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Is Coolsculpting As Effective As Liposuction at Reducing a Double Chin?

Is liposuction recommended over coolsculpting for double chins?

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon
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It depends on your level of need

Liposuction is the gold standard for removing a double chin. However CoolSculpting and other laser lipolysis methods can work, especially if you only need slight modification. There are also newer treatments such as Ulthera and Thermage. I would find a cosmetic surgeon who offers both surgical (liposculpture) and non-surgical options so you can discuss the pros and cons of each. Please feel free to send me a photo via email if you would like to discuss further. more
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Best treatment for double chin

Cool sculpting can work but the results vary and dramatic results should not be anticipated. The advantage is virtually no down time. Liposuction has more downtime and more risks, but you can generally expect a good result if your anatomy is favorable. I recommend that you seek an exam by a board certified Plastic surgeon to help you make a more informed decision. Best of luck
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Is Coolsculpting As Effective As Liposuction at Reducing a Double Chin?

Liposuction is the gold standard for removing excess fat to sculpt the body including reducing a double chin. Liposuction is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that can be performed in many cases under local anesthesia with or without twilight sleep. The recovery time is generally a few to several days. It is consistent, effective, and precise. Coolsculpting is a new, exciting treatment that can sculpt the body by freezing your fat. The procedure is completely noninvasive and... more

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Coolsculpting vs. liposuction for a double chin

If the majority of your problem is related to a extra fat under your chin then nothing competes with liposuction for a predictable and lasting solution. Never techniques involving smaller devices as well as technological advances in Liposuction devices has made the treatment safer, faster and the results better. The benefits of SmartLipo has really been an improvement for my patients with this common problem. CoolSculpting is non-invasive but has yet to produce... more
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Is Coolsculpting As Effective As Liposuction at Reducing a Double Chin?

In my experience liposuctions results are immediate and predictable vs non invasive therapies are very unpredictable.
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