CoolSculpting Applicator Size Difference?

I just wanted to make sure I got the best treatment, I had it done 4 days ago. I am petite but have fat in my stomach area I am about 109 pounds. The physician did not come to verify but the nurse used a small applicator on me. I wanted to know since she used the smaller applicator will I not see good results or did I not fit the larger applicator? I want to know how results differ btwn the smaller vs larger applicator? Thanks.

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Coolsculpting Applicator Size Difference

Yes, there are different applicator sizes and the way the correct applicator is chosen is by seeing which one would "fit" properly around the area to be treated. Sometimes if a large applicator is placed improperly, the results may be worse. If they achieved a good suction / fit of the applicator, you are probably going to see some results. Best Wishes! see video

Choosing the right applicator for CoolSculpting

With CoolSculpting the size of the applicator will be mostly be determined by the size and contour of the bulge being treated. The large applicator will treat a larger area and as a result more fat but some patient's bulges will not accomodate the larger hand piece. One must have a proper fit between the applicator and bulge in order for the treatment to be done. Finally, the larger applicator is more costly and sometimes a financial decision is made by a... more

Size does make a difference!

Size of the applicator is chosen based upon size of the fat bulge. If the fat bulge is larger and will enable the larger applicator to grab the fat completely, then we use that, if the converse is true and it is small, then we use the small applicator. They both work but there are some nuances to treatment that your physician should be aware of when choosing applicators.

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Coolsculpting Applicator Sizes

Hi, Currently the Coolsculpting Applicators come in 3 sizes. There is a small, medium, and large. The large is about 2.5x larger than the medium. The key is to have the area you want treated sized with a template. A lot of times patients think they will need a large and I can show them with a template that a medium would fit better. Conversely, there are patients who think that they can treat their desired area and I show them that the large would accomplish a lot... more

Different applicators can be used in CoolSculpting / Zeltiq

Different practices may use different protocols for the application of the CoolSculpting. In my practice, either I or another physician, sees the patient in consultation and if they are determined to be a candidate for the procedure, templates are used to see which applicator fits the desired area of treatment, the best. If an applicator is too loose, then suction will not be maintained. If using the smallest, an opportunity of fitting more tissue into the medium applicator might... more