When is the optimum time for Coolsculpting?

For many people, the love handles are one of the most persistent and stubborn pockets of unwanted fat, so you are not alone. CoolSculpting is an effective and painless means to eliminate those types of fat deposits. The treatment is meant for fat loss and contouring, rather than weight loss. It’s also important to remember that CoolSculpting treatments will not replace the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
To be a good candidate for CoolSculpting, you should be within 25 pounds of your ideal body weight and have realistic goals for your fat loss. If you meet those simple qualifications, then you are most likely a candidate. Be sure to speak with a qualified specialist to make sure a CoolSculpting treatment is the best option for you. Hope this helps.

Thanks for your question!  It sounds like you would be a good candidate for CoolSculpting!  I certainly wouldn't suggest "plumping up" specifically for the procedure, but you should try to have the treatment done around your most stable weight.  Good luck!

CoolSculpting works best when you are around your ideal weight or mildly overweight. For the love handles, you would need to have about an inch of pinchable fat, so don’t be too skinny. In my opinion, if your weight tends to fluctuate within a certain range, doing CoolSculpting at the heavier end of the range is best. It’s really hard to always stay at the low end of the range as you age, unless you’re blessed with a great metabolism or you have time to exercise vigorously daily. So, doing your procedure when you’re a little heavier will assure that you look good at the high end and when you’re at the low end, you’ll look fantastic. No matter what weight you are, as long as we can pull the fat into the CoolSculpting applicator, the fat cells will be killed. This won’t prevent you from gaining weight, but it will make your figure proportionate, whether you maintain your weight after your session or go up a few pounds (but try not to!). Please find a board-certified dermatologist to evaluate your figure, determine if you are a candidate for CoolSculpting, and discuss the kinds of beautiful and satisfying results you can get by contouring your body. 

Best time to have CS treatment is when your weight is stable (if you're losing weight, lost it first).  If you're only losing 10-12 lbs, in my opinion it makes no difference, but if you think you have 30-40 lbs to lose, then wait.  Without an exam, it will not be possible to fully evaluate you and give you recommendations. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search. 

Fat cell production is fairly set at puberty (possible biological instance of growing new fat cells is during pregnancy and in cases of extreme obesity). These preset fat cells expand and shrink when you gain and loose weight throughout your adult life. With this being said, there is not a preference of when to be treated. It's more of if you're a good candidate! Each treatment should reduce 20-25% of fat cells. Most patients benefit from 2 sessions (total of 2 cycles to each area of concern). As with any treatment, you will have an optimal outcome if you're already committed to a healthy lifestyle. 

As long as you are not overweight and you have pinchable pockets of fat then it doesn't really matter at what point you get CoolSculpting. An experienced provider will know exactly when and how to treat you to give you optimal results. You need an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.

Coolsculpting is good for stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to diet/exercise. It is recommended to be at or near your ideal, stable weight. Keep in mind, for best results with Coolsculpting, a combination approach is needed. I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing to improve your final results. In our office we use Coolsculpting and Vanquish for a "Fire and Ice" treatment and are getting great outcomes. However, VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF would give you best results for body shaping, but would require more downtime. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

I would say the best CoolSculpting result would be obtained by being at your ideal weight at the time of your treatment.  If it is just a matter of a few pounds difference, it may not be much of an issue.  

Hello,Thank you for your question. CoolSculpting has the best results when you are within a healthy weight range. With that being said it is necessary to have enough "pinchable fat" to fit into the applicator. The best way to make sure your treating correctly is to have an in-person consultation with a local provider to determine if you are a good candidate. Good luck!

If you are motivated by results and really want to get rid of specific pockets of fat, then the best time to get CoolSculpting is when you really want it done!  For most of us, that might be right now.   First, ask yourself why are you considering CoolSculpting?  Do you want to look good at the beach or for a an upcoming event, like a wedding?  Are you simply tired of continuing to diet and exercise without being able to lose fat in certain areas?  These are all very important aspects to not only consider but also discuss with your provider.  Second, understand and appreciate the medicine behind the technology. Freezing fat and destroying those cells will occur when you get the procedure, but it will take time for your body to move all of that tissue (fat) in order to see the results.  This can take up to 30-60 days.  So, if you are planning an event or season like summer to get your results, be aware that it will take time. Along these same lines, and as I eluded to upfront, make sure you are motivated.  If you are someone that easily gains and loses weight, getting CoolSculpting is not a free pass to eat what you like and haphazardly put on weight.  If this is the case, you may not end up happy with your results.  Finally and it can not be stressed enough, you must have a proper consultation to determine if CoolSculpting is right for you.  During your consultation, ask lots of questions.  Be sure you are choosing a physician that is well-qualified to help you make a decision if CoolSculpting is not only right for you, but also if now is right the time.