COOL WAY TO REDUCE FAT

DR REEMA DAS MALLIK, MD, PGDCC

AESTHETIC AND COSMETIC PHYSICIAN

FOUNDER, ILLUMIS CLINIC 

NON SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION to reduce fat with the advancement in science and increasingly busy schedule of the urban life, we are more dependent on easier or compliant ways to weight or inch loss. Newer technologies to target stubborn fat cells from the body are introduced every day. The question is how safe are these modalities and are they really effective? In this article, I would highlight the most popular and effective treatment for fat reduction, that is fat freezing or cryolipolysis! Cool sculpting is the only US FDA- cleared; non-surgical fat reduction treatment across the world that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable and long-lasting.

North east is growing fast with rapid growth in health care sector. Illumis Aesthetic Clinic was the first Aesthetic Clinic in the Northeast started in Jan’2015 with US FDA approved technologies. We have always tried to bring the best and most advanced technologies in this part of the country. The procedures, which were only available for the affluent class or specifically, celebrities; are now available for the masses. We are proud to introduce the Coolsculpting for the first time in Eastern India at ILLUMIS CLINIC, ABC, GUWAHATI. Its over 5 years now that we started the technology with over 1000 happy customers across the North eastern area.

Some of the frequently asked questions about Coolsculpting:

1. Is the procedure safe?

A: Coolsculpting is FDA cleared treatment and doesn’t have any major side effects except for discomfort following treatment with mild tingling and tenderness in the area treated.

2. What is the mechanism of fat elimination?

A: The Coolsculpting procedure safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin. Treated fat cells are crystalized, then die. Overtime, body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells, leaving a more sculpted self.

3. Are the results permanent?

A: The number of fat cells in an adult remains the same throughout life. However, as we gain or lose weight, the fat cells swell and shrink in size. To make the result permanent, we need to reduce the number of fat cells from a particular area. This can be achieved surgically by liposuction and non-surgically by Coolsculpting. Surgical liposuction reduces the number of fat cells effectively but it has usual risk factors of anaesthesia and surgery. However, in Coolsculpting, since there is reduction in number of fat cells from that area, fat accumulation in the treated area is less compared to the other body parts.

4. How much weight loss can we expect following the treatment?

A: This technology is to target the subcutaneous fat and not the visceral fat. So, weight loss is not met until and unless the patient also starts activity in the form of brisk walking or maintains a balanced diet.

5. Which body parts can be treated by this procedure?

A: Any body parts with ‘pinchable fat’ can be treated by this procedure. most commonly treated areas are tummy, hips, bra fat, love handles, thigh, arms, double chin and male breast.

6. How long does it take for the treatment?

A: treatment time is from 35 to 45 mins per area,  depending upon the number of areas u want to get treated. It’s a single session procedure and usually gives a result up to 25% in single sitting.

ILLUMIS CLINIC is the first state of the art dedicated Aesthetic clinic in North east with a wide range of treatments for skin, hair, and non-surgical body shaping. Experienced team of doctors, nurses and technicians work together to provide services with the help of cutting edge technologies like LASERS, RADIO-FREQUENCY, HIFU, BOTOX, FILLERS, THREAD LIFTS AND NON SURGICAL FACIAL AESTHETICS LIKE NOSE, LIPS, CHEEK AND CHIN CONTOURING.