Plastic Surgeon R. Laurence Berkowitz Now Offers CoolSculpting Noninvasive Fat Reduction Tre

CAMPBELL, Calif. - Oct. 8, 2014 - PRLog -- San Jose plastic surgeon Dr. R. Laurence Berkowitz is excited to announce that he now offers CoolSculpting treatment, an innovative nonsurgical procedure designed to reduce fat, thus providing a slimmer contour throughout the treatment area.

What Is CoolSculpting?

Dr. R. Laurence Berkowitz is excited to announce that his practice now offers CoolSculpting, an innovative fat reduction treatment that requires no incisions, no anesthetic and, best of all, no downtime!

The FDA-approved CoolSculpting treatment is an effective alternative to liposuction surgery. It uses fat-freezing technology to destroy targeted fat cells, thereby reducing unwanted fat and providing a slimmer contour throughout the treatment area. Now, patients can improve the look of stubborn pockets of fat quickly, painlessly and without surgery.

Dr. Berkowitz is the first physician in Santa Clara County to offer CoolSculpting. Not to mention, his office is the only practice in all of Silicon Valley / the South Bay to offer DualSculpting, which allows patients to receive CoolSculpting treatment on two areas of the body simultaneously.

How CoolSculpting Works to Destroy Fat Cells

This safe, noninvasive fat reduction treatment uses Cryolipolysis™ fat-freezing technology to destroy fat cells in the treatment area. A layer of protective gel is applied, and the CoolSculpting device is placed on the treatment area. The CoolSculpting device chills the targeted subcutaneous fat cells, thereby damaging them, without harming the surrounding tissues. Over a course of several weeks after treatment, the body safely eliminates the damaged fat cells, through its natural detoxification system.

CoolSculpting has been shown to reduce 20 to 30 percent of unwanted fat throughout the treatment area, for a more contoured look. This noninvasive fat reduction treatment can be used on almost any area of the body, including the abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, hips, thighs and arms.

About the Procedure

The procedure takes about one hour per treatment area, depending on which region of the body is treated. In addition, individuals receiving treatment in bilateral areas — such as both thighs, both hips and both sides of the waist — can speed up treatment by opting for DualSculpting, which involves the use of two CoolSculpting devices simultaneously. Patients generally feel relaxed throughout treatment, and are able to sit comfortably, flip through a magazine or reply to work emails for the duration of the procedure.

The treatment area may become numb or red, as a result of the cooling action; however, these symptoms should improve within a few hours of treatment. The final results become noticeable within several weeks following the procedure, as the body flushes out the destroyed fat cells.

Who Can Benefit From CoolSculpting Treatment

Suitable candidates for noninvasive fat reduction treatment are in good general health. They are either at or just slightly above their ideal body weight, but are plagued by localized deposits of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. CoolSculpting treatment is not designed as a tool for major weight loss; instead, it can help individuals “fine-tune” bothersome problem areas.

More About R. Laurence Berkowitz, MD

Voted Metro’s Best Plastic Surgeon of Silicon Valley in 2013, Dr. Berkowitz has more than 30 years of plastic surgery experience. He has completed residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery, as well as advanced fellowships in plastic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Berkowitz is the author of a number of articles about plastic and reconstructive surgery that have been published in peer-reviewed medical books and journals. As a respected authority in plastic and reconstructive surgery, he is frequently invited to speak at plastic surgery conventions across North America. In addition, Dr. Berkowitz has hospital privileges at several prestigious medical centers, including Stanford University Hospital. To learn more about Dr. Berkowitz, please visit http://rlberkowitzmd.com.