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How Long Does the Coolsculpting Procedure Last and How Many Treatments Are Needed?

How long does the coolsculpting procedure last and how many treaments are needed??? I'm interested on having it done on my stomach. Thank you

29 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon3427 in New Hampshire
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Coolscuplting takes only one hour to reduce your fat bulge

Zeltiq is a revolutionary procedure that freezes your fat in just one hour. The results are great if you are at your ideal body weight and you have a certain problem area like your abdomen or flanks. Typically one procedure is necessary and you can expect a 25 percent reduction in fat in two to four months after the treatment. Some patients return a few months later for a second session because they can achieve even better results, see video
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CoolSculpting treatments for fat reduction

The fat cells that are killed during the Zeltiq's CoolSculpting freezing do not grow back. But not all fat cells die and if you gain weight then the fat will have some place to go, both in the area treated and non-treated areas. But if you maintain a good exercise regimen and diet then the results should be long term. Some people need only one treatment as they're happy with 20% fat reduction while others do three or more treatments that can be repeated every two months or less... more
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How long does Coolsculpting last?

Hi, Cool sculpting is the only device that is FDA approved for permanent fat reduction that is non-invasive! I always tell patients that the number of treatments you will need is determined by how much fat you have which your doctor can help you decide when they measure you. Just remember that each treatment has been shown to get rid of 20-25% of the fat in the area permanently. Best, Dr. Liu

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CoolSculpting permanently removes fat in one hour

One CoolSculpting treatment takes one hour per area treated.  One area is typically about the size of your hand. Therefore, each "love-handle" would be considered one area, and the lower abdomen is typically considered two areas.  You can treat more than one area at a single office visit, but only one area at a time.  To treat two areas takes just over two hours.  For many patients, a second treatment in the same area may be beneficial since CoolSculpting... more
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Does CoolSculpting really work?

YES! We love the results we are seeing. Every person is different. Therefor we customize plans to each patient. Some people depending how close you are to your ideal body weight will need more then one treatment to get desirable results. Each treatment takes one hour. You can knock it all out in one day or come back within 30 days to finish your package. We then take pictures at 60 days out and 90 days out. Hopefully this answers your questions.
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Coolsculpting - each cycle lasts 1 hour and you see results after each treatment

A coolsculpting treatment session lasts about 1 hour. One body part (eg upper abdomen or lower abdomen or one flank or one love handle) can be treated during each hour-long session. About 20-25% of the fat that gets sucked into the probe disappears within 2-4 months. A repeat session can enhance results on a body part that you have already done. This is safe, but I recommend waiting several months so that you first see the full effect of the prior treatment.
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Zeltiq-cool sculpting is effective

A normal treatment with Zeltiq takes approximately one hour. It requires only the one treatment. however a patient may want more than the 20-25% improvement normally attained in one treatment and can therefore sign up for a second treatment. One doctor in our practice noticed a very dramatic improvement in only one treatment when applied to her.
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CoolSculpting Reduces Fat Permanently

Coolsculpting is a way to PERMANENTLY reduce fat - therefore whatever fat responded to the treatment is gone for good. (On average you can expect a 20-25% reduction of fat during any given treatment. A second or third treatment in a particular area can have an additive effect and better results. We always recommend 2-3 treatments for all of our Zeltiq patients. We have 4 machines and frequently run 2 or 3 at the same time. We can do 4 cycles in one hour. more
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Coolsculpting procedure

Each cycle of the machine takes one hour, and depending on what is being treated, you may have 2 - 4 cycles on the same day. The procedure usually results in a fat reduction of anywhere between 20-25% per treatment, so therefore, at 2-3 month intervals you may need another treatment.
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CoolSculpting for Fat Loss

CoolSculpting takes approximately 1 hour. In order to provide elimination of fat as quickly as possible we do offer CoolSculpting Complete. This includes two systems, for twice the fat elimination in a one hour period. Results can be seen after a single session, but some patients see an improvement but might desire an additional treatment for optimal results. Vibrational therapy increases circulation and lymphatic drainage which my help waste, including damaged fat cells be... more
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Coolsculpting Duration & Number of Treatments

Coolsculpting has become an extremely popular procedure. It utilizes an external device, which exposes the fat to low temperatures. The procedure results in about 20% of the treated fat cells dying. This takes approximately three to four months to occur. The procedure does not require anesthesia and patients are able to resume normal activities immediately following the procedure. Coolsculpting is associated with minimal pain, recovery, and cost. Its major disadvantage is the limited... more
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How long are Coolsculpting procedures and how often are repeat treatments?

Each Coolsculpting procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours. This depends on the number of areas that will be treated. Often, if a treatment will take 2+ hours, we can consider breaking up the areas over the course of 2 days. At your consultation appointment, the length of your Coolsculpting procedure will be discussed, as well as the potential for repeat treatments. Ideal locations to use the Coolsculpting treatment include the back, love handles, and the stomach... more
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CoolSculpting Treatment and Results

When you have your CoolSculpting treatment, the affected fat cells will be eliminated. As long as you maintain your weight with your normal diet and exercise, your long-term results should remain stable. Typically, you’ll see a noticeable reduction of fat in the treated area after one visit, but you may appreciate even more fat reduction with additional treatments.
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CoolSculpting results last indefinitely. Number of treatments recommended are often more than 1.

