Can Zeltiq (CoolSculpting) Be Used for Fat Pockets at the Inside of the Knees?

I exercise 4x's weekly (past 7 yrs) and am very thin/toned- except for knees, and some stubborn back of thigh fat...

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by s in Northern California in Monterey

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Coolsculpting for knees

Thank you for your question. At this time, I don't think that the applicator would be able to fit in that area. The company is researching different handpieces and so I would suggest waiting until the handpiece is specific for that area. I hope this helps. see video

Zeltiq CoolSculpting for fat removal of abdomen and love handles not knees

The FDA gave clearance for fat treatment with Zeltiq CoolSculpting for the love handles and the applicators can be used on the abdomen and off-label areas if the physician finds that the applicators can fit the desired area of treatment. The knees have bony contours and small areas that would not work with the current applicators of Zeltiq. see video

CoolSculpting for the Medial Knees

Dear Writer, CoolSculpting has proven extremely successful for fat reduction on the abdomen, love handles and back. It treats the fat on the thighs depending on the shape of the fatty pocket and whether it will fit properly in the applicator, in order to achieve a good result. There is no applicator at the present time for the fat localized on the inside or medial aspect of the knees, but the Zeltiq company is currently working on new additional applicators that could be used in a number of... more

Coolscultping for the legs

Coolsculpting works great for the abdomen and back fat. Supposedly the thigh chamber will be available by October 2011. However, behind the knees is not an area I would recommend treating. I would suggest you show to a dermatologist for their opinion.