Unique Approach
Why Choose MPSG for CoolSculpting?
My Plastic Surgery Group has served more than 30,000 surgical and nonsurgical patients since opening in 1997. That breadth of experience gives our Carmel aesthetic team a valuable perspective when helping Indianapolis-area patients decide whether CoolSculpting or another body-contouring option is best suited to their concerns. Each CoolSculpting plan is customized according to the patient’s anatomy, treatment areas, and goals, with Z-Wave technology incorporated after treatment to support the body-contouring process. Because we offer both plastic surgery and nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, our recommendations are based on the type of correction a patient needs, not on a single treatment option.








Combination Procedures
Before and After Results
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Questions & Answers with Dr. Aker
How long is each session? How many sessions will I need?
Your CoolSculpting specialist will help you create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. The length of your CoolSculpting session will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit. You may schedule additional sessions in order to meet your goals. Many people read, check email, or even take a nap during their sessions.
What does it feel like?
As the cooling begins during the first few minutes, you will feel pressure and intense cold. This soon dissipates. The cold will be replaced with a numbing sensation. CoolSculpting is not a painful process and is generally comfortable.
Are there any side effects?
During the procedure you may experience deep pulling, tugging, pinching, numbness or discomfort. Following the procedure, typical side effects include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging and pain. Rare side effects may also occur.
When will I see results?
You may start to see changes as quickly as three weeks after your treatment, and best results can be seen after two months. Your body will still flush out fat cells and continues doing so for up to four to six months after treatment.
You can achieve ideal results after one or two sessions depending on your goals and lifestyle. Most patients will lose 20% to 25% of the fat in the treatment area.
How much does CoolSculpting cost?
The cost of CoolSculpting is determined based on the number of areas treated. The number of treatment sessions needed may also affect the overall price.
Where does the fat go?
Once the treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), they die and are naturally processed and eliminated from the body. Once the treated fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.
Is the CoolSculpting procedure safe?
The CoolSculpting procedure is FDA-cleared for the flanks (love handles), abdomen, upper arms, back, and thighs. It is a popular way to freeze fat away in spots in like the tummy, neck, and buttocks. With over 1.5 million CoolSculpting treatments performed worldwide, it is proven to be a safe and effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction. CoolSculpting is a very low-risk procedure.
Can I return to normal activities after my treatment?
Yes, you can. The CoolSculpting procedure is completely non-surgical, so typically you can return to normal activities immediately after your freeze your fat with no recovery time needed. Some patients experience redness, minor bruising, tingling, numbness or discomfort in the treated area, but this is temporary and will resolve completely. Aftercare instructions will be provided to the patient to help deal with these side effects and achieve optimal results. Often times, patients return to work after their CoolSculpting session is over.
Do I need to take special supplements or follow a strict diet and exercise program?
No supplements or pills are required and you do not have to adopt new diet and exercise habits. Many patients feel more motivated to take care of themselves after their CoolSculpting treatment. It is as if they get a second lease on their body and want to start anew again by taking even better care of themselves.
What happens if I gain weight down the road?
Many people, after seeing the results from CoolSculpting in Carmel, take even better care of themselves. However, if you do gain weight, you may gain it evenly all over your body, not just in the treated areas.
The Specifics
CoolSculpting Details
CoolSculpting Consultation
It is important to come in for a consultation prior to your CoolSculpting treatment. This will allow you to express your concerns and goals. You will need to let us know about your complete medical history, including any pre-existing conditions, allergies, past treatments, and current medications. A physical examination will also be performed.
The next part of the consultation will involve a discussion of your recommended treatment plan. The treatment plan will be based on the size, location, and number of treatment areas, along with your desired results.
We will explain any recommended preparation steps, the details of the treatment session, aftercare, and cost. Any questions you may have will be answered during your consultation.
Good CoolSculpting Candidates
The CoolSculpting fat reduction procedure is specially designed for those who have unwanted fat that resists diet and exercise. Candidates must have realistic goals. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, the CoolSculpting procedure is not a weight loss solution for people who are obese. It is, however, a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Good candidates have noticeable bulges in certain areas they’d like to get rid of. Candidates must not have certain pre-existing health conditions that could affect the safety of the treatment. Request a one-on-one consultation to determine if the CoolSculpting procedure is right for you.
Goals of CoolSculpting
The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure is FDA-cleared and contours the body by safely and effectively freezing away unwanted fat for good without surgery or downtime. CoolSculpting technology safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin. The treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), then die. Over time, your body naturally processes the fat and eliminates these dead cells, leaving a more sculpted you.
After consulting with one of our certified CoolSculpting specialists to determine your personalized course of treatment, a gel pad will be applied to the area in which you want to reduce fat, followed by the CoolSculpting applicator. No anesthetic is required, so no shots are needed.
CoolSculpting Recovery and Results
The applicator will draw up the targeted tissue between its two cooling panels then the cooling begins. During your procedure, feel free to read, check your email, or even take a nap.
Each CoolSculpting treatment requires about 1 hour per area. Therefore, if you want to treat the hip-waist area on both the right and the left, your treatment session would require about 2 hours. You can freeze fat off on multiple areas of your body with the CoolSculpting procedure, and additional sessions may further enhance your results. Your CoolSculpting specialist will help you create an individualized treatment plan tailored just for you.
The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure is completely non-surgical, so you can typically return to normal activities immediately.
In the weeks and months to follow, your body naturally processes and eliminates the treated fat cells. Once the fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.
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