The Reaction or Zeltiq Laser? I Would Like to Reduce 4 Inch Abdomen & 2 Inch Love Handles.

I never had any kids, exercise regularly, & eat healthy. But, for some reason around my middle sections fat is getting out of hand. Between t the love handles & my stomach I look like I am 3 months pregnant. Which procedure is best for me? The Reaction or ReFit treatment or Zeltiq Laser. I would like to reduce 3 to 4 inches on my upper and lower abdomen and 2 inches on my love handle. Am I been unrealistic? Or ??? Thx,

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Fat reduction by non surgical means

If someone has had no significant weight gain, nor pregnancy, the distension in the abdomen may be mostly fat above the muscle wall. This would lend itself to reduction by liposuction or CoolSculpting by Zeltiq as we do in my NYC practice. The non-invasive CoolSculpting freezes fat and the adipocytes (fat cells) die from the cold temperature but the skin does not as it has a much colder freezing temperature. This was discovered by popsicle necrosis. The fat cells in the cheek of... more

CoolSculpting by Zeltiq to reduce abdomen

You could be a good candidate for CoolSculpting, but the only way to know is with a consultation. You may wish to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who offers CoolSculpting in addition to traditional body contouring surgeries to see which is best for you.

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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CoolSculpting for Abdomen and Love Handles

Typically, each CoolSculpting treatment results in a noticeable reduction of fat in the treated area. After the initial treatment is complete, you can attain further reductions with additional treatments, resulting in even more fat loss. Some patients find that just one treatment fully addresses their goals. You and your doctor will discuss and design a plan that suits you best.

Inches off abdoment

I would probably recommend that you be evaluated by surgeon for liposuction first and consider Coolsculpting second since Coolsculpting reduces localized fat by 20% and would not guarantee you the inches you want removed.

Steven Hacker, MD

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West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Coolscultpting by Zeltiq versus radiofrequency for Protuberant Abdomen and Love Handles

Coolsculpting by Zeltiq works well for abdominal pad fat and love handles reducing fat by typically 25% or more. A protuberant abdomen may be due to muscle laxaty however. A doctor experienced in liposuction and coolscultping / Zeltiq would be able to evaluate this. If you do a sit up and your central abdomen pouches out, this is a sign of a muscle split. Coolsculpting nor liposuction will work in this case. Love handles or muffin-top over jeans can be... more