Hello and thank you for your good questions! CoolSculpting is destroying fat cells through cryolipolysis, and the affected cells will naturally be removed from your system over the course of weeks following each treatment. During your consultation for CoolSculpting, the number of treatments recommended will be provided, and in most cases, multiple treatments are recommended for optimal results. The results of each treatment should reduce the fatty layer 20-25%, and most commonly, 2-3... more
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CoolSculpting treatment Procedure

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive non surgical fat reduction procedure that uses advanced precise cooling technology to gently and effectively target and eliminate fat in specific areas of the body involves No needles, No Cutting, No Downtime, NO garments, No need for anesthesia or pain medications and there is no recovery time. The procedure last about 1 hour per area. Most of our patients require just one treatment. However, some need additional treatment depending on their fat... more
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CoolSculpting Treatment Details

The CoolSculpting procedure itself lasts for about an hour. The applicator is placed on the area of the body where the undesired bulge is. The most common areas that we treat in our practice are the love handles and abdomen. The applicator has a cycle that runs for 60 minutes. That means that if we are doing two applications on the body, then the patient would be here for about two hours. Coolsculpting is not typically something that we recommend a regimen of in the same area. We ask our... more
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Permanent reults and one hour per area

It has been our experience that our patients are seeing results as significant as two to three inches when they have done abdomen and flanks. Between 21 to 25 % of the fat cells are destroyed through apoptosis. Even with weight gain we have seen the treated areas remain relatively smaller than the untreated areas.
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Coolscupting results can last for a very long time

As long as you follow a healthy diet and exercise, you can maintain your results for a very long time. Depending upon your current shape and size, 1-3 treatments may be necessary. However, many people see a nice result after only one treatment! see video
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Average of 1 to 3 treatments

Most of the patients being treated in our office range from having 1 to 3 treatments per area. Each treatment should give you a reduction of 20-25% of the fat in that area so it really depends on how much improvement you need and what type of reduction you would like to achieve. Overall, we have seen the best results when patients have had 2 treatments or more per area. Each time the applicator is applied the treatment time for that application is 1 hour. more
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CoolSculpting Results are PERMANENT

Results are permanent. With little exception the human body does not develop any new adipocytes (fat cells) after about age 17. CoolSculpting gently cools the skin to a temperature just above freezing and it causes the fat cells to rupture and dissolve away. This dissolution process starts immediately after the treatment. Patients report a noticeable reduction in unwanted fat usually starting at about week 2 to 3 with a maximizing the dissolution of... more
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Cool sculpting Procedure Details?

Thank you for the question. Cool sculpting is an effective procedure using “freezing” technology that permanently removes fat cells. Patients can expect about a 20% reduction after a procedure that lasts approximately one hour. The procedure can be repeated on the same area in a few months. I hope this helps. see video
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1-4 Hours

Each Zeltiq treatment lasts one hour. I have had patients treat 4 or 5 areas in one sitting lasting 4-5 hours. We allow our patients to walk, stretch, eat and drink between sessions. Depending on how much adipose tissue you have in your abdomen will determine how many treatments and how long it will take. Usually 1 or 2 hours for the abdomen.
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CoolSculpting by Zeltiq gives permanent fat reduction - Procedure takes one hour

We have been performing CoolSculpting since February of 2010 and have witnessed permanent fat reduction in all the areas treated. On average, patients lose 20 to 25% of the fat with each treatment, although some patients may see up to a 40% or greater reduction. Even when in some cases the patient may have had some weight gain in general since the treatment, the area that was treated with CoolSculpting remains reduced. The actual treatment lasts one hour, per applicator or treatment area.... more
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CoolSculpting for Permanent Results

CoolSculpting permanently removes approximately 25 percent of the fat in the treated area.   The procedure takes about one hour and does not require anesthesia.   Depending in the desired post-op result some patients may elect to have a second or a third procedure.   With each procedure,  an additional 25 percent of fat has been reported to be removed.
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Coolsculpting permamently removes fat

Our Michigan coolsculpting patients have a permament reduction in fat.  Only liposuction and zeltiq permanently remove fat cells convincingly.  You will experience some soreness three days after the procedure. You can still work, exercise, etc.  It is our experience that at least half, or more, of the patients will take ibuprofen because of the soreness.
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Cool Sculpting by Zeltiq destroys fat cells so the effect is long lasting.

Cool Sculpting by Zeltiq destroys fat cells so the effect is long lasting. People who maintain their weight can expect the improvment to last years. See our website below for an expanded discussion and video.
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Zeltiq-Coolsculpting

The fat loss from a single 1-hour procedure is about 22-23% ranging up to 40%. These fat cells are destroyed in a process called cryolipolysis (cryo-cold lipo-fat lysis-destroy) and therefore permanent (this presumes that one has a healthy diet.) see video
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Coolsculpting is permanent fat removal

Coolsculpting makes use of the phenomenon known as cryolipolysis and permanently removes fat from bulges such as love handles and abdomen. It is safe, noninvasive and effective.
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Coolsculpting permanently reduces fat

You can expect on average about 22% reduction in the area treated.  You might need more than one treatment to get your desired results.  The cryolipolysis kills the fat cells, but if you gain weight, the remaining fat will get larger and lessen the results.
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Wall 31 Jan 2013
If you gain weight after coolscuplting will the fat go back to its original location or will it be more evenly distributes?

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