New technique called "CoolSculpting" promises to eliminate fat without surgery
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Posted: 02/08/2011
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) - A new technique called "CoolSculpting" is helping people to lose the fat, without surgery.
Boyd Cosmetic Surgical Institute in Birmingham is offering the service and Dr. Charles Boyd joined the Action News at 7pm Team to show us how it works.
Dr. Boyd calls CoolSculpting a revolutionary procedure that uses a cooling method called Cryolipolysis to target, cool, and eliminate fat cells without damage to neighboring tissue.
One treatment takes an hour and costs $700. After the treatment, patients are able to continue their daily routine without interuption. Over the next 2-4 months, the crystallized fat cells break down and are naturally flushed from your body.
Dr. Boyd says it's ideal because there is no cutting, or needles. He also says it's relatively painless.
For more on CoolSculpting you can watch the video in the upper left-hand corner of your screen, or you can click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
To get in touch with Dr. Charles Boyd click here .
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