CoolSculpting® for Double Chin Removal

CoolSculpting® for double chin removal is an increasingly popular aesthetic skincare treatment has a rich and fascinating history that has positioned it as the most popular non-surgical fat-reduction option on the market today.

Let’s take a look at the history, process, and benefits of choosing CoolSculpting® for double chin removal.

The History of CoolSculpting®

The history of CoolSculpting® begins with popsicles. Yes, popsicles.

Dr. Rox Anderson and Dr. Dieter Manstein, were at the Harvard School of Medicine when they expanded on a study from the 1970s called “popsicle panniculitis.” That original study found that infants who sucked on popsicles were more prone to develop dimples.

But why?

The theory was that the cold temperatures from the popsicles broke down the facial fat, leaving dimples in its place. From this research, a more advanced system of freezing fat, known as cryolipolysis, emerged.

Today, cryolipolysis is more commonly known as CoolSculpting®, a non-surgical treatment for removing excess fat in all parts of the body. Since it entered the aesthetic market in 2008, CoolSculpting® has become the number one non-surgical fat reduction treatment in the United States,  with medical professionals performing millions of CoolSculpting® treatments each year.

Despite its array of application and popularity, many potential patients are unaware of just how effective this process can be when it comes to smoothing and forming various areas of the body.

That includes the incredible results achieved when using CoolSculpting® for a double chin.

The Science Behind CoolSculpting®

When applied in a targeted fashion, it’s possible to use extreme cold to literally freeze — and ultimately kill — fat cells.

Once complete, the body will naturally flush the dead cells out through the lymphatic system, eliminating the fat from the area while preserving the muscle, nerves, and other tissue.

Because some fat cells will remain in the area treated, it is still possible to gain fat in the remaining fat cells if weight does not stay consistent. For this reason, experts suggest CoolSculpting® treatments for people at or near their goal weight.

With this in mind, it is important to recognize that CoolSculpting® is not a weight loss system.

How Does CoolSculpting® Remove a Double Chin?

Originally, medical professionals used CoolSculpting® as a body-shaping technique that focused on the midsection, specifically the flanks (or love handles) and abdomen.

However, beginning in 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began approving CoolSculpting® for additional areas of the body, most notably the submental and submandibular areas, otherwise known as the chin and jawline.

Using a specialized, contoured tool, medical professionals apply vacuum pressure while simultaneously cooling the areas. Taking into consideration each patient’s unique medical history, anatomy, and desired results, practitioners design a targeted cooling plan that will help sculpt the chin and create a more chiseled, defined jawline.

CoolSculpting® Results

Patients who use CoolSculpting® to remove their double chins should experience the desired results with two treatments spaced about four weeks apart. Some may start to see results in just a few weeks, with full results in three months.

However, it is important to note that the effects of CoolSculpting® take time. The process of killing fat cells and flushing it out through the lymphatic system is natural and can’t be rushed.

The amount of time needed will vary based on each patient’s age and metabolism.

Some patients may see results from CoolSculpting® to remove a double chin in as little as three weeks, or it may take as long as four months. Aa a result, most medical professionals recommend waiting at least four months in between treatments.

Reduce Your Double Chin with CoolSculpting® at The Rejuva Center

Our trained medical staff has administered CoolSculpting® treatments for years and can help put your mind at ease by discussing the process and answering any questions at our medical spa in Albany, NY.

We offer a full menu of CoolSculpting® options for the body and face, including CoolSculpting® treatments for a double chin. Schedule a consultation today to learn more.