If CoolSculpting (2 sessions) did not work for upper arms would a different method like SculpSure work better?

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I am of average weight and height (5'6, 130 pounds) and in my 40's with stable weight. I have disproportionately large upper arms. I paid $2000 for Coolsculpting of my upper arms from a very reputable physician's office. After 3 months with no change, the office gave me a second Coolsculpting treatment for no charge and still there was no visible change.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy. SculpSure is the most effective body contouring procedure on the market. 
Best wishes,

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

It is in my firm opinion that SculpSure is the best laser technology for reducing body fat, surpassing other technologies including CoolSculpting. Many find CoolSculpting painful and requiring longer and more frequent treatments whereas the opposite is true for SculpSure. Furthermore, SculpSure allows small areas of fat to be treated allowing better contoured results that are customized to each individual. And finally, unlike CoolSculpt, SculpSure can treat twice the body areas in half the time and may improve the skin surface as well because only SculpSure stimulates collagen.SculpSure helps you achieve the shape you want by destroying those fat cells permanently, helping to give you a slimmer, more sculpted look.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. SculpSure is a great option to for body contouring. SculpSure is FDA- approved and highly effective in killing fat cells in unwanted areas such as flanks, abdomen, upper arms, thighs, knees, and other locations with fat deposits. The heating energy of the SculpSure laser also causes the production of collagen and elastin, the two necessary building blocks for youthful, healthy skin. It’s difficult to say without a photo. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.

Jim Brantner, MD · Answer

I will first admit that I am not a thin of Coolsculpt. For spot fat reduction, I prefer Sculpsure, as it is permanent removal which is not necessarily the case with Coolsculpt. For loose skin I prefer a minimally invasive procedure with Thermi Tight if he did not wish a surgical approach. Neither fat reduction procedure has a great effect on loose skin.

Taaly Silberstein, MD · Answer

Because Coolsculpting and SculpSure yield similar results (though their method is different), I would not invest in SculpSure. It can just be that your particular situation is not responsive to transdermal adipolysis (killing fat cells through the skin layer).
You may want to consult with a plastic surgeon for other options, if you want to pursue it further.
Good luck!

If CoolSculpting (2 sessions) did not work for upper arms would a different method like SculpSure work better?

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