Why am I not seeing results from CoolSculpting after 3 months?

Thank you very much for your question. The
benefits from CoolSculpting generally take three to four months to fully
appear, as the body needs time to eliminate the damaged fat cells. At three
months out from your CoolSculpting session, you should be able to notice a
difference in the treatment area. Remember, you can only expect a 25-30%
improvement in the fatty tissue. Additionally, CoolSculpting cannot restore
tissue laxity. Unfortunately, without before and after photographs, it is
difficult to provide any more specific advice for your individual situation. I
recommend that you bring your concerns to your CoolSculpting provider, as they
know more about your particular procedure. If you are not happy with their
response, consider a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon,
experienced in CoolSculpting. At this time, he/she can review your medical
history and past procedure, to determine the best treatment plan to achieve
your desired aesthetic results in the future.

At 90 days we know you are seeing what results you would have had. I would compare the before and after photos with your nurse or doctor at the physician's office and make sure you're comparing the same weight (we take weight at treatment day and the follow up) If you want to post a picture I can better tell you my thoughts on if you were a good candidate to begin with and knowing whether or not one set of treatments was going to be beneficial or if 2 or more would be anticipated. Best of Luck. 

Most patients see results in 3-4 months after their treatment. We always ask that patients maintain their weight after having this treatment done. Our certified center has an experienced technician that will give a treatment plan customized to each individual. Having the right amount of applicators is just as important as having the right applicator size. Best of luck!

Coolsculpting results can take up to 3-4 months. For best results with Coolsculpting, I recommend a combination approach.  I recommend adding radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. VASER with ThermiRF is the best alternative if you get hyperplasia or want a more contouring outcome.  Best, Dr. Emer

I would recommend you to take this to your provider. If there are no responses to the treatment, they shouldn’t have continued after 2nd treatment, since by that time changes are expected to be visible. There were cases when clients do not respond to the treatment then some other options are being considered. They may not give you reimbursement, but they should make sure that your desired results are met for your money, even if the change of procedure is required. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. It hard to give you’re
a reason without seeing before and after photos. It is possible that the areas
treated were not good for Coolsculpting, the position of the applicators were
not good, or there wasn’t enough draw of tissue into the vacuum applicator. I recommend
a follow up with your treating physician to address your concerns. Best of
Luck!

Most CoolSculpting patients will need a minimum of two treatments, in order to obtain optimal results. With each application of CoolSculpting, full results  should be seen around  three months post treatment.  It is important to remember that each treatment with CoolSculpting will likely remove up to 20-25% of the fat from the treated areas.  Many patients describe feeling the results rather than seeing them after only having one treatment.  Often patients describe how their clothes fit better after only one treatment, but that they are not necessarily able to see the difference.  This is why before and after pictures are so important, and also logging before and after weight.  For most patients, the "magic" occurs after the second treatment. At this point, 40-50% of the fat has been removed form the treated areas, and results are visibly stunning. Good luck with your CoolSculting journey.  

It is always important to verify that you have not gained weight during this time and to compare the before pictures.  Sometimes when the fat is very thick (4-5 inches when pinched) not as much will be pulled up into the applicator.  A second treatment can help if the fat is not a bit thinner.  Pictures, if taken, would be helpful to confirm or refute your impression.  Ideally a patient should be within 20 or so pounds of their ideal weight and use Coolscupting to sculpt not debunk.

It would be helpful to compare Coolsculpting before and after pictures. Certain criteria should also be used when determining level of success, such as any weight changes , location of treatment , were you an adequate pre treatment candidate ? Was your bmi less than 28? Did you have excess skin , adequate subcutaneous fat, abdominal muscle laxity ( assuming it was your abdomen ). If most of the criteria suggest you were a good pre treatment candidate , then it is possible to have limited or no response . Coolscupting has a high rate of patient satisfaction  , but As with all medical treatments there are no guarantees of success. 

As everyone before me has said, you should be seeing results in 12 weeks, as early as 8.  You should be sure to take follow up pictures with your provider.  Sometimes it's hard to see the changes the happen with CoolSculpting without having the before pictures to compare.  Depending on what area gets treated and how much fat gets pulled into the applicator, the results can range from dramatic to subtle.  Good luck with your results.