Coolsculpting®

Contour Your Body with CoolSculpting® in Norfolk, VA

CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive body contouring treatment designed to reduce stubborn areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Using controlled cooling technology, CoolSculpting® targets and freezes fat cells, helping sculpt and define areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and chin.

to your normal activities right away. Results develop gradually as the body naturally eliminates treated fat cells, with noticeable improvements appearing over several weeks and continuing for several months.

At Medical Aesthetics of Virginia, our experienced providers create personalized CoolSculpting® treatment plans tailored to your body contouring goals. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your concerns and develop a customized approach to help you achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results.

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Your CoolSculpting® Treatment Plan

  • Stay hydrated before your appointment to support your body’s natural processes after treatment.
  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to allow easy access to the treatment area and maximize comfort afterward.
  • Avoid applying lotions, oils, or creams to the treatment area on the day of your appointment.
  • Inform your provider about any medical conditions, medications, or areas of concern before treatment.
  • Maintain a stable weight and continue healthy lifestyle habits to support and maintain your CoolSculpting® results.
  • Your provider will review your goals, assess the treatment area, and create a personalized CoolSculpting® treatment plan.
  • The treatment area will be marked and the CoolSculpting® applicator will be positioned to target the desired fat cells.
  • Controlled cooling technology will be applied to the area to freeze and reduce fat cells.
  • You may feel pulling, pressure, intense cold, tingling, or temporary discomfort at the beginning of treatment as the area becomes numb.
  • Sessions typically last about 35–75 minutes depending on the treatment area, and most patients can relax, read, or use their phone during the appointment.
  • Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, tingling, or numbness may occur after CoolSculpting® and can vary by treatment area.
  • Resume normal activities as tolerated, as there is typically no required downtime after treatment.
  • Stay hydrated and continue healthy lifestyle habits to support your body’s natural elimination of treated fat cells.
  • Massage the treated area as directed by your provider to help support the treatment process.
  • Contact your provider if you experience unusual or prolonged symptoms following your CoolSculpting® treatment.

CoolSculpting® FAQs

CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive body contouring treatment designed to reduce stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. It uses controlled cooling technology to target and eliminate fat cells, helping sculpt and define areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, and chin.

CoolSculpting® uses a process called cryolipolysis, which freezes and damages fat cells beneath the skin without harming surrounding tissue. The body naturally processes and eliminates the treated fat cells over time, resulting in a more contoured appearance.

During your appointment, your provider will evaluate your goals and create a customized treatment plan. The treatment area is marked, and a CoolSculpting® applicator is applied to deliver controlled cooling. Sessions typically last 35–75 minutes, and most patients can relax comfortably during treatment.

Results gradually appear as your body eliminates treated fat cells. Many patients begin noticing changes within a few weeks, with optimal results typically visible around 2–3 months after treatment.

CoolSculpting® requires little to no downtime, and most patients return to their normal activities immediately after treatment. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, tingling, or numbness may occur and typically improves over time.