Losing weight is a difficult endeavor. It’s quite a journey that requires patience and discipline to stick to a diet, find the motivation to exercise, and overall live a healthier lifestyle. For some, losing weight sounds like an almost impossible feat, which is why many turn to surgical weight loss options.
Although surgery offers a quick solution to remove excess body fat and shed some pounds, it’s also a highly costly and invasive procedure that requires proper recovery. Luckily, new technologies and techniques have been developed to help people lose fat without having to go under the knife. These are referred to as body sculpting or body contouring treatments.
Two of the most popular non-invasive weight loss treatments are the Strawberry Laser Lipo and Coolsculpting. Both are non-surgical procedures that help a patient remove excess fat in their own unique ways. In this article, we break down the two body contouring treatments to help you make an informed decision about which one is right for you.
Strawberry Laser Lipo
Strawberry Laser Lipo is a modern innovation based on the traditional liposuction treatment. It offers the same benefits, i.e. reducing body fat and targeting problem areas, without any pain or the need for recovery time.
This treatment makes use of high-level 3B laser beams, which access the body through Strawberry Laser Lipo paddles placed on the target areas. The lasers penetrate the skin about nine to 13mm deep to reach and burn excess fat.
In a nutshell, the treatment triggers and enhances the body’s natural process of burning fat. When the lasers beam, they create pores on fat cells, which causes them to spill, moving water, fatty acids, and glycerol, out of the system. They also reduce the size of adipocyte cells, stimulate the lymphatic system to remove fat and tighten the skin, and pass it down to urine.
As a result, the Strawberry Laser Lipo treatment yields an almost instant reduction in fat. After every treatment, the skin in the target areas appears tighter and smoother and cellulite appearance decreases dramatically.
This non-invasive procedure requires at least eight sessions to achieve the best results. Although it seems excessive, there is nothing to worry about because it is absolutely painless and in most cases doesn’t leave any scars, marks, or burns on the skin.
Coolsculpting
Another body contouring option that is preferred by both medical practitioners and patients alike is Coolsculpting. In stark contrast to Strawberry Laser Lipo that, in a way, burns excess fat beneath the skin, Coolsculpting freezes fat cells in the body.
Two cooling panels with high-level suctions are used to kickstart Cryolipolysis, which is the process of freezing fat cells until they become crystallized and die. When done properly, Coolsculpting can reduce fat by up to 19%. This option is best for targeting areas with large amounts of fat as this enables the suction and cooling to work better.
Because of the intense cooling required for Coolsculpting to work, patients may feel pain or discomfort, especially during the first few minutes of the procedure. Some patients also report side effects, such as bruising, firmness, redness, stinging, swelling, tingling, and mild pain.
It can take some time for the benefits to become visible, usually about three weeks to two months post-treatment. It then takes another four to six months for the body to completely expel the crystallized fat cells.
Differences of Strawberry Laser Lipo and Coolsculpting
These two procedures have the same purpose — to get rid of unwanted fat in specific areas of the body. But they do have their fair share of differences in how they go about it, as well as potential risks, side effects, recovery time, etc.
Duration of Treatment
The process of Strawberry Laser Lipo lasts about 20 minutes per session. Coolsculpting, on the other hand, can take as long as one hour.
Process
As mentioned, the Strawberry Laser Lipo procedure removes fat by shrinking the fat cells while Coolsculpting freezes the fat.
Results Time
Patients of Strawberry Laser Lipo will be able to see results immediately after treatment. Coolsculpting can take up to three months to show a visible reduction in fat.
Pain & Side Effects
Strawberry Laser Lipo has no known side effects and is a relatively painless procedure. Patients of Coolsculpting, however, report pain, discomfort, bruising, swelling, and tingling, among others after treatment.
Cost
Strawberry Laser Lipo is the more affordable option, costing only $300 to $500 per target area. Coolsculpting has a steeper price of over $1,000 per target area and depending on how many body parts you want Coolsculpted, one session can cost about $2,000 to $4,000.
Which One Should You Get?
Strawberry Laser Lipo and Coolsculpting are both recommended body contouring treatments because of their non-invasive and non-surgical nature. Although they can yield the same results, it’s still best to consult with a professional to decide which process is more suitable for you.
Schedule a consultation with our doctors today and get professional advice on your body sculpting options.