HEALTH & WELLNESS
Aesthetics MArketplAce
reAdy for A deep freeze
88 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2017
The fat cells in the treated area are
gradually eliminated through your
body’s natural metabolic processes
as waste. The result is a noticeable,
natural-looking reduction of fat. As the
procedure’s technology continues to
advance, new applicators are released
that contour specific areas of the body.
Currently, CoolSculpting can treat the
upper arms, abdomen, love handles,
Medical Director/Creator PureLife Medi-Spa PHOTO: B. LIVELY IMAGES
back fat, inner and outer thighs, chin, bra fat, and the area
under the buttocks known as the banana roll.
The ideal candidates for CoolSculpting are people who are
close to their ideal body weight who have areas of fat that
are resistant to diet and exercise. It’s an excellent option for
individuals who are not surgical candidates, or for those who
opt not to have cosmetic surgery procedures. It’s also a viable
option for people with health conditions such as diabetes and
cardiovascular disease.
As the medical director at PureLife Medi-Spa, I couldn’t be
more excited about the future of CoolSculpting. The science
is incredible, and the possibilities are endless. As a premier
CoolSculpting practice in Tampa Bay, our medical spa treats
more patients than any other office in the region. If you’re ready
to lose those love handles or muffin top, let us reshape your
body and develop a customized treatment plan that addresses
your problem areas, goals and budget. CoolSculpting results are
proven, noticeable, and lasting. You’ll love the way you look. Call
(727) 595-3400 to schedule your complimentary consultation. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. G. Joseph Fitzgerald, owner and medical
director of PureLife Medi-Spa, has been practicing family medicine
for more than 20 years. Dr. Fitzgerald, MT (ASCP), is also a medical
technologist, and in 2013 was awarded a U.S. patent for colon cancer
prevention.
In February, Allergan, the maker
of Botox, announced its plan to
purchase Zeltiq Aesthetics, for an
astounding 2.48 billion dollars in
cash. Zeltiq is the manufacturer of one
product…CoolSculpting. The acquisition
not only highlights the overwhelming
popularity of “freezing fat away for
good,” but more importantly, validates
the effectiveness and merit of the world’s
number one non-invasive fat eliminating procedure.
Developed by renowned Harvard University physicians
Dieter Manstein, MD, and R. Rox Anderson, MD, CoolSculpting
technology was born from the observation that some children got
dimples in their cheeks after eating popsicles. This idea that cold
can selectively affect fat cells was the insight behind cryolipolysis,
the proven science on which CoolSculpting is based.
CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared, fat reduction alternative
to liposuction. The in-office procedure requires no needles, no
surgery and no downtime. With more than 3.5 million procedures
performed to date, CoolSculpting targets stubborn areas of flab,
causing fat to disappear gradually over the next 90 days. After
adolescence, our fat cells never divide. They only shrink and
swell. Once you treat an area with CoolSculpting, the affected
cells are gone for good.
The procedure is simple. If you can squeeze it, we can freeze
it. Applicators use vacuum suction to draw in the fat, and then
the proprietary cooling plates are activated. After a few minutes
the area goes numb and becomes virtually unnoticeable for the
duration of the treatment (which lasts 35-60 minutes). Patients
may work on their laptop, read, listen to music or even nap
during the procedure. Once the time is up, the applicator is
removed and the area is massaged for 2-3 minutes. Patients can
resume their daily activities, including exercise, immediately
following treatment.
PureLife Medi-Spa Wellness & Skincare
12442 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo FL
727.595.3400
www.PureLifeMediSpa.com
Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald
Fitz Tropics Family Care
12464 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo FL
727.596.5446
www.fitztropicsfamilycare.com
By Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald
/www.PureLifeMediSpa.com
/www.fitztropicsfamilycare.com