Questions friends ask

CoolSculpting or fat-dissolving injections?

The short answer

Both target small, stubborn pockets of fat; neither is a weight-loss treatment. CoolSculpting freezes fat from outside the skin. Fat-dissolving injections are used on small areas, like under the chin, and often cause one to two weeks of swelling.

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Same questions for each. The choice is yours.

Fat Freezing: CoolSculpting

Controlled cooling targets and crystallizes fat cells, which are then naturally processed and eliminated by the body.

Downtime: Same day
Sessions: 1–3 per area
Pain: Medium
Cost: 4 of 5, $1,500–$5,000 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

Worth checking before you book: Pregnancy or lactation

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Fat-Dissolving Injections: Belkyra

Deoxycholic acid, a synthetic bile salt, chemically destroys fat cell membranes upon injection, leading to their permanent elimination.

Downtime: 2 weeks
Sessions: 2–4, up to 6
Pain: Medium
Cost: 3 of 5, $600–$1,500 per visit in Toronto (CAD, rough guide)

Worth checking before you book: Active infection in or near the treatment area

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Ask your provider

1Is my area a good size for either option?
2How many sessions will I need, and what is the total cost?
3What swelling or numbness should I expect, and for how long?

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This is educational info only. We are not doctors and do not give medical advice. Ask a qualified provider before any treatment, and your doctor about health questions.