CoolSculpting and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

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Summary

Is CoolSculpting a weight loss treatment? Not exactly, but it can be a powerful part of your body transformation journey. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure that works best alongside a healthy lifestyle. While it won’t replace diet and exercise, it can target stubborn fat that resists both. At Rejuvenation Dermatology in Edmonton, we often recommend CoolSculpting to patients who are near their ideal weight but want to fine-tune specific areas. In this blog, we explain how CoolSculpting fits with weight loss, what to expect, and how to get the best results. Contact Rejuvenation Dermatology in Edmonton or South Edmonton to learn more about combining treatments.

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The Truth About CoolSculpting and Weight Loss

CoolSculpting is not designed to help you lose weight; it’s meant to reshape your body by reducing isolated fat pockets. Many patients come in thinking it will lead to dramatic weight loss, but its purpose is different. It’s most effective for individuals who are already close to their goal weight and want to address stubborn fat in specific areas like the abdomen, thighs, flanks, or arms.

When paired with healthy habits like proper nutrition and regular movement, CoolSculpting can help you see faster, more visible results and feel more confident as you continue your weight loss journey. 

CoolSculpting Targets Fat, Not the Scale

Traditional weight loss reduces the size of fat cells throughout the body. CoolSculpting physically removes a percentage of fat cells from the treated area by freezing and breaking them down. These dead cells are flushed out by your body over several weeks, resulting in visible contouring.

What this means:

  • Your weight may not change
  • Your measurements and shape likely will
  • Clothes may fit better, even if the scale doesn’t move

This makes CoolSculpting a great addition to healthy weight loss, but not a substitute for it. 

Best Candidates for CoolSculpting During Weight Loss

CoolSculpting works best for people who:

  • Are already within 10 to 15 pounds of their ideal weight
  • Have specific areas of fat that don’t respond to diet or exercise
  • Want to refine rather than completely transform their body
  • Are committed to maintaining their results with a stable routine

It’s not ideal for those seeking major weight reduction or those who plan to lose a significant amount of weight after treatment.

Combining CoolSculpting with Diet, Exercise, and Other Treatments

CoolSculpting enhances the work you’re already doing. For optimal results:

  • Stick to a balanced, nutrient-rich diet to support overall health and stable weight
  • Incorporate strength training to tone muscles beneath treated fat zones
  • Use CoolSculpting for problem areas that resist normal fat loss methods
  • Consider additional therapies such as skin tightening or lymphatic drainage (if recommended by your provider)

Your CoolSculpting plan should reflect your goals and lifestyle and not override them. 

 

Build Your Custom Plan with Rejuvenation Dermatology

If you’re working toward a healthier, leaner body, CoolSculpting can be the finishing touch that helps you feel more confident and motivated. At Rejuvenation Dermatology, we create custom CoolSculpting plans that align with your weight loss progress and physical goals. Contact Rejuvenation Dermatology at our Edmonton South clinic to schedule a consultation and learn how CoolSculpting can complement your journey.

FAQs

No, it's designed to reduce fat in specific areas, not overall body weight. 

Yes, especially if you're near your goal weight and want to refine certain areas. 

Yes. Healthy habits can enhance and maintain CoolSculpting results. Contact Rejuvenation Dermatology today for a comprehensive breakdown of how to pair your treatment with your weight loss goals. 

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