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

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 removes about 25% of the fat cells per treatment.  The fat cells that are damaged by the treatment are frozen and later absorbed by the body's own metabolic process and  are gone permanently.  Typical results take about 3-4 months to be fully realized, and therefore many patients schedule second treatments at that time. Results may vary from patient to patient, overall, my patients have been very happy with their results.  

It depends on which area of the body we're treating. There are five different applicators so the timing varies according to which one is being used. During our complimentary consultations we recommend a treatment plan and let you know in advance how long the treatment will take.  The shortest stomach treatment takes between 45-70 minutes to complete. The stomach is the most common treatment areas. Each round of Coolsculpting will eliminate 20-25% of excess fatty tissue so the number of treatments required depends on the amount of excess tissue, your response and overall goals. For dramatic results, we often repeat the treatment as early as 4 weeks. 

CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared for permanent fat cell reduction.  As long as diet, exercise and weight are maintained results can be enjoyed forever.  The number of treatments required depend on the amount of fat in the given area.  On average a patient can expect 20-25% reduction in fat per round of treatment.  Generally we recommend 2-3 treatments.   

The CoolSculpting procedure takes 1 hour for each area of the body you want to target. The number of treatments you’ll need depends on how many areas you would like to have treated, but you can have multiple areas treated in the same appointment. Most of my patients opt for 2 rounds of treatments, but some are happy after just 1. You will be able to see full results about 3 to 4 months after your first treatment, at which time you can decide if another treatment is necessary.

Great question! CoolSculpting is a no downtime, non invasive procedure that permanently kills fat cells in the areas treated. If you are visiting a practice with the most current machines and protocols, your treatment can be as short at 35 minutes. Our practice has fully embraced the need of our patient's very busy lives and because of this, we offer DualSculpting. This allows our patients to have 2 areas of the body treated at 1 time, cutting their treatment time in half. If you are interested in having your lower abdomen and upper abdomen treated, your appointment time could be as short as an hour and a half. We always recommend to visit your practice for an in person consultation prior to booking a CoolSculpting or DualSculpting procedure. During this consultation, your provider can educate you on the treatment plan that is best for your individual aesthetic goals. Be sure to check the credentials of your provider as well. Many providers are graduates of CoolSculpting University, which trains CoolSculpting technicians the most advanced and safest treatment to transformation protocols. 

Coolsculpting is a permanent result. On average, coolsculpting will allow patients to see a 20-25% reduction of fat after just one treatment session. With additional treatments, even more fat can be effectively eliminated with even better results. Therefore, it is recommended to treat at least twice to the same area within 6 weeks of the initial treatment.

Thank you for your question. I would recommend seeing a doctor and being evaluated in person. There are variables that affect how long the treatment lasts and how many sessions you may need. It can depend on how much fat you have and what area is being treated. 

In our practice we first create a treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. The length of your treatment will vary depending on the number of areas being treated during one visit. With CoolSclulting's latest technology patients can now be treated in as little as 35-45 minutes. Our practice also has more than one CoolSculping machine which allows us to treat multiple areas in one sitting. In order to meet your goals additional treatments or office visits may be also be required. 

Hi, and thanks for your question. CoolSculpting is an FDA approved device. Please make sure you choose a an experienced physician and medical spa to perform your treatment. Depending on the area and the lifestyle of the person, the amount of time it lasts can vary. The device is attaches to the abdomen and flanks (upon other areas of the body). Each area takes one hour of "freezing" time. Cooling is applied causing the fat cell to undergo apoptosis (death of a cell). The fat cells begin to die and break down. The broken down cell is then digested by Macrophages, and your body will naturally eliminate the dead cells. Once the Fat cells are destroyed they will not come back. If you gain weight after CoolSculpting the remaining fat cells may enlarge as they absorb excess fat. Most patients see results after one treatment, but certain people may require more treatments depending on desired results.Best of Luck to you !

The abdomen can vary greatly in the number of treatments or cycles it takes to achieve each person's goals.The abdomen usually takes 35 minutes for each cycle, however with marking and setup I usually plan on an hour. It is twice as fast if the office has what is known as DualSculpting like I have in our office. It essentially is 2 machines that can treat 2 cycles at the same time so the treatment time is half as long. This is only true however if you need more than 1 treatment which most abdomens do. It can be anywhere from 2 to 6 treatments. Some patients will come back in 1 to 3 months for even more fat reduction too. The only way to know for sure is to go in for a consultation! You have nothing to lose, but stubborn fat, so go in and discover the possibilities.

Coolsculpting by Zeltiq is an excellent treatment that permanently reduces fat by a process that freezes then destroys the fat cells. The fat cells that are destroyed do not come back. The issue is that we have thousands of fat cells that are fluid filled or flat. At the time of your Coolsculpting treatment  some of the fat cells that are in contact with the applicator are destroyed. The number of times the area on your stomach need to be treated to achieve your goals, depends on how much excess fat you have. If you have upper and lower stomach excess fat each area may need to be treated 2-4 times. We now have many different size applicators to treat the stomach area so when you have your consultation it's  important to ask how many treatments you will need to achieve your goal. Remember that the best candidate for fat reduction with Coolsculpting, laser liposuction (smart lipo) and traditional liposuction are those that have excess fat resistant to a healthy diet and exercise