Dr. Carrie Houssock uses CoolSculpting® to provide a more comprehensive spectrum of fat reduction choices and alternatives for her patients.
Baltimore, MD – Dr. Carrie Houssock, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Baltimore, knows that many of her patients desire to rid themselves of fat without the necessity of surgery and extended recovery times. With that in mind, Dr. Houssock says she is excited to add CoolSculpting® to the lineup of body contouring procedures at her private practice.
CoolSculpting® is a noninvasive procedure from Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. This FDA-approved procedure is designed to reduce pockets of fat that have collected in areas such as the flanks, the abdomen, the back, and other regions. CoolSculpting® utilizes an intense cooling process during which a patient’s excess fat cells are targeted, broken down, and then filtered out by the body’s natural processes. Many of Dr. Houssock’s patients who are good candidates for CoolSculpting® use the procedure as an alternative to liposuction.
Dr. Houssock says the major advantage of the CoolSculpting® process is the ability to improve contour and reduce fat without the need for surgery or long recovery times. CoolSculpting®’s cooling process (cryolipolysis) gently cools the patient’s targeted lipids and fat cells to the point of crystallization. Eventually, the targeted fat cells shrink, gradually becoming digested and then ultimately filtering out of the body through the liver. Dr. Houssock, a board-certified plastic surgeon, says that the procedure can often be a very effective technique for non-surgical fat reduction in patients who may not need liposuction to achieve their goals.
CoolSculpting® usually takes 1-2 hours to complete, depending on the size of the areas being treated. Dr. Houssock says procedures for patients who prefer a more aggressive contouring to treat several body areas in a single session will take somewhat longer. However, she says CoolSculpting® involves no incisions or needles, and many patients often pass the time during treatment reading a book or just relaxing. After the procedure, patients typically do not require downtime and can resume their normal activities immediately. Some of Dr. Houssock’s patients opt to visit her practice for a second CoolSculpting® session to maximize their results.
Dr. Houssock believes the key to achieving satisfaction with the CoolSculpting® procedure is having realistic goals and expectations. She says patients should begin to notice the results from the procedure after 1-2 months. Over the course of three months, as the patient’s body continues to filter out the treated fat cells, Dr. Houssock says patients should continue to see the results improve.
Overall, Dr. Houssock feels that CoolSculpting® has expanded his plastic surgery practice’s fat reduction treatment options for individuals who want a quick return to normal daily activities with no postoperative downtime.
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