CoolSculpting for the Winnipeg Community - A New Cool Way to Reduce Fat
Welcome to the Cosmetic SkinClinic & Laser Centre of Dr. Earl Minuk, Dermatologist, where we offer a premiere non-surgical treatment for fat reduction in a relaxed, private and spa-like surrounding.
Since his recent introduction of CoolSculpting®® to Winnipeg, Dr. Minuk has been interviewed on CBC TV & Radio, CJOB and the Winnipeg Free Press. He is pleased to offer you an opportunity to learn more about this innovative procedure that has taken North America by 'storm'.
Please contact the SkinClinic at 957-7242 to schedule an information appointment to learn how
CoolSculpting® can enhance your figure WITHOUT surgery and downtime. Click here for Information Appointments On-Line.
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Q. What clinical evidence shows that the CoolSculpting® Procedure really works?
A. Clinical studies involving hundreds of patients show that, for properly selected patients, the CoolSculpting® Procedure is an effective way to reduce fat without the pain, risk, and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.
Q. How long until I notice results?
A. In properly selected patients, a noticeable, measurable reduction in fat bulges in two to four months. At that time, you and Dr. Minuk can meet to assess your cosmetic improvement and consider additional procedures to achieve greater fat reduction.
CoolSculpting® priced from $700-$1600
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the CoolSculpting® Procedure?
The CoolSculpting® Procedure is a new, non-invasive way to gently and effectively reduce fat in targeted areas of your body, resulting in noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas. What makes the CoolSculpting® Procedure different is its advanced cooling technology that targets and eliminates fat cells. Unlike traditional invasive surgical procedures, this is non-invasive, with no needles and no incisions. There is no need for anesthesia or pain medications and there is no recovery time. The procedure is performed in our SkinClinic, under the supervision of Dermatology Skin Specialist Dr. Minuk who specializes in cosmetic procedures.
How does the CoolSculpting® Procedure work?
Early research done by world-renowned dermatologists at Massachusetts General
Hospital in Boston, MA, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, showed that fat cells are naturally more vulnerable to cold than other surrounding tissue. This scientific principle is called "Cryolipolysis™." During the procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells in specific areas of your body. When fat cells are exposed to cooling during the CoolSculpting® Procedure, it triggers a process of natural removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a reduction in fat bulges that is visible in most patients in two to four months.
What happens to the fat cells?
The exposure to cooling causes the fat cells to begin a process of natural removal, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The fat cells in the treated area are gently eliminated through the body's normal metabolic processes, like fat from food. The result is a gradual reduction in fat bulges that is visible to most patients in two to four months.
What clinical evidence shows that the CoolSculpting® Procedure really works?
Clinical studies involving hundreds of patients show that, for properly selected patients, the CoolSculpting® Procedure is an effective way to reduce fat without the pain, risk, and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.
How long until I notice results?
In properly selected patients, a noticeable, measurable reduction in fat bulges in two to four months. At that time, you and Dr. Minuk can meet to assess your cosmetic improvement and consider additional procedures to achieve greater fat reduction.
How do the results compare with invasive procedures like liposuction?
The results of CoolSculpting® are not as rapid or dramatic as invasive procedures such as liposuction. However, if you want to avoid the pain, risk and recovery time associated with surgical procedures, the CoolSculpting® may be the preferred option for you.
How long do the results last?
Patients experiencing fat layer reduction show persistent results at least six months after the CoolSculpting® Procedure. Longer term studies have not been completed. The elimination of fat cells as a result of CoolSculpting® is expected to last about as long as fat cells removed by invasive procedures such as liposuction.
What are common effects after the procedure?
The procedure is completely non-invasive, which allows return to normal activities on the same day as the procedure, such as work or exercise. Redness may appear in the treated area, and may last from a few minutes to a few hours. Some localized bruising may occur, which clears within a few weeks. Many patients experience a temporary dulling of sensation in the treated area lasting one to eight weeks.
How long does the procedure take?
Procedure time can be one or two hours or more depending on the size of the area to be treated. During your consultation, Dr. Minuk will discuss how long your procedure will take and how much time you should allow for your office visit.
Does CoolSculpting® hurt?
CoolSculpting® is comfortable for most patients. Anesthesia or 'freezing' was not needed for any patients in clinical trials2. Typically patients are comfortable enough to read, work on their laptop computers, listen to music, or just relax during the procedure
Is there downtime?
There is no recovery time after the Procedure. You may resume your normal activities on the same day as your procedure, including work and exercise.
Will I benefit from additional Procedures?
A follow-up visit will be schedule two to four months after your procedure to assess your cosmetic improvement and consider additional CoolSculpting® Procedures to achieve greater fat reduction.
Am I a good candidate for CoolSculpting®?
Ideal candidates are relatively fit, but have some modest-size fat bulges or 'love handles' that are not easily reduced through diet and exercise. They are seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat, but are not considering a surgical procedure. This is not a way to lose weight or treat obesity, and it is not a substitute for invasive methods like liposuction. During consultation, Dr. Minuk can talk with you about whether you are a good candidate for the CoolSculpting®.
How is the CoolSculpting® Procedure different from other procedures?
The controlled cooling of the CoolSculpting® Procedure targets and eliminates only fat cells. Other treatment modalities such as lasers, radiofrequency, and focused ultrasound affect fat cells and may affect other adjacent tissue in a way that is not comparable to the CoolSculpting® method of cryolipolysis.
