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When considering body contouring options, many patients ask our CoolSculpting experts, "Which is right for me?" Both CoolSculpting and Liposuction are renowned for their ability to permanently remove fat cells. However, they differ in technique, invasiveness, recovery time, and potential risks. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key differences between CoolSculpting and Liposuction: 1. Technique CoolSculpting: This non-invasive procedure, also known as cryolipolysis, uses controlled cooling to target and eliminate fat cells. The area is suctioned into an applicator, freezing the fat cells, which then crystallize and die. Over time, the body naturally expels these dead cells through the lymphatic system. Liposuction: A surgical procedure where incisions are made in the treatment area. A tube is then used to suction out unwanted fat after the surgeon manually breaks up the fat deposits.   2. Invasiveness CoolSculpting: Being non-invasive, CoolSculpting doesn't require anesthesia or incisions. It's a low-risk procedure with minimal discomfort. Patients can even relax, nap, or watch TV during the session. Liposuction: This surgical procedure requires anesthesia and incisions. It's more invasive than CoolSculpting, with a longer recovery time. Incisions might need stitches, and patients often wear compression garments during healing.   3. Recovery Time CoolSculpting: With no downtime, patients can resume activities immediately. Some might experience temporary redness, swelling, or bruising, which usually subsides within days. Liposuction: Recovery varies but generally requires several days to weeks of downtime. Swelling, bruising, and soreness can persist for weeks, with full results visible after several months.   4. Results CoolSculpting: Results [...]

Welcome to the new era of CoolSculpting® at BB Medical Esthetics, where we're innovatively flipping the script on traditional CoolSculpting® treatment plan pricing! As the #1 CoolSculpting provider in Idaho, we've been elected as an elite practice to remodel our pricing structure for a limited-time only!  This 90-day opportunity that you can have a fully customized treatment plan to achieve your ultimate CoolSculpting® results in a specific area for ONE PRICE. With us, it's no longer about how many treatments you need, but the results you desire. Pay for the transformation you want. Creating your desired outcome is our ultimate mission.   What is CoolSculpting®? For those unfamiliar with CoolSculpting®, it's a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that uses a process known as cryolipolysis to freeze and eliminate subcutaneous fat cells from specific areas of the body. It's a safe and effective way to contour your body and achieve your desired shape without the need for surgery or downtime. BB Medical Esthetics is the #1 CoolSculpting® provider in Idaho and the Inland Pacific Northwest, having performed over 6,900 treatments. Our CoolSculpting® team is Masters-trained and certified in the CoolSculpting® fat-freezing procedure, ensuring you always get the best results.   Traditional CoolSculpting® Pricing The cost of CoolSculpting® has traditionally been determined by the number of treatments needed to achieve the desired results. There are times that some clients prefer to have additional treatments to address remaining adipose fat tissue. Achieving some specific body goals would increase the cost of your CoolSculpting® plan. This [...]

There is a wide range of body contouring devices available in the market. With so much information, it can be overwhelming to narrow down your search and even more daunting to choose the best one for your unique needs. That's where the staff at BBME comes in. Our expertise lies in helping you determine which option is best suited for you. What is CoolSculpting and CoolTone? CoolSculpting is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses cooling technology to freeze and reduce stubborn fat cells in the body. It is FDA-cleared* to treat various areas such as the abdomen, love handles, back, inner and outer thighs, chin, knees, and bra fat. This safe procedure requires little to no downtime, and results can be seen after three to four months. CoolSculpting is an ideal alternative to liposuction as it does not require anesthesia or incisions and can be done in a spa setting. The best part is that once the fat cells are eliminated, they are gone for good! [Insert CoolSculpting applicator picture being used on the body.] CoolTone is the latest innovation from CoolSculpting, utilizing Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS) to tone, strengthen, and firm muscles in the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. CoolTone is a safe and painless procedure that requires no downtime, and noticeable results can typically be seen after 4-6 treatments. This FDA-cleared device targets only the muscle layer by penetrating the fat layers, inducing involuntary muscle contractions. The body responds to these contractions by strengthening the muscle fibers, resulting in [...]

