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CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting (Zeltiq) for Cellulite Reduction
Unfortunately, CoolSculpting is not effective at treating cellulite. It is a great treatment for reducing visible fat bulges in specific treatment areas, but it is not a weight-loss treatment. CoolSculpt works to selectively freeze fat cells and program cell death. The fat cells then are eliminated from your body, with results typically appearing over the following one to four months. Cellulite is something that is very difficult to treat because it is caused by fibrous connective tissue in between the fat layers that manifests as dimpling on the surface of the skin.
Clinical Context
Cellulite treatments aren't all the same. Some, like subcision and radiofrequency devices, work on the fibrous bands beneath the skin that cause dimpling. Others, like CoolSculpting or laser fat-reduction devices, work by shrinking fat cells. Because these treat different tissues, a treatment that reduces fat volume won't necessarily smooth out dimpling, and a treatment that softens dimpling won't necessarily reduce fat. Choosing the right option depends on which structure is actually causing your concern.
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