keep in mind that CoolSculpting isn’t magic. If a person gets the treatment and then gains weight, fat will likely build up under the chin again. However, if a person gets the treatment and keeps to a healthy diet, they should see long-lasting results.