Today, Surgery Isn’t The Only Way To Get Rid of Stubborn Fat! Treatments Like Vanquish ME And CoolSculpting Deliver Fat Reduction Using the Power Of Temperature. No Scalpels Required.
At one point in time, nobody had much of a choice about how to get rid of fat when diet and exercise alone weren’t enough.
Many turned to a cosmetic surgeon for a tummy tuck, lipo, or a similar treatment. Others tried non-science-backed methods, only to be disappointed in the end by no changes except for less money in their pockets.
Some chose the alternative: they accepted defeat and let it chisel away at their confidence.
However, in 2025, fat reduction is taking on an entirely new shape, using non-invasive methods to remove fat once and for all. While it sounds too good to be true, clinical trials have shown treatments like Vanquish ME actually work… and even better than their predecessors.
Thin down, gain confidence, and do it all without the risk of surgery!
Turning the Heat Up for a Slimmer You
First, let’s turn up the heat and discuss Vanquish ME…
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The Basics
We can use this treatment on all the following areas:
- Arms
- Legs
- Hips
- Flanks
- Back
- Abdomen (one of the more common treatment areas)
You’ll visit us for an initial consultation to ensure you qualify. Most patients do, as it isn’t known to cause many side effects. Typically, as long as you’re close to your ideal weight and in relatively good health, you’ll be given the “all clear” for treatment.
Once ready, you’ll undergo four to six treatments spaced a week apart. Each session usually takes 45 minutes. After each one, you can return home and live normally because Vanquish ME requires no downtime.
The best news? Most people don’t have side effects. And if you do, it’s usually just mild tenderness.
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How Vanquish ME Works
From the start of the treatment, you lie back and relax on a table. Our practitioner will hold the device near the treatment area.
While it won’t burn (you only feel a warming sensation, similar to a hot stone massage), Vanquish ME will reduce fat by heating the cells in that region using radiofrequency (RF) energy.
Just so you know, cells in the surrounding tissues, like your muscles, aren’t as sensitive to this heat because they remain at a cooler temperature with their higher moisture content. Moreover, it’s a contactless treatment, so the applicator isn’t placed directly on the skin, further ensuring your comfort and safety.
Though the other cells remain unharmed, the heat emitted from the Vanquish device warms the fat cells to 43 to 45 degrees Celsius, enough to trigger their death.
Your body’s lymphatic system then goes to work, whisking away those cells, leaving you with a slimmer, more contoured figure. Some people notice immediate effects, but most start seeing results a few weeks after treatment, though it could take up to six weeks for your body to remove the cells.
You could lose one to four inches in the area following treatment.
Leaving Those Fat Cells Out in the Cold With CoolSculpt Mini
Turning down the thermostat…
CoolSculpt Mini uses a cooling temperature to initiate the same process Vanquish ME does. As a recap, the fat cells with the previous treatment are reactive to heat, which leads to their demise.
In this case, it’s cold.
The temperature emitted through the CoolSculpt applicator targets the fat cells using cryolipolysis, meaning it freezes the cells to render them useless.
Your lymphatic system then carries those dead fat cells away, and your body excretes them.
Generally, this happens a few weeks after treatment.
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The Basics
Fat cells will respond to cold before muscle and skin cells do. That’s why the treatment won’t harm the rest of your tissue. Not to mention, our practitioner will carefully direct the applicator, and the temperature is highly controlled.
Interesting back story — the technology behind this treatment stems from a child enjoying a popsicle. When a kid licks this cold treat, Harvard researchers noticed their cheeks dimpled.
They hypothesized that those dimples came from the fat cells reacting to the cold. After testing, they confirmed their suspicion: fat cells die from cold.
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Everything to Know About CoolMini
While we offer CoolSculpting for your abdomen, thighs, flanks, etc., we use a special applicator for chins called CoolMini. It reduces any excess fat cells in the area. In return, the treatment lessens the appearance of a double chin, which more than 68 percent of Americans experience.
Most patients only need two treatments to receive the full benefits, and results usually happen within four to 12 weeks. Typically, patients see an average fat reduction of 20% from one treatment, with the second one further enhancing the results.
Maybe you have a chill just thinking about the cold on your skin…
Don’t worry. Initially, the chilliness may sting or tingle, similar to applying an ice pack directly to the skin. You might also feel the suctioning of your skin through the applicator. You’ll, however, soon adjust because the area will become numb.
Afterward, the area may appear red or stiff, and swelling is possible. These side effects are generally mild and only temporary.
As a side note, this fat reduction treatment won’t restrict you one bit! There’s no downtime, so you can even return to work immediately after each session.
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Reduce Fat With Temperature, No Downtime, and Minimal Side Effects With Dr. Shel
If you’re unhappy with your double chin, like so many, CoolMini can help.
And if you battle unwanted fat in any other area and can’t seem to get rid of it by hitting the gym every day and eating well-balanced, adequate-sized meals, you can use the power of warmth to stun those fat cells and contour the body part without surgery, serious potential side effects, or stress.
For a finishing touch, ask about TightSculpting, a treatment that tightens loose skin to tone, shape, and perfect your fat reduction transformation.
If you’re like the many who’ve stressed about your weight and appearance and are tired of seeing no results, know you can trust us to help you achieve your goals. Just read our reviews click here.
Ready for a new you but not willing to go under the knife? Contact Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center at (281) 313-7435 for a consultation today to discuss your options and finally feel good in and out of clothing.
