Cool sculpt is a popular non-invasive fat reduction treatment which works by freezing your fat (cryolypolysis). But a serious complication side effect has been discovered to be much more common than previously thought – PAH: paradoxical adipose hyperplasia. This is when hardened, thick areas of increased fat deposits develop within the very areas targeted for reduction!
The leading manufacturer of cool sculpt equipment previously reported PAH as rare, with a risk of occurring in 1 in 4,000 treatments. But a July, 2018 research report in the industry standard journal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery concluded that the risk is much higher – as much as 1 in 138 treatments!
Strawberry Laser Lipolysis is a noninvasive fat reduction treatment which stimulates fat cells to empty – without freezing, heating, or injury to any body tissues. The procedure is completely non-painful and the fat reduction occurs similarly to the way diet and exercise work. PAH has never been reported following any Strawberry treatments.
| Strawberry Laser Lipolysis | Cool Sculpt Cryolipolysis | |
| Total Treatment Cost | $1500 – $2000 | $3000 – $5000 |
| (Average Liposuction Cost Is $3000 – $5000) | ||
| Mechanism of Action | Fat Cells Empty/Shrink As | Tissue Is Killed By Cold, Creating Fat |
| They Would With Diet/Exercise; | Necrosis (Wounds) Under The Skin; | |
| Promotes Increased Fat Metabolism | Does Not Increase Fat Metabolism | |
| Fat Reduction % | 20-25% Decrease In Fat Volume | 20-25% Decrease In Fat Volume |
| Treatment Pain/Discomfort | None | Extreme Cold, Painful |
| Uncomfortable – During And Afterward | ||
| Treatment Time | 15 – 30 Minutes | 1 Hour + Per Area |
| Post Treatment Downtime | None | Often |
| Short-Term Post Treatment Issues | None | Bruising, ‘Hickies’, Discoloration, |
| Numbness, Pain | ||
| Long-Term Post Treatment Issues | None | Numbness For 2 – 3 Months + ; |
| Long-Term Pain; DVT; | ||
| Irregular Fat Patches, Bumpy Contours; | ||
| Paradoxical Fat Deposit Increase (PAH) | ||
| See Results | 3 – 4 Weeks | 3 – 4 Months |
| Safety For All Skin Types | Yes | ? – Can Cause Pigment Changes In Skin |
| Corporate Marketing Advertising | $ | $$$$ |
| Budget | ||
| Proper Candidate Must Have | Not Required | Necessary So That Fat Can Be “Sucked” |
| Significant “Pinchable” Fat | Into Vacuum Applicator | |
| PAH – Paradoxical Adipose | Never Reported | Risk: 1 out of 138 Treatments |
| Hyperplasia – Hard Fat Deposits; | ||
| Increased Fat Deposits After Treatment |
*Results will vary with each individual
