How long of a massage is needed after CoolSculpting?

Hi,Immediately after Coolsculpting treatment, the two minute massage is extremely important. It helps break down the fat cells and  improves your results by 60 percent. Coolsculpting is an excellent form of non-invasive  fat reduction for the right patient. Some applicators take 1 or 2 hours but the new advantage applicators take only 35 minutes and have significantly less risk for delayed onset pain (especially in the abdomen). Results are seen at 2 months and typically 1-3 treatments will be necessary on each area to achieve ideal results. The number of treatments depends on the amount of fat there and the patient's goals.  There is not downtime and the results can be impressive in the right patient.  We also use the Zimmer Z-wave for improved patient comfort and added results. The best candidates are those who are in pretty good shape with areas of stubborn fat that won't go away no matter what.My best,Sheila Nazarian, MD, MMMBeverly Hills, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Only a few minutes of massage are recommended after CoolSculpting, so if that’s what you received, you should be fine. There is no scientific proof that more time is better. However, at our center we follow CoolSculpting with Zimmer Z-Wave radial pulsed therapy to break up the ice crystals and disperse the fat for more beautiful and even results. It is generally applied for approximately three minutes. Please find a board-certified dermatologist who’s been certified by Zeltiq and who offers Zimmer Z-Wave to get the best results.

Thanks for your question. Zeltiq recommends a 2 minute massage that consists of the first minute in a vigorous kneading motion followed by a one minute circular massage. It is a little uncomfortable but studies have found it to be 68% more effective.