Sculpt your body without surgery: How CoolSculpting® gets rid of stubborn fat once and for all

CoolSculpting for Fat Loss in Wayzata MN Area

Medicine meets aesthetics at LAK MedSpa. Our team in Wayzata, Minnesota, is led by two highly qualified and skilled physicians, Drs. Lisa Ohman Erhard and Mark Erhard. They have carefully selected advanced technologies and services based on their clinical effectiveness and safety. Additionally, patients have great peace of mind knowing that their treatments are delivered in a way that adheres to the highest safety and quality standards. When in our highly capable hands, CoolSculpting^® accomplishes what diet and exercise alone cannot achieve: loss of fat in notoriously stubborn areas, such as around the waist, belly, thighs, and backside.

How does CoolSculpting^® work?

CoolSculpting^® is a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction and other invasive surgical procedures to remove stubborn fat. It is based on the science of cryolipolysis. Innovated by Harvard researchers in the mid-2000s, cryolipolysis refers to how fat cells respond differently than other cells when exposed to controlled cooling. These adipose cells can be crystallized or frozen. Once this process occurs, the cells are effectively destroyed. CoolSculpting^® treatments involve using special applicators to deliver that cooling safely and precisely to targeted areas.

What happens to the fat cells?

Once cooled, the targeted fat cells are processed by your liver. Your body’s immune cells break down and digest the fat in a safe and natural manner. This process effectively eliminates the fat. It does so selectively, too, by keeping the surrounding tissues intact. This characteristic of CoolSculpting® contributes to its safety as well.

Can fat accumulate again in the treated area?

CoolSculpting® is largely associated with sustained results. Unlike other methods to reduce fat that simply shrink the fat cells, this treatment actually gets rid of them. With that said, it’s important to maintain a healthy weight. Fat can still accumulate in other areas and may be distributed differently post-treatment.

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How does treatment with CoolSculpting^® feel?

As you might expect, there may be a brief sensation of intense cooling. This only occurs as the CoolSculpting^® applicator comes in contact with the treatment sites, and the cooling is activated. Afterward, patients may describe those sites as feeling “stiff,” an indicator that CoolSculpting^® is working. It’s also not unusual to notice some red discoloration, bruising, and tenderness. Again, this only affects the treated areas and is generally mild and subsides quickly.

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Can you treat all fatty areas?

CoolSculpting^® is FDA-cleared to reduce resistant fat in nine different areas of the face/neck and body. These areas include:

The jawline.
A double chin/submental fat.
Flanks or “love handles”.
Tummy.
Inner, outer, distal (knee area).
Upper arms.
Back.
Bra fat under the breasts.
Buttocks or “banana roll”.

LAK MedSpa is pleased to offer the “Elite” version of CoolSculpting^®, which means we can use two applicators simultaneously to treat more than one area in half the time. Depending on the size(s) of the area(s) to be treated, we can complete the process in around 35 to 60 minutes. Zeltiq Aesthetics, the company that makes CoolSculpting^®, reports that 20% to 25% of fat cells in the treated areas can be eliminated after just one session, though it may take more treatments to get the desired results. And these results are revealed gradually, as the process of your body breaking down and removing fat cells takes time. Many patients may start to see an improvement in the appearance and contour of treated areas in around three weeks. It can take up to six months to see the full results, but it’s well worth the wait – as once that treated fat is gone, it’s gone for good.

To get started, request a consultation at our Wayzata, MN office today by calling (952) 800-9335.

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Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard

Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard has over 25 years of experience as a physician, specializing in the unique health needs of mature women. She is the owner and directing physician of LĀK MedSpa, one of Minnesota’s most advanced clinics. A pioneer in addressing topics such as painful sex, vaginal dryness, and urinary incontinence, she has opened essential dialogues surrounding postmenopausal care. Dr. Erhard was the first female physician in Minnesota to offer MonaLisa Touch and ThermiVa Vaginal Tightening treatments. She is a national expert in surgical labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation and uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to enhance her procedures.

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Dr. Mark Erhard

Dr. Mark Erhard is a board-certified cardiologist and nine-time recipient of the Twin Cities Top Doctor award. He currently specializes in Male Hormone Optimization treatments, helping men improve key components of their total health by achieving optimal testosterone levels to enhance energy, lean muscle mass, and libido. Dr. Erhard is honored to address these important complex male health concerns as the co-owner and co-directing physician of LĀK MedSpa, where he combines his expertise with a commitment to patient well-being.