Sagging skin on abdominal area after CoolSculpting?

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Is there a possibility of skin sagging and appearance of stretchmarks on abdominal area after coolsculpting?

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

There can definitely be some sagging on the abdominal skin post Coolsculpting.  It is beneficial to combine radiofrequency skin tightening such as Venus Legacy with Coolsculpting abdominal treatments as it will enhance the Coolsculpting result and also tighten the skin and avoid the development of loose skin on the abdominal wall after the fat reduction has occurred from the Coolsculpting procedure.  In a younger person with better elasticity in the abdominal wall the chance of sagging skin might be less than someone older say over the age of 50, so take that into consideration.  Coolsculpting will not cause the appearance of stretch marks on the abdomen.  
Hope that helps. 
Best,
Dr. Flashner

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

Hello CESS05,Thank you for your question. If laxity is a concern prior to having a CoolSculpting treatment you may notice more of an obvious loss of volume in the area after the fat cells have been removed and may require additional skin tightening treatments. As it takes 12 weeks to see results this gives time for the the skin to firm as the fat cells have died and are being removed from your body. It will not cause sagging skin or stretch marks.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

We have not seen any of these in our CS patients, but we make sure that if patients have stretched or sagging skin that really needs a tummy tuck, we tell them that ahead of time.  CS does NOT treat sagging skin.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This will depend on skin laxity. Coolsculpting is good for removing stubborn areas of fat, but lacks body shaping and skin tightening. A combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with Coolsculpting. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. However, a Vaser HI DEf procedure with tummy tuck is needed for best results in skin tightening and toning. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I have never seen a patient develop sagging skin or stretch marks as a result of a CoolSculpting treatment.  If a patient has sagging skin or stretch marks present before the treatment, these issues would not be improved after CoolSculpting however.

Sagging skin on abdominal area after CoolSculpting?

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