Is Zeltiq Just As Effective As Liposuction?

asked 9 months ago by markychv in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I am a 41 year old male who exercises regularly however I cannot get rid of my love handles and muffin top. I am not a wealthy person so I have been saving to have either liposuction or Zeltiq and I am almost at the point where I can afford either and wish to know which is better. I like the fact the Zeltiq is less risky and that is removes fat permanently like lipo, traditional lipo scares me to be honest HOWEVER I also do not have money to waste, this is a one shot deal. please, any advice?

9 answers to Is Zeltiq Just As Effective As Liposuction?

Zeltiq vs. Lipo

Greetings~ Your question is a good one and quite common, but unfortunately does not come with a one answer fits all response. Zeltiq is very safe and effective for distinct problem areas like the love handles and abdomen but can require multiple treatments in one area. (two to three treatments, eight weeks apart are not uncommon) The area treated is limited to the amount of tissue that can be drawn up into the applicator. (Meaning for an area like the abdomen, some patients may... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

CoolSculpting vs Liposuction

This is an excellent question. CoolSculpting and Liposuction are different methods for the removal of unwanted fat. They each have their own advantages and disadvantages. CoolSculpting is a new novel approach for the non-invasive removal of fat. It's advantages are that it does not require any surgery, needles, or anesthesia. Another big advantage is that there is no downtime associated with this procedure and patients can resume their normal activity immediately. Finally it frequently is... more

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

Zeltiq vs Lipo

Zeltiq is meant for small areas. It works similar to lipo in regard to removing the fat cells. It takes up to 2 months to see results. Liposuction is more immediate and precise depending on the amount of fat to remove. It can also be used for local fat removal. Zeltiq is a great alternative to Lipo for patients who do not want to undergo surgery.

Ariel Ostad, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Zeltiq (Cool sculpting) as Effective as Liposuction?

Thank you for the question. The short answer is: No, cool sculpting is not as effective as liposuction surgery in removal of adipose tissue. Liposuction surgery can often eliminate diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue of a given area with one procedure. However, cool sculpting is a noninvasive ( with no downtime) technique of removal of isolated adipose tissue that results in 20-25% reduction of the fat in the area treated. Repeated treatments may be... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Zeltiq CoolSculpting is not liposuction

I see wonderful results in some patients who undergo CoolSculpting but in no way, does it remove as much fat as one session of liposuction. As I do both procedures, I see many patients who can benefit with both and tell them of the multiple treatments that can be done with Zeltiq but that liposuction is more effective in removing more fat. There are some extra slim patients who want a very tiny bulge reduced, and liposuction might be too risky on their body so CoolSculpting would be for them... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Coolsculpting or Liposuction

Coolsculpting is not a treatment instead of liposuction. Liposuction removes much more fat and is more dramatic but it is invasive and carries certain risks that Coolsculpting doesnt. Coolsculpting is more ideal for those that do not want surgery and understand that they will have more modest results with Coolsculpting.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Fort Lauderdale CoolSculpting

When given the options of CoolSculpting vs. Lipo by patients, most patients are choosing CoolSculpting. You have to be realistic in your expectations and understand that both procedures offer no guarantee. A reasonable expectation with CoolSculpting is 25% reduction of the current fat volume. Liposuction does visibly remove the fat cells, however, without diet and exercise before and after the procedures, you will see re-growth regardless.

Will Richardson, MD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon

www.naturadermatology.com

Zeltiq/Coolsculpting vs Liposuction

Zeltiq or Coolsculpting is ideal for exercise resistant areas of fat such as love handles and muffin tops. Each treatment will generally result in a 20% reduction in fat in the treated area so more than one treatment may be required. Liposuction may be a more one-time treatment, but he beauty of the Zeltiq/Coolsculpting treatment is it is a non-surgical procedure with no downtime.

Lori Stetler, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Coolsculpting vs Liposuction?

Hi, I think that the general consensus is that Coolsculpting is an excellent safe and non invasive alternative to liposuction. Coolsculpting does not replace liposuction since liposuction is immediate removal of the fat whereas you see the results in Coolsculpting gradually starting about three weeks after the procedure. With liposuction there is associated down time and risks of surgery and the risks of contour irregularity but you can quantify the amount of fat removed.... more