Beauty Review: This Fat Busting Treatment Gets Rid Of Double Chins And Chubby Knees
The CoolMini treatment targets smaller, harder-to-reach problem areas like a double chin, underarm bulges and excess fats around the knee area.
By MOH SHUYING,
The Treatment
Coolsculpting is a non-invasive treatment that freezes fat to kill the fat cells, which are then eliminated naturally by the body. The CoolMini targets smaller, harder to reach problem areas like a double chin, underarm bulges and excess fats around the knee area. After my consultation, the doctor determined that the only area which had sufficient fat to remove was around my knees. A therapist then applies a skin protecting gel around my knee, after which a small applicator about the size of an iPhone was placed on the treatment area. When the process first starts, the suction device in the applicator will suck up the fat, while the machine starts to “freeze” the area. After 45 minutes, the therapist will remove the device and massage the frozen area for about five minutes. The entire process is the repeated on my other knee. All in all, the treatment takes about two hours to complete.
The Verdict
While some people might experience some discomfort, I found the treatment painless and quite comfortable. The suction device feels like someone is lightly pinching a portion of your fat, while the cold is entirely bearable as the therapist bundled the rest of my body in blankets. While best results are supposed to be observed after three months, I noticed that my knee area started to appear slimmer in just two weeks. This is definitely something I would try again on other areas of my body. $1,200, Ageless Medical Centre (#01-11 Orchard Parade Hotel), tel: 6734-4007
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