Say GoodBye to Double Chins. Rhett Women's Center One of the First to Offer CoolMini

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Nov. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- Rhett Women’s Center will be among the first to help patients get rid of their double chins with a new FDA approved Coolsculpting procedure called CoolMini.    ZELTIQ® Aesthetics, Inc. recently received FDA approval for their new Coolsculpting Mini applicator to treat small pockets of fat.   The new CoolMini™ applicator is is designed to treat smaller pockets of fat, including the submental, or chin fat area, more commonly referred to as the double chin.

The FDA approval allows patients to successfully address additional problem areas without surgery. The CoolMini applicator enables Rhett Women’s Center to treat small volume areas of unwanted fat with little to no downtime. Similar to the other applicators addressing flank, thigh, abdominal and a myriad of other body parts typically harboring stubborn fat, the Cool Mini is a truly compelling alternative to more invasive options like face lifts and liposuction.

The new CoolMini applicator is uniquely designed for small volume areas of fat. The applicator’s size, shape and curvature is designed to comfortably fit these small, problem areas. Patients may see results as early as 3 weeks, with the most dramatic results generally observed 1-3 months following treatment.

“Since the CoolSculpting procedure is entirely non-invasive, my patients can typically resume normal activities immediately after treatment. Treatment or an areas takes as little time as one hour,” says Dr. Edmund Rhett.

The accumulation of fat under the chin can be a result of lifestyle, age or genetic factors and — unlike other common problem areas of the body — it cannot be hidden or disguised with clothing. Data from a 2014 study conducted by The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) showed that approximately 68 percent of people were concerned with chin and neck fat; this number increased eight percent from the previous year. Additionally, a recent study conducted in the United States revealed that 22.4 million people are interested in seeking non-invasive fat reduction solutions.

The FDA clearance is based on data from a U.S. pivotal clinical trial involving 60 male and female patients, ranging in age from 22 to 65 years. In the trial, patients received 1-2 treatments in the area under the chin, each six weeks apart resulting in an average of 20% fat reduction, which is in line with results achieved with other CoolSculpting applicators. Additionally, no significant adverse events were observed and patients experienced little to no discomfort or downtime.

The CoolSculpting procedure’s predictable results, non-invasive technology, comfort, lack of downtime and affordable pricing make it a very attractive treatment option for patients looking to eliminate unwanted fat.   Rhett Women’s Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for women of all ages from adolescence to menopause. It is a full service gynecology office whose focus is to provide cost effective, comprehensive medical care by experienced physicians and staff. With the only fully accredited gynecology surgery center in the area, Rhett Women’s Center can provide more affordable and minimally invasive procedures for patients in-house.