Mackenzie's "Cool" Experience in Atlanta

Representing my favorite small town:
Statesboro, Georgia, in New York
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Hey Everyone! I'm Mackenzie Stratton. I just graduated college from Georgia Southern University (Go Eagles!) in December 2010 where I was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. I am a Northern Virginia native, growing up in a "small" town just outside Washington D.C., but fell in love with life in the south as soon as I moved to Statesboro for College in August of 2006. Therefore, right after college I moved to Atlanta, Georgia and I instantly fell in LOVE with the city! From there I was privileged to be hired as Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery's Marketing Manager.

Some of the coolest things I have gotten to do since working at this office has involved the new CoolSculpting machine my friends and family members hear me talking about non-stop. Since working at Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery, I've been able to host several events where we highlighted some of our favorite procedures! I have also been able to work with/talk on two radio stations (listen to the radio spots by clicking these links): Dave FM and The Bull Atlanta about CoolSculpting and our office. I also had such a fun time working with DaveFM's Crash Clark as he decided to get CoolSculpting at our office too! Check out his videos of before, during and after his treatments!

As CoolSculpting at Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery has been a huge success, I felt I should try what everyone has been talking about! So on February 7, 2011, I decided I would give it a go! As today is now May 26th, 2011 I have seen AMAZING results! My clothes fit better and my before and after pictures "WOWed" me! I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. CoolSculpting is a really easy process and my favorite part is that you can go back to your regular activities right after the procedure is done. Check out me demonstrating the below:

Before CoolSculpting begins, Michele the Laser Technician or one of Physician Assistants, Fair or Juliena will measure the area you desire to treat to properly fit you for the right suction head. Then before the suction head is applied a gel pad is placed on your skin to protect your skin from the freezing process. The gel pad is very cold. I was pretty surprised but you get used to it quickly. Then the suction head is applied and during this you feel a strong pull.

Now that the suction has been turned on the tissue has been drawn into the headpiece. Danielle, one of Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery's nurses is explaining to me what to expect once she turns on the freeze cycle.

Now Danielle is turning on the freezing cycle of the procedure. The freezing cycle will last for one hour and during this process the fat cells in the suction head will crystallize and then die off, which is what causes the decrease in the bulge. After about 7 minutes as I was getting used to the feeling of the CoolSculpting procedure I was able to fully and completely relax! I did some paperwork for work, watched some YouTube videos on my iPhone and even called my mom mid-treatment to tell her what I was doing at work!

After the hour is over, Danielle is beeped by a pager that signals that the treatment has ended or the patient needs assistance. Michele our Laser Technician or a nurse that is helping Michele will wear a pager during the treatment and if you need anything from water to a magazine you can simply hit a call button and they will instantly be there to help you (is that good service or what?). After my treatment ended Danielle pulled the suction head off. When the suction head is removed the treated area looks like a frozen stick of butter (it was pretty crazy) and it feels like a frozen ice pack! Immediately after the suction head was removed, Danielle began to massage my treated area for about 5 minutes. Massaging the area causes the crystallized fat cells to break up even more (it also gets rid of that frozen stick of butter look). After your 5 minute massage you are able to get dressed and get on with the rest of your day or you can even begin another treatment! Many people will treat their abdomen and both love handles in one day and spend three hours with us!

I love talking about CoolSculpting and my experience! If you have any questions about how CoolSculpting works, our office or any of our other laser procedures, give me a call, I'd love to talk to you! (404) 296-8000 or send me an e-mail at info@atlantadermatologyexperts.com being the social media fanatic I am, I'll get back to you pretty quickly.

We offer free patient consultations where you can come in see before and after photos, see the machine and see how it can help you! If you'd like a consult, give me a call too and I'd be happy to set that up for you!

P.S. Don't forget our Cool Out Event on June 17th! We're having an Open House at our office from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. where you can stop in anytime grab some snacks, a snow cone, get a free consultation, check out live demonstrations and enjoy special pricing packages! Make sure you and your friends RSVP with me before the event so I can make sure to have snacks and a goody bag waiting for you! Just call or email me at 404-296-8000 or info@atlantadermatologyexperts.com. Hope to see you there!