How Soon After Having Coolsculpting Are Measurable Results Seen?

Hello and thank-you for your question.Coolsculpting works on the basis that fat cells are more sensitive to cold than are surrounding tissues of the skin. During the Coolsculpting treatment the fat is cooled to cause cryolipolyis while carefully monitoring the tempature of the skin surface. The fat cells release their fat and shrink.  Unlike liposuction where the fat is removed, the released fat is metabolized and eliminated by your body.  The improvement can generally be seen at 3 weeks, but it typically takes 3 months to see the final result.  Most people require more than one treatment depending on degree of improvement needed and expectations. We utilize the new Cool Advantage applicators which are much more comfortable and reduce treatment time to 35 minutes.  We currently have 4 Coolsculpting machines and can offer "Dual Sculpting" which further reduces the treatment time.  I recommend scheduling a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon well versed in all options for body contouring to determine if you an ideal candidate for Coolsculpting. Best wishes

Thank you for your good question. CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis (controlled cooling) to freeze fat cells. The treated cells slowly shrink and die and then are gradually eliminated through natural body processes. Because the elimination process is completed over time, you will not see your full CoolSculpting results right away. My patients may start to see some improvement as early as three weeks after the procedure, but the full effect is usually seen in three months. Make sure your procedure is performed by a very experienced provider with expertise in CoolSculpting techniques. Proper placement of the applicators will make a big difference in the quality of your outcome.

Hi.  Measurable results can take awhile because the biologic/cellular processes of swelling(inflammation) and healing have to run their natural course. This includes the time necessary for skin contraction to occur.  The elimination of dead fat cells by the body takes time (not like liposuction in which they are removed immediately).  Talk to your CS provider about how much fat reduction you want b/c there may also be a need to retreat an area--should be done no sooner than 3 months for similar reasons.  Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh

Thank you for your question! You may start to see changes as quickly as 4 weeks following your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after 2-3 months. Your body will continue to flush out fat cells for up to 4-6 months following treatment.

One may start seeing results from Coolsculpting in 4 weeks, however the most optimal results are seen in about 3 months. 

You can start to see results as early as 3 to 4 weeks but will typically see peak results at 3 months. If your practitioner suggested additional treatments, they can be performed at 2 months.

CoolSculpting fat reduction results are seen after a series of treatments scheduled 4-6 weeks apart. Most patients begin noticing changes after 4-6 weeks, but thebest results are seen after 3-4 months since it takes time for fat cells to die and be flushed out of the body by the lymphatic system.

The initial results can be seen as early as 2 to 4 weeks and in our experience this does happen, however Coolsculpting works by cooling the fat to a critical temperature that causes the fat cell to die and then it needs to be eliminated by the body through the lymphatic system.  This takes up to 3 or 4 months, so the final result of the Coolsculpting process will not be seen for at least 3 and possibly 4 months in some cases.  It is beneficial to use an RF device (like Venus Legacy) that will heat and manipulate the tissue post Coolsculpting to help assist the body in the process of eliminating the fat more effectively and efficiently.  It also gives a skin tightening effect which is beneficial in getting the best results possible. 
Hope that helps.
Thank you for the question,
Dr. Flashner

Hello and thank you for your question!  Results can be seen as early as 3 weeks with optimal results in 1-3 months.  We find most patients see their best results between 8-12 weeks.  Hope this helps and best of luck to you!

CoolSculpting is effective way to reduce stubborn fat.  Simply put, cooling panels are applied to targeted areas resulting in fat cell death. After the fat cells die, it takes time for the body to go through the natural process of finding and eliminating these dead cells.  Typically, patients start to see results in as little as 4 weeks and can expect to see final results at about 3 months. Every patient is different, but based on the clinical trials, that is the average time frame.  Occasionally, multiple treatments (cycles) are needed for the same area, to achieve an optimal outcome.  Following up with your provider will give you the best information in respect to your anticipated results.

Hello,
Coolsculpting is designed to treat fat cells by bringing
them to a therapeutic temperature for an appropriate amount of time. Once the
fat cells have been treated, they gradually shrink and are eliminated from the
body. Patients start to see results as early as 4-5 weeks, with maximum results
at 4 months. This process takes a while since the body naturally metabolizes
the fat cells.
Best of Luck!
Dr. Thomas E. Kaniff