Vincent A Marino, MD

Its far too early to see what your full results will be; however, CoolSculpting is the only FDA approved treatment for not only fat reduction, but to improve the appearance of skin laxity in the submentum area. In cases where there is a lot of skin laxity prior to the treatment, its possible that you may initially notice the pre-exisitng laxity more once the volume starts to decrease. Even so, stay patient and wait for the full results to reveal in about 90 days! At Imagine Body Sculpting we always recommend discussing any questions or concerns with your specialist or directing physician, who will monitor your progress at your 30 day and 90 day follow up appointments. Your provider who sees you in person will be best able to advise you. Best of luck with your treatment results!

It is not advisable to perform CoolSculpting over and open wound, or an area where the tissue is not  completely healed. We don't usually recommend performing CoolSculpting on a surgically treated area until 8-12 months post-op. Speaking with your surgeon about evaluating the treated area may help you determine a better timeline. It may also help to wait a few months after your lipo and tummy tuck to see what areas CoolSculpting will be most effective. There are very few contraindications to CoolSculpting, and epilepsy is not one of them. Best of luck with your results!

The best assessments are made in person with a specialist. I highly encourage clients to research procedures before a treatment, but a personalized consultation with a specialist is the best tool and resource for helping you decide the best treatment for you. If you are maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen but still have stubborn fat that won't budge, CoolSculpting could be a great option for you. With no downtime and 20-25% fat reduction per treatment, it could help reveal your waistline. In my professional experience, the way that infrared damages fat cells can create a more instant, but more temporary result. With CoolSculpting, peak results take about 90 days, but the results are long lasting. I recommend finding a physician directed practice near you to find the right fit for you. Best of luck!

The symptoms you are describing- numbness, tenderness in the treated area, and firmness, are all normal following a CoolSculpting treatment. The "stiffness" you describe is likely some bloating and swelling in the treatment area, which is also a normal and expected side effect of the treatment. All of the symptoms should dissipate by the day. For some patients they last only a couple of days, and they can linger for a few weeks in some cases. Some of our patients like softer pants and compression garments in the days following their treatment, but you should be back in your jeans in no time! Best of luck with your results!

Hi, thanks for posting this question!

The peak results from CoolSculpting any body area are between 2-4 months, so its still fairly early for you to be seeing results. Some side effects such as: numbness, swelling, and tingling can last for a few weeks, so its normal to still be experiencing some at this point. Most of our patients are happiest after two rounds of treatment; depending on your specialist's recommendations, you may be preparing for another round of treatment. We usually assess patients at their 30 day Follow Up appointment, and if there are no residual symptoms we can retreat the same area then.

Result timelines can vary from person to person and body area to body area- there is no one area that responds "best." We do know that whatever the treatment area, the best results are between 2-4 months, usually after two treatments. It can be exciting to wait for those results, which is why at our 30 day Follow Up appointments we take progress photos for you. Not all patients see a visible result that early, but its all part of preparing you for your 90 day progress results. Stay patient, and hang in there!

Best of luck!