Stubborn bulges are a real thing. You know, those problematic areas like your midsection, back and upper thighs that just won’t go away no matter how hard you work out. Well friends, unfortunately, that persistent fat as we age gets harder and harder to get rid of, which is why Coolsculpting® Elite is everyone’s new best friend.

Coolsculpting® in the Tristate region of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio has never been more convenient. At The RETREAT located in Huntington / Barboursville area of West Virginia we can treat up to four areas during one session with our two Coolsculpting® Elite machines. Double the handles and half the time, the Coolsculpting® Elite treatments take only 35 minutes to complete making freezing fat feasible to fit into your schedule.

How does it work?

No anesthesia is required, and no incisions are made because it is the non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Even though the results may not be as dramatic as that from liposuction, Coolsculpting® will cause permanent, visible changes as long as a good diet and a healthy exercise regimen is maintained. Coolsculpting® is FDA cleared for fat reduction in nine different areas of the body by using a safe, proven, process called cryolipolysis. This process infuses specific areas with controlled cooling, which triggers a decrease in the number of fat cells in the treated area. After the treatment, the body will gradually remove the fat cells that have died, therefore results are not immediate, but as the fat removal process continues the improvements to the shape of your body are more easily discernible.

Coolsculpting® is not a weight loss procedure. The best candidates for this treatment are people in normal weight range and who want to remove fat bulges, such “love handles, muffin tops, bra fat” or other stubborn areas like these.

At The RETREAT, we are dedicated to offering our Tristate area the latest advances to body contouring. We also offer Cooltone™ which is a great complementary procedure to Coolsculpting®. Cooltone™ doesn’t reduce fat but helps patients to build muscle faster, increasing their strength to reshape their bodies even quicker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Good candidates have noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of. The CoolSculpting fat reduction procedure is specifically designed for those who have unwanted fat that resists diet and exercise. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, the CoolSculpting procedure is not a weight loss solution for people who are obese. It is, however a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Request a one-on-one consultation with us to determine if the CoolSculpting procedure is right for you.
The price for CoolSculpting procedures varies depending on your areas of concern, the number of sessions needed, and your ultimate goals. We will help create a customized treatment plan, in person, that’s tailored to your body, your goals, and your budget.
We will help you create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. The length of your CoolSculpting session will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit. We may schedule additional sessions in order to meet your goals.
Once the treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), your body processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells. Once the treated fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.
As the cooling begins during the first few minutes, you will feel pressure and intense cold. This soon dissipates. Many people read, watch videos, work on their laptop, or even take a nap during their treatment.
The CoolSculpting procedure is FDA-cleared for the flank (love handles), abdomen, and thigh. With over one million CoolSculpting treatments performed worldwide, it is proven to be a safe and effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction.
During the procedure you may experience deep pulling, tugging, pinching, numbness or discomfort. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging and pain. Rare side effects may also occur. The CoolSculpting procedure is not for everyone. You should not have the CoolSculpting procedure if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. The CoolSculpting procedure is not a treatment for obesity. As with any medical procedure, ask us if the CoolSculpting procedure is right for you.
Yes, you can. The CoolSculpting procedure is completely non-surgical, so typically you can return to normal activities immediately. Often times, patients return to work after their CoolSculpting session is over.
You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after two months. But your body will still flush out fat cells and continues doing so for up to four to six months after treatment.
No supplements or pills are required and you do not have to adopt new diet and exercise habits. Many patients feel more motivated to take care of themselves after their CoolSculpting treatment. It is as if they get a second lease on their body and want to start anew again by taking even better care of themselves.
Many people, after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting procedure, take even better care of themselves. However, if you do gain weight, you may gain it evenly all over your body, not just in the treated areas.