How a CoolSculpting treatment works
“Have you lost weight?” You may soon hear remarks like this, and you need no more time for it than an extended lunch break. A CoolSculpting treatment runs in three phases: the consultation beforehand, the cooling itself and the weeks afterwards, during which the body breaks down the fat cells.
- Personal consultation
- Around 35 minutes per cycle
- Back to daily life at once
- Result after two to four months
Book your consultation online, without obligation.
How does CoolSculpting work?
A CoolSculpting treatment begins with a personal consultation and an examination; the treatment follows a few days later and takes around 35 minutes per cycle. Afterwards you return to your usual activities at once, and the result develops over two to four months.
The procedure at a glance
- ConsultationAround 30 minutes, without obligation
- TreatmentAround 35 minutes per cycle
- AnaesthesiaNone
- Daily life, work, exerciseImmediately
- First changesAfter three to four weeks
- Clearest resultAfter two to four months
Your path to a slimmer contour
From the first consultation to the check-up a few months later: this is how we accompany you.
- Step 1
Book an appointment
You book your consultation online or by telephone. It takes around 30 minutes, is without obligation and can be cancelled up to 48 hours beforehand.
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Step 2Consultation and examination
An individual treatment needs individual advice. We listen to your wishes and expectations, examine the fat deposits and document your starting point so that we can plan the treatment and measure the result objectively later.
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CoolSculpting or liposuction?
At the consultation we establish honestly which route suits your findings. We offer both under one roof.
Your individual treatment plan: the right method, the number of cycles and an honest outlook on the result.
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Step 3Preparation on the day
You usually come for the treatment a few days after the consultation. The area is marked, a protective pad is applied, and the right applicator is positioned on the fat deposit.
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Step 4The cooling
With gentle suction the tissue is drawn into the applicator, which has cooling modules on both sides. You feel a firm pulling and pressure. The fat cells are gradually cooled to about 3 °C; the gentle transition from warm to cold protects the skin and surrounding tissue.
The cold is intense for the first few minutes, then the sensation fades quickly. Many people read, work on a laptop or close their eyes. With the current applicators one cycle takes around 35 minutes.
- Step 5
Straight afterwards: back to daily life
Because CoolSculpting is not a surgical procedure, most people return to their normal activities at once, without compression, in summer as in winter. The area may be swollen, red or numb for a few days; this passes on its own.
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Step 6The weeks afterwards: the body does the work
The damaged fat cells are gradually broken down by the immune system. The first changes appear after three weeks at the earliest, the result is clearest after two months, and the breakdown continues for up to four months.
- Step 7
Check-up and, if wished, a further cycle
At the check-up we compare with the documented starting point. If a stronger effect is wanted or another area is to follow, the treatment can be repeated. With a stable weight our Beautiful Body guarantee applies.
Your first step
At the consultation you find out whether CoolSculpting suits you and how many cycles make sense.
Book a consultationTip: keep a pair of trousers that fits tightly today. In a few months you will have a direct comparison.
What you can expect
A CoolSculpting treatment usually leads to a clear fat reduction of around 25 per cent in the treated area. The treatment can be repeated to reduce more fat.
Why only the fat reacts
Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than skin, nerves and muscle. The target temperature is chosen so that only they are damaged.
Tips and advice for afterwards
The results of the fat reduction are lasting and permanent. A balanced diet and exercise support the treatment and help you keep your desired figure.
- Usual activities are possible straight away, including work and exercise.
- Swelling, redness, tingling or numbness are temporary and pass on their own.
- Keep your weight stable so that the new contour lasts.
- Come to the check-up so that we can compare the result with the starting point.
Who advises you
Our body contouring specialists Dr. Ali Saalabian and Dr. Shawqi Arafat are available for your consultation. They clarify with you whether CoolSculpting, liposuction or a lift suits you.
Focus on body contouring, at the Kuzbari Centre since 2015 and more than 2,000 liposuction procedures. At the consultation he clarifies with you whether CoolSculpting, liposuction or a lift is right for you.
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At the Kuzbari Centre since 2024, focusing on body contouring and facial surgery. He advises you whether your fat deposits can be treated with cold or whether surgery would achieve more.
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Abdomen, 16 weeks after 2 treatments 
Flanks, 10 weeks after 2 treatments 
Below the buttock fold, 27 weeks after 2 treatments
Before on the left, after on the right in each case. Photographs of Kuzbari Centre patients who have consented to publication. Every body responds differently; a result shown here cannot be transferred to anyone else.
Frequently asked questions about the procedure
How long does a CoolSculpting treatment take?
With the current applicators one cycle takes around 35 minutes. If several areas or cycles are treated, the appointment is correspondingly longer.
What happens at the consultation?
We talk about your wishes, examine the fat deposits, document the starting point and establish whether CoolSculpting is the right method. You receive an individual treatment plan and an honest assessment.
What does the treatment feel like?
At first you feel pulling, pressure and intense cold. The sensation fades after a few minutes as the area becomes numb.
Can I work afterwards?
Yes. You can return to work and social life at once, and exercise is possible straight away too.
Do I have to wear compression garments?
No. No compression is needed after CoolSculpting.
When will I see the first changes?
After three weeks at the earliest. The result is clearest after two months; the body continues to break down the fat cells for up to four months.
How many treatments do I need?
One treatment per area is often enough. If more fat is to be reduced, it can be repeated. We determine the number of cycles at the first consultation.
What does the treatment cost?
One cycle costs €370 to €550. We give you the total price after the first consultation. More about the cost
Your consultation
Around 30 minutes, an examination and an honest treatment plan. Without obligation.
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00 · Seitzergasse 2-4, 1010 ViennaMore about CoolSculpting
- CoolSculpting at a glance
- Cryolipolysis: the method
- What happens to the fat cells?
- Who is suitable for CoolSculpting?
- What CoolSculpting costs
- The Beautiful Body guarantee
- Why CoolSculpting at the Kuzbari Centre
- Before-and-after photographs
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