We need to address the common misconception of wanting to drop a few pounds before getting CoolSculpting®. We understand your mindset before a consultation or treatment: You want your investment to give you the best outcome. You think that if you are at a more ideal weight, CoolSculpting® will make you look even better. CoolSculpting® paired with healthy nutrition and exercise is going to give you the ultimate results. However, trying to lose weight before treatment is only putting off your ideal body for a future date and adding more cost to your wallet. It's All About The 'Apps' With CoolSculpting®, it is all about the applicators. Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetics has invested in two CoolSculpting Elite dual applicator machines. Our applicator sizes range from the largest “de-bulker” to the very tiny, pocket of the fat applicator. Here’s the interesting news... both applicators are the same price. If you have lost weight and the large applicator does not fit, then we are forced to use two smaller applicators for a higher cost. IT MUST FIT TO WORK. Using the largest applicator creates savings for our clients and less procedure time. Of course, our technicians can address both small and large fat pockets effectively and are highly trained to know how a fat pocket presents on the body. If you are closer to your ideal body weight and just want to contour and spot-reduce stubborn areas, we have unique applicators for that as well with excellent results. Understanding Fat Cells Researchers [...]

Hi. I'm Bobbi Bullock, certified nurse practitioner and owner of Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetics. I'm also in faculty with Allergan. A key opinion leader, advisory board member, national speaker and trainer for Botox, filler, SkinMedica and CoolSculpting. Most recently I've been honored as one of the first trainers for the newest FDA-approved indication of filler in the tear trough. This is a really thin, potentially dangerous, and very difficult area to inject, really reserved for expert injectors. I have certified all my nurses and nurse practitioners in this procedure, and I guarantee you we can provide beautiful, natural and safe results. Come see us for a complimentary consultation and see what we can do for your tear trough area.

Hi, I'm Bobbi at Bobbi Bullock Medical Aesthetics. We have launched a new campaign called A Duo To Remember. We all know that Botox and filler are better together. It's like a hug with a kiss. During the month of May, if you've never received Botox, you can get it for 7.99 a unit. And if you've never received filler, guess what? $200 off each syringe. And if you're a total newbie, you can get both promotions. So remember, together is better. Call or text (208) 949-9904 to get this promotion during the month of May.

Reasons Cheek and Chin Fillers Might Be For You When you think of fillers, you might first think of lip injections or fillers for wrinkles and fine lines. Fillers are common beauty treatments that medical professionals provide to help clients feel their best. But, more fillers are becoming more popular these days—cheek and chin filler. 2021 is seeing the rise of people wanting Voluma filler in their cheeks and chins.   Voluma Cheek Filler— the “New Lip Injection” Cheek fillers are the new lip injection, says Dr. Samuel Lin, a Boston plastic surgeon. With the hyaluronic acid filler Voluma, medical professionals across the globe are filling people’s cheeks to give them a more youthful look. Specifically, these fillers increase volume around the cheekbones, and make your bone structure ostensibly more defined. Depending on the placement, it will feminize or masculinize.   Chin Fillers For Aging   Like cheek fillers, medical spas are seeing an uptick of chin fillers in their patients’ requests. As a central pillar of the face, your chin accentuates all your other facial features, such as your nose. Your chin elongates or shortens your neck, defines or blurs your jawline, and accentuates or hides the weight of the jowls. These days, a heart-shaped face is in style, which you can achieve with some chin filler. Chin fillers additionally help reduce the jowls and saggy or wrinkly necks that come with aging. These aging effects often result in people having an angry-looking face, as the lip muscles droop [...]

Choosing to take steps to change the appearance of your body with surgery or non-surgical devices can be scary, intimidating, and overwhelming. With many options on the market to remove subcutaneous fat, BBME chooses to provide CoolSculpting® technology over other devices due to effectiveness, safety, scientific studies, and FDA clearance. The device remains the #1 fat removal device across the nation, with over 8 million successfully completed treatments. What is CoolSculpting® and how does it work? CoolSculpting® is a fat reduction treatment. It is the only FDA-cleared procedure to use controlled cooling to safely target and eliminate diet- and exercise-resistant fat. What does that mean? CoolSculpting® is an easy treatment to eliminate that stubborn fat that just will not go away even when you are dieting and exercising. Nine areas on the body can be treated including abdomen, flanks, arms, submental (chin), inner-thigh, outer-thigh, banana roll, back fat, and bra fat. CoolSculpting® results are proven, noticeable, and lasting, so you will look and feel great from every angle. The way the CoolSculpting® works comes down to science. Fat cells freeze at higher temperatures than surrounding tissues. CoolSculpting® technology safely delivers precisely controlled cooling to target the subcutaneous fat cells underneath the skin gently and effectively. The treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), and then die. Over time, your body naturally processes the dead fat and eliminates those cells, leaving a more sculpted you. What are CoolSculpting® Side Effects? An emerging complication involving CoolSculpting® is making headlines lately for a rare [...]

