Dr. Robert Kearney, a San Diego board-certified plastic surgeon, brings decades of expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to his CoolSculpting patients, ensuring safe, precise, and natural-looking results. With advanced training from Vanderbilt University and a dedication to cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Kearney helps patients achieve their body-contouring goals with the highest standard of care.
Step 1: Consultation and Preparation
Your CoolSculpting experience begins with a personalized consultation to discuss your body goals, identify target areas, and create a custom treatment plan. On treatment day, the technician will mark the areas to be treated, and a protective pad will be placed on the area to shield your skin before the device is placed.
Step 2: The First Few Minutes
As the CoolSculpting device begins to cool, you’ll feel an intense cold sensation and a firm pulling or tugging as the vacuum draws the tissue into the applicator cup. This feeling typically lasts about 5-10 minutes before the area completely numbs due to the controlled cooling. Most patients describe this part as mildly uncomfortable but completely tolerable.
Step 3: Relax During the Treatment
Once numbness sets in, the rest of the session is surprisingly easy. You can read, scroll on your phone, or even nap while the device works to freeze and destroy fat cells. Depending on the area, treatments usually last 35-60 minutes per section.
Step 4: After the Applicator Is Removed
When the applicator is removed, your technician will massage the treated area to help break up frozen fat cells and enhance the results. You may feel tingling, similar to when your foot “falls asleep,” and notice mild redness. These effects fade within hours to a few days.
Step 5: The Days and Weeks After
After the procedure, you can go about your day like normal. Over the next few weeks, your body sheds the treated fat cells, revealing a slimmer, more sculpted appearance.
Transform Your Body with CoolSculpting in La Jolla, CA
While CoolSculpting feels cold and a bit strange at first, it’s never painful, and the long-term results are well worth it. Ready to experience the power of fat-freezing technology for yourself? Call 858-677-9352 today to schedule your personalized CoolSculpting consultation with Dr. Kearney and take the first step toward a slimmer, more sculpted you.
