One of the key factors that has made CoolSculpting one of the leading treatments for body contouring is that the procedure is completely non-surgical and technically does not involve any recovery.

It is based on a unique cooling process that is designed to freeze the fat off, resulting in its gradual elimination from the body. Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt, provides CoolSculpting to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations in this area of SoCal.

 

Post-Treatment Phase

Although no specific downtime is involved in CoolSculpting, the patient should be aware of some mild and temporary side effects that may still take place.

• Stiffness in the treated areas may occur with temporary skin whitening immediately after the procedure.
• Some patients may experience nausea or dizziness for a few minutes as the body warms up after the cooling process and sensation returns.
• As the applicators are taken off, the treated tissue may appear red for some time, which is expected.
• Minor swelling, tenderness, or bruising may be experienced by a few patients, which will mostly resolve in one to two weeks.
• Some patients may report a minor cramping, tingling, or stinging sensation for a few hours after the treatment.
• Temporary dulling of sensation may occur, which could last for a few hours to a few weeks.

These side effects are mostly tolerable, and will not restrict the patient from performing their regular activities. Most patients will be able to go back to their normal routine or join their workplace immediately after CoolSculpting. The patient will have no special restrictions on diet or exercise.

 

Weeks after CoolSculpting

Following a CoolSculpting treatment session, the early side effects will progressively improve over the first few hours to a few days. But if the patient continues to suffer from redness, swelling or pain beyond two weeks or the condition worsens, they should contact the surgeon’s office.

 

First Two Weeks

For up to two weeks, mild and transient side effects may linger on. In some cases, these may persist for a little longer. However, most patients will be free of side effects quickly after CoolSculpting. Bruising may last for two to four weeks in some cases. Dulling of sensation in the treated tissue or temporary numbness could last for two to eight weeks.

The patient will start experiencing actual reduction in the thickness of the fat layers in treated areas within the first two weeks. In about three to four months following the CoolSculpting procedure, patients will see noticeable and measurable fat reduction.

 

From the Third Week

In the third and fourth weeks, some numbness may still remain, but the patient will find their clothes becoming slight loose or fitting more easily. Some smoothness and size reduction in the fat bulges in the treated sites will appear.

Fat reduction will be more conspicuous from the second to fourth months, and a sculpted shape in the treated sites will emerge. By the fourth month, most patients will experience slimmer body contours as desired. The outstanding and poignant Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and other suburbs and communities in this region of California for CoolSculpting.

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

Laser tattoo removal has emerged as the most successful and reliable way to eliminate permanent tattoos without cosmetic surgery. At the time of pre-op consultation, the treatment provider will explain all about the laser tattoo removal procedure and discuss its benefits and limitations.

A provider may choose to present laser tattoo removal before and after photographs during the consultation. This can help the patient understand the potential effectiveness of the procedure in a better way. The first goal of a dedicated provider will be to help the patient make an informed decision.

Board certified Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) provides laser tattoo removal to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations.

 

What are Laser Tattoo Removal Before and After Images?

Before and after images in case of laser tattoo removal refer to a set of pictures belonging to a previous patient who has undergone the same treatment and achieved a good result. The set includes images taken prior to the treatment and after the treatment at a stage when all laser sessions are completed and full effects of the procedure are visible.

The treatment provider will take care to obtain these photos with the consent of the patient and present them before new patients in an appropriate manner. The patient’s identity may be kept undisclosed as per the standard norm. The sole purpose of the provider here is to use these photos as a visual aid to educate new patients about laser tattoo removal.

The game changer here is digital technology. Now this will be mentioned down below again but the real magnifier here is digital technology. This technology has changed the world from the public all the way to the private sector. It does not matter the size of the organization digital technology has affected that organization and enabled it to reach new heights and to satisfy more people.

Now anyone can see poignant and wonderful pictures without printing anything out and without making any phone calls. A patient can see these amazing pictures without setting an appointment or even alarming or notifying other family members. The beauty here is that patients do not have to rely on old or outdated pictures that are vague, they can apply what they see with these remarkable pictures they see online and apply them to their own body and situation.

This decreases the anxiety for everyone and allows the patient to be more comfortable with whatever decision they choose to make for themselves.

 

Benefits

New patients, particularly the ones who have never undergone a laser treatment before, may be uncertain about how a laser treatment might affect their skin appearance. Some patients may have only one small tattoo in dark color, which can be removed easily, while some others may have multiple tattoos in different sites in different colors and sizes, requiring more intensive treatment.

In each case, the patient will be better placed to make the right choices when they have access to laser tattoo removal before and after photos. Focused and awesome cosmetic surgeon Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and other towns and cities in this area of the southwest for laser tattoo removal and various other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

 

Keeping Realistic Expectations

With the help of laser tattoo removal before and after photos, the treatment provider can ensure that the patient knows exactly what the procedure can or cannot do for them. When the patient has realistic expectations, they will be able to feel more satisfied with the final outcomes in most cases.

It will also mitigate the risk of any disappointment occurring for the patient at a later stage. Experienced providers often like to present before and after photos at the very first appointment to help the patient form realistic expectations.

 

Website Photos

If the practitioner has their own website, it can be used to provide laser tattoo removal before and after photos online which Dr. Q does with zeal and taste. She believes in transparency and has faith in her work. New patients can simply access the photos in the Image Gallery of the website and review them in the comfort and privacy of their home or office as already mentioned but this salient point is worth bringing up again.  

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.