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How Long Until Coolsculpting Can be Done to Thighs?
For us that have large thighs, how much longer will we have to wait for coolsculpting to come out with an applicator that is for the thighs?
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CoolSculpting for Thighs
CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared for the flanks (love handles) and abdomen and is proven to be a safe and effective treatment. Unfortunately, at this time there is not a specific date as to when it will become approved for the thigh area.
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Coolsculpting For the Thighs?
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Coolsculpting for the thighs is considered an off label treatment area. As far as the current applicators, the key is an appropriate consultation and evaluation prior to treatment. Inner thighs often work well for many patients. Outer thighs are a bit more difficult since there has to be enough fat to be pulled into the applicator for it to work and the outer thighs tend to be more fibrous. For areas we are not sure if it will work on a patient, during the...
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CoolSculpting to thighs
There are many offices that are using the current applicators for the inner thighs. It may take more than one treatment often requiring a treatment at the top of the inner thigh and another treatment directly below but the inner thigh is being treated. This is considered an “off label” use of the technology as it has not yet been FDA approved for us on the thighs. If it is the outer thigh/saddle bag area you would like to treat, there are some ways to help reduce the...
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CoolSculpting for Thigh fat reduction
Coolsculpting is currently FDA approved for the waistline in the United States. However, in other countries, Coolsculpt has been used in the outer thigh. Physicians in the Unites states can use Coolsculpting off-label for outer thigh here in the US. If you want coolsculpting on the thigh, make an appointment for an evaluation.
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Coolsculpting on the thighs
Thank you for your question.
Coolsculpting can be performed off label on the outer thighs with the current handpieces and it would be important to visit with a doctor who can examine the area and make sure you are a good candidate for this procedure.
There has been a lot of talk about the new handpieces but they have not been released yet. You may get more information on the coolsculpting website.
Best wishes.
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Zeltiq Coolsculpting use on the thighs
While Zeltiq had FDA clearance for flanks(love handles), it can be used off label in other areas of the body. We have successfully used in for the inner thighs, front of the thighs, outer thighs and calves. You need an evaluation by a provider that has experience with this. Look for Coolsculpting centers of excellence in your area.
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