Non-Surgical Fat Reduction at Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center
Stubborn pockets of fat can remain even when you exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet. Areas such as the abdomen, love handles, thighs, upper arms, back, and double chin can be particularly resistant to lifestyle changes.
CoolSculpting Elite is a non-invasive body-contouring treatment that uses controlled cooling to target localized fat beneath the skin without surgery, needles, or liposuction.
At Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, CoolSculpting Elite treatments are customized according to your anatomy, treatment areas, and body-contouring goals.
What Is CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting Elite is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive fat-reduction treatment based on a process called cryolipolysis, commonly known as fat freezing.
The technology delivers controlled cooling to targeted subcutaneous fat cells beneath the skin.
Fat cells are more sensitive to controlled cooling than surrounding tissues. Following treatment, affected fat cells are gradually processed and removed by the body over time.
The result is a gradual reduction in the appearance of the treated fat bulge.
CoolSculpting Elite is designed for body contouring—not weight loss.
How Does CoolSculpting Elite Work?
During treatment, an applicator is selected according to the size, shape, and location of the targeted fat pocket.
The applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to the treatment area.
The cooling affects a portion of the fat cells beneath the skin. Over the following weeks and months, the body naturally processes those affected cells.
Because this process occurs gradually, changes develop progressively rather than appearing immediately after treatment.
CoolSculpting Elite vs. Original CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting Elite represents an updated generation of CoolSculpting technology.
The Elite system uses redesigned applicators created to improve contact with the body's natural curves and allows treatment planning to be customized for different body areas.
Depending on the treatment plan, two areas may also be treated simultaneously using the Elite system.
The important factor, however, is not simply having the newest device. Successful body contouring begins with identifying the correct treatment area and selecting the appropriate applicator and treatment plan for the patient's anatomy.
What Areas Can CoolSculpting Elite Treat?
CoolSculpting Elite is FDA-cleared for treating visible fat bulges in several areas of the body.
These include:
Abdomen
Flanks or love handles
Inner thighs
Outer thighs
Upper arms
Bra fat
Back fat
Fat underneath the buttocks, commonly called the banana roll
Under the chin
Under the jawline
Not every area of fullness is necessarily appropriate for CoolSculpting.
During your consultation, we evaluate whether the concern is primarily caused by subcutaneous fat, loose skin, muscle tone, cellulite, or another factor before recommending treatment.
CoolSculpting Elite for Belly Fat
The abdomen is one of the most commonly requested CoolSculpting treatment areas.
Even people who maintain a healthy weight may have a localized pocket of abdominal fat that remains despite diet and exercise.
CoolSculpting Elite may be used to reduce appropriate pinchable subcutaneous fat in the upper or lower abdomen and improve abdominal contour.
It is important to distinguish subcutaneous fat from deeper visceral fat surrounding the internal organs. CoolSculpting targets fat beneath the skin and is not a treatment for visceral abdominal fat.
CoolSculpting for Love Handles
Fat along the sides of the waist—commonly called love handles or flanks—can affect the shape of the waistline.
CoolSculpting Elite applicators can be positioned to target appropriate localized flank fat.
In some patients, treating both the abdomen and flanks creates a more balanced improvement than focusing on only one isolated area.
Treatment planning should therefore consider overall body proportions rather than treating individual fat pockets without regard to surrounding contours.
CoolSculpting for Double Chin and Jawline Fat
Localized fat beneath the chin can occur even in people who are otherwise relatively lean.
CoolSculpting Elite is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges in the submental area beneath the chin and the submandibular area beneath the jawline.
Reducing appropriate localized fat in these areas may improve the appearance of the chin and jawline.
However, a poorly defined jawline is not always caused by fat.
Loose skin, facial anatomy, chin projection, and other factors may contribute. An evaluation helps determine whether fat reduction is actually the appropriate treatment.
CoolSculpting for Upper Arms
Localized upper-arm fat can sometimes remain despite exercise and weight management.
CoolSculpting Elite can target appropriate subcutaneous fat in the upper arms without surgery.
If significant loose skin rather than fat is the primary concern, another treatment approach may be more appropriate.
