Will I Get the Same Results No Matter Where I Go for Zeltiq Coolsculpting?

The Dr. I spoke to at my consultation said "I am very aggressive", implying I'd get better results with their office than going somewhere else. Is that possible? And is it important that you have a physician involved in your coolsculpting? I know of a place that does not, so was just wondering about that. (Well that place has a Dr on staff, but he's never there). My plan is entire back plus flank, so total of 6 hours if I do it all at once. Pricey!

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Coolsculpting - where to go have it done?

Great question! I am a real believer that a physician should be actively involved in this process with you! A physician should evaluate you, give you recommendations, and certainly mark you with respect to where the machine should be placed. Either myself or my nurse actually do the procedure. Coolsculpting yields amazing results if preformed correctly on patients who are good candidates . I personally think a board certified plastic surgeon will give you the best advise... more

Coolsculpting techniques and results vary from office to office

Coolsculpting is a great way to remove excess fat from the hips, thighs, arms, back, and belly without surgery. However, it is operator dependent and results can vary. In our office, Coolsculpting is administered by the physician, not the nurse. Also, the level of suction for the device can be altered to give maximal effects. Recommendations for what type of treatment and how many treatments are required is another thing that separates us from other offices. ... more

Coolsculpting

The treatment is technique dependent and you need the supervision of a qualified and interested physician. Although the physician doesn't need to actually do the treatment, they should be involved to help with the assessment, suggest alternatives if appropriate and manage any potential complications. I would recommend you steer clear of the the kind of places with the doctor "on staff" who's never there. As you point out, the treatments can get expensive and you want the... more

Zeltiq Coolsculpting Results can Vary

This is a good question. CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis to gently and permanently remove fat from bulges on the body. Each office that offers CoolSculpting may vary in many ways from the specialty of the overseeing doctor (plastic surgeon, dermatologist, ob/gyn, etc.) to who sees the patients. At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples, my certified CoolSculpting Patient Specialist and I see the patient together. Being a board certified plastic surgeon, I can talk with... more

Results from CoolSculpting by Zeltiq

This is an excellent question. First, be sure that you are in a medical practice that uses CoolSculpting, as I recently have heard of "knock off" systems. CoolSculpting is technique dependent. It is important that a technician is well trained. For instance, selecting the appropriate attachment and making ideal contact with complete skin and fat contact and a good "pull" is critical for an ideal result. Although a physician does not need to perform a treatment a physician should own... more