CoolSculpting is an ever-popular non-invasive body sculpting treatment – freezing stubborn fat pockets from the outside in – but like all cosmetic procedures, it does come with risks.

Successful – and permanent fat removal – results from CoolSculpting are experienced worldwide, but like any procedure ensuring those cosmetic practitioners performing CoolSculpting are fully trained and qualified to do so, is essential. New Zealand currently doesn’t regulate non-surgical cosmetic treatments, which means many Kiwis risk placing themselves in the hands of untrained, unqualified administrators when opting for appearance medicine treatments – like dermal fillers, Botox and CoolSculpting.

And, whilst some may argue that the risk factors around cryolipolysis – fat freezing treatments – are which low; it does come with them. In a few cases, fat in the treated area can expand and harden into an unnaturally shaped lump in response to the extreme cold temperatures of the applicator. Paradoxical (abnormal) adipose (fat) hyperplasia (unusual increase in a structure) – or PAH – actually causes the fat in the area to bulge and get bigger, and will typically become firmer than surrounding tissue. Although PAH isn’t life threatening – and it can be treated with surgical liposuction – reducing the risk of developing this condition begins by putting yourself in the safest, and most qualified of surgical hands.

A fully trained and qualified cosmetic nurse and practitioner will deliver controlled cooling to targeted fat cells beneath the skin and engage the right applicators, fitted to body areas you specifically want to contour and sculpt. For example, CoolSculpting applicators like the CoolFit – which is a longer length applicator, is ideal for targeting bat wings and inner thighs.

When it comes to your body, it’s safety first. Put yourself in the hands of cosmetic surgeons and nurses who are fully trained across all cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.

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