Zeltiq Device - What Does the Number on the Machine Represent?

Thank you for your question.

The number you are referring to indicates how much tissue is taken into the chamber. This number is generally between 50-70.  The higher the number doesn't necessarily mean a better result.. sometimes we are treating a more difficult area and the suction needs to be higher.  A higher number may also result in more bruising after the procedure.

I hope this helps.

 

The number between the arrows represents suction.  (generally somewhere between 50-70, more commonly 50-60)  This number can effect how much tissue is drawn up in to the machine but how 'good' your results or treatment is not necessarily dependent on a bigger number (i.e. higher numbers like 70 don't mean you'll have better results than 55).  Higher suction can be beneficial in getting the handpiece to 'stick' in some tricky areas but can also result in more bruising after or discomfort during the procedure.