CoolSculpting for Thighs
CoolSculpting Elite may be used for visible fat bulges of the inner and outer thighs.
Treatment planning depends on the location and distribution of fat as well as the patient's overall leg contour.
CoolSculpting is intended to reduce localized fat—not substantially reduce overall thigh size or replace weight loss.
CoolSculpting for Bra Fat and Back Fat
Small pockets of fat around the bra line and back can be difficult to change through exercise alone.
CoolSculpting Elite includes applicators that may be used to target appropriate bra and back fat.
Because these areas vary considerably between patients, applicator placement and treatment planning should be individualized.
CoolSculpting for the Banana Roll
The banana roll is the small pocket of fat that may develop directly underneath the buttocks.
CoolSculpting Elite is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges in this area.
Treatment should be planned carefully because the contour of the buttocks and surrounding thigh influences the overall appearance.
Candidacy & Treatment Expectations
Who Is a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting Elite?
CoolSculpting Elite may be appropriate for women and men who:
Are bothered by localized pockets of pinchable fat
Are relatively close to their desired body weight
Maintain generally healthy lifestyle habits
Prefer a non-surgical approach
Want little to no downtime
Have realistic expectations about fat reduction
Understand that CoolSculpting is body contouring rather than weight loss
A consultation is necessary because not everyone is an appropriate candidate.
Is CoolSculpting a Weight-Loss Treatment?
No.
This is one of the most important things to understand about CoolSculpting.
CoolSculpting Elite is designed to reduce localized subcutaneous fat and improve body contours. It is not intended to produce significant weight loss or treat obesity.
If your primary goal is substantial overall weight reduction, weight-management strategies should come before body-contouring treatment.
CoolSculpting is most useful when the concern is a specific pocket of stubborn fat rather than overall body weight.
What Happens During a CoolSculpting Elite Treatment?
Your treatment begins with an evaluation of the targeted area.
The treatment area is marked, and an appropriate CoolSculpting Elite applicator is positioned over the localized fat.
Depending on the applicator, you may initially feel:
Pulling
Tugging
Pressure
Intense cold
Tingling or mild discomfort
As the area becomes cold, it commonly becomes numb.
You can generally relax during treatment, and many patients use the time to read, use their phone, work, or simply rest.
Treatment time depends on the area, applicator, and individualized treatment plan.
Does CoolSculpting Hurt?
Individual experiences vary.
The initial cooling and suction can produce temporary discomfort, pulling, pressure, or intense cold.
As the area becomes numb, these sensations commonly decrease.
After treatment, the area may temporarily feel tender, sensitive, numb, or sore.
Your provider will explain what sensations are expected and when you should contact the office about an unusual symptom.
Is There Downtime After CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting Elite is non-surgical and generally requires little to no downtime.
Most patients can return to their normal daily activities after treatment.
Temporary effects may include:
Redness
Swelling
Bruising
Tenderness
Tingling
Numbness
Sensitivity
Aching or discomfort
These effects generally improve over time, although duration varies between patients.
When Will I See CoolSculpting Results?
CoolSculpting results develop gradually.
The body needs time to process the fat cells affected by treatment.
Some patients begin noticing changes within several weeks, with additional improvement developing over the following months.
Because the process is gradual, the final result should not be evaluated immediately after treatment.
Before-and-after photographs can help objectively compare changes over time.
How Many CoolSculpting Treatments Will I Need?
There is no single treatment plan that is appropriate for everyone.
Some patients may achieve their desired improvement after one treatment cycle in an area, while others may benefit from additional treatment.
The number of treatments depends on:
Amount of localized fat
Treatment area
Anatomy
Desired degree of reduction
Applicator selection
Previous CoolSculpting treatment
Overall body-contouring goals
At your consultation, we can develop a personalized treatment plan rather than selling a predetermined number of sessions.
Are CoolSculpting Results Permanent?
Fat cells affected and eliminated following CoolSculpting treatment do not regenerate in the same way.
However, CoolSculpting does not prevent future weight gain.
Remaining fat cells can enlarge if you gain weight, and body shape can continue to change with aging, pregnancy, hormonal changes, and lifestyle.
