Use two small Cool Sculpting adapters or one large adapter for treatment of stomach? (photo)

The applicator choice is crucial when treating CoolSculpting patients. The large Cool Max applicator is an excellent choice for debulking an area, where as the smaller applicators are ideal for flanks and sculpting the areas. Judging from the photo that you provided, using 2 smaller applicators on the abdomen area would be a nice choice for you. It looks like your stomache is already pretty flat... you need to be careful when using the larger applicator because it can take a large un-natural "bite" out of your abdomen leaving you unhappy. It is always best to have a one on one consultation with someone who can provided a treatment plan for you in the office. 

The best way to assess a patient for Coolsculpting is to physically pinch treatable fatty tissue. Upon pinching said tissue the peak of each bulge determines the center point for each placement of the Coolsculpting adapter. Coolsculpting’s official treatment protocol allows for a “two-fingers-width” maximum overlap without concern for overtreatment or unevenness.

You really want to avoid putting the applicator directly over the belly button.  I agree with the doctor you went to about using 2 smaller applicators...but if he/she is applying the applicators to your flanks, that will not address your belly bulge.   Generally to address the belly bulge, one uses the small applicator in four areas, like a diamond shape around your belly button.  Of course, without examining you, I cannot be sure of the exact placement.Good Luck to you.  CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is fantastic technology that really works in the hands of a highly qualified technician.

CoolSculpting originally came with a one-size-fits-all applicator and quickly determined that one size did not fit all.There have been additional sizing and shaping of the applicators that fit different areas. Each person's body contours are different and we'll routinely "test-place" different applicators to see which one works the best for your shape and the amount of fat in a particular area.We're currently using all 4 available applicator sizes and expect another one within the month that will work on outer thighs. As to your doctor's recommendation, he has seen you in person and an in person assessment will always be the best way to get the proper recommendation.

Different physicians may have different opinions of whether to use two small adapters or one large adapter to treat the abdomen with CoolSculpting.  Honestly, I think you would see improvement either way and your ultimate result would most likely not be significantly different.