Zeltiq
What is the ZeltiqTM Procedure?
The Zeltiq Procedure is a new, non-invasive way to gently and effectively reduce fat in targeted areas of your body, resulting in noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.
What makes the Zeltiq Procedure different is its advanced cooling technology that targets and eliminates fat cells. Unlike traditional invasive surgical procedures, the Zeltiq Procedure is non-invasive, with no needles and no incisions. There is no need for anesthesia or pain medications and there is no recovery time. The procedure is performed in a medical office, under the supervision of a physician specializing in cosmetic procedures.
How does the Zeltiq Procedure work?
Early research done by world-renowned dermatologists at Massachusetts General
Hospital in Boston, MA, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, showed that
fat cells are naturally more vulnerable to cold than other surrounding tissue. This
scientific principle is called "Cryolipolysis™."
During the procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling
to target and eliminate fat cells in specific areas of your body. When fat cells are
exposed to cooling during the Zeltiq Procedure, it triggers a process of natural
removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a
reduction in fat bulges that is visible in most patients in two to four months.
What happens to the fat cells?
The exposure to cooling causes the fat cells to begin a process of natural removal,
which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The fat cells in the treated area
are gently eliminated through the body's normal metabolic processes, like fat from
food. The result is a gradual reduction in fat bulges that is visible to most patients in
two to four months.
What clinical evidence shows that the Zeltiq Procedure really works?
Clinical studies involving hundreds of patients show that, for properly selected
patients, the Zeltiq Procedure is an effective way to reduce fat without the pain, risk,
and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat
reduction in the treated areas.
How long until I notice results?
In properly selected patients, the Zeltiq Procedure results in a noticeable, measurable
reduction in fat bulges in two to four months. At that time, you and your doctor can
meet to assess your cosmetic improvement and consider additional Zeltiq
Procedures to achieve greater fat reduction.
How long do the results last?
Patients experiencing fat layer reduction show persistent results at least six months
after the Zeltiq Procedure. Longer term studies have not been completed. The
elimination of fat cells as a result of the Zeltiq Procedure is expected to last about as
long as fat cells removed by invasive procedures such as liposuction.
What are common effects after the procedure?
The Zeltiq Procedure is completely non-invasive, which allows return to normal
activities on the same day as the procedure, such as work or exercise. Redness may
appear in the treated area, and may last from a few minutes to a few hours. Some
localized bruising may occur, which clears within a few weeks. Many patients
experience a temporary dulling of sensation in the treated area lasting one to eight
weeks.
How long does the procedure take?
Procedure time can be two hours or more depending on the size of the area to be
treated. During your consultation, your doctor will discuss how long your procedure
will take and how much time you should allow for your office visit.
Does the Zeltiq Procedure hurt?
The Zeltiq Procedure is comfortable for most patients3. No anesthesia was needed for
any patients in clinical trials2. Typically patients are comfortable enough to read, work
on their laptop computers, listen to music, or just relax during the procedure.
Is there downtime after the Zeltiq Procedure?
There is no recovery time after the Procedure. You may resume your normal activities
on the same day as your procedure, including work and exercise.
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