What Are the Benefits of Dual Sculpting?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could instantly vaporize fat from a chosen area on the body and never have to worry about it returning? Yes, exercise keeps us healthy, but it can’t be relied on to specifically tackle those problem areas of fat that never seem to go away because of genetics, body type, or hormones. If you’re close to your ideal body shape but want to sculpt it more, consider trying non-invasive fat reduction methods. CoolSculpting® is the first treatment that comes to mind for many patients searching for non-surgical treatments to remove unwanted fat from specific parts of the body, such as the belly and flanks. Since it causes minimal discomfort—because the fat cells are frozen while surrounding tissues aren’t damaged—and there’s no downtime needed after a procedure, patients tend to see it as an ideal option. Furthering its popularity is “dual sculpting,” a technique that is becoming one of the most popular methods of CoolSculpting®, according to St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University. Dual sculpting, which involves two CoolSculpting® machines running at the same time for the same patient to cut procedure times in half, is believed to be better for some patients than standard fat reduction treatments on their own.

Here are four of the main reasons why some people are opting to have dual sculpting instead of traditional fat freezing on its own or plastic surgery, such as liposuction.

It Saves Time

Many patients have not just one, but several areas of stubborn fat they want to target with a cosmetic procedure. In a typical CoolSculpting® session, patients can only have one area done— which can be frustrating if you have multiple features you’re hoping to improve. The main advantage of dual sculpting is that it can reduce the time spent on body contouring treatments significantly and can enhance both sides of the body at the same time. For example, patients can treat their right and left love handles in just one session, as opposed to doing one, waiting for another appointment, and then doing the other.

It Provides Faster Results

Want to get slimmer contours all over but feel frustrated about the length of time it takes for fat to be metabolized with CoolSculpting®? Since you’re treating several problem areas at the same time, you can reach your body sculpting goals much more quickly with dual sculpting.

A More Natural Method of Fat Loss

More aggressive procedures that are used to minimize fat involve incisions that may leave behind scars. CoolSculpting®and dual sculpting work the same way. Fat-freezing treatments utilize the natural tendency of fat cells to be more vulnerable to damage in cold temperatures when compared to skin cells and other types of cells. The temperature has to be precise: cold enough to destroy the fat, but not overly cold, since the surrounding skin and tissues could be harmed.

The frozen fat cells then go through what’s known as apoptosis or “cell death.” Once the fat is irreparably damaged, the body breaks it down expels it naturally through its metabolic processes. Since there are no incisions made and no anesthesia out into the system, fat-freezing is considered to be a lower risk treatment compared to liposuction and other forms of plastic surgery. The results tend to look very subtle.

It Can Take You Down a Size or Two

Patients usually feel more comfortable and confident about wearing clothes after a session, because items tend to fit better. Some even feel ready to pick out some new items to add to their wardrobe. While fat-freezing isn’t a weight-loss technique, patients can lose about 20 to 25 percent of the fat from each of the areas where dual sculpting is performed, which can translate to inches in certain areas.

Get more advice on fat reduction from the team at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University. Call them at (314) 996-8800 or submit a contact form to schedule a consultation at meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can guide you.