Would You Recommend Bella Contour, Zerona, of Zeltiq to Reduce Abdominal Fat?

asked 8 months ago by Gab75
Latest answer by Joshua L. Fox, MD
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Tags: abdomen, male, alternative, recommendation

I would liek to have more information on this treatment before I feel confortable to spend some money. surgery is not an option at this time but I am very confused. too many devices out there and i don't know which one will give me the best result. i want to reduce my abdominal fat. Zerona, Zeltiq or bella contour? Thank you to anyone, who can give me some information.

9 answers to Would You Recommend Bella Contour, Zerona, of Zeltiq to Reduce Abdominal Fat?

Bella Contour, Zerona, CoolSculpting, Liposonix: which is better?

I agree it is very confusing now that there are even more ways to lessen abdominal fat than the ones listed without laser liposuction, regular liposuction or abdominal plasty. These include Bella Contour, Zerona, CoolSculpting, as well as, Liposonix which was just FDA approved in December 2011. Many doctors speak about these devices without having personal experience. We have had good experience with all four (4) of these devices which we use in the proper setting with the... more

Joshua L. Fox, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advanceddermatologypc.com

CoolSculpting is the best non-invasive procedure to date

Although I would probably recommend a combination of ultrasonic and suction lipectomy as the procedure of choice for your abdomen and waist, CoolSculpting would be the non-invasive procedure of choice if surgery is completely out of the question. The actual destruction of fat cells with CoolSculpting will provide long term contour improvement.

Lawrence Shaw, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.theshawcenter.com

Which non-invasive procedure is best?

Thank you for your question. I only recommend Coolsculpting (Zeltiq) to my patients because it has been FDA cleared and shown to work when others haven't really been shown to be so effective. It may be in your best interest to meet with a doctor to discuss all of your options. Best Wishes! see video

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Zeltiq is my favorite non-surgical fat reduction technique in my NYC practice

When I researched fat reduction technology, I had been following externally delivered ultrasound energy for years but I appreciated the mechanism of action with Zeltiq as soon as it obtained its FDA clearance. What is unique about CoolSculpting is that the freezing does not just liberate triglycerides out of the fat cells, it kills the fat cells. Other treatments that liberate the fat without killing the cells do not prevent one from putting more fat back on in the treated areas quickly.... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Zeltiq Coolsculpting works, the others are not so great

Coolsculpting is currently the best noninvasive treatment for body contouring. The other devices have not demonstrated results which are comparable. The difference is that Coolsculpting freezes the cells which damages their membranes. This causes the cells to rupture and be eliminated. Other devices only claim to enhance fat transport out of cells.

Burton M. Sundin, MD
Richmond Plastic Surgeon

www.drsundin.com

Zeltiq works great for fat "pockets"

We have had excellent results in our practice using Zeltiq CoolSculpting for localized "pockets" of fat in the flanks, abdomen or back. Before deciding on which is best, you should be evaluated by an experienced physician in these treatments. The one issue with Zeltiq is that not everyone is a candidate for the procedure.

Jason D. Bloom, MD
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

First choice for fat removal is Coolsculpting

I have both machines Zeltiq and Exilis and still prefer to offer Coolsculpting as my first choice to reduce fat bulges.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Abdominal fat reduction- non-invasive

At this time Bellacontour nor Zerona have independent clinical trials demonstrating long term results. Zeltiq does have several clinical trials demonstrating fat reduction in abdomen as well as other anatomical locations. Regardless, best to first be evaluated by a physician well skilled in body contouring to determine which treatment best suits your goals

Lori A. Brightman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Forget Zerona, Cool Sculpting can work great for guys, if you are the right fit

First of all, as to Zerona, how come no one asks the question, "How many inchs will I loose after finishing Zerona two months later, not just two weeks, Oh, and lets leave out all the extra water, exercise, and supplements?", our answer, none of our patients that we treated with Zerona saw a difference, thats none, if they were exercising, drinking extra ounces of water each day and all of that before Zerona. So lets move on. Cool Sculpting works, and our... more