(781) 740-7840
Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery
2 Pond Park Road #308
Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: (781) 740-7840
Monday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery
6b Amelia Drive
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: (781) 740-7840
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Even with a healthy lifestyle, many people still notice stubborn bulges that don’t respond to diet or exercise. CoolSculpting Elite offers a nonsurgical way to effectively target these areas. We provide CoolSculpting Elite for Boston-area patients at our Hingham location, and we are the only practice on Nantucket to offer it. With this next-generation fat reduction technology available at both of our practice locations, we’re proud to be a CoolSculpting Certified Practice with more than 1,000 treatments performed.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
CoolSculpting Elite utilizes a C-shaped applicator that increases the amount of fat that can be treated during each treatment. We are now able to treat 18% more fat per session with CoolSculpting Elite technology! What’s even better is that CoolSculpting Elite allows us to treat 2 areas at one time with one machine, giving you even better results than with traditional CoolSculpting!
Thanks to CoolSculpting Elite’s improved technology, not only can we treat a larger surface area, but we can do it more effectively and more quickly, giving you the results you want in less time!
CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared body contouring procedure that reduces areas of stubborn fat without surgery. Commonly treated areas include:
Although CoolSculpting Elite treatments reduce fat, they are not designed for people who want to lose a significant amount of weight. Rather, good candidates are in good overall health and want to tone and sculpt specific areas of their bodies where they can’t seem to lose stubborn fat.
Anyone who has pockets of unwanted fat that are resistant to diet and exercise is a candidate for CoolSculpting Elite. We recommend that patients be at or close to their ideal weight before treatment. This is not a weight loss procedure. CoolSculpting Elite works to freeze and remove areas of unwanted fat on the arms, legs, back, and abdomen.
A pair of Harvard University scientists developed the CoolSculpting technique based on the concept of cryolipolysis, which uses cold temperatures to freeze fat cells. CoolSculpting Elite treatments safely kill fat cells because they freeze at higher temperatures without harming skin or other cells. Treated fat cells die and are gradually absorbed by the body’s natural cleansing process. (See animation video.)
A clinical study found that: “Treatment resulted in a normalized fat layer reduction of 20.4% at 2 months and 25.5% at 6 months after treatment.”1
Women and men interested in CoolSculpting Elite will first have a complimentary consultation with Dr. Guenther or one of our certified practitioners to determine whether the treatment is suited to their individual needs and goals. Although CoolSculpting Elite treatments can reduce fat by as much as 20% to 25% in one area1, patients who want more extensive reduction may be better suited for surgical treatment. In this case, Dr. Guenther may suggest liposuction as a more appropriate treatment path.
A licensed medical aesthetician with over a decade of experience, Haley Stevens is an integral part of our medical spa team. She is passionate about helping others and has been certified on over 15 different medical aesthetic devices. This vast knowledge combined with her friendly bedside manner makes her a highly sought out skin care professional.
Learn MoreCoolSculpting Elite treatments are performed in the safety of our privately owned plastic surgery office under the direction of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dax Guenther. Because the CoolSculpting Elite device allows us to treat 2 areas with 1 machine, we make treatments of multiple areas twice as fast. This process, sometimes called DualSculpting, allows us to treat 2 areas in as little as 35 minutes instead of 2 hours like traditional CoolSculpting.
Once the CoolSculpting Elite applicator is placed over the area of fat and turned on, patients may feel tugging, pinching, or numbness at first. The procedure itself involves little discomfort for most patients, who usually liken it to the cold and numbing sensation of using an icepack. Patients often read, use mobile devices, or even nap during the treatment.
Because CoolSculpting is a completely non-surgical treatment, most patients return to their daily activities immediately afterward. Redness, swelling, bruising and some temporary numbness are typical side effects that fade soon after the procedure.
After a CoolSculpting Elite treatment, the body naturally removes dead fat cells through the lymphatic system, which also helps reduce swelling. Lymphatic massage involves light pressure (more aggressive massage techniques can damage tissue), which increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage and accelerates your recovery. You can do these massages at home without lying on a table.
Although you may notice some slimming as early as 3 weeks after the treatment, the results will become more dramatic after 2 months. Fat cells are naturally absorbed and flushed out from your body’s system during the ensuing 4 to 6 months. Destroyed fat cells are gone for good, but remaining fat cells can still expand. A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition will help you enjoy your toned physique for years to come.
If you are ready to take the next step to sculpt your body and remove unwanted fat, request a consultation for CoolSculpting Elite at our Hingham or Nantucket locations with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dax Guenther or call us at (781) 740-7840 to speak with one of our team members today.
1 Coleman S.R., Sachdeva K., Egbert B.M. Preciado J., Allison J., Clinical efficacy of noninvasive cryolipolysis and its effects on peripheral nerves, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: 2009; 33(4):482-488. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19296153
The applicator typically reaches temperatures around –11°C (about 12°F). The temperature is cold enough to trigger fat-cell crystallization while keeping the treatment safe and comfortable. Most people feel intense cold for the first few minutes, which gradually fades as the area becomes numb.
The number of sessions depends on your goals, the number of areas being treated, and how much fat reduction you would like to achieve. Many patients see excellent results with a single treatment per area, while others opt for 2 or more sessions for additional contouring. During your consultation, Dr. Dax will create a customized treatment plan to let you know exactly how many sessions will help you reach your desired outcome.
CoolSculpting Elite is designed to reduce fat, not tighten loose skin. Some patients notice a subtle improvement in firmness because fat reduction can reveal better contour, but the treatment does not directly contract or rejuvenate skin. If skin tightening is part of your aesthetic goals, Dr. Dax may recommend a nonsurgical skin tightening treatment.
CoolSculpting Elite does not treat cellulite. While it reduces fat beneath the skin, it does not release the fibrous bands that cause dimpling. For true cellulite correction, Cellfina® may be recommended, as it targets the structural cause of cellulite by releasing those tethered bands.
Lymphatic massage can help reduce swelling and support your body’s natural elimination of the treated fat cells. Most providers recommend performing gentle massage over the treated area for 1 to 2 minutes, 2 to 3 times per day, for about 1 to 2 weeks after treatment. Your provider will give you personalized instructions, but in general, light, consistent massage during the early healing phase is most beneficial.
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