What if my Fat Did Not Crystallize?

I have had coolsculpting several times, with huge results! They did a diamond shape with the no. 8 applicators on my abdomen. My lower was completely flat and my upper, which was much larger, reduced 3 inches. I had upper done again with two no. 8s. The tech said it did not crystallize and it just flopped down and did not form a stick of butter. The tech says it worked because it was very cold, but if it didn't crystallize, could it have worked, and why wouldn't it crystallize? It has been sore.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by lisaann525 in Durango, CO

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Stick of butter is a good indicator but not everything

Your tissue has clearly responded well to the treatment. there could be technical reasons why you did not see as as profound of a "stick of butter" at the end of the treatment, such as a less than ideal draw. however, it is possible that your abdomen is changing with the treatments and there is less tissue to actually draw in. i would be patient and wait to see your effects prior to making any early judgements.

Did not crystallize?

I'm glad that you are getting great results with the CoolSculpting treatment. In terms of not crystallizing with your last session, it makes we wonder whether the applicator was applied to an area that was too tight to pull up, or whether the vacuum setting was too low to get a good draw of tissue into the applicator.

Coolsculpting

The results you're getting are obviously excellent. With each treatment, it takes up to 3 months to see the best results. If after 3 months the results are less than you expect, there is no harm in repeating the treatment. The technician doing the treatment should be able to assess the "draw" on the skin and fat to make sure there is adequate suction. As long as there is a good draw, the treatment should be effective. Good luck.

CoolSculpting Results

Congratulations of your great CoolSculpting Results. The handpiece needs to fit very securely to pull skin and fat into the the handpiece. If there was not appropriate suction, the treatment will likely not provide ideal results. see video