Skin Conditions

When CoolSculpting was introducedin 2010, it took non-surgical body contouring to the next level. Based on cryolipolysis—the term for destroying fat cells by freezing them—the FDA-cleared technology took the medical arena by storm. It allowed doctors and medical technicians to target and eliminate pockets of subcutaneous fat, providing them with the power to reshape the abdomen, back, inner and outer thighs, upper arms and double chin in a non-invasive way. This year, the breakthrough technology has hit its 2.0 stage with CoolSculpting Elite, which is being introduced to the Cleveland area by Docere Medical Spa & Laser Center in Strongsville. “We invested in the technology to remain true to our mission of bringing the latest medical advancements to our patients,” says Docere owner Lori Leonard. “We are the first in Ohio to offer the CoolSculpting Elite treatment. And since we are the number one CoolSculpting provider in Ohio as well as the top 10 providers in the country, our experience speaks for itself.” Ideal for Both Men and Women “No matter how much you diet or exercise, most of us have those nagging, resistant areas of fat that don’t seem to respond,” says Lori. “We’re treating a lot of men and women with this method to reduce those areas.” During the 35-minute CoolSculpting Elite treatment, patients relax on a spa bed. An area of fat is gently drawn into a hand- held device, where it is cooled. Patients report the procedure feels chilly and a little numb. Afterward, there’s little to no downtime. Significant Advances in Targeting Fat “The advancements between traditional CoolSculpting and CoolSculpting Elite are significant,” says Medical Clinician Kathy Fiocco-Schwab. “The hand-held applicator design has been refined with a C-cup shape to curve around the body’s surface. This allows for more suction, more even cooling and additional contact with tissue. We can work on several areas during one treatment since we have two machines, each with two applicators.” She explains they now target fat better, addressing bothersome isolated areas like bra fat, upper arms, chubby areas around the distal thigh, “muffin top” around the waist, “banana roll” in the buttocks, the jawline and double chin, and larger areas such as the stomach and back. The bottom line? If you can squeeze it, they can freeze it. Kathy reports the results are dramatic and long-lasting. Most patients report seeing results in as little as four weeks after their first treatment, and the results emerge fully at 12 to 18 weeks. “Once the fat is gone, it’s gone. Fat cells cannot regrow,” says Kathy. “A longitudinal study evaluating how long fat-freezing results last followed patients over the span of nearly a decade and found that the reduction in fat was still visible, despite fluctuations in weight, among the subjects.” Complementing CoolSculpting Elite, over the years, Docere has amassed an arsenal of technology and tools that work together synergistically for the best outcome, helping patients look younger and better. Their physicians and medical technicians specialize in CoolTone to tone muscle, procedures to target cellulite, as well as laser skin care, injectables and other leading esthetic treatments. Docere Medical Spa & Laser Center is located at 10633 Pearl Road, in Strongsville. For more information or to make an appointment for your free CoolSculpting Elite consultation, call 440-238-3331 or visit the website at DocereMedSpa.com .