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CoolSculpting Vs Laser Lipolysis
asked 2 years ago by nns
Latest answer by Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Question viewed 13,256 times
Tags: comparison, laser
I have heard about zeltiq (CoolSculpting) alot but i wonder how is the end result compare to any laser lipolysis? dont tell me one is invasive n noninvasive, someone told me cryolipolysis result is almost same with laser lipolysis, is it true?
16 answers to CoolSculpting Vs Laser Lipolysis
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Coolsculpting Vs Liposonix (laser Lipolysis)
Both treatments are noninvasive, although Lipolysis is reportedly much ore painful. I think the mistake a lot of patients are making is assuming that both of these treatments have the same benefits regardless of the area being treated and the amount of fat in that area. It is important to recognize that Coolsculpting is great for treating larger fat deposits. If you can grab a handful of fat, you generally will benefit much more from Coolsculpting. If you can only pinch an inch,...
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Zeltiq is much different from laser lipolysis
Think of laser lipolysis (which is rarely done as a stand alone procedure, it is almost always a combination of regular liposuction plus laser lipolysis) as a way of popping fat cells with a tiny hot poker (!). The fat cells release an oily substance that is sucked out with standard liposuction instruments. There are definitely incisions and not uncommonly there is pain and bruising. Numbing injections are used during the procedure to dull the pain. The results are very good....
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Laser Lipolysis vs Zeltiq- cool sculpting
The fact that one (Laser Liposuction) is invasive is important as it increases the risk of infection,requires anesthesia, and has side effects not found with Zeltiq cool sculpting including burns. However to achieve the results found with Laser Lipolysis may require multiple treatments.
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Laser Liposuction VS Zeltiq = FIRE VS ICE
In the ever increasing battle to separate people from their hard earned money by separating them from SOME of their fat newer methods are sprouting to do away with fat.
LASER LIPOSUCTION differs from other tumescent liposuction methods in how the fat is treated BEFORE it is removed by suction. The fat is COOKED / BURNED with a very hot laser fiber. The heat not only destroys fat but also affects blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves (more permanent numbness) and the overlying...
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CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is Just "Cooler" Than Lipo
So let’s talk about the new CoolSculpting® treatment. To understand what it is, let’s get some background: At my practice, Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine, we uses lasers everyday to remove fat. Yes that’s great - and to say the least, great skill is involved – but it’s still liposuction. The secret with Lipo is that it takes a lot of laser heat energy to break apart fat cells. After they are heated, you still need to suction those cells out of...
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Zeltiq and Laser Lipolysis completely different
Zeltiq is non invasive, can treat 20-25% of the fat for reduction amd has NO effect on the skin
Laser lipolysis is minimally invasive, can reove as much fat as desired and will work to enhance skin tightening over 90 days. there is more of a recovery ( although) short with Laser.
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Barry E. DiBernardo, MD
Montclair Plastic Surgeon
Montclair Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Lypolysis and Zeltiq are both effective
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is a non-surgical, FDA approved device for permanent fat reduction by using cryolypolysis to freeze localized areas of fat. This mechanism works by damaging the fat cells walls in the treatment area which are later removed through the body's own metabolic process. Unlike laser lipolysis, where a laser fiber is utilized surgically to damage fat cells by either heat or through photo- acoustic damage to cell wall. The damaged fat cells...
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Zeltig versus laser lipolysis
Coolsculpting by Zeltig is cryolipolysis and hence does not use a laser to destroy tissue. Thus, the permanent fat reduction that is seen with coolscultping is achieved in a safer manner since no peripheral destruction occurs as would potentially with a laser. The results with coolsculpting are real and reproducible and less variable amongst practitioners. On average a 20% reduction may be seen in fat with one simple safe treatment.
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Coolsculpting versus laser lipo
Coolsculpting is totally non-invasive fat reduction while laser lipo does involve making incisions and actually doing liposuction. The recovery is more involved with laser lipo. Look as some before and after photos of each before making your final decision.
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Coolsculpting and liposuction
CoolSculpting is an FDA approved non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Laser liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure to reduce fat. Both procedure will result in permanent fat reduction.
Coolsculpting uses precisely controlled cooling to destroy fat cells, thereby eliminating unwanted love handles, bra rolls, and stomach fat. There is No cutting, No needles, No injections, No garments, No downtime, and No need for anesthesia. Coolsculpting is designed to...
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Lipolysis more effective than Coolsculpting.
Laser lipolysis cannot be done without suctioning the fat. As a matter of fact, there have been several deaths reported when laser lipolysis was used without proper suctioning. Laser lipolysis in addition to liposuction is much more effective than Coolsculpting.
Cameron Rokhsar, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
Manhattan Dermatologist
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Laser lipolysis can tighten skin
Indeed, both modalities destroy fat cells by their respective mechanisms. However, laser lipolysis (SmartLipo), if done correctly, can actually tighten the overlying skin by heating the underside of the dermis. The laser cannula is passed just under the skin until the surface temperature reaches 38 - 40 degrees Celsius. I have had much success in the areas of the neck, lower abdomen, upper arms and inner thighs where the skin tends to be looser. Beware of reducing fat in areas...
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CoolSculpting vs laser lipolysis
Laser lipolysis with liposuciton is invasive. Laser lipolysis without liposuction is non-invasive. The latter compared to Zeltiq reveals that the laser only induces triglyerides to be released from the fat cells making the fat cells smaller temporarily until they can build up fat again. The freezing of CoolSculpting kills some of the fat cells and they don't regrow. Theoretically, longer term correction of fat reduction can be obtained by Zeltiq's CoolSculpting. Patients...
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Laser Lipolysis vs. CoolSculpting
Thank you for your question.
The main difference is that CoolSculpting (by Zeltiq) is non-invasive / no anesthesia/ no downtime, etc.. but will only remove 20-25% of the fat in the area treated. Laser Lipolysis is minimally invasive so there may be downtime and anesthesia needed but more fat reduction can be treated during this procedure.
I hope this helps.
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Zeltiq results will take longer to see than laser lipolysis but can be as good
Zeltiq is going to get a consistent result (about 25% fat loss) per treatment. Laser lipolysis is a form of liposuction which uses a laser to destroy the fat. There is much more user variability with the laser. Total amount of fat removal is potentially the same, if you do several treatments with the Zeltiq. The end results are all dependent on the person performing the treatment not necessarily the technology.
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Zeltiq results will be more permanent
From what I know about laser lipolysis, it destroys the fat in the cells, not the cells themselves, so the results are temporary. I know more about the Zeltiq since I own one. The Zeltiq actually causes fat cell destruction, as liposuction does, so there are less cells present in the treated area. The results are therefore permanent, although you can increase the size of your fat cells anywhere on your body if you gain weight.
Zeltiq is also non-invasive, as you mentioned...
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