Maintaining a relatively stable weight can help preserve your body-contouring results.
Treatment Comparisons
CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction
CoolSculpting and liposuction both address unwanted fat, but they are very different procedures.
CoolSculpting Elite
CoolSculpting Elite:
Is non-invasive
Does not require surgical incisions
Does not require anesthesia
Requires little to no downtime
Produces gradual changes
Is intended for localized fat reduction
Liposuction
Liposuction:
Is a surgical procedure
Physically removes fat through suction
Can generally remove larger amounts of fat
Requires recovery
Has surgical risks
May create more dramatic changes
CoolSculpting should not be presented as a replacement for liposuction.
The appropriate option depends on the amount of fat, desired result, anatomy, willingness to undergo surgery, and medical considerations.
CoolSculpting Elite vs. Emsculpt Neo
These treatments address different body-contouring goals.
CoolSculpting Elite primarily targets localized subcutaneous fat.
Emsculpt Neo combines muscle stimulation with radiofrequency and is designed to address muscle conditioning as well as body contouring.
Someone whose main concern is a pinchable pocket of stubborn fat may have different needs from someone whose primary goal is increased abdominal or gluteal muscle definition.
In selected patients, different body-contouring technologies may be used as part of an individualized plan.
CoolSculpting vs. VelaShape III
CoolSculpting Elite and VelaShape III also serve different purposes.
CoolSculpting focuses primarily on localized fat reduction.
VelaShape III is used primarily when concerns such as cellulite, skin texture, circumferential appearance, or skin laxity are important.
During consultation, determining whether the problem is fat, cellulite, skin laxity, or a combination helps us recommend the appropriate technology.
Safety, Medical Risks & Eligibility
What Are the Risks of CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is non-invasive, but that does not mean it is completely risk-free.
Temporary effects may include redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, numbness, tingling, firmness, or discomfort in the treated area.
Certain effects may vary according to the treatment location.
A rare but important complication is paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH).
With PAH, fatty tissue in the treated area becomes enlarged rather than reduced. It may develop months after treatment and may require surgical treatment.
Patients should understand potential risks and side effects before undergoing CoolSculpting.
Who Should Not Have CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is not appropriate for everyone.
The treatment should not be performed in patients with certain cold-related conditions, including:
Cryoglobulinemia
Cold agglutinin disease
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
You should also tell your provider about medical conditions, pregnancy, previous surgery, hernias, implanted devices, medications, allergies, and any other relevant medical history.
A consultation helps determine whether CoolSculpting is appropriate and safe for you.
Pricing & Consultation Details
How Much Does CoolSculpting Elite Cost in Brooklyn?
CoolSculpting pricing depends on the individualized treatment plan rather than one universal price.
Cost can vary according to:
Area being treated
Number of areas
Number and type of applicator cycles
Whether more than one session is recommended
Overall body-contouring goals
During your consultation at Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center, we evaluate the areas you want to improve and develop a customized treatment plan with the associated cost.
Why Choose Park Slope Laser for CoolSculpting Elite?
Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center has extensive experience providing non-surgical body-contouring treatments to women and men in Brooklyn.
Our approach begins with evaluating what is actually causing the contour concern.
A bulge may be caused primarily by fat, but loose skin, cellulite, muscle tone, or facial/body anatomy may also contribute.
Because our center offers multiple body-contouring technologies—including CoolSculpting Elite, Emsculpt Neo, and VelaShape III—we can evaluate which approach best matches the concern rather than assuming every patient needs the same treatment.
Treatment plans are customized according to anatomy, goals, and realistic expectations.
CoolSculpting Elite in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
If stubborn fat remains despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, CoolSculpting Elite may provide a non-surgical option for improving selected body contours.
Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center provides CoolSculpting Elite in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, with individualized treatment planning for areas including the abdomen, love handles, thighs, upper arms, back and bra fat, double chin and jawline, and banana roll.
The first step is determining whether the area you want to change is actually appropriate for fat freezing.
Schedule a consultation with Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center to discuss your goals and determine whether CoolSculpting Elite is the right body-contouring treatment for you.