Popsicles and horses. 

These unlikely topics were at the center of two studies that caught the eyes of Dr. Rox Anderson and Dr. Dieter Manstein in late 2008. As they were researching how the cold affects certain parts of the body, the doctors learned about children who lost fat cells in their mouth after falling asleep sucking on popsicles, and equestrians who lost fat on their outer thighs after wearing tight clothing while riding horses in chillier weather. 

Dr. Anderson’s and Dr. Manstein’s curiosity turned into experimentation. They discovered that what had happened to the popsicle-kids and cold-climate equestrians wasn’t an anomaly, but that standard fat cells are damaged and destroyed at a much lower temperature than other cells in the human body. 

The doctors knew that if they could figure out a way and create technology that could safely target specific fat cells, they would be able to offer a new fat-reduction medical procedure to the public. 

And that’s what they did. After developing an FDA-approved process called cryolipolysis, Dr. Anderson and Dr. Manstein created CoolSculpting, a treatment and technology which has since been performed over 8 million times over the last ten years. 

Below are three of the more unique benefits of CoolSculpting. 

1. CoolSculpting gets rid of fat unaffected by exercise and dieting 

Even some the strongest and slimmest individuals can carry around stubborn pockets of fat. No matter how much time they spend at the gym or eating well, certain fat cells seem to just stick around. 

This is where CoolSculpting comes in—unlike exercise and dieting, CoolSculpting can target and treat specific fat cells, meaning you can point at a problem area and have it worked on then and there, including the abdomen, flanks, submental area (below the chin), the submandibular area (below the jawline), bra fat, back fat, inner and outer thighs, upper arms and underneath the buttocks. 

Having the ability to treat particular parts of your body that exercise and dieting can’t take care of makes CoolSculpting a great option for anyone looking to get rid of annoying fat. 

2. CoolSculpting permanently destroys fat cells 

CoolSculpting doesn’t just shrink, subsidize, or minimize fat cells—it destroys them for good. Through cryolipolysis, fat cells are literally frozen to death. These cells are then naturally flushed out and never heard from again.  

Selectively destroying fat cells gives you the chance to safely contour the natural shape of your body. Check out these before and after photos featuring some of our recent patients to see the real change one or more CoolSculpting treatments can have on your physique. 

3. CoolSculpting is non-surgical and minimally invasive 

One of the most popular benefits of CoolSculpting is that it doesn’t involve a single shot or scalpel. For many, the fear of heading into an operating room and being pricked by a needle or cut with a surgical tool stops them from receiving treatment they’d otherwise be very interested in. 

CoolSculpting alleviates any of those worries as it works completely on the outside of your body while you stay alert and awake. It’s relatively fast, too: treatment of each area can last up to as little as 35 minutes and rarely go over an hour. 

While some have reported small amounts of discomfort, particularly during the massage that takes place immediately after the treatment, compared to surgeries like liposuction, CoolSculpting offers a much less invasive solution to fat reduction. 

To discover the benefits of CoolSculpting for yourself, schedule a consultation with Form Med Spa today by calling 801-513-3223 or by sending an email to [email protected].