
What Is CoolSculpting®?
CoolSculpting is a noninvasive fat removal treatment that uses controlled cooling to selectively target and destroy stubborn bulges. It’s an excellent nonsurgical alternative for localized fat pockets that have been resistant to diet and exercise.
CoolSculpting is the first and only non-surgical procedure to selectively reduce fat layers in problem areas that include muffin tops, love handles and back fat. Developed in 2005 and backed by strong clinical research, CoolSculpting is based on cryolipolysis (cryo = cold, lipo = fat, lysis = breakdown, disintegrate) the use of precisely controlled cooling to remove fat.
Cryplipolysis promotes fat cell elimination through a natural biological process known as apoptosis (death of cells that occurs as part of a normal lifecycle), without causing scar tissue or damage to the skin, nerves or surrounding tissues.
Why Reston Dermatology + Cosmetic Center is Different
Our CoolSculpting experts have over 20 years combined experience. They’ve been treating patients since the device first came on the market in 2006. Because they have treated a multitude of people with different shapes, ethnicities, areas of concern, etc., they have accumulated a profound knowledge base of best practices.
Believe us when we say it’s not just about applying an applicator and freezing the fat! It takes skill and expertise to go beyond merely removing the fat, to giving you a much improved, sculpted, and contoured body!
The Difference Begins With Our Experts

Shianne Patterson, licensed Master Aesthetician, has been performing CoolSculpting treatments with spectacular results for the past 10 years, the last four years spent giving Reston Dermatology patients the best bodies of their lives.
Our newest team member is Katja Taghon, a Registered Nurse and CoolSculpting Master Clinician. She also has 10 year’s experience with CoolSculpting, and has exclusively focused on CoolSculpting for the past 4 years. In addition to her hand-on experience, Katja has attended CoolSculpting University and the CoolSculpting Master Clinician course. She’s passionate about it because if you are the right candidate, CoolSculpting really works!
Be Confident. Be Happy!
Why not come in to meet one of our experts and discuss your vision for your body. The consultation is complimentary!