Can Coolsculpting Be Used on Fat Above the Knee?

You would need to be seen a examined to see if the area could be treated.Body
reshaping can be performed with a cannula that removes fat via liposuction or
with noninvasive technology like Cool Sculpting. With Cool Sculpting there is no cannula
inserted into your body. All treatments
are performed on the surface from the outside in using technology that freezes
the fat. Don’t hesitate to give us a
call in Austin regarding a Body Reshaping Consult at the Upper Room. On our Facebook Page there is an Interview I
recently did with KVUE, a local news station in Austin, that was picked by
affiliates around the United States, including Miami. During the Interview we discussed the
technology of Cool Sculpting as well as it application process.

Coolsculpting can absolutely be used to treat the fat located above the knee should the patient present with the proper type of fat that is treatable with Coolsculpting.  In order to adequately assess, the patient should have a thorough in clinic consultation.  For above the knee, the CoolMini applicator would be used to obtain the best results as this area is small.  The fat pocket must fit the applicator precisely in order to be treated; should the patient not be a candidate for Coolsculpting, Kybella can also be utilized to dissolve the fat above the knee.  Hope that helps. 
Best,
Dr. Paul Flashner

CoolSculpting has FDA approval for fat reduction since 2010. CoolSculpting freezes the fat cells. Fat cells are more susceptible to damage by freezing than the other cells, (nerve, vessel, bone, etc.), around them. The fat cells die via a process called apoptosis, (programmed cell death). The number of fat cells are therefore reduced. This happens over a period of time, so the body is not overwhelmed with dead fat cells. The body will take these cells up, process them and excrete them, just as any other cell. The remnants are filtered through the liver, and then excreted eventually via stool. Knees can be a challenge with any modality. CoolSculpting had been used in this area with good results. See an experienced CoolSculpting practice, they will determine if you are a candidate.