Sculpt Your Body with the Latest CoolSculpting Elite Technology
Would you like to achieve a trimmer, more fit body contour without invasive surgery and a long recovery time? If so, our CoolSculpting Elite San Francisco procedure may be the treatment you're looking for. An award-winning body sculpting system that was developed through extensive research performed at Harvard University, CoolSculpting Elite reduces deposits of unwanted fat for a slimmer, sexier you. The best part is there are no injections, incisions or anesthesia needed, and no downtime.
As San Francisco's most trusted body sculpting professional, Dr. Sheena Kong Med Spa is one of medical spas that offers the most recently released CoolSculpting Elite with dual applicators to treat two areas at once. The dual CoolSculpting Elite applicators can treat 18% more surface area than prior applicators while removing 20-25% of fat cells and only requiring about 35 minutes per treatment session.
The CoolSculpting Elite applicators can treat 9 key areas of the body, and are more comfortable with the improved C-shape applicator, for a better patient treatment experience! As a physician with years of body sculpting experience, Dr. Kong is pleased to have the latest CoolSculpting Elite system to offer patients safe, effective body sculpting treatments.
Coolsculpting versus Smartlipo for Body Contouring
CoolSculpting Elite versus Smartlipo, which one is better for you?
Both CoolSculpting Elite and Smartlipo are effective treatments to remove unwanted fat. Both procedures address fatty deposits that diet and exercise cannot resolve.
Smartlipo uses laser energy to melt the fat, as well as tightening the skin. Excess fat is extracted from the body with a minimally-invasive liposuction technique. Results will be visible after treatment and continue to improve for several months after a Smartlipo treatment. The procedure involves little downtime. During recovery, you will need to take 2 to 3 days off from work, and you will need to wear a special compression garment for about 2 weeks. During recovery, you will be asked to avoid vigorous exercise and other strenuous activities. The incisions are much smaller than earlier generations of lipo, and almost disappear after a few months in most cases.
CoolSculpting Elite uses controlled cooling to get rid of fat cells. To get the best results, we recommend 1-2 sessions per treatment area. Most patients do not experience any pain or bruising and have no downtown post-treatment. Dr. Kong will meet with you to discuss your body contouring goals and what the best treatment is for you for fat reduction.
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How Much Does the CoolSculpting Elite Treatment Cost?
See our Special above! The cost of CoolSculpting Elite in the Bay Area depends on the size and number of treatment areas, the number of treatment sessions you need and the results you hope to achieve. Dr. Kong can provide you with an individualized treatment plan and customized pricing quote during your CoolSculpting consultation.
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How CoolSculpting Elite Works
The idea for CoolSculpting treatment came from two Harvard University scientists that noticed that children got dimples from eating popsicles. Based on this observation, the scientists concluded that cold temperatures could target and kill fat cells without damaging the skin or surrounding tissue. They coined the phenomenon of targeted cooling "Cryolipolysis," the basis for CoolSculpting treatment.
Freeze Away Fat Cells
CoolSculpting Elite is FDA-approved for the reduction of unwanted fat. CoolSculpting Elite applicators are the latest generation of controlled cooling technology. This cutting-edge applicator shortens the treatment time to 35 minutes, makes it possible to treat a larger area and provides a more comfortable patient experience. The treatment crystallizes (freezes) fat cells in a targeted area of the body. Over several weeks following treatment, the body naturally processes the fat cells. Once the cells are gone, they never return. Clinical studies have shown an average of 20 to 25 percent fat loss in each treated area.
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Non-Invasive, Effective Fat Removal
CoolSculpting Elite is a non-surgical treatment that freezes and eliminates stubborn fat cells in targeted areas. Once treated, the body naturally processes and removes the dead fat cells, resulting in a slimmer, more sculpted look. Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks, love handles, thighs, bra bulges, banana rolls, upper arms, male chest, and under the chin. Each session can reduce up to 25% of fat cells per area—and up to 40–50% when areas overlap.
With improved applicators and faster treatment times, CoolSculpting Elite in San Francisco is also highly effective for reducing a double chin, often delivering noticeable results after just two cycles. This advanced body contouring system is ideal for those seeking visible fat reduction without surgery or downtime.
For patients with larger areas of loose skin, Smartlipo may provide a better outcome. Dr. Kong—who has years of experience with both Smartlipo and CoolSculpting Elite—offers personalized consultations to recommend the best approach for your body and goals.
What to Expect During Treatment
Prior to treatment, you and Dr. Kong will map out the area(s) of your body to be treated. During treatment, you will relax on the treatment table as Dr. Kong positions the CoolSculpting Elite applicators over the targeted areas of unwanted fat. The CoolSculpting Elite handpiece will draw up the bulge of fat with direct contact of the treatment hand piece to cool the fat cells under the skin. Once the fat cells reach a certain temperature, they crystallize and then die. Dr. Kong will repeat this process several times to target all of the unwanted fat in the treatment area(s). The treatment cycle takes only 35 minutes to complete. By using two separate applicators from the CoolSculpting Elite machine simultaneously, Dr. Kong speeds treatment time, and freezes twice as much fat, and treatments can be delivered in half the time.
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Recovering from CoolSculpting Elite
Because treatment is completely non-invasive — and does not involve needles, incisions, injections or anesthesia — it does not involve a lengthy recovery period. You can immediately return to your daily routine after treatment. The area may have mild swelling, redness, tingling or numbness, but these side effects are temporary and quickly subside. With the new CoolSculpting Elite treatment, issues such as pain and bruising are greatly reduced.
CoolSculpting Elite Results
Results may appear in as little as one to three weeks as your body flushes out crystallized fat cells. The most noticeable results should appear around the two to three-month mark, and will continue to improve for about three to four months. The treated area will become slimmer and flatter, with a slimmer, trimmer contour. Your clothing will fit better and you will have more confidence in your body shape. You can enjoy your results by continuing to maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise and a nutritious diet.
CoolSculpting Q&A
Are CoolSculpting Elite Treatments Safe?
Yes. CoolSculpting Elite has earned FDA approval. Millions of procedures have been performed worldwide with safe and successful outcomes. The FDA has recently approved CoolSculpting Elite for 9 treatment areas including chin fat, upper arms, abdomen, love handles, bra bulges, buttock fat, outer and inner thighs, love handles, and flanks.
How Long Do CoolSculpting Elite Treatments Take?
It can vary depending on the size and number of treatment areas, but generally CoolSculpting Elite treatment takes between thirty minutes and ninety minutes. With CoolSculpting Elite and the new dual applicators available at Dr. Sheena Kong's office, the treatment time is faster and the patient experience more comfortable. You can rest and relax while unwanted fat cells are targeted and crystallized.
Does the CoolSculpting Elite Treatment Hurt?
Every patient has a different tolerance for pain and responds to treatment differently, but most find that the CoolSculpting Elite treatment is easy to experience. You might feel bursts of intense cold, especially at the start of treatment, with a mild pinching/pulling sensation, but most patients report it is easily tolerated. The CoolSculpting Elite treatment is more comfortable than the earlier generation of CoolSculpting treatments due to upgrades in the applicator shape.
Can I Read During My CoolSculpting Elite Treatment Session?
Yes, you can read, answer emails, listen to music, watch TV or simply relax during your CoolSculpting Elite treatment session. Some patients even nap as your provider completes the treatment.
When Can I Go Back To Work?
You can plan to go back to work immediately after your CoolSculpting Elite appointment. Most patients are able to resume their daily activities directly after the treatment is completed.
Are There Any Side Effects With CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting Elite may cause mild and temporary numbness, bruising, swelling, redness, tingling or stinging after treatment, but these effects subside completely. Serious side effects are very rarely reported.
How Many Treatment Sessions Will I Need to See Results?
It depends on the area(s) to be treated, your current body shape and your desired results. Dr. Kong will perform a physical evaluation during your consultation and advise whether one or multiple treatments would best help you achieve the look you envision.
How Much Weight Will I Lose With CoolSculpting Elite?
You may lose a few pounds after treatment, but it is not guaranteed. CoolSculpting Elite is not designed as a weight loss treatment; rather, it selectively "spot-tones" problem areas with unwanted fat. CoolSculpting Elite is not appropriate for individuals that are severely obese or have a great deal of loose skin.
How Can I Maintain My CoolSculpting Elite Results?
Dr. Kong recommends you exercise regularly and follow a healthy diet to maintain your slimmer body shape. Once you see how great you look after your CoolSculpting Elite treatment, maintaining your slim, trim contour should be easy! Some patients find it much more comfortable to exercise and live an active lifestyle with their new sculpted body.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COOLSCULPTING ELITE
As CoolSculpting Elite is a highly-customized body sculpting treatment, interested patients need to be evaluated by Dr. Kong to develop a tailored treatment plan. It is impossible to give a cost quote over the phone. For more information about how Dr. Kong can improve your body shape with the non-invasive CoolSculpting Elite treatment, please schedule a consultation today. Visit Dr. Kong' med spa in SF for some of the best CoolSculpting Elite SF has to offer.
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