Cellfina Vs Coolsculpting – Which Is Right For You?

When it comes to nonsurgical treatment options for poor skin tone and fat deposits, there are now more options available than ever.  Treatments include Cellfina, Coolsculpting, Cellulaze and Ultherapy.  This is a great thing, as it allows us to improve appearance without risking surgery.  This this guide, you will understand the differences between two of the best nonsurgical treatments today – Cellfina and Coolsculpting

Coolsculpting is a nonsurgical fat removal treatment.  In Coolsculpting, an applicator is applied to the skin of the patient.  This applicator cools subcutaneous fat cells, while at the same time keeping the skin warm.  

The cool damages fat cells so that the body excretes them via the liver and lymphatic system.  This is a safe process and you will not even feel it happens.  Because of this procedure, treated areas become sleeker and slimmer.  Additionally, smooth and even results are guaranteed with Coolsculpting, unlike liposuction procedures, where dimpling can happen after a procedure has taken place.  

Coolsculpting is more versatile than other similar treatments.  Coolsculpting is able to target fat on the back, arms, thighs and flanks.  It is even used under the chin.

How powerful is Coolsculpting?

Coolsculpting is a very effective procedure for removing small to medium sized bulges of fat from patients who are otherwise slim.  Coolsculpting usually removes 24% of fat cells from the areas which are treated.  This might not sound like much, but it makes a huge difference.  Coolsculpting easily takes two or more inches of the waist of a person.  Most patients who have the procedure report being satisfied wsth results.

What is Cellfina?

Cellfina is a minimally-invasive treatment used for cellulite.  In Cellfina, a controlled subcision technique is utilized, which released fibrous bands below the skin, which are responsible for creating cellulite.  This is accomplished using an applicator, which draws skin and stretches these bands.  

It has very fine needles, which divides the fibrous bands without causing the patient pain.  This means that the bands relax so that they do not make the skin pucker any more.  Cellfina appointments usually take between half an hour to one hour, and most patients need only one treatment.  Recovery is simple.  As the incisions which are made during Cellfina are very small, you do not need any stitches, and are not required to rest in bed after the treatment is finished.  Cellfina is currently approved for use on the buttocks and thighs.

Is Cellfina effective?

According to studies, Cellfina is the most effective treatment for cellulite which is available at the moment.  One study found that 98% of patients were extremely happy with results from Cellfina.  The only downside from Cellfina is the price.  Cellfina is quite costly in terms of minimally invasive procedures, as the equipment which is needed to perform Cellfina is pricey, and requires the use of an $800 consumable.  You should therefore expect to pay anything from $3500 to $6500 for this treatment, anywhere in New York, including Manhattan and Nassau County.

You have Cellfina or Coolsculpting first?

If you have decided that you want to get both Coolsculpting and Cellfina, then you might be wondering which treatment you should get first.  As is the case with the majority of complementary procedures, having these treatments in the right order maximizes your chances of getting the perfect outcome.  Plastic surgeons typically recommend that you get Cellfina after Coolsculpting, because as cellulite is not caused by excess fat, fat sometimes accentuates cellulite dimples.  

Fat which presses against the skin worsens connective tissues problems which are caused by cellulite by putting more stress on the fibrous septae.  Because of this, getting rid of fat cells does not cure cellulite, though it can make it less noticeable.  

Choosing to get Coolsculpting before you get Cellfina can reduce the amount of cellulite treatment that you will be required to get.  If you only have small amounts of cellulite, Coolsculpting reduces cellulite enough that you will not need additional treatment.

Who should get Coolsculpting and Cellfina?

People who want to have Coolsculpting and Cellfina should be a healthy weight, and be in good shape overall.  As with all body sculpting procedures, Coolsculpting is not a weight loss treatment.  It cannot get rid of excess body fat; it instead treats localized deposits of fat.  

If you are within 25 pounds of your ideal weight, but find that you still have bulges on your stomach, thighs, chest of chin, then Coolsculpting is a great option for you.  You must be able to pinch at minimum one inch of fat from the area that you want treated so that you can have Coolsculpting.

If you feel like neither of these treatments are a good fit for you, you can speak with your doctor about Cellulaze.