How Does CoolSculpting Compare To Other Body Contouring Treatments?
Dr. Michael Loffredo and Dr. Seth Jones are experts when it comes to body contouring. They have helped countless patients achieve their goals. At the heart of Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery is their belief that the best way to serve their patients is to offer variety. Different treatments have different benefits, elicit different results, and are more compatible with different patients. Every year, there is often an uptick in interest surrounding body contouring treatments before the summer starts. During that time, some common questions we hear at our practice surround whether patients should get CoolSculpting, a different non-surgical treatment, or a surgical treatment. And our answer is always the same: come meet us for a consultation. Truly, the best way to get the results you are looking for is to put your aesthetic goals in the hands of a team that combines experience with a variety of treatments. That said, we love helping answer questions about how different treatments compare to one another, so in this guide, we will cover the benefits of CoolSculpting against some of our newer body contouring treatments, including BodyTite, Quantum RF, and traditional surgery.
How Does CoolSculpting Help With Body Contouring?
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that uses advanced fat freezing technology. As one of the first practices to provide CoolSculpting on Cape Cod, we have helped countless patients with their CoolSculpting treatments. Typically, CoolSculpting is done in a series of treatments over the course of a few weeks. An individual treatment session can take around an hour, and patients often receive a series of treatments depending on their goals. The key benefits of CoolSculpting are that it is non-invasive and it is a no-downtime procedure. Because of this, the treatment is non-disruptive to your daily life.That said, the results from CoolSculpting are subtle compared to more invasive treatments including traditional surgery.
How Does CoolSculpting Compare to BodyTite/Quantum RF
At Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery, we provide a variety of treatment modalities from InMode, including BodyTite and Quantum RF. These treatments rely on targeted radiofrequency technology. The treatments can almost be thought of as a midstep between purely non-invasive treatments like CoolSculpting and traditional liposuction. These treatments are often referred to as RFAL or radiofrequency-assisted liposuction. They are minimally invasive treatments that are done under local anesthesia in our offices. While CoolSculpting works by freezing fat cells and allowing the body to flush out the cells naturally, BodyTite works by melting fat cells using radiofrequency and then sucking the cells out of the body. Because of this, the treatment is more invasive (requiring extremely small incisions for removing the fat cells), but the results tend to be more dramatic. There is also a difference in results over time. CoolSculpting can take months for the full results to appear since the body has to naturally flush out the frozen fat cells. By contrast, BodyTite, like other liposuction treatments, creates immediate results. On the other hand, a CoolSculpting patient can return to their normal everyday schedule immediately after treatment, whereas a patient with BodyTite may need to take a day or two off work while they recover.
How Does CoolSculpting Compare To Plastic Surgery?
While InMode procedures like BodyTite or Quantum RF represent a mid-step, traditional plastic surgery represents the other end of the spectrum. Plastic surgery requires a hospital setting and significantly longer downtime/post-care. Of course, plastic surgery also creates the most dramatic results. This is why the team here at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery believes in the importance of offering a variety of treatments that are all linked in what they treat, while also allowing for large amounts of variety in terms of expected results, timelines, etc. Even among surgeries, there are options to consider. Traditional liposuction is significantly different from an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and some patients receive a combination of an abdominoplasty with liposuction.
Find The Right Body Contouring Treatment Plan For Your Goals
There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to body contouring. Every individual patient needs to be treated individually. Here at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery, our experienced plastic surgeons have spent decades perfecting their ability to match patients to the right treatment or combination of treatments that will get them the results they want.
What Is The Difference Between a Mini Tummy Tuck & Non-Surgical Liposuction?
There are many options when it comes to body contouring treatments. Here at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Michael Loffredo and Dr. Seth Jones, pride themselves on providing a wide variety of options so that they can tailor their treatments/procedures to the needs/goals of their patients. As body contouring experts, our surgeons provide both surgical treatments like tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) and both surgical and non-surgical liposuction treatments. Both of these treatments can help patients improve the appearance and shape of areas of the body, including the abdomen. But these treatments work in very different ways. In fact, many patients benefit from combining these types of treatments as part of a full-body transformation. In this article, we will cover the differences between these treatments, how they work, and how they can be used separately or together depending on a patient’s goals. For patients, the best way to find out what treatments are most suited for their goals is through a consultation with an experienced, board-certified provider. For patients on Cape Cod, our teams in Plymouth, Hyannis, and Sandwich can help you achieve your body contouring goals. Contact our team for more information.
What is a "Mini" Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical treatment that removes both fat and skin from around the abdomen. The key difference between a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck is the extent of the surgery. A mini tummy tuck is less invasive because it primarily targets the lower abdomen around the belly button. Both mini tummy tucks and full tummy tucks help remove skin and fat as well as tighten the abdominal muscles to help reshape the abdomen.
How Does Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction Work?
Treatments like BodyTite and Quantum RF use radiofrequency technology to provide less invasive liposuction. The main difference between all liposuction treatments and abdominoplasties is that abdominoplasties impact the skin, fat, and muscle, while liposuction only impacts the fat. Liposuction treatments like BodyTite are not replacements for treatments like a mini tummy tuck, but are treatments that are recommended based on a patient’s goals. For a patient who primarily needs fat removal, our doctors may recommend traditional liposuction or radiofrequency-assisted liposuction.
How Are These Treatments Combined?
Oftentimes, when patients are looking for a full body transformation, our plastic surgeons will create tailored treatment plans that combine different treatments for more comprehensive results. For example, treatments like BodyTite and Quantum RF may be used in specific areas around the body, like the flanks, while a tummy tuck is used on the abdomen. By combining different treatments, patients can maximize their results.
Custom Body Contouring Treatments on Cape Cod
As board-certified surgeons, the team at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery has extensive experience working with patients to provide custom-tailored treatment plans that help them achieve their desired results. If you are interested in learning more, simply set up a consultation at one of our three offices in Plymouth, Hyannis, or Sandwich to get started.
