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Can Zeltiq Cool Sculpting Be Used for Upper Arm Fat?

asked 2 years ago by 4524anon in usa
Latest answer by Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Question viewed 12,681 times
Tags: application, upper arms

23 answers to Can Zeltiq Cool Sculpting Be Used for Upper Arm Fat?

+3

Zeltiq Coolsculpting on Arms

You can treat arm fat with Zeltiq - however, you have to be wise with patient selection. The handpieces do not easily attach to most people's arms. With the smallest handpiece, you can treat some patients arms. You also don't want to get rid of the fat in the arms if there will be too much laxity in the skin once some of the fat is gone. There is a new handpiece that is currently being tested that will be much more... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

+5

Depends

With the current device the fat and skin needs to fit properly into the device for treatment. depends on the shape, siez of your arm as well as the ability of the device to "latch on" to the area.
Eric Chang, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.columbiaaesthetic.com

+5

Upper Arm Fat

Zeltiq can be used in the upper and lower abdomen, love handles, back fat, inner thighs and the upper arms. You will need to see a Zeltiq provider to make sure that you are a candidate for the procedure. I have used Zeltiq on the upper arms and it works quite well, not only does it reduce fat, but you obtain some skin retraction as well.
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

+4

Treating upper arms is on the horizon

Zeltiq is working on applicators to fit snugly around the arm to reduce unwanted arm fat. The current applicator is designed for other areas and may not work on everyone.
Michele S. Green, MD

New York Dermatologist
+4

Zeltiq shrinks upper arm fat

Zeltiq works very well for stubborn upper arm fat. Typically, about 20-25% of the fat that gets sucked into the applicator slowly disappears over several weeks to months. If the overlying skin is loose, however, laser liposuction might be a better alternative because it tightens the skin more than zeltiq can. Another alternative is an arm lift (brachioplasty), which gets rid of skin AND fat, but it leaves a scar. Ultimately, a consultation is the best way to know what procedure will best... more
Melissa Chiang, MD

Houston Dermatologist

www.integratedplasticsurgery.com

+3

Upper Arms treated with CoolSculpting

Thank you for your question. Yes, the upper arms can be treated with Coolsculpting BUT you have to be examined and make sure that you are a good candidate. Sometimes the arms / inner thighs are difficult to treat due to the current applicators Zeltig depending on how much fat is in the area. Remember, best to be seen by a physician and examined to know if you are a good candidate for coolsculpting vs. surgery (depending on your exam and your goals). more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

+3

Zeltiq not yet effective for arm fat

With the current Zeltiq device adaptors, results are poor with upper arm fat. It is an area of investigation currently being looked at. The best adaptors are not yet available.
Patrick McElgunn, MD

Charlotte Dermatologist
+2

Coolsculpting handpiece coming for upper arm fat

A special handpiece is being developed to treat this area.  However, if you have loose skin then i would suggest another procedure
Pramit Malhotra, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon
+2

Upper arm fat may work for Zeltiq

First, keep in mind this is fat reduction and not skin tightening. If you have moderate to severe loose skin, I would not try this.  If one of the 3 treatment heads will fit the arm, it can be done.  You will have to have your physician " size you up" and evaluate the skin see video
Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon
+1

Coolsculpting and upper arm fat

Unfortunately, Coolsculpting is only FDA approved for the abdomen, love handles, and upper back. When it gets FDA approval for the arms, it could be a great area to treat. see video
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
+1

Zeltiq for upper arm fat.

Coolsculpting can be used for upper arm fat as long as there is enough fat to be suctioned into the vacuum handpiece of the Zeltiq machine.
Cameron Rokhsar, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
+1

CoolSculpting by Zeltiq can be used on upper arm fat

Yes, provided the applicator that is currently available fits the upper outer arm, then fat reduction can be done as an off-label procedure. There can be nerve sensitivity so discuss all benefits and risks with your physician. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

+1

Can be treated if you are a good candidate

Coolsculpting can be a great option for you as long as you are a good candidate for the procedure. I would recommend going to the office where you plan on having the treatment to determine if Coolsculpting will work for you. In short, you need to have the type of fat on your arm that is able to be suctioned up into the applicator in order to be treated.
Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.saltzplasticsurgery.com

+1

Can you do Coolsculpting for Upper Arm Fat?

Hi, We have had excellent results with upper arm fat with also additional tightening of the overlying skin. The main caveat is selecting the right patient. It is really important to be measured with the template applicators during a consult to see if your fat can fit the smallest applicator. Since every person is different, you won't know until you are evaluated with the template to see if your fat can be sucked into an applicator to be treated. Zeltiq is... more
Grace Liu, MD

Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.newportcoastdermatology.com

+1

Yes, Zeltiq CoolScultping for upper arm fat

Yes, we have seen great results when treating stubborn fat pockets on men and women,. The key is if in fact this is fat or muscle. You must be able to grab enough fat to fit into one of the device options. These are usually areas that are difficult to reduce with diet and exercise regimens and up until now actual liposuction was the only real solution.
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advanceddermatologypc.com

+1

Coolsculpting for upper arms

There is a smaller applicator that for most people can fit on your upper arm. It requires some fat as well as some degree of skin laxity in order for the device to suction the skin into the handpiece. You also want to keep in mind that this procedure is to reduce fat and will not address skin laxity if that happens to be the main issue. It is always best to be evaluated first by your physician
Lori A. Brightman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Zeltiq - Coolsculpting fat reduction

Many areas throughout the body can be treated safely with Coolsculpting. With the smaller applicators, even the upper arm region can be treated successfully.   The ideal candidate however is someone who is 5-30 pounds over their ideal body weight.  Coolsculpting seems to also work best on the "looser" or "softer" fat that we see in the belly or inner thigh regions.   It does however, work well on the proper candidate in the upper arm region.... more
Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD

Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Zeltiq CoolSculpting for upper arm fat

Zeltiq CoolSculpting has applicators best suited for muffin top or love handles and belly fat.  New applicators are being developed.  We don't presently recommend it for the upper arms.  We are getting excellent results with proper application around the waist and abdomen after a physician marks the correct areas to be treated.
Robert A. Weiss, MD

Baltimore Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Zeltiq can be used for upper arm fat.

I hear rumors from reliable sources that Zeltiq will come out with handpieces designed to treat areas such as upper arm fat, neck and inner thigh in the near future. Stay tuned.  
Susan Van Dyke, MD

Paradise Valley Dermatologist

www.vandykelaser.com

+1

Zeltig for upper arm fat

Coolsculpting has been used for upper arm fat. However, it must be done cautiously and will not result in tightening of lax skin. So, patients need to understand that it will not get rid of or work very well when the skin is pendulous and lax.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

+1

Cool Sculpting by Zeltiq for Upper Arm Fat

Upper Arm Fat can be treated with CoolSculpting by Zeltiq as long as the fat bulge can be securely placed into the suction cup applicator.  The patients who've successfully undergone this treatment have been very happy with the results.  The challenge is to sustain adequate suction for the hour-long procedure.  Should the patient move or the applicator "pop-off", then treatment may not work. 
Amir Moradi, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Zeltiq Coolsculpting for upper arm fat

Hi there- We have successfully treated several patients for this problem now- all are very happy. The improvement is not as great as when the arm is treated with VASER lipo, but for those wishing to avoid surgery, it is a safe and effective alternative.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
+1

Yes, Zeltiq can be used on upper arm fat

With the newest handpiece, we are treating the upper arm fat.  Previously, the handpiece was too big to get a good grip on that area.  We haven't used it long enough to see the results, but I will post pictures as soon as I have those clients come back.
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

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