The team at Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetics firmly believes in empowering others and boosting self-esteem leading clients to feel their most confident self, both inside and out. Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetic’s philosophy is to be kind to yourself day in and day out in order to have that reflective glow and the kindness that follows.  Recently, the team shared what the BBME philosophy means to them. “I have been a nurse for a long time and have met a lot of different patients and I’m always astounded by human nature and especially women, which are the majority of my clients, and the things we face as women - I think that takes a certain amount of bravery to face every day.”- Rebecca, RN “We all age, all of our treatments make [our clients] feel like themselves again. “ - Michalyn “Love yourself first. That gives you more energy to love others. Confidence is taking charge of those difficult situations and believing in yourself.” - Melissa, RN It takes a certain amount of bravery to face day to day, and carry on. The idea of being brave at harnessing your inner strength to move forward, set goals, and become a better version of yourself, for tomorrow, the next day, or the next year is BBME’s ultimate goal. Being more sure of yourself leads to taking time for self-care, being more confident in your own skin, and being more comfortable putting yourself out there. Remember that self-care starts with SELF - inner [...]

Wanting a six-pack has always been a goal of mine. I have dedicated a lot of my time to fitness and overall health, spending 5-6 days a week lifting weights, doing cardio, and burning out my abdomen muscles with hundreds of crunches. When the gym alone was not giving me the abdomen definition I wanted, I started to transition my eating habits to less processed foods and more lean proteins and vegetables. There is a famous saying, “abs are made in the kitchen” and I took this very seriously. I began to see results from consistent workouts and a healthier diet after 1 year, but I wanted more.  Muscle Magnetic Stimulation was the answer to help reach my goals. In June of 2019 Allergan Pharmaceutical received FDA clearance for a new device they named; CoolTone, a device that was developed to improve abdomen tone, definition, and strength. “Using magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS), CoolTone technology penetrates into the muscle layers and induces involuntary muscle contractions. The body responds to these contractions by strengthening its muscle fibers, resulting in improved muscle conditioning. Whether targeting abdomen, buttocks or thighs, CoolTone strengthens, tones and firms the muscles in the treated area, resulting in a more defined and toned appearance. CoolTone has 50 percent more magnetic intensity than the leading competitor (1.35 T versus 0.9 T) at the point of contact.” (http://www.coolsculptinghcp.com/cooltone) At BBME we have developed CoolTone treatment plans based on individual goals and needs. My treatment plan was 10 treatments over 5 weeks. [...]

My name is Adrianna, and I am usually the first friendly face you see during your visit at the spa, as I work the front desk here at BB Medical Esthetics! I recently received my first CoolSculpting® treatment and would like to share about my experience. My personal CoolSculpting® journey didn’t just happen overnight, I want to share the steps and experiences I encountered, so that if any of you have been thinking of taking the leap with CoolSculpting®, you can feel confident in your decision and know exactly what to expect! For the last handful of years, like many of us, I have struggled with body confidence. Weight gain of course affects everyone a little differently and is brought on by many reasons. Whether it’s from stress, medical issues, and for some, like myself, I gained the majority of my weight after I met my now fiancé. Happiness has an odd  way of taking your focus off the little things like the type of food you are putting into your body or the amount of time you spend in the gym and more on the memories you make with the ones you love. When I started at BBME, I was very fascinated with CoolSculpting® and the permanent results our clients were seeing when they came in for their follow ups. These results are truly life changing for some people and to be able to permanently see the reduction of fat in areas that can be hard to target with [...]

We have been hinting for months that something brilliant, advanced, and a true game-changer will be making a new home at BB Medical Esthetics in 2021. What were your guesses? Well today we are so excited to reveal the newest member of our Body Improvement menu - CoolSculpting® Elite!   What is CoolSculpting Elite? Creators of CoolSculpting®, the #1 fat reduction and FDA-cleared device, have upgraded their technology! Looking at the Elite, you will first notice its sleek look, modern command screen and most importantly two applicator attachments instead of one. The new platform and its technology were not created to take the place of the current CoolSculpting® devices you are used to, but instead to allow for future add-on treatments such as a Cellulite reduction applicator (how exciting!). Our current CoolSculpting® devices have hit their “ceiling” of advancement. The machine housing itself does not allow the creators to make any future upgrades. The important thing to remember is the technology behind the current machines and the new Elite is the EXACT same - Elite just allows for more uses at once with a newer design. We are still freezing fat at a patented temperature for a specific amount of time to receive permanent fat-reducing results. What is the real difference between the two CoolSculpting devices? We are now going to refer to our current CoolSculpting® devices as the “Legacies” and the new device as the “Elite”. The Elite performance and client experience is far superior to the Legacy. With [...]