Heather Kirby, BScPharm, is the only Coolsculpting® Master in Southwestern Ontario.

What is the Difference Between Losing Fat or Weight?
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What is the Difference Between Losing Fat or Weight?

The main difference between losing fat and losing weight is the type of mass that is lost. Losing weight may involve the loss of fat, muscle, and water, while losing fat refers specifically to the reduction of body fat. It is important to approach weight loss and fat loss with a specific goal in mind and to use the appropriate methods to achieve that goal.

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Are There Fat Loss Injections That Work?
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Are There Fat Loss Injections That Work?

There are no injections that can specifically target larger pockets and reduce fat in a specific area of the body. Injections such as lipotropic injections like Belkyra or Kybella are not approved for body treatments.

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Five Coolsculpting®️ Fun Facts
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Five Coolsculpting®️ Fun Facts

CoolSculpting was invented by two Harvard doctors who noticed that children who ate popsicles developed dimples in their cheeks. They wondered if the same thing could happen to fat cells, and after years of research, they developed the CoolSculpting treatment.

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What’s the Difference Between Coolsculpting®️ and Liposuction?
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What’s the Difference Between Coolsculpting®️ and Liposuction?

One of the main differences between CoolSculpting and liposuction is the way that they remove fat. CoolSculpting uses a process called cryolipolysis, which involves freezing fat cells to death. The treatment is performed using a special device that suctions the skin and fat into a cooling panel, which then freezes the fat cells. Over time, the frozen fat cells die and are naturally eliminated by the body.

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What is Coolsculpting®️ and How Does It Work?
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What is Coolsculpting®️ and How Does It Work?

Coolsculpting is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that is used to reduce fat in specific areas of the body. It was developed by Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. and is FDA-approved for use in the